The sales environment can be a cutthroat place to work in. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few tips on how to create a more positive work environment.
Celebrate success – Every time someone closes a sale give them recognition. Some businesses even ring a bell for every sale closed. This gives each employee a moment where the entire company is recognizing their work and commending them for it.
Running a flat organization encourages transparency – Try and cut down on secrets. In other words share information openly with your colleagues. This can lead to a drop in office gossip and help the office feel more like a team. This is simple yet powerful if followed correctly.
Friendly Competition – Humans are naturally competitive. So why not channel this competitive nature into a positive sales force. A little trash talk won’t hurt.
A little fun and a little humor go a long way – Think about having an annual “playday” for the office. This can be a day where you close down the office and take the time to hang out together. For the humor part of it, try and make your weekly memos a little more exciting with different themes for each week.
These are all ways in which you can create a more positive work environment. They don’t have to be related only to a sales office either. Any office could use these tips/ideas to make a more positive work space.
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I definitely agree with this! Creating a healthy sales environment for the employees is going to overall reflect the interactions that they have with customers. Fostering a healthy work environment is so important and making your employees feel like family is like icing on the cake. Great post!
I definitely agree with this! Creating a healthy sales environment for the employees is going to overall reflect the interactions that they have with customers. Fostering a healthy work environment is so important and making your employees feel like family is like icing on the cake. Great post!
These are great ideas. I’ve never personally been involved directly in a sales environment, but if I was, these are definitely things I would look for in a company. I especially like the idea of incorporating respectful smack talk. Encouraging your colleagues to perform at their best while still viewing them as a “teammate” can be extremely beneficial. Frankly, I think Grove City prepares its students well for this kind of environment.
The first bold point “Celebrate Success” is something companies should do more of. In my experience, all too often entrepreneurs get caught up in the day to day that they don’t take the time to celebrate the little things that play an impact.