Start Strong, End Strong
Wesleyne Whittaker
I help field sales teams generate predictable revenue without random acts of selling. | Founder Transformed?Sales
Hi there,
Let's focus on starting the quarter off with a bang by focusing on the right activities to engage in for the next three months.
Strategy of the Week
Each quarter you should do a look back and a look forward to maximize your sales strategy.
I can guarantee that if you follow these seven steps, your revenue and profitability will increase.
1. Review and analyze your performance in the first quarter:
Take a close look at your results from the first quarter. Identify areas where you excelled and areas where you fell short. This analysis will help you understand what worked and what didn’t, allowing you to make necessary adjustments for the second quarter.
2. Set clear goals and objectives:
Define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for the second quarter. These goals will provide you with a clear direction and focus for your efforts.
3. Develop a strategic plan:
Create a detailed plan outlining the actions and steps you need to take to achieve your goals. Break down your plan into smaller, manageable tasks and set deadlines for each task.
4. Focus on leading indicators:
Identify the leading indicators that are most relevant to your business and track them consistently. Leading indicators are early warning signs that can help you predict future performance. By monitoring these indicators, you can make proactive adjustments to your strategies and activities.
5. Improve your sales operating system:
Ensure that you have a well-defined sales operating system in place. This includes having clear metrics, targets, and processes for your sales team. Regularly review and refine your sales operating system to optimize performance.
领英推荐
6. Qualify your prospects:
Take the time to thoroughly qualify your prospects before investing significant resources in pursuing them. This will help you prioritize your efforts and focus on prospects with the highest potential for success.
7. Manage your finances effectively:
Keep a close eye on your financials, including income statements, profit and loss statements, and cash flow. Regularly review your financial performance and make necessary adjustments to ensure financial stability and growth.
Upcoming Masterclass
Prospecting is more than just cold calling and social media posting!
There are three key pillars of prospecting that everyone involved in sales should be focused on. If you are not actively engaged in all three pillars you are missing opportunities to fill the top of your funnel.
Join me for this jam packed hour where you will leave will a rock solid prospecting plan to execute immediately.
Don't take my word for it...
To your continued success,
Star One Professional Security?? (Owner, Advisor, Consultant)
11 个月Excellent, consistency determines the outcome. Starting with the plan end with the results ??
Corporate & Enterprise Sales | Embedded Technology | 3X Head of Sales | Community Inclusion Board Member
11 个月Fantastic article with clear actionable guidance Wesleyne Whittaker. I love the inclusion of leading indicators and minding the finances!