by Jill Harrington | Oct 8, 2019 | SalesSHIFT Blog
Three different clients recently sought my consulting support for the same reason. Each of them was in a competitive bid for a new high-value client. Each harbored concern that their traditional proposal would not hit the mark. They were right. I have reviewed a large...
by Jill Harrington | Jul 15, 2019 | Sales Challenges, Sales Managers, Sales Success, SalesSHIFT Blog
“Can you teach an old dog new tricks?” I have been asked this question multiple times over the years… in a variety of expert interviews and by concerned sales managers leading an aging team. While I hate the expression “old dog,” I have an answer… “Yes,...
by Jill Harrington | Jan 21, 2019 | Sales Challenges, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Managers, SalesSHIFT Blog
Sales people are confused. And who is creating this confusion? Sales leaders and sales experts. The very people who are charged with guiding and supporting your sales success. Think about what we throw at you on a daily basis. Make more calls! Make fewer quality...
by Jill Harrington | Oct 16, 2018 | Sales Challenges, Sales Effectiveness, SalesSHIFT Blog
Numerous books have been written on the subject of motivation. An entire industry thrives on the concept of offering sales teams elaborate incentives to drive superhero performance resulting in higher revenues and profits. But I want to share an important observation....
by Jill Harrington | Jul 7, 2018 | Sales Success, SalesSHIFT Blog, Tips & Tools
Review your objectives It is midyear. A perfect time to revisit your goals, reflect on your activity and measure your progress to date. Are you committing focused time to the handful of critical priorities that will get you to your year-end targets faster? Are you...