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Date Published
Author
Janet Choi
Word count
958
Language
English
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None

Summary

Sales professionals often struggle to allocate adequate time for selling due to being overwhelmed by administrative tasks, a challenge reflected in reports indicating that only 34% of their time is spent on actual sales activities. The remaining time is consumed by tasks such as data entry, email management, and organizing information, which impedes their ability to engage in strategic activities like understanding customer needs and competitive research. This imbalance not only impacts their ability to meet sales targets but also prevents the cultivation of meaningful customer relationships. To address this issue, strategies such as utilizing the Eisenhower box for better time management and leveraging technology to automate routine tasks are recommended. By prioritizing strategic work and selling activities, sales teams can improve productivity and performance, thus allowing for the development of personalized customer interactions and achieving sales goals.