Research Centre

Credible research is the foundation of the Journal’s approach to understanding what works and what doesn’t in sales. Most importantly, it tells us why. Here you’ll find the latest research from academic institutions, top consultancies and industry sales leaders – including the Journal’s own specially commissioned research – interpreted from a business perspective.

3 key business technologies for 2023

February 13th, 2023 by

3 key business technologies for 2023 1…. 


Four steps to talent heaven

November 28th, 2022 by

1. UNDERSTAND SALES TALENT Sales isn’t for… 


2022 8.5 Research Review – edited by Jeremy Noad

September 30th, 2022 by

The research review aims to help readers keep up to date with recently published research on sales-related topics. The review highlights short abstracts of academically peer-reviewed research. This selection of published research is from a range of academic journals. In this edition, the abstracts include four themes that focus on sales performance, capability development, behavioural studies, and systems and tools…. 


Personalisation drives growth Infographic

September 29th, 2022 by

PERSONALISATION IS IMPORTANT TO CONSUMERS: COVID HAS… 


2022 8.3 Research Review – edited by Jeremy Noad

May 3rd, 2022 by

The research review aims to help readers keep up to date with recently published research on sales-related topics. The review highlights short abstracts of academically peer-reviewed research. This selection of published research is from a range of academic journals. In this edition, the abstracts include four themes that focus on sales performance, customer management, behavioural studies, and systems and tools…. 


The rise of e-commerce

April 29th, 2022 by

IN THE US, B2B SELLERS ARE NOW… 


5 reasons AR matters to sales

April 29th, 2022 by

AUGMENTED REALITY INCREASES SALES: SOME COMPANIES HAVE… 


Digital evolution in sales: making sense

April 29th, 2022 by

BY 2025: 80% OF B2B SALES INTERACTIONS… 


TOTAL Coaching

January 10th, 2022 by

Developing and implementing a coaching culture within a sales environment to effect real transformation in coaching across your organisation. Abstract Within sales organisations the value and importance of coaching is acknowledged as a key element to the continuing success of the business, including the development and retention of employees in the organisation. In recent years, the importance of this aspect,… 


Character to lead

January 10th, 2022 by

We interviewed Kelly Garramone and Phil Styrlund to understand how character is a key driver of organisational success in sales. They explained how sales organisations can take part in some ground-breaking research that will drive performance. What is character science? Pioneered by Dr Fred Kiel (amongst others), character science is a new field of study that was born out of… 


Brand Ethics

January 10th, 2022 by

ETHICS IS AT THE TOP OF THE… 


New era of selling

November 26th, 2021 by

Modern selling 92% think that remote workforces… 


Looking to 2025

November 26th, 2021 by

Way ahead 50% of chief sales officers… 


2021 7.4 Research Review – edited by Jeremy Noad

September 28th, 2021 by

The research review aims to help readers keep up to date with recently published research on sales-related topics. The review highlights short abstracts of academically peer-reviewed research. This selection of published research is from a range of academic journals. In this edition, the abstracts include four themes that focus on sales performance, customer management and sales automation. Sales Performance Being… 


The Trust Dividend

September 28th, 2021 by

The strategic implications of trust building in B2B client relationships and the way towards enhancing them to create mutual economic value. Abstract There is a noticeable lack of clarity around the construct of trust in the business to business (B2B) context. The thesis on which this article is based considers how trust building antecedents operate dynamically within a B2B relationship,… 


GADs: mindsets, methods and models

September 28th, 2021 by

What makes a great global account director? Introduction I began my Global Account Director journey five years ago, following my successful completion of SAP’s Sales Academy Programme. I started out working as an Account Manager alongside the Global Account Director (GAD) in developing new sales opportunities for one of SAP’s most important banking customers and subsequently have taken ownership of… 


Avoid the parity trap

September 28th, 2021 by

Differentiating your solutions in highly competitive categories. Are you struggling to create a truly unique value proposition that sets you apart from your competition? You’re not alone. In fact, 88 percent of marketers and sellers surveyed by B2B DecisionLabs aren’t confident their buyers understand what makes their solution unique or valuable. In well-defined categories, many companies can solve the same… 


CSO post-Pandemic checklist

September 27th, 2021 by

GARTNER SUGGESTS EIGHT STEPS TO CREATE COMPETITIVE… 


THE VALUE OF TRUST ONLINE

September 27th, 2021 by

OVER ONE THIRD (35%) OF UK ONLINE… 


2021 7.3 Research Review – edited by Jeremy Noad

July 27th, 2021 by

The research review aims to help readers keep up to date with recently published research on sales-related topics. The review highlights short abstracts of academically peer-reviewed research. This selection of published research is from a range of academic journals. In this edition, the abstracts include four themes that focus on sales performance, customer management, capability development and sales behaviours. Sales…