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More Thoughts on Sales Comp Structure

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Great post in Harvard Business Review on Why Individuals No Longer Rule on Sales Teams

On the most effective sales teams, particularly B2B, the individual no longer reigns supreme. Strong sellers don’t merely execute their day-to-day tasks well; they also engage with their colleagues to marshal resources, wrangle involvement, and coordinate people’s capabilities.

Put another nail in the coffin of commission based compensation for sales people.

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