Hubspot

MARCH 27, 2019

In the film, Alec Baldwin's straight-talking sales manager arrives at a small business to motivate the sales team. Motivating your sales team isn't about taking the coffee from their lips, it's about setting realistic quotas tailored to each rep, the type of product or service they're selling, and the market they're selling to.

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Hubspot

MARCH 13, 2025

According to a 2023 survey of over 450 sales leaders, 91% of their teams missed quota that year. And even with revenue up in 2024 , reps are still struggling to meet their sales goals. Transaction milestones should meld the prospects buying process with the vendors selling process. Why are revenue targets so hard to hit?

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Hubspot

JANUARY 14, 2025

Theyre someone who takes initiative, inspires their fellow salespeople, and drives revenue growth through an innovative approach to prospecting and selling. And, just as I mentioned, thats exactly where sales champions shine theyre not just deal-closers but dynamic professionals who go far beyond the basics of selling. You know this.

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Cerebral Selling

JANUARY 14, 2023

You could also be well behind your quota, struggling to stay motivated and worried about job security. And when reps struggle to see the path to their number they may slowly give up, blaming things outside of their control. It can also be the hardest. As a leader, it’s likely that your team has a mix of both.

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Salesmate

DECEMBER 3, 2020

How to motivate the sales team when sales is low? Here is how you can motivate the team when sales is low. So, a lack of follow-up might be the reason. 44% of sales reps give up after 1 follow-up. For instance, your sales team can automate the follow-up using the advanced tool and save a lot of time.

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Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Create sales plans that save reps time and maximize sales impact Get your targets, budget, and headcount aligned with just a few clicks so you can sell more efficiently. These targets are used to guide the quota-setting, territory mapping , and sales team strategies. Is additional product or sales training needed before teams can sell?

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Veloxy

JANUARY 2, 2024

However, with increasing competition combined with a limited budget and sales personnel, reaching your quotas can be challenging. While you may want your sales team to focus on selling, they also spend much time on administrative tasks. In doing so, you can give your reps more time to sell while helping them reach more qualified leads.

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Veloxy

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This includes having up-to-date info about what they’re selling and being equipped with technology that aids their sales pitches. This allows them to focus more on selling and less on administrative tasks. If needed, consider partnering with a digital learning provider to keep training materials up to date for new hires.

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Veloxy

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Start here: Speed up your selling activities in a few clicks If you’re using another sales acceleration software, most of the principles will still apply. It’s all about crushing quota! Sales acceleration isn’t merely selling faster to sell more. Table of Contents. What is Sales Acceleration?

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 11, 2019

Clearly, new strategies alone aren’t enough to motivate a sales team. According to behavioral intelligence (BQ), it’s all about how you motivate your team. You see, BQ has found that motivation is a trigger for thoughts… which cause feelings… which yield action. Sure, these are all key motivators for your sales reps.

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Veloxy

JANUARY 20, 2023

That’s a lot of pressure to add on top of economic uncertainty and rising quota. Much has been said and written about the human side of selling. And how exactly should you apply it to everyday selling activities? Say you’re trying to sell software to the CTO of a large corporation.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 31, 2020

Did you know that 69% of B2B salespeople feel they don’t not have enough opportunities in their pipeline to meet sales quota? This data comes from a recent survey conducted by Selling Power and ValueSelling Associates that surveyed more than 300 B2B sales professionals about their quotas. Three Reasons Reps Don’t Make Quota.

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

I'll preface these tips by mentioning that many sales teams struggle to hit quota during the holiday season — and those issues come from a lot of different angles, including: It's a shorter quarter with weeks-long holidays for prospects. Break the cycle of pressure to hit quota by playing into the holiday season and spreading the cheer!

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Veloxy

JUNE 23, 2021

What Positions Make Up an Inside Sales Team? How to Empower, Develop, and Motivate Your Inside Sales Team. This is often why many companies don’t end up with rockstars and new teams miss the mark. One way to select between outside and inside sales hires is by analyzing the type of product you’re selling.

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Sales Gravy

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Surround Yourself with Positive Inputs When youre in a mid-winter sales rutespecially in cold, gray weatheryour environment can either lift you up or drag you down. Load up on podcasts, audiobooks, or uplifting content. If youre on the road for field sales, use that dead time to sharpen your skills or motivation.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 17, 2019

All it really means is that you’re using data to unlock and maximize the potential of your team, and using it to judge how you stack up to the competition. Keep reading to learn the top 5 motivators, as uncovered by the survey. The fact is, most of your employees show up and sell for the same reason you do. Recognition.

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Veloxy

DECEMBER 28, 2023

However, if you’re considering a transition to outside sales or simply want to elevate your field selling game, you’re in the right place. and embark on this journey to master the art of field selling together! Get Your Free Ebook Key Takeaways Outside sales is the practice of selling through direct, in-person interactions.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 28, 2022

So what can founders, CEOs, and VP of Sales do to motivate the sales team after a few bumps? . Everyone sells more immediately. Because you reroute their leads to better reps, who close more deals, and revenue almost automatically goes up. Ask your team how to sell better. Focus on driving NPS up this quarter.

