Seven signs your sales comp plans could be doing more for your business
1. Do your sales people appear to be “coasting”?
2. Are your sales people acting like teenagers?
3. Are your sales people selling – but not the right stuff?
4. Are your sales people confused about their sales comp plans?
5. Are your “keepers” leaving?
6. Are you having trouble hiring top talent?
7. Are your sales comp costs going up?
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