Dec 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
This is the second of two articles on what new bank sales managers can learn from successful sales leaders. In the first installment Advice for New Bank Sales Managers 14 bankers shared their insights. Here are 10 more veterans who answered this question: What would...
Dec 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
I recently asked a group of senior bankers what they wish they’d known before they assumed their first sales management role. You might be surprised at what some of them said. “I wish I’d known a number of things. First, most bankers are not natural...
Nov 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Sales leaders are always pressed for time. (See Tips for Time-Starved Bank Sales Leaders.) But if you do find yourself with 5 minutes at some point in the day, here are 7 things you can do to improve your team’s chances of success.* Tell one of your team...
Nov 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
The holidays are fast approaching. Nobody outside of your immediate friends and family wants to see you between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Forget getting in to see prospects. Wrong, wrong, wrong. In today’s competitive banking environment savvy...
Oct 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you’re looking for some ways to build relationships with business customers, here are 6 quick ideas for you to consider. (Click on the links to get additional insights on each.) Get their vision Join trade associations Network with forethought Write that letter...
Oct 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
So what if you allocated more of your sales training budget to your bank’s sales managers, taking some of what you currently spend on programs for your front-line sales team and investing more in their coaches? Would that improve your results?It’s not what most...
