Is it an understatement to say that sales leadership is only about leading the sales team and managing the process? Let’s add, creating goals for client development. And don’t forget, helping the sales team to be successful in a changing marketplace. There are also two other areas that should be included in the list. The […]
It’s important to differentiate your strategy between existing customers and prospects. In one case you are looking for both retention and growth, in the other you are asking them to change their buying habits. The role of the sales leader is to be available to learn, teach and coach the team on what is […]
The rate and pace of change in customer buying behavior and in your print capabilities has accelerated. As you examine the relationships you have with your best customers today, take note of the things that may have changed over the last several years and what you can learn from them. Also look at the strategies […]
Sales, sales, sales. As the economy begins to take off, you are doing all you can to win your share of the business. How is that going? Granted, business in your region may not be at 100% yet. And as time goes by, there may be parts of the business that never fully re-emerge. But […]
How many of your top 15 accounts are from customers you brought on board within the last 18 months? It’s understood that many of your customers will be just fine post COVID-19. It’s also understood that a select group will struggle to find their way back to their pre-COVID-19 ways. Finally, and unfortunately, you’ll have […]
Things have changed this last year for many of your customers. How and where people work, how they shop and learn, and what they do for fun and recreation. It’s important to have a grasp on how those changes will impact your client base and how you effectively communicate with them. Consider more than the […]
You have faced market downturns in the past, but the upheaval that most print companies are facing today is unprecedented. The mix of your client portfolio has greatly affected the degree to which you need to rebuild your customer base. If this crisis has thrown you a curveball and you find yourself with a sudden […]
Do you have a chief sales officer (CSO) at your company? This could be the missing piece to your senior team. In many small to medium size businesses, this roll commonly falls onto the CEO or owner. As time is precious, this effort fights to get their attention. The person with the CSO responsibility sets […]
Your customers are slowly emerging from the health crisis. The focus and alignment of your efforts will be critical success factors to how well your company re-engages with them. While the goal is to refill your pipeline and to get some work in the shop, the business, and how you get it may not look […]
Best business practices include re-examining your processes and procedures to make sure that they remain relevant. This review becomes crucial during major transitions in the marketplace. As I wrote in Prepare for the All-Clear: 4-Takeaways, “your value proposition and ability to offer high-value solutions and insight may be your key to creating and closing new […]