Designing Sales Comp Plans That Actually Work
Ten Considerations for Developing Compensation Plans That Deliver the Results You Really Want
For driving salesperson behavior, your sales comp plan is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal. But any incentive you offer can have disastrous unintended consequences. In this guide, learn about four pitfalls to avoid and ten things to consider when designing your comp plan.
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