by Wyn Nathan Davis | Nov 29, 2022 | Selling
We have been hearing about the end of selling for most of the last 30 years. It has been projected that technology would replace the need for pesky, pushy salespeople. First, it was the FAX machine ending the need to speak to a salesperson simply to place an order....
by Wyn Nathan Davis | Oct 28, 2022 | Recruitment, Selling
The idea that salespeople should be self-motived and driven by pure commission opportunities is appealing to some employers but is simply not realistic. The best performing salespeople have a street value and the strongest companies will pay competitive packages to...
by Wyn Nathan Davis | Oct 24, 2022 | Selling
There are lots of different approaches to paying commissions to salespeople. Some work very well, some just do the job, and some are absolutely hated. Commissions are not just about money but perhaps more importantly about recognition. It’s an actual high! What...
by Wyn Nathan Davis | Oct 11, 2022 | Recruitment
Rather listen than read? Check out our Spotify. The secret of my success is that we have gone to exceptional lengths to hire the best people in the world. Steve Jobs Without a doubt, the job market is incredibly challenging right now. Top talent is always hard to...
by Wyn Nathan Davis | Oct 4, 2022 | Selling
Action is the foundational key to all success Pablo Picasso A three-month plan called the 30-60-90 day plan is used to properly educate new sales team members or expand sales into new markets. It outlines all the steps and objectives in explicit detail so that...
by Wyn Nathan Davis | Sep 26, 2022 | Recruitment
Working for a big company certainly has positives and negatives. A cog in the machine where individual contributions seem meaningless keeps many candidates away. But, big companies can offer some spectacular career benefits for those who like to be part of something...
by Wyn Nathan Davis | Sep 19, 2022 | Selling
Remote working was a rare option before Covid19. As the pandemic brought worldwide lockdowns, working from home became essential to corporate survival. As the Pandemic is declared over in most parts of the globe, business is looking to return to traditional...
by Wyn Nathan Davis | Sep 5, 2022 | Recruitment
Interviews tend to be passive events for candidates. You are asked questions about your experience, history and achievements. It is, however, important to show the potential employer that you are seriously considering the opportunity and that you value your own...
by Wyn Nathan Davis | Jun 20, 2022 | Recruitment
Rather listen than read? Check out our Spotify. Many companies, struggle with underperforming sales teams with a high turnover-rate. A very expensive problem. As a sales recruiter, I see many businesses that overcomplicate the hiring process. Solid candidates are...
by Wyn Nathan Davis | May 10, 2022 | Recruitment
As with many traditional interview questions, I am not sure if this question is truly relevant. I mean, wouldn’t this question better be asked of ex-managers? After all, do many of us really have an objective view of ourselves? Nonetheless, interviewers love this...
