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Field Sales Management: How to Overcome the Biggest Challenges

Spotio

It doesn’t matter what industry you’re focused on – If you want your field sales team to succeed, you need to exhibit strong field sales management skills. Few people understand the complexities of the field sales process. Challenges in Field Sales Management. Monitoring Sales Rep Activity.

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27 Field Sales Management Tools For 2022

Spotio

Sales management is one of the most critical roles in a sales organization. Sales managers are asked to manage the entire sales cycle, ensuring all tools, processes, and of course, people work in unison toward a common sales target. What is the Role of the Sales Manager?

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Sales Managers Aren’t Coaching? Here’s Why.

The Brooks Group

Today’s sales managers need to lead and coach their sales force instead of managing and directing the team. Unfortunately, when sales managers aren't coaching - because they don't know how - they tend to get caught up with blaming their reps for failures on the part of the sales team instead of looking at themselves.

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The Truth About Where Sales Managers Should Be Spending Their Time

The Brooks Group

We're constantly being asked by our clients about where sales managers should be spending their time. No matter what one’s position in life may be, whether it’s a CEO, Vice President of Sales, Regional Sales Manager, President of a country or the general of an army, there is one common characteristic.

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Selling NexGen: The Secret Weapon Wasn't the Drug

Contrarian Sales Techniques

And that's where Brenda "The Barracuda" Benson came in, my sales manager. Over Brenda's weekend retreat (read: mandatory sales seminar disguised as a "team-building exercise"), I contacted the clinics directly, requesting meetings to discuss how NexGen could complement their existing treatment plans.

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Should Sales Managers Focus on Top Performers or Low Performers?

The Brooks Group

The same is true in sales management. A sales manager who gives poor suggestions or old-school ideas will do more harm than good. As a manager of salespeople, what are you doing to ensure you're a good coach? What seminars are you attending? Responsive salespeople are. Who do you turn to for coaching?

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The Year in Review: Top Sales Leadership Articles in 2015

The Brooks Group

In that spirit, we’ve collected 7 of the year’s most popular sales leadership posts to inspire you to focus on your own leadership development while improving the performance of your team. Check out the top 7 sales leadership articles in 2015. 5 Things High Performing Sales Managers Should Be Doing.

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