Company Size & Timeframe
- $12 million in revenue
- 80 employees
- 2 days/week, 2 months
Results
- Increased sales 14% overall; 36% in Western Region
- Raised morale for sales team
- Sales never dipped during transition
Company Profile & Position
- In business over 25 years
- Privately held
- VP of Sales, CEO Advisor
Situation
- Sales Director passed away and department needed direction
- Company seeking to increase sales 67% over next 3 years
- Low sales currently
- Increased customer service issues
- Turnover in sales management and sales positions
Implementation
- Implemented a marketing and sales plan
- Executed high-impact sales actions
- Realigned organization with sales for better growth positioning
- Developed and implemented job descriptions for Inside Sales Manager and Sales Director
- Restructured sales teams to closely align with territories
- Created Inside Sales Manager position; assumed interim role then hired replacement
- Assessed individuals and promoted them into better-suited positions
Cerius Insights
“He did exactly what we needed him to do.”