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A sales manager’s responsibilities include leading a team of sales representatives in an organization, and guiding them toward a common goal - but a truly successful sales manager does much more than that. It's common for some sales managers to complain that their teams aren’t achieving goals set by the organization. But having a top performing sales team depends largely on the type of manager they have.  Some traits make all the difference between a mediocre sales manager and a successful sales manager.  Here are the 7 things a successful sales manager should never do: Never Overwork Your Reps There…

One thing that every sales team needs to prioritize is customer service. Customer service is the voice and face of the company, especially when it comes to outside sales.  Your salespeople represent the company in the eyes of the clients. As such, inappropriate handling of clients can damage the reputation of a company.  While small businesses are expected to provide excellent customer service, not all of them train their teams well enough to do so.The quality of customer service that an organization offers can break or build a new relationship with potential clients.   The following are tips that can be…

Did you know over 60% of companies say channel partners help strengthen their annual revenue? When implemented correctly, channel sales can be the key to lifting your business to the next level.  It is a strategy that can be adopted by businesses of all types.  Is your company in a position to implement a channel sales strategy?  Keep reading to learn more about channel sales and understand if it is the right way to grow your business.  What Is Channel Sales? Channel Sales is the practice of distributing your product to consumers through different selling platforms.  Say your direct sales…

Over half of American salespersons are sleazy, greedy, lazy, dummies, or occasionally criminal — according to sales movies.  And that hasn’t changed. Since 1903, when salespeople began appearing on the reel, portrayals have remained stagnant, and salespeople have despised them. Like, LinkedIn sales manager, Kelly Marberry, for whom, Glengarry Glen Ross and Boiler Room make salespeople look “slimy.” Seth Davis, as a “boiler room” broker, gains acclaim via unethical deals, while Glengarry Glen Ross’ salesmen constantly lie, deceit, threaten. But these movies are often liked. Wolf of Wall Street, where Jordan Belfort cons the innocent, churned $400m and also catalyzed…