Building a Sales Team
In most companies the sales team can usually impact the bottom line more than any other department. This is one of the reasons why sales employees should be tracked closely and receive training on a consistent basis. Having a solid sales team is very important for any company, especially during this economy. The bad economic conditions have made it very hard for most businesses to increase revenue and profits. For this reason, a large number of corporate companies and small businesses are investing more time and money in their sales staff. This particularly includes those that sell consumer products such as shoes, electronic equipment, appliances and automobiles. At Best Buy for example, in-store sales associates are receiving additional training. The additional sales training includes developing more persuasive sales pitches and better communication skills. The Best Buy chain has experienced some challenges over the past few years, which is why management is trying to build a stronger...