Leadership, Sales
Why Sales? How to answer this classic interview question
No two sales interviews are exactly alike. In some, the focus may be on your experience and education. Other interviewers may be more concerned with seeing if your personality will...
Sales
Pay mix: what it is and how to calculate it
From learning how to cold call prospects to finding ways to shorten the sale cycle, sales reps have a lot on their plate. But there’s one concern that supersedes them...
Leadership
5 sales compensation plan examples to get you started
In this blog, QuotaPath‘s Chief of Staff and host of Sales Nerds Live! Graham Collins shares 5 sales compensation plan examples. Read on for a sales manager compensation plan sample,...
Leadership, Sales
How to run a productive sales QBR
A sales QBR isn’t just another meeting. These crucial sit-downs are often the starting point for major quarterly gains. From addressing urgent issues to strategizing ways and driving revenue, a...
Leadership
What is a sales engineer? And what makes a good one?
This specialist sales job combines business studies, tech knowledge, and customer service. The result is a dynamic profession in technical sales that’s as demanding as it is rewarding. Interested in...
Leadership, Sales
The 4 best ways to divide sales territories
Running an effective sales division requires organization. Let your reps operate completely independently, and you’ve all but guaranteed chaos. Multiple reps pitching the same prospect, and high-potential clients being ignored...
Sales
7 Tips to guarantee* you hit your sales quota
*okay, so obviously I can’t GUARANTEE you hit your quota as a sales rep, but if you use these tips, you’ll crush your sales quota. Understand your sales quota I...
Sales
What to use instead of a “touching base” email
For years, sending a touching base email has been part of proper sales etiquette. You don’t want to be too pushy, but you can’t risk falling off the radar, either....
Sales
What is OTE? On-target earnings definition + examples
What is OTE? OTE stands for On-Target Earnings. Your OTE is the amount of money you can expect to earn if you hit 100% of your quota. This number is...
Sales
Does your comp plan encourage sandbagging in sales?
Ready for this? If there is sandbagging in sales at your company, it’s your fault.Reps sandbag deals for a reason and oftentimes that reason makes sense based on what you’ve...
Leadership
What’s a bluebird sales deal, and how do I pay for it?
Your sales compensation plan is all set up, you have balanced a plan that is attainable yet challenging. It’s lucrative for the reps and profitable for the company. It has...
Leadership
After 350+ strategy sessions, Graham shares 5 key comp management tactics
Hi, I’m Graham Collins, QuotaPath’s Chief of Staff. Since 2019, I’ve conducted more than 350 comp management strategy calls. These calls have included first-time sales leaders, tenured sales executives, CFOs,...