Sales Productivity

A CRM, although a vital piece of software that every forward-thinking sales team must now possess, can come with its challenges. It can be a costly investment for start-ups or small enterprises. There can be issues with integrations, and at times there can be a steep learning curve for sales reps who have never used one before. With that being said, the first step to overcoming these CRM challenges is to understand them. Here, we’re going to explore some of the most common CRM challenges that your sales team may face and offer feasible solutions that will set a solid....

If you’re an outside sales rep, you’re probably used to having a busy schedule and being in and out of the office regularly. You also have to spend a lot of time on mundane, time-consuming tasks that interfere with more important work. In fact, statistics reveal that many outside sales reps spend less than 30% of their time actually selling. When these tasks start to pile up, sales reps can start to get into trouble. That's why it's important to focus on your schedule and see what you can do to optimize it.  Successful sales time management is vital for....

Analytics and sales metrics have seen a rapid rise in usage in the past decade thanks to increasing technological advances and innovative digital platforms.  Salespeople now have access to a wealth of information and data about their customers, products, and sales processes.  For the modern thinking salesperson, this data can be harnessed to drive sales and improve overall sales performance.  If you’re looking for ways to do this, we are going to explore 6 proven data-driven sales strategies that modern salespeople can use to boost their bottom line and stay ahead of the competition. Let’s check them out! ....

Working in sales can be a lucrative career path, but learning to succeed is often an uphill battle. Working from home as a remote sales rep can be even more challenging as there are separate, complex issues that arise when working remotely. There are a few essential skills required for becoming a remote sales rep, and in this guide we will equip you with the knowledge you need to excel and smash your remote sales targets. We will also provide 12 expert tips that are tailored specifically to remote sales work.   So whether you are an independent contractor, a business....