Burnout doesn’t happen suddenly. It slowly creeps into life as a result of repeated neglect to oneself. The good news? Burnout can be spotted and prevented with minimal time and a little effort before it’s too late.
We’ve all heard the statistic: salespeople only spend ⅓ of their time actually selling. This can easily be blamed on the salespeople themselves but taking a step back, it’s easier to tell what is responsible for the time lost; the leadership. Even the most seasoned salespeople need direction. A well-oiled machine would be nothing without the driver giving it life and direction, and sales teams are no different. We’re letting you in on a little secret, the driving force behind the most efficient teams. Are you ready? Leadership.
As a Dreamforce newbie, I’ve heard a lot of positive things about this amazing conference and couldn’t be more excited to attend! With that being said, I also know that Dreamforce is a beast and being prepared is crucial to making the most of the experience. So, I went looking for tips from Dreamforce veterans within LevelEleven. I have gathered their best advice to share with you, my fellow Dreamforce newcomers. Good luck!
As a salesperson, you may feel stuck and unable to improve enough to reach the next level, but that couldn't be further from the truth. If you are interested in improving your sales skills and having more success in your career, you just need to focus on the behaviors that drive results. According to a recent study, it takes around 66 days for a behavior to form a habit and dedication is key to making these new behaviors stick. Look for ways to repeatedly perform the following ten habits in your day-to-day workflow. With hard work, persistence, and a little luck they will become second-nature in no time!
Picture this: you’re in a sales meeting with your team, and everything is going smoothly. Then, suddenly your boss throws out an acronym that everyone seems to understand; everyone that is, except for you. Believe it or not, this happens more than you would think. In the world of sales, there are many terms and acronyms that are unfamiliar to new employees, as well as seasoned salespeople. But since standing up and admitting your lack of knowledge during a meeting can be daunting, we put together a crash course on sales terms and acronyms to get you caught up on sales lingo!
For sales leaders, the end of Q2 offers a pleasant opportunity to look back and reflect on your team’s accomplishments over the past six months. But you don’t want to bask in past successes too long, as the start of the second half of the year means new goals, new challenges and new potential. In order to build a plan for success in Q3 and Q4, you’ll need to look at the daily activities and key performance indicators (KPI) that your team is presently focused on, and identify areas for improvement.
