If a compensation program change decreases a field sales force’s incremental energy investment, it is hard to see how making a change makes commercial sense. However, there are some situations, such as the four outlined here, where a positive ROI may accrue from going through the redesign process.
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With all the data available today, there's no excuse to keep incentivizing mediocre results.
For distributors who have had to implement reductions to their sales force, there is a legitimate concern that as the number of salespeople go down, so will revenues. A three-step process exists to help mitigate these potential effects.
One question many distributors are asking is, How can I reduce costs without losing sales?
The answer: "Align your selling resources more closely with the market."
Achieving this is not simple, but a proven three-step process for doing so does exist. The steps: Segment customers, utilize effective sales management practices, and ensure incentive structures are in alignment. This article will discuss the importance of each step and illustrate how the outcomes from each will enhance ...
One question many distributors are asking is, How can I reduce costs without losing sales?
The answer: "Align your selling resources more closely with the market."
Achieving this is not simple, but a proven three-step process for doing so does exist. The steps: Segment customers, utilize effective sales management practices, and ensure incentive structures are in alignment. This article will discuss the importance of each step and illustrate how the outcomes from each will enhance ...