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[CHEAT SHEET] Run Your Best-Ever Sales Contest, Right Now

Hana Elliott

Aug. 1, 2019

[CHEAT SHEET] Run Your Best-Ever Sales Contest, Right Now

There's a reason why 75% of sales teams in 2019 are running sales competitions. When you structure your contests strategically, you'll get immediate gratification (read: a quick lift in activity and energy) and you'll keep everyone aligned and focused on the right behaviors (read: the ones that lead to closed/won deals).

If you're ready to get in the game — or you want to improve the competitions you're running right now: take a peek at our handy-dandy Cheat Sheet and be sure you're following these 6 best practices, so you'll get the most out of every sales contest you run.

Need some sales competition inspo? Get 10 competition ideas that are sure to ignite the competitive spirit on your sales floor.

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