"Outsourcing field sales is on the rise and the benefits are becoming more obvious. This book is a must-read for senior managers, including marketing and sales executives."--BOOK JACKET.
Sales promotion is one of the most powerful weapons available to your sales and marketing teams, and is used more than any other type of marketing - because it works. Annual research shows that 60 per cent of consumers participate in some form of sales promotion each month.Packed with practical examples as well as updated and new case studies, Sales Promotion details the tried-and-tested methods companies use to stay ahead of the competition, revealing the winning offers that gain new customers and keep existing ones happy.Sales Promotion includes new developments in the field, exploring the use of new media such as SMS, MMS, interactive TV and web-based advertising. It also considers the effects of the 2005 Gambling Act, and each chapter features a new interactive self-study question-and-feedback section.Sales Promotion is a core text of the ISP diploma, and the author has utilized graduate feedback to make the fourth edition relevant to students, whilst preserving its status as a potent tool for sales and marketing professionals. Whether your company is a small start-up or an international business, Sales Promotion can help you to get ahead and stay ahead of your competitors.Topics covered include: the purpose of sales promotion; what sales promotion can do for you; how to use different techniques, including joint promotions, price promotions and off-the-shelf promotions; how to implement an integrated market strategy; maintaining a crucial creative edge; the best ways to use suppliers; researching and evaluating your promotion.
"As companies in growing numbers look to outsource functions not related to their core competencies, Bragg's work provides an excellent road map. Demonstrating a firm grasp of the topic, he intelligently walks the reader through the maze, analyzing all aspects of the process (including whether the function should or should not be outsourced). This is a must-read for both novices and veterans alike." --Mary S. Schaeffer Editorial Director and Publisher Accounts Payable Now & Tomorrow "Steve Bragg's Outsourcing gives business decision-makers the insights needed to make the case for or against outsourcing. The first half provides a thorough discussion of all aspects, including evaluating risks and rewards, selecting, contracting, and terminating. The second half provides in-depth analysis of ten different types of outsourcing services, including janitorial, customer service, and accounting. This book provides practical advice that will benefit everyone regardless of the extent of their prior experience." --Dr. Will Yancey, PHD, CPA Independent Consultant "Once again, Steve Bragg has compiled a comprehensive, well-written book that will yield an excellent return on time invested by readers. This is a must-have guide in outsourcing for any manager, whether newly exposed or an expert. I came away with some great ideas from the book!" --James A. Bologa Executive Vice President and CFO Daticon Inc. "Use of carefully considered outsourcing can be a critical component of any corporate strategy. In Outsourcing, Steve Bragg has given an excellent overview of why and when outsourcing should be considered, some precautionary thoughts, and specifics of how to successfully implement and manage any outsourced functions. He has created an excellent guide to the use of outsourcing as a means to enhance corporate success in today's challenging business climate." --Richard V. Souders President and CEO Premier Data Services
The challenges facing today's sales executives and their organizations continue to grow, but so do the expectations that they will find ways to overcome them and drive consistent sales growth. There are no simple solutions to this situation, but in this thoroughly updated Second Edition of Sales Growth, experts from McKinsey & Company build on their practical blueprint for achieving this goal and explore what world-class sales executives are doing right now to find growth and capture it—as well as how they are creating the capabilities to keep growing in the future. Based on discussions with more than 200 of today's most successful global sales leaders from a wide array of organizations and industries, Sales Growth puts the experiences of these professionals in perspective and offers real-life examples of how they've overcome the challenges encountered in the quest for growth. The book, broken down into five overarching strategies for successful sales growth, shares valuable lessons on everything from how to beat the competition by looking forward, to turning deep insights into simple messages for the front line. Page by page, you'll learn how sales executives are digging deeper than ever to find untapped growth, maximizing emerging markets opportunities, and powering growth through digital sales. You'll also discover what it takes to find big growth in big data, develop the right "sales DNA" in your organization, and improve channel performance. Three new chapters look at why presales deserve more attention, how to get the most out of marketing, and how technology and outsourcing could entirely reshape the sales function. Twenty new standalone interviews have been added to those from the first edition, so there are now in-depth insights from sales leaders at Adidas, Alcoa, Allianz, American Express, BMW, Cargill, Caterpillar, Cisco, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Deutsche Bank, EMC, Essent, Google, Grainger, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Intesa Sanpaolo, Itaú Unibanco, Lattice Engines, Mars, Merck, Nissan, P&G, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Salesforce, Samsung, Schneider Electric, Siemens, SWIFT, UPS, VimpelCom, Vodafone, and Würth. Their stories, as well as numerous case studies, touch on some of the most essential elements of sales, from adapting channels to meet changing customer needs to optimizing sales operations and technology, developing sales talent and capabilities, and effectively leading the way to sales growth. Engaging and informative, this timely book details proven approaches to tangible top-line growth and an improved bottom line. Created specifically for sales executives, it will put you in a better position to drive sales growth in today's competitive market.
Outsourcing became fashionable in the late 1980s, came of age in the 1990s, and is now a normal part of corporate life. Written by well-known and respected business authors and incorporating new research from Copenhagen Business School, this book covers the newest elements of outsourcing today and discusses how strategic alliances should be established between the buyer and supplier. Topics explored throughout include the scope, scale and importance of what is outsourced; the pricing and risk sharing involved; and changes to organizations which lead them to seek more outsourcing.
"Outsourcing Pros and Cons" is a primer on getting up to speed with the global outsourcing market. We look at the various kinds of outsourcing: Sales, Accounting, Human Resources, Call Centers, Business Process Outsourcing and IT Outsourcing. The book leads the reader on a discovery of the outsourcing landscape and focus on outsourcing opportunities in India and China. There is a little bit of history to provide context on the growth of outsourcing in India and China, a quick survey on what is working in each of these countries and how to take advantage of the same.
There are a number of core strategic questions which firms need to answer when entering into an outsourcing arrangement. The most significant is to what extent a firm should be prepared to outsource areas of potential competitive advantage. If one takes the view that outsourcing is driven by a desire to reduce costs, by buying into a consistent set of scalable processes which are shared across a number of organisations, then it follows that none of these areas should (or could) be sources of unique competitive advantage.
Engage in sales—the modern way Sales Engagement is how you engage and interact with your potential buyer to create connection, grab attention, and generate enough interest to create a buying opportunity. Sales Engagement details the modern way to build the top of the funnel and generate qualified leads for B2B companies. This book explores why a Sales Engagement strategy is so important, and walks you through the modern sales process to ensure you’re effectively connecting with customers every step of the way. • Find common factors holding your sales back—and reverse them through channel optimization • Humanize sales with personas and relevant information at every turn • Understand why A/B testing is so incredibly critical to success, and how to do it right • Take your sales process to the next level with a rock solid, modern Sales Engagement strategy This book is essential reading for anyone interested in up-leveling their game and doing more than they ever thought possible.
This is a guide to promotion and sales in the sport industry. Experts from the classroom and sports field offer insights and experiential data on the skills needed to succeed in sports promotion and sales.
If you are involved in field marketing, this is the book for you. Whether you are working within a company and seeking to employ a field marketing agency, or you work for such an agency and want to ensure best practice, The Handbook of Field Marketing is the essential handbook for success. Crammed with self study questions, case studies, and proven advice for success, this book offers a blueprint for best practice, enabling you to undertake robust, rigorous and meaningful brand research. The Handbook of Field Marketing reveals the best techniques to ensure profitable brand maximization for your company's products (or those of the client company), whether measured by brand visibility, product availability, positioning, performance against competitors or overall sales performance.