Tag: sales coaching
7 Ways to Fix Underperforming Sales Reps Right Now
Identifying the root cause of underperforming sales reps is always the first step. Avoid applying an impulsive decision like throwing more training at them or quickly terminating. Take the time to uncover why they’re not performing then apply your remedy. The best place to start is to determine if your sales rep is actually wired for their sales job. If so,
5 Qualifying Questions to Ask Your Sales Reps
When coaching your salespeople through the sales process, there are certain questions that you need to consistently ask them. They really need to have a guideline for their qualifying process. Reinforcing the importance of qualifying the buyer and how to do it over time will help them to ask better questions at the front end of the sales process and
10 Awesome Follow-up Questions to Get Your Buyer Talking
Asking good questions is the heartbeat of a good sales call. However, some salespeople can become so enamored with asking all of their questions they fail to get the full story. Why? Because most buyers don’t disclose everything from one question. Look at your sales call as a series of conversations with the same person. You converse about one subject
Can I Fix This Unmotivated Sales Rep?
Is it possible to fix a motivation problem with a sales rep? Answer: Sometimes. First, it depends on if the motivation issue is due to an external factor, such as: unfair change in compensation, overbearing sales manager, poor customer service of products sold, etc. Too often, sales reps underperform due to factors like these which are outside of their control.
7 MORE Qualities of a Great Sales Coach
This is a follow-up article to 7 Qualities of a Great Sales Coach. 1. Great sales coaches know the value of incrementalism. Sales skills develop over time if they’re going to last. Great sales coaches work on techniques continually to make lasting changes. That means the sales process provides the structure and the reps’ skills within the process will improve
7 Qualities of a Great Sales Coach
Coaching your reps is the primary function of your job. It’s the best pathway to achieving the sales quota. In this article, I list seven qualities I’ve experienced and observed of great sales coaches. 1. Great sales coaches do NOT speak in generalities, but specifics. Instead of saying, “You need to get your close ratio up”, ask “How many contacts
7 Sales Mistakes To Avoid from a Painfully Awkward Video
The late, great comedian, Jerry Lewis, sat for an interview in his 90’s with a staff member from The Hollywood Reporter. The interview is known as 7 Painfully Awkward Minutes with Jerry Lewis. Many people commenting on the interview blamed Jerry Lewis for the awkwardness. I didn’t see it that way. I believe the reason for Mr. Lewis’ short, clipped
7 Awesome Questions To Ask Your Sales Reps After Every Sales Call
A well-prepared sales rep always has a greater chance of landing a sale than those who aren’t. So, how should your sales reps prepare for a sales call? Start by asking them the right questions to get them thinking about their next appointment from a more strategic perspective. 1. How did you demonstrate credibility with the decision maker? What words and
8 Reasons Why Qualifying Makes You an Awesome Sales Rep
1. You don’t get derailed by unknown decision-makers. Part of qualifying is finding out each of participants involved in the purchase decision. Fully qualifying means, you know who the influencers, gatekeepers, internal coaches, users and decision-makers are. Smart salespeople take the time to ask about the buying process, as well as all the participants in the buying decision. That way,
4 Smart Ways to Coach Your Sales Reps on a Sales Call
How often should you step in and save a sale when you’re out in the field with one of your sales reps? You need the revenue, so why not? As a sales coach, your goal is to develop your sales reps to drive and close sales on their own – not to save them every time they need you to
