A leader invests in their employees A good leader not only sees the value in their employees, but also makes the effort to invest in their learning. By training employees and giving them opportunities for development you are giving them the skills they need to deliver a better performance for your business and better prospects for them. By showing your employees that you are invested in them as individuals you can also boost morale in the team.
A leader inspires a collective business identity If an employee identifies with the culture, vision and values of the company they work for, they are more likely to feel satisfied in their work and motivated to succeed. The leader is responsible for establishing the foundations of a company culture which makes employees feel part of a collective identity under a leader they respect and trust.
If you are the manager of a car dealership that currently has three employees and sells an average of 9 trucks per month. If you wanted to increase sales to an average of 12 per month, what would you do with your employees?
Answer:
If I want to increase the number of products, it will not be effective to lay off my workers. Because the number of employees also plays an important role in recording the number of products sold. With fewer workers, you can’t buy many products. It would be a good idea, in my opinion, to ask them to keep the paycheck a little or later.
By staying in touch with my people and utilizing a little creativity, I have the opportunity to increase sales productivity and job performance, all while maintaining a positive and stress-free work environment.
I can drive sales performance by increasing the morale on the sales floor. Employees perform better when they are energized, well informed and know that their interests are considered when important decisions are made.
Setting challenging but realistic sales goals, helping people improve their skills and being firm and consistent with discipline when needed holds workers more accountable for the work that they do. This can help elevate sales performance as well as inspire individual accomplishment.
A good sales person knows that time is money. More time spent chatting with co-workers means less time on the phone or in the field closing deals. I must promote effective time management skills to ensure their sales people are not spending valuable work hours by the water cooler. By starting work promptly from scheduled breaks, and limiting time-consuming interruptions, I not only set a positive example but also encourage workers to be on time as well.
Management can drive sales performance by being honest and up front about sales goals and the company's ability to help sales people meet their goals. Setting false and unrealistic expectations in a sales person's mind about the company's product or level of service is a recipe for disaster. I as a manager that is sincere and honest about the company's interests and the interests of the sales force will produce a team that is ready and willing to do their jobs effectively.