December 10, 2021 by Jeff Edwards
Perhaps you have heard the adage, “Nothing Happens Until Somebody Sells Something.” It has been attributed to several people, such as Arthur “Red” Motley, Peter Drucker, Thomas Watson (IBM), and Henry Ford. Regardless of the source, it has been a clarion call of sorts for salespersons through the years – just trying to “make something happen.”
Considering the designation of December 10 as National Salesperson Day, it struck me that it’s probably no coincidence that this day of recognition for salespersons falls late in Q4 – as they look back on this year’s efforts and results, and forward to a new year of opportunities.
The significant challenges brought about by COVID-19, and the reality that many of these will continue for the foreseeable future is sobering. Sales teams have had to sell higher-priced products with limited availability due to delays in manufacturing and a crippled supply chain – while their support teams are hampered by staff shrinkage and reduced resources.
While sales teams feel the pressure to “make something happen,” existing and potential clients are facing the same kinds of internal and external challenges, which makes selling even more difficult.
How can sales teams adjust their tactics and continue to drive new business – despite an uncertain economy, supply shortages, and COVID-19 constraints? My colleague, Scott Newman (QIC’s President & CEO) offers his unique advice in a recent op-ed published in Sales & Marketing Management. I’m confident you will find this piece entitled Selling Into the Headwinds of Today’s Unique Environment interesting and insightful, and invite you to give it a read.
On this day of recognition, we salute our own business development team, as well as salespersons everywhere who are passionate about “making something happen.”
November 23, 2021 by Jeff Edwards
As we said goodbye to 2020 and looked forward to the start of this year, the comparison was made between the previous twelve months and a roller coaster ride – and we hoped 2021 would be more like one of the smoother, less jolting rides in the park. This year has been anything but smoother… Read more »
April 28, 2021 by Jeff Edwards
We began this blog almost a decade ago (that went by fast!), and as a provider of incentive and recognition solutions, a large percentage of posts naturally comment on employee engagement and organizational culture. With the arrival of the new year came a sense of cautious optimism which thankfully has gained traction during the first… Read more »
April 1, 2021 by Jeff Edwards
This week we are thankful that many states have opened COVID-19 vaccination to all adults, and supplies of the vaccine seem to be plentiful. The number of cases is trending down, and we are hopeful that this will continue as communities begin to relax restrictions and guidelines for family and public gatherings. COVID-19 has touched… Read more »
March 23, 2021 by Jeff Edwards
In March 2020, we all were hoping to soon see a reduction in the effects of COVID-19. From spring into summer, and from summer into fall – it became evident that we were in for a long, long-term battle to regain some form of normalcy and safety. We have seen three significant surges in COVID… Read more »
December 31, 2020 by Jeff Edwards
I recall as a young child learning that a new, enormous roller coaster – the “Great American Scream Machine” – was in operation at Six Flags over Georgia, just west of Atlanta. The Scream Machine (still in operation) is a wooden coaster which, at the time, was the tallest, longest, and fastest in the world.… Read more »
