Fundamentals of Sales Management for the Newly Appointed Sales Manager

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Transitioning into sales management presents a unique set of challenges that require quick skill development. As a new manager, you must build and supervise a sales team, communicate effectively, set goals, and serve as a mentor. With these unfamiliar responsibilities, thinking on your feet becomes essential to meet expectations. This guide offers easy-to-understand insights, realistic examples, and actionable strategies to help you succeed as a sales manager. It emphasizes avoiding common mistakes made by first-time managers and thriving in your new role within the organization. You will learn how to transition smoothly into management, create a high-functioning sales team, set objectives, delegate responsibilities, recruit effectively, and enhance productivity. Drawing on insights from a bestselling seminar, the book provides crucial information on team communication, developing sales plans, and understanding the relationship between corporate and individual goals. It covers essential time management skills, territory management, hiring practices, and creating a motivational environment. Additionally, it clarifies the distinctions between training, coaching, and counseling, equipping you to excel in each area. With the right tools and information, you can earn the respect of your peers and excel in your new responsibilities as a sales manager.