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Marketing Craftmanship

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Debunking the 80/20 Rule…and 4 Other Sales Force Myths

Marketing Craftmanship

Do the top 20% really bring in 80% of the bacon? The most recent issue of Chief Executive magazine features an insightful piece on “Raising Sales Force Effectiveness,” by the CEO of the Chally Group , and Ohio-based firm that focuses on sales force potential and performance measurement. Some of the conventional wisdom that’s debunked in the article is worth noting, including: Myth : The Internet is making sales professionals obsolete.

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