Top sales talent is continuing to become more and more rare. In fact, a recent study found that the greatest salespeople – those who exceed quota year over year – make up a mere 20% of the total sales workforce. So, what gives this small talent pool their competitive edge? Here are 5 sales skills
Sales management is quite possibly the most misunderstood role in business. Why? Sales managers play a unique role – they not only select, build, lead, coach, and manage front-line salespeople, but also act as a customer and business manager. Since these responsibilities compete and pull sales managers in multiple directions, the activities that are most
Top performing salespeople conduct themselves differently. They are just as disciplined and committed to achieving their goals inside the office, as they are at home. While an average sales rep may only be committed to success Monday to Friday, 9 to 5, A-players seize opportunity for success 24/7. While unplugging at the end of the day
When entering a new market, the right sized salesforce will make or break whether the go-to-market strategy is effectively executed. Hiring too many reps drains resources and limits the success of salespeople by over saturating the market. Not enough ‘feet-on-the-street’ means that a company will lag compared to its competitors, failing to grow during its pivotal
Whether you are happily employed, or actively looking for a new position, landing a sales job has become increasingly complex. A recent Wall Street Journal article revealed that 80 percent of corporate jobs are never advertised. Simply put, without expert knowledge, your career trajectory suffers. Enter recruiters. Companies hire these professionals when a position is
Within the averaged 118 applications, you were among the 20% selected for an interview. But, you didn’t get the sales job. While it can be extremely frustrating when you fail to close your dream job, understanding the reasons behind your prospective employer’s decision is crucial to your success in future interviews. That’s why at Peak, we
If you lead a sales team, here are some proven and simple ways you can make your top performing sales reps leave for another employer. I am not quite sure why anyone would want their top reps to leave, but I have witnessed all of these things happen first hand, so I thought I would
Failing to sign the top candidate is a reality every sales leader is likely to face at some point in their career. But understanding why a candidate has chosen to forgo a position at your company can provide critical intel that impacts how you approach future hiring efforts. This article offers best practices for extracting
Like it or not, research tells us that employers are increasingly using social media to assess sales candidates in the interview process. So, what do you need to know about your social media profiles before you interview? How can you prevent your profiles from working against you? Read on for everything you need to know
To execute your hiring strategy and achieve your sales targets, you need the right sales talent. Here are 14 strategies you can use to ensure you hire the right salespeople for your company. There is a robust business need for objective sales hiring. Creating strategies to hire salespeople who will hit quota and deliver revenue