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Salesforce

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Hitting the snooze button and exercise are the runners-up. One-quarter of respondents said theyre superstitious about selling, while two-thirds find magic in the coffee they drink. 24% are superstitious about selling 35% wake up before 6 a.m. Closing the deal If only you could snap your fingers to hit quota every month.

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Highspot

MARCH 6, 2025

Thats the difference between a sales team just getting by and one crushing quotas. Conducting sales performance reviews flips the script, offering clarity, coaching, and motivation. Gartner found that 67% of sales reps say sales leadership is disconnected from day-to-day selling realities.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 8, 2020

But to a true sales professional, a successful one, really only two things truly matter at the end of the day to motivate them: They need to see the top reps making real money. A great boss backs up her team. strong quota attainment + revenue per lead). That they can sell, and make real money. Like, really good money.

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Hubspot

JULY 30, 2020

Sales leaders that fall back on run-of-the-mill motivation techniques struggle to drive their reps toward aggressive growth targets. One clear way to motivate salespeople in the summer is to empower front-line managers to be better coaches. This is a toxic combination for sales reps and their managers. Reiterate and reinforce goals.

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Highspot

APRIL 1, 2025

Traditional onboarding can take up to 26 weeks at the executive level; AI role-play cuts this time dramatically. They are all waiting for you to screw up your script so they can tell you about it. Offering specific feedback ensures sales reps stay motivated. How do you distribute workloads fairly and still motivate team members?

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Salesforce

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Quotas seem out of reach, and your team starts breaking into a cold sweat. According to the latest State of Sales report , only 28% of reps are expected to hit their quotas in 2022. The good news: You can set motivating quotas that are challenging but not soul-crushing. What you’ll learn: What is a sales quota?

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Veloxy

MARCH 16, 2022

And while inside sales jobs like sales development representatives are making up most entry level sales job postings the past five years, we’re going to share with you why field sales is where recent grads can experience a faster path to growth. 4 Reasons Why Sales Jobs are Great for College Grads. Show Me The Money. Mark Cuban.

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Highspot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In fact, 65% of high-impact sales organizations (75% or more of reps achieving quota) report that sales managers spend 20% or more time coaching. Everyone has different learning styles, is at different stages in their career, and even different motivations.

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Veloxy

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This guide unveils essential metrics such as lead response time, conversion rate, and quota attainment to help you understand where your team excels and where there’s room to grow. Lead response time in a sales context is measured as the average time span between a lead self-identifying and a sales rep promptly following up.

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Search Engine Land

MARCH 13, 2024

One of the biggest mistakes I see time and time again with B2B content is that it misses the point that you are selling to a human. When we turn up to work, we aren’t able to put ourselves into robot corporate mode. We are still that human that was at home in the morning and has many different motivational drivers.

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Veloxy

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Whether you’re a rookie learning the ropes or a vet hunting innovative tactics, our curated guide to essential sales podcasts is your ticket to leveling up your sales game. Expect actionable insights, cutting-edge strategies, and insider knowledge to keep you engaged and selling smarter—all without the fluff.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Your technology might give you a temporary edge, but competitors will catch up. The result is circular: efforts to hit quotas discourage meaningful shifts toward targeting the ICP. Back it up with a human touch. Draw a line in the sand, roll up your sleeves and commit to their success at all costs. By how much?

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 22, 2021

The world of sales motivation has been flipped upside down, especially when it comes to President’s Club. It’s a tried and true method for motivating and incentivizing your sales reps, but there are a lot of question marks surrounding it as we progress through 2021. 4 sales motivation strategies you should follow.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 5, 2024

Getting Outbound off the Ground in the Early Days Whatever stage your company is in, you can map wherever you are to outbound and use this article to either create, scale up or improve your outbound SaaS sales. They put up a bunch of billboards throughout San Francisco and targeted people in those areas.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

A separate study from CSO Insights reveals a correlation between quota attainment and coaching. of reps meet quota. Ignoring individual motivators, strengths, and weaknesses. While burnout or a bigger salary elsewhere will always tempt some, professional development opportunities will motivate many others to stay.

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A Sales Guy

AUGUST 28, 2017

My job was to sell chamber memberships to Denver area businesses. You wouldn’t make quota unless you made the calls and set up the meetings. I created fields to remind me to follow up on cold calls where I left a message. I created fields to remind me to follow up after I sent out information on the Chamber.

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Sales Pop!

OCTOBER 18, 2021

By the way, the average selling company uses about 10 tools (and still wants more). ZoomInfo is a lead generation tool designed for B2B companies that need the most up-to-date information. Moreover, ZoomInfo has the most accurate and up-to-date database for B2B. Price: the free version is up to 50 queries per month.

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Women Sales Pros

MAY 3, 2019

So do you give up? You set a bright, shiny optimistic goal, thinking that this year you really can exceed your quota by 20%, or earn 15% more than last year. Let’s set ourselves up for sales success now, when we still have 354 days left in the year. I get nervous if it’s low and that motivates me. After only 11 days?

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 1, 2018

Now you must worry about things like % hitting quota, onboarding, cycle time, and turnover, just to name a few. This is in turn a driver for your success and your ability to keep your job! 2) The team member’s level of motivation. . 3) A level-up mentality. In the past, all you had to do was chase down your number.

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