Why Revenue Targets are Overrated in Sales
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Of course a sales person needs a revenue target!
However, a revenue target on its own is not enough. If someone has an aspirational revenue target to work to and nothing else, they are going to struggle. They will either achieve it or fail. But, by the time it is realized that targets are going to be missed, it is too late.
It is important to give more detail to a revenue target
- What type of customers or what type of work do you want a sales person to bring in?
- What should a sales person actually be doing to make sure they have the best chance to win the right work? What activity targets will they be set (or will they set themselves)?
- How will the results from their activity be measured?
Only then does a sales target begin to look realistic.
What happens when targets are not being met?
Sales people are often dismissed as underperforming when they don’t meet targets. But it is important to support them. Find out why they are not meeting their targets. Help them to remove the barriers that are preventing success.
Remember, you cannot have a one-size-fits-all sales target
Look out for my next piece where I explain the importance of setting targets that are individual to each sales person.
Learn more about setting the right targets for sales people
Check out “How To Succeed At Print Sales” where I outline the importance of a detailed 13-week sales plan. If a sales person has one of these then they have everything they need to make sure that they are performing correctly.
Also download my free e-book “Ten Common Print Selling Errors and What To Do About Them” right now. You’ll also receive my regular “Views from the print buyer” bulletin, full of ideas on how to sell print effectively. It’s free and you can unsubscribe at any time.
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