why crm's are holding your sales team back (and what you can do about it)
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If you're using your CRM to drive your sales team into higher energy levels and performance - you're doing it wrong. CRM's are for managers, not for reps. I'll tell you why CRM's are holding back your team, and what you can do about it.TRANSCRIPT
Why CRM’s are holding your sales team back , and what you can do about it.
@jamesepember@spartasales
Ah, the trusty CRM. The sturdy backbone of every sales team. The workhorse.
The storage for all our sales data.
The holy mecca of sales enlightenment, helping us to close more deals with all that great information
right at our fingertips.
@jamesepember@spartasales
IF ONLY SALES PEOPLE WANTED TO USE THEM!!!
@jamesepember@spartasales
CRM’s are built for sales managers, not sales people.
Sorry to the makers of this software…
Why do reps dislike CRMs?
http://blog.capterra.com/6-things-salespeople-hate-about-crm-and-what-can-change-their-minds/
• CRM’s feel like a mandate from above, so sales reps feel they are being strong-armed. Reps think managers use CRM like Big Brother, to micro-manage, and not as a tool that helps them. !
• It’s too time consuming to enter data after a busy day. They don’t see how it benefits them personally or has money-making impact.
!• Sales people love interacting with customers, not
CRM programs. They’d rather be out selling and closing deals than logging a bunch of info.
!
Before we start, let’s look at what motivates sales people
Source: http://sales20network.com/blog/?p=467
OVER 60% of what motivates sales reps has NOTHING to do with cash.
“Making progress” = 40%
“The thrill of the chase” = 14% “Recognition” = 9%
@jamesepember@spartasales
“Ok, I get it - carrots and sticks don’t necessarily motivate my team. What’s this got to do with CRM?”
@jamesepember@spartasales
“Does your CRM system provide feedback to the user on the progress they are making – or
is is just used for data entry to supply management with whatever reports they
need.”
Source: http://sales20network.com/blog/?p=467
Question time…
If we agree that the best salespeople are motivated by recognition and personal development (and not just cash), we must also agree that traditional sales support software
is failing us.
@jamesepember@spartasales
So what’s the answer?
@jamesepember@spartasales
THROW OUT YOUR CRM!
@jamesepember@spartasales
Just kidding :)
!
CRM’s are important and they aren’t going anywhere.
The key is to realise that your CRM is not a tool to drive performance, energy and motivation
amongst your sales team.
@jamesepember@spartasales
What can I do then?
Try using leaderboards and gamification to drive performance, energy and motivation amongst your
team.
@jamesepember@spartasales
Why leaderboards?
Leaderboards drive:
1. Transparency
2. Real time feedback loops
3. Recognition
@jamesepember@spartasales
Summary
• CRM’s are important, however they are not tools to drive energy, results and motivation on the sales floor.
• In order to get your team focused, motivated and performing - use leaderboards, gamification and non-financial motivators to drive accountability, transparency and recognition on your sales floor!
• If you’re looking for an easy way to get started with sales gamification and leaderboards, sign up for a 2 week free trial of Sparta at http://www.spartasales.com
@jamesepember@spartasales