Leadership
Leadership, Product and Tools, Sales
How sales performance software can improve quota attainment
You’ve probably heard of sales performance software at some point in your career. You may even have colleagues who’ve mentioned their own installs have come in handy. But what does...
Leadership, Sales
How to increase motivation on your sales team – 20 easy tips
Sales are lagging. The average sales cycle is so long that you’re breaking all the wrong kinds of records. And as for team morale, well, let’s just say it could...
Leadership, Sales
Sales employee evaluations that encourage progress (and better performance)
Many businesses regard employee evaluations as standard practice, but some studies indicate that not all reviews are created the same. In fact, taking the wrong approach to employee feedback could...
Leadership, Sales
Graham’s (other) number
There’s a number in mathematics called Graham’s Number that is one of those absurdly large numbers that is used for some proof that I’m woefully underqualified to begin understanding. This...
Leadership, Sales
WFH motivation with Mark Siciliano, Drift’s VP of Sales Productivity & Strategy
With an unmatched number of people working from home (WFH), it can be difficult to maintain motivation. This is especially true for salespeople who are typically surrounded by their peers...
Leadership
6 good sales goals — that aren’t “hit quota”
Sales goals aren’t just practical; they’re also powerful motivators. When you’re in a leadership role, it’s your responsibility to find ways to light a fire under your sales team. It’s your...
Leadership, Sales
Sales Operations Manager 101
What is a Sales Operations Manager, really? Everyone seems to have a title in the sales industry, but the job description doesn’t always match. Whether you’re thinking about hiring a Sales...
Leadership
Wear your shoes, drink water, and 10 more work from home tips from sales WFH experts
With nearly every salesperson conducting their workday from home nowadays, we wanted to compile a list of the best WFH tips for salespeople. We asked some of the top experts,...
Leadership, Sales
Running a virtual sales kickoff (SKO)
How can you ensure your reps feel connected, motivated and ready to attack a new offer or sales cycle? It’s all about a great sales kickoff. This annual summit is...
Leadership, Sales
Inside Sales vs. Outside Sales: a complete guide
As of 2017, 5.7 million professional salespeople were marketing either remotely or face-to-face in the United States. Of those, about 52.8% worked in outside sales. The remaining 42.7% were dedicated...
Leadership, Sales
The tricks and treats of compensation plans
Over the past 3 months, I’ve met with over 50 sales leaders helping them build, fix, or refresh their compensation plans. Some of these VPs of Sales need a complete...
Leadership, Sales
Chief Sales Officer vs. Chief Revenue Officer, what’s the difference?
Chief Sales Officer and Chief Revenue Officer. They’re the two positions typically tasked with leading a sales organization. They take care of everything from helping to build a winning sales...