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Automotive industry suppliers reveal that they are desperate for more clarity in the field
Lack of clarity, too much admin, but more sales than ever. This is what Skynamo’s most recent Global Field Sales Benchmark Report for 2021 revealed. Skynamo – the leading app for field sales reps and managers – surveyed over 250 manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors with field sales teams over the course of 2021 to… Read more »
The food and beverage industry says it has no clarity – REPORT
Skynamo – the leading provider of field sales technology – carried out extensive research recently. Spanning hundreds of manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors around the world, all with field sales teams, several pertinent challenges and successes were revealed over the course of 2021.
Your customers’ food buying preferences have changed. Has your business?
COVID-19 has triggered unprecedented changes in lives across the world. For many years, the majority of consumers have purchased products and services from brands they know and trust. But as campaigns around healthy eating habits and product quality gained momentum, we’ve seen a sharp shift in food buying preferences.
What do 2021’s supply chain issues mean for food distributors?
From electronics and seasonal clothing to home furnishings, toys, and food items, supply chain issues are causing in-store product shortages, creating a climate reminiscent of the panic buying that hit stores at the start of the pandemic. This time around, however, the disruptions are on a smaller scale and local in nature.
Choosing the right software for product sales
Choosing the wrong software can be incredibly frustrating and end up slowing you down if it’s cumbersome, complex, difficult to use and not fit-for-purpose. If you’ve decided to buy, then here are seven key features we believe makes for the ‘right’ sales software for B2B product sales:
A recipe for safety: food processing during and after COVID-19
The pandemic brought operations and safety shortcomings to the forefront in many industries, but few were as significantly highlighted as food processing.
The essential B2B skills that sales reps need
Skilled B2B field sales reps are the driving force behind every successful B2B organization. Irrespective of your industry and target audience, professional sales reps are essential to driving conversions.
SAM CLARKE: In the always on era, creativity is key to business success
Organisations need to be serious about creativity if they want to drive sustainable business success across global markets. It’s often forgotten that business is a creative pursuit. Every business, be it a technology giant such as Microsoft, or a tiny corner store serving one community, stems from a single idea. An idea that’s born… Read more »
South African business’ sales growth plateaus in September
Following the report of the first slowdown of sales growth recorded by the Skynamo Industry Thermometer in August 2021, the results for September have indicated very little movement month-on-month. The Skynamo Industry Thermometer is a free-to-access resource that benchmarks industry sales activity and sector health on a monthly basis. It reports average order values… Read more »
Ethitech Catches a Fresh Wave of Team Spirit at Sun City, thanks to Skynamo
Skynamo recently caught up with Keegan Hall, Head of Marketing and Product at Ethitech, to hear how winning the Skynamo-sponsored sales event has impacted their national team.
Research Reveals the Surprising State of the Local and International Building and Hardware Industry in 2021
…and it’s not all bad news. Skynamo has just released its one-of-a-kind global field sales report. Skynamo, the leaders in field sales technology, are constantly seeking to understand the industries they serve, which includes a large number of building and hardware companies. For this reason, they carried out extensive research recently, resulting in the… Read more »