Articles for Sales Management Professionals

Account planning – how to lead your sales team using a future focus of account planning. Jim Pancero reveals four key questions that will coach salespeople to be future-focused while boosting sales. Thanks to our friends at ISSA.com for the production and use of this video.

What are you doing about the aging of your sales team, your management style, and the new millennials coming on board? It’s time to face this challenge and change your management style. In this 3 minute video Jim describes the challenge and offers a few suggestions. Our thanks to ISSA for the production and use …

The Aging of Your Sales Team MORE »

In my sales programs I describe most sales people as being like the “Hellarewe” bird. That’s a three foot bird living in four foot grass…who keeps saying “Where the hell are we?” How many of your salespeople act like “Hellarewe” birds? But selling is a lot like the game of Chess. If you think more …

Are Your Sales Reps Hellarewe Birds? MORE »

An Interview with sales specialist Jim Pancero conducted by Stacy Ward, Managing Editor, FEDA News & Views, the voice of the Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association Sit next to sales consultant Jim Pancero on a plane and be prepared to rethink everything you thought you knew about sales, particularly if you’re in management or have umpteen …

How Proactive is Your Sales Manager? MORE »

Every sales manager has strong opinions about what they think most needs to be “fixed” or improved within their sales team. A few of the most common responses I often hear from clients include the need for more closing skills or help in time management. Some think cutting prices will increase sales, while others believe …

What’s Really Ailing Your Sales Team? MORE »