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5 ways to become a better sales decision-maker

5 ways to become a better sales decision-maker

 

It is absolutely essential that every sales manager in your business is a competent decision-maker. In sales, where every decision can directly affect your business’s bottom line, you need to make rational decisions. One misstep can have catastrophic ramifications for your business, such as loss of sales leads or key clients.

How top managers look after their sales reps’ well-being

How top managers look after their sales reps' well-being

Employee well-being should be the top priority of any business. Focused, driven, and happy sales reps are integral to every organization’s success. They’re the ones responsible for driving conversions and developing long-term customer relationships. Also, they play a crucial role in providing other departments with actionable insights about potential and existing customers.

Automotive industry suppliers reveal that they are desperate for more clarity in the field

Suppliers to the World’s Automotive Industry Reveal That They’re 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 find out what their biggest challenges are and how they use technology to overcome them.

Your customers’ food buying preferences have changed. Has your business?

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?

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.

Research Reveals the Surprising State of the Local and International Building and Hardware Industry in 2021

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 benchmark report.

How to ensure your business outlives ”you”

How to Ensure Your Business Outlives 'You'

Planning for the future of your business once you are no longer at the helm may be one of the last things on your to-do list, but it shouldn’t be. All businesses will experience a transition at some point, and making sure that you have a system in place for business succession helps to ensure longevity and stability even when you are gone.