What is the future of outside sales post COVID-19?

Send us Fan MailIt wasn't long ago that selling face to face was the preferred way for many sales professionals to call on clients.  Then COVID-19 hit and put everyone in quarantine.  Even with the country re-opening, many offices are adopting a work from home policy making it challenging for outside reps to return to their normal selling patterns.What does this mean for the sales professional who's built a career on charisma, working business problems, and meeting for drinks/dinner/outing to close a deal?  What this new normal looks like for outside sales teams and managers.  In this episode, Neal and Kyle discuss:What's happening to outside sales professionalsHow an outside salesperson can be successful remotelyMoving your outside sales team remote.Creating a metrics-driven sales organization and much more.About Neal BenedictNeal believes that sales is the noblest of professions. Neal founded Silver Brick in 2015 to help small and medium businesses understand, appreciate, and excel at sales. Silver Brick builds sales strategy and implements sales plans focused on people, process, and tools as a foundation for the client’s success. Neal is also a Sandler Training partner delivering world-class sales training for salespeople and sales management. Neal helps good sales teams become great through consistent training and coaching. Neal’s goal is to ensure that everyone he comes into contact with has a better understanding and appreciation of the sales profession.About Kyle HamerA sales and marketing veteran with a deep understanding of strategy, digital marketing execution, and using technology to enhance brand impact. A hands-on leader with a passion for solving business challenges with process, operations, and technology. When Kyle's not tinkering on businesses, you'll find him spending time with those he loves, learning about incredible people, and making connections.About Hamer Marketing GroupMarket growth for a new product or service is often limited by market distractions, unreliable data, or systems not built to scale.  Hamer Marketing Group helps companies build data-driven strategies focused on client acquisition and sales development supported by the technology and operations necessary to create profitable growth.Support the show