Your skills and talents are important when it comes to career success in the sales and marketing field. However, all the skills and talent in the world will get you nowhere if you don’t have motivation. Being self-motivated is a critical success factor at all levels of your career. Motivation drives you to get out… Read more »
How to Hire for Culture
As the way we think about work evolves in the modern era, it is important to hire not just for skills, but for cultural alignment, as well. Employees whose values align with the mission and values of your organization more easily buy into what you’re trying to achieve, which leads to better engagement, higher productivity… Read more »
Managing a Remote Workforce
Managing a remote workforce comes with some unique challenges. When you’re leading virtual employees, likely from a remote setting yourself, it’s important to embrace digital tools that extend beyond email and understand the nuances of remote team operations. With the right strategies in place, you can manage an efficient and effective remote team. Embrace Digital… Read more »
How Can You Turn Employees Into Rock-Star Talent?
A team of average players can achieve its goals. But only a team of rock stars can consistently knock it out of the park. If you’ve got a team of average players, or if high-performers seem to be slipping, there are ways that you, as a leader, can work to turn them into rock stars.… Read more »
The Biggest Hiring Challenge of 2017 and 2018
Recruiting and hiring have been a challenge for employers over the last decade. We’ve gone from a boom, to a major recession, to stagnated growth, and it’s all happened in the face of rapid technological advancements and ever-evolving recruiting best practices. Our world is more globalized than ever, workers are demanding more flexibility than ever,… Read more »
The Benefits of Offering Flexible Work Opportunities
One of the benefits of our hyperconnected world is the ability to get work done at any time, from any place. The nature of work has changed in recent years and offering flexible opportunities for sales and marketing professionals in the ag industry allows employers to recruit the top talent available. If you’re searching for… Read more »
Strategies to Boost Sales Productivity
As a project salesperson, you may feel like you have a bit more to prove to your colleagues than those permanent employees. If you work remotely, use these strategies to boost your sales productivity and become the most productive person on the team. Get Enough Sleep You can’t be productive if you’re tired. Always prioritize… Read more »