by Patrick McCarthy | Aug 24, 2019 | sales commissions, Sales Management, sales motivation
In most cases, companies use sales commissions and quotas to motivate their sales reps. Essentially, you hit a particular target, and the company pays you an agreed sum of money. This type of motivator is extrinsic and it is a successful lever but intrinsic,...
by Patrick McCarthy | May 29, 2019 | sales commissions, Sales Management
Creating sales goals isn’t always an easy process, and anyone who thinks it is is probably doing something wrong. Although businesses do their best, sometimes their targets just don’t match up with reality. To avoid these common mistakes here are some tips...
by Patrick McCarthy | May 22, 2019 | Sales Management
No matter how excellent your sales team may be, there will come a time when the dreaded “sales slump” strikes. Essentially a period where sales just don’t seem to be being made, a sales slump can really happen to anyone – but it’s not the end of the world. In fact,...
by Patrick McCarthy | May 13, 2019 | Sales Commission Management, Sales Management
When it’s time to analyse sales performance goals, many business owners are often intrigued by the thought of doing away with commissions and paying employees a fixed wage. Maybe it’s a rough patch in the market or the idea that salespeople are not keen on...
by Patrick McCarthy | May 8, 2019 | Sales Management
When it comes to sales performance management, there’s, unfortunately, no such thing as a magic wand to create a motivated and effective sales team. So, what is the secret to crafting a supercharged sales team? Well, the answer may just surprise you in its simplicity:...
