Strenghten Sales

- By CEO Jens Dalgaard, TACK International A/S

In a time of crisis sales are put to the test. Sales and the company's general understanding of sales are the elements which will carry the company through hardships and tough times. The task may be huge, but the advice is straightforward.

Think sales in the entire organisation
Everyone has a role, can create possibilities and contribute in making good sales. Make everyone think about the possibilities. Possibilities for creating new and more, and reward the effort - not just the result.

Talk less - do something about it
It is easy for us to end up talking ourselves into pessimism. It is about doing things instead of just talking about them. It is easier to redress a ship in movement than one that is standing still.

See new opportunities
The market is declining, but there are possibilities for conquering market share. Use the company's different networks, dig deeper and think innovatively. But assess each project and prioritise in relation to the options and probability of results. Believe in it!

Care for the customers
In our chase for more or “new” we must not forget the 'old' - It's important to be present with the loyal customers even if their needs are limited. It is about being creative for you and for the customer.

Work efficiently
We cannot lose momentum, and we must utilise our time resources optimally. Anything that can be done today has to be done today - anything unnecessary must be shelved. Count your minutes and invest them wherever there is a potential for output.

Maintain your focus
The long haul is no cliché, but more relevant than ever. It is about hanging on - when the state of the market turns and results start coming in, we cannot just fall back on the comfortable laziness of former times.