The challenge of designing sales force compensation plans is to create an environment where sales people are motivated and a transparently business culture is created. It is vital as many obstacles as possible are removed from the process so sales people can maximize their results while ensuring the company’s greater goals are met. Those goals could include achieving profitability targets, increasing revenue, controlling expenses or recruiting and retaining a desired sales force.
From our experience spanning over 25 years, the below points are vital to enhance the process of successfully setting up LEAN to your sales force compensation plans.