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Sales Management. Simplified.

The Straight Truth About Getting Exceptional Results From Your Sales Team

Mike Weinberg

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Role & Mindset of a Sales Manager+
Building a Winning Sales Culture+
The Four R's of Talent Management+
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Question 1 of 10
What often happens when a sales manager over-relies on Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software?
  • A. It permanently fixes unproductive teams by automating their daily workflows.
  • B. It shifts the manager's focus away from the team and reduces face-to-face communication.
  • C. It eliminates the need for managers to spend time coaching in the field.
  • D. It forces underperforming salespeople to naturally become better "hunters".
Question 2 of 10
Why does the author strongly discourage the "player-coach" model, where a manager continues to sell part-time?
  • A. It results in the individual underperforming as both a manager and a salesperson.
  • B. It creates intense jealousy among the top producers on the sales team.
  • C. It violates standard non-compete agreements in most industries.
  • D. It makes the manager too accessible to the staff, leaving no time for executives.
Question 3 of 10
How does the required mindset of a successful sales manager fundamentally differ from that of a successful salesperson?
  • A. Managers must be selfish with their time, while salespeople must focus on assisting coworkers.
  • B. Managers must focus on personal glory, while salespeople focus on overall team quotas.
  • C. Managers must be highly accessible and focused on coaching, while salespeople are taught to be selfish with their time.
  • D. Managers must prioritize responding to blind RFPs, while salespeople should ignore them.
Question 4 of 10
Why is it often a mistake to rely on hiring a veteran salesperson with a proven track record to quickly fix poor team sales?
  • A. They usually demand to be made a "player-coach" upon hiring.
  • B. They are often barred by non-compete agreements from using their old contacts.
  • C. They typically refuse to use modern CRM software and rely on outdated methods.
  • D. They require too much daily micromanagement to integrate into a new culture.
Question 5 of 10
How should a manager structure commissions to best motivate a sales team?
  • A. Commissions should be distributed evenly across the team to promote a healthy culture.
  • B. Commissions should be higher for repeat sales to ensure high customer retention rates.
  • C. Commissions should be higher for new sales than for repeat sales.
  • D. Commissions should be tied directly to the accuracy of the salesperson's CRM data entry.
Question 6 of 10
According to the text, what is a major mistake untrained salespeople make during sales calls?
  • A. Asking too many probing questions and interrogating the client.
  • B. Leading the conversation with the product rather than figuring out the customer's needs.
  • C. Attempting to act as a consultant or trusted advisor instead of a vendor.
  • D. Refusing to respond to unexpected Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
Question 7 of 10
When applying the "Four R's of talent management," what common mistake do managers make regarding talent retention?
  • A. They spend too much time rewarding their top sellers and alienate the rest of the team.
  • B. They promote their top sellers to management too quickly.
  • C. They give too much attention to struggling sellers and fail to support top producers.
  • D. They fire underperformers too quickly without offering an informal warning.
Question 8 of 10
During the recruitment process, which question is recommended to help identify a high-quality sales candidate?
  • A. "How do you handle updating and maintaining CRM software?"
  • B. "Can you provide the details of your last two successful deals?"
  • C. "Are you willing to act as a mentor to new talent on the team?"
  • D. "How quickly can you respond to an unexpected RFP?"
Question 9 of 10
What is considered the most important tool in a salesperson's toolbox?
  • A. A comprehensive and up-to-date CRM system.
  • B. A massive, high-volume list of targets and prospects.
  • C. A succinct, client-focused sales story or value proposition.
  • D. A detailed and rapid response template for blind RFPs.
Question 10 of 10
In Donnie's three-stage evaluation process for monthly one-on-ones, what happens if a salesperson has low numbers and no upcoming opportunities set up?
  • A. They are immediately placed on a formal termination track.
  • B. The manager steps in and closes a few deals for them to boost their morale.
  • C. Their commission structure is temporarily reduced as a penalty.
  • D. The manager and salesperson use a calendar to figure out an improved business plan.

Sales Management. Simplified. — Full Chapter Overview

Sales Management. Simplified. Summary & Overview

Sales Management. Simplified. (2016) takes a critical look at today’s troubled sales departments and offers a comprehensive plan on how to inject energy and vitality into your sales team. It runs through the most common and chronic problems and provides practical advice that any manager can follow to avoid pitfalls and turn a sleepy sales department into a strong and unified team.

Who Should Listen to Sales Management. Simplified.?

  • Sales managers and leaders at any level
  • Entrepreneurs and freelancers
  • Readers who want to learn the basics of sales management

About the Author: Mike Weinberg

Mike Weinberg, a sales-management and business-development specialist, is a popular speaker and coach. He is also the founder of the consultancy firm The New Sales Coach, as well as the author of the Amazon bestseller, New Sales. Simplified.

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