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Properly set up Salesforce CRM with Saleforce Mobile would do this.
DUDE: YOU NEED A DIFFERENT SALES REP (OR MORE THERAPY)...
Let me be candid with you. This is a completely fucked up approach to driving new revenue. I've grown sales in (3) different companies by more than 1000% per year AND I've been CEO of a company that operated at that level.
Any sales rep who allows themselves to be monitored like this is full of shit -- and will never hit your mark. Frankly, you owe it to yourself to rise above this sort of bullshit thinking. Fire your "high base" rep today and start over. It's better for him (or her) and it's better for you too.
Take your goals for revenue creation and divide them by 10. That's your likely output for year 1. Take your deadlines for revenue creation and multiply them by 3. That's how long it's actually going to take.
ACTIVITY is for chumps. YES -- you do need an executive who puts in massive amounts of hard work on your behalf. BUT you also need a partner who will grab a sword and fight by your side to win the battle -- that means you shouldn't need to pay an outrageous;y high base salary.
Great sales execs buy into your passion and vision. You're not a whore. So lead and inspire -- instead of just paying for services.
ONE MORE THING: I can make a few calls and point a few amazing sales executives to you. But I want to make sure you're not a "head case" boss. Your question has me worried about YOU.
(Send me a message through Clarity and we'll discuss if I should point a few superstars your way)
I will agree that "every minute" is completely the wrong way to look at it. You should focus on results and activities (calls made, emails sent, etc.) rather than minimizing minutes in the bathroom.
That said, we did build Close.io < http://close.io/ > to track all activities *automatically* (phone calls, emails sent and received), which makes it much more likely for you to get an accurate report of all their activity, etc.
We recommend Capsule, It is not as automated as infusionsoft, plus it does not include any automated market channels, you have to use a third party application for this, however it is simpler and easier to onboard sales staff remotely into learning the platform and up taking 80% of the functionality as compared to infusionsoft. Plus the pricing point at $12.00 per month US per user is far better pricing.
Fully cloud based, works on all devices.
Trial it today via this link
http://capsulecrm.com/?referrer=BCMXRN
If you have any queries at all please do not hesitate to be in contact.
I understand your need for a robust CRM that can comprehensively track your remote salesperson's activities. It sounds like you need a system that goes beyond what Infusionsoft offers, especially in terms of detailed daily tracking and reporting.
One solution might be to create your own CRM tailored to your specific needs. This would allow you to include all the features you mentioned, such as automatic tracking of workday activities, sales pipeline updates, and detailed daily reports. By developing a custom CRM, you can ensure it runs smoothly on both desktop and Android devices and minimizes the need for manual data entry.
I recommend checking out this article: https://www.cleveroad.com/blog/how-to-build-your-own-custom-crm-system/. It provides a comprehensive guide on how to create a CRM that meets your unique requirements. The article covers essential aspects such as key features, development steps, and tools that can help you build a CRM that perfectly suits your business needs.
Creating your own CRM might seem daunting, but with the right guidance and resources, it could be the most effective way to get exactly what you need.
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