You’re a new sales manager. Now what? No one wakes up in the morning determined to do poor job. But what if you don’t know any better? I’ve seen great sales managers and not so great ones. Here’s what I’ve observed in the ones that are great sales managers. Give effective instructions. Giving effective instructions is more than simply giving clear instructions to your … [Read more...]
Sales Managers that Get More Sales
There’s an interesting proverb that says, “An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep. Sales managers that get more sales are like those lions. Hopefully your team of salespeople are more than just metaphorical sheep. Here’s what a lion leading a successful sales team looks like to ensure your sales team’s success. Find the spark that you … [Read more...]
Do you work for a great sales manager?
Business scorecards are useful to improve performance. These scorecards set the criteria that are important to determine success in business. You may intuitively know that you work for a great sales manager. Here’s what you can evaluate if you want to be sure that you do. You’re paid fairly. Your manager has a big role in determining … [Read more...]
Put Your Sales Manager To Work
How much easier would your selling be if you could partner with another great sales professional and sell? In sales, two heads are better than one. That second head just might be your sales manager. If you want to tap into another great selling resource, put your sales manager to work. Make sales calls. Are you always making sales calls by yourself? Now is the time to … [Read more...]