How can sales professionals adapt their strategies to ensure they meet their revenue goals in the future?

40% of sales professionals didn't achieve their revenue goals in 2020

Source
99firms

Topic
Sales Strategy

Year
2021

The year 2020 has been challenging for sales professionals all over the world. With the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting the economy and changing the way businesses operate, achieving revenue goals has become more difficult than ever before. In fact, a recent survey revealed that 40% of sales professionals failed to achieve their revenue targets in 2020.

So why did so many sales professionals miss their revenue goals last year? There are several reasons:

  1. Economic uncertainty: With the pandemic causing economic instability, many businesses were hesitant to make new investments, resulting in fewer sales opportunities.
  2. Remote work: With sales teams working from home, it became more difficult to collaborate with colleagues and communicate with prospects, making it harder to close deals.
  3. Changing buyer behavior: With the pandemic causing changes in buyer behavior, sales professionals had to adjust their approach to meet the changing needs of customers.
  4. Lack of training: With the pandemic causing disruption to training programs, some sales professionals were not adequately equipped to deal with the challenges of the new sales landscape.

To improve their performance, sales professionals need to focus on adapting to the new normal. This means embracing remote work, leveraging technology to enhance communication, and investing in training and development programs. By doing so, sales professionals can position themselves for success in the post-pandemic world.

While 2020 was a challenging year for sales professionals, there are steps they can take to improve their performance in the years to come. By understanding the reasons why revenue goals were missed and taking action to address those issues, sales professionals can position themselves for success in the ever-changing sales landscape.

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82% of B2B decision-makers think sales reps are unprepared

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Top Performers Receive 40% More Questions During Discovery and 43% More Questions During Presentations

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77% of B2B buyers reported that their latest purchase was either “Difficult” or “Very Complex”

In 2021, digital lead generation advertising spending in the United States was estimated at 4.6 billion U.S. dollars.

55% of sales reps say budget is the most common reason a promising deal falls through

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