Salespeople & Responsibility for Collections

Salespeople & Responsibility for Collections

Q. How much responsibility for collections should a salesperson have?  A. Good question.  This is one that comes up on a regular basis when I’m working with a client to refine their sales compensation plan.  It usually is expressed something like this:  “Should we...
Q & A for Sales Managers — 100% Commission

Q & A for Sales Managers — 100% Commission

By Dave Kahle Q.  Dave, I’m finding it difficult to manage my sales people in our straight commission environment. Any suggestions as to how I can get them to do what I want them do? Here are some thoughts.  First, let me recommend you go to my website, and read the...

Question & Answer about Sales Force Compensation

Q.  There has been a lot of conversation inside our company about our compensation plan.  We haven’t changed it in 20 years.  We pay a commission based on gross profit.  Would you comment?...