September 30, 2025 • 10 mins
Compensation Strategy
- 💰 Compensation plans directly influence salesperson behavior, with effective plans tying quotas to pocketbook to motivate salespeople to hit numbers and grow the company.
- 📊 Quota-based commission plans can be designed to provide a bonus for exceeding quota, motivating salespeople to push beyond their targets.
Psychological Factors
- 🧠 Commission plans should be designed with psychological considerations in mind, as they significantly impact salesperson behavior and motivation.
Performance Drivers
- 📈 Commission tied to quota motivates salespeople to hit their numbers, offering a higher percentage of sales revenue when meeting or exceeding quota.
- 🎯 When salespeople aren't meeting quotas, the primary issue is often the compensation plan, not sales training, as it fails to provide adequate motivation.
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