Based on research from the Sales Executive Council Sales Talent Management We hire stellar people We dont compromise based on availability Rate your organization on two dimensions On Proficiency On Potential Impact ID: 277824
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World-Class Sales Organizations
Based on research from the Sales Executive Council.Slide2
Sales Talent Management
We hire stellar people. We don’t compromise based on availability.
Rate your organization on two dimensions
:
On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide3
Sales Talent Management
We adjust competency requirements as the sales environment changes and clarify performance expectancies based on that model.
Rate your organization on two dimensions:
On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide4
Sales Talent Management
We effectively diagnose skills deficiencies at the level of the individual, then address those deficiencies through targeted training, mentoring, coaching and e-learning.
Rate your organization on two dimensions:
On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide5
Sales Talent Management
We actively collect and disseminate sales best practices across the organization. We aggressively retain star performers and move quickly to manage out underperformers.
Rate your organization on two dimensions:
On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide6
Sales Talent Management
We effectively identify, develop and empower future leaders at all levels of the sales organization.
Rate your organization on two dimensions:
On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide7
Strategic Customer and
Channel Management
We tier customers based on value (current and potential) and deploy sales resources effectively based on customer value.
Rate your organization on two dimensions:
On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide8
Strategic Customer and
Channel Management
We have a holistic view of the customer through an enterprise information system (i.e.
SalesForce
), and we use this system effectively to manage customer relationships.
Rate your organization on two dimensions:
On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide9
Strategic Customer and
Channel Management
We make use of multiple channels, deploying according to customer preference and customer relationships.
Rate your organization on two dimensions:
On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide10
Strategic Customer and
Channel Management
We create strong bonds with key channel partners that drive mutual success and profitability.
Rate your organization on two dimensions:
On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide11
Strategic Customer and
Channel Management
We have effective methodologies for deepening or broadening relationships (and getting paid for them) with customers.
Rate your organization on two dimensions:
On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide12
Strategic Customer and
Channel Management
We effectively align the organization across divisions, functions and geographies to present a seamless face to the customer.
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On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide13
Sales Process Design/Productivity
We provide an environment where account managers are empowered to make appropriate decisions and act on behalf of customers.
Rate your organization on two dimensions:
On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide14
Sales Process Design/Productivity
We have streamlined the sales process, such that is does not get in the way of the sale. Our company is “easy to buy from” and “easy to sell for.”
Rate your organization on two dimensions:
On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide15
Sales Process Design/Productivity
We aggressively digitize or offload low-value (and even some high-value) non-customer-facing activities to free up account executive time.
Rate your organization on two dimensions:
On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide16
Sales Process Design/Productivity
We provide the sales organization with easy-to-use, value-added tools (e.g. templates, technology) and accurate, relevant and timely information.
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On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide17
Sales Process Design/Productivity
We effectively leverage our senior-most executives in account planning and proactive high-level interactions with out most important customers.
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On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide18
Performance Measurement/Rewards
We measure and reward our sales organization based on customer-driven performance metrics (e.g. customer-satisfaction surveys).
Rate your organization on two dimensions:
On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide19
Performance Measurement/Rewards
We reward desired behaviors – based on the achievement of corporate strategy (long-term profitable growth) rather than simply sales volume.
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your organization on two dimensions:
On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide20
Performance Measurement/Rewards
We reward performance in a highly motivational and visibly fair way, such that rewards are derived from, and are consistent with, value created.
Rate your organization on two dimensions:
On Proficiency: On Potential Impact:
Excellent: 1 - High
Good: 2 - Medium
Average: 3 - Low
Poor: 4
Non-existent: 5Slide21
Evaluating
Pick the three elements with the lowest grades (1-5) and with high Potential Impact on your organization and work on improving them in the coming year.