Learn How to Calculate Sales Commissions and Partner Negotiations

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Video: “How To Calculate Commissions and Partner Negotiations”

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We have found that every company struggles with determining their sales partner channel commission structure. Many adopt what seems to be a de-facto ‘standard’ from their sector or what one of the global technology companies use, even when your company’s products-services mix is different and what the partner is gaining is different. These slides outlines Tenego’s methodology that you can use to determine your company’s Standard Partner Commissions, based on what it costs for you to sell your products. ALSO you get will a list of the factors used in partner discussions and negotiations that may increase or decrease these commissions and incentive structure.

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Video:“How To Calculate Commissions and

Partner Negotiations”

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Tenego Partnering: Services

MarketResearch

Market SelectionMarket Assessment Market EcoSystem

Competitor Analysis

Vendor Strategy Development

Market EntrySales & Partnering

StrategyPartner Type

Selection

Reseller Strategy Development

Market ExpansionProduct SelectionBusiness Direction

Execution Support

Prospect ListsProspect Analysis

Approach PrepPartner Fit

Advisory Support

Outsourced Execution

Your Alliances TeamPart-time Executives

Work ProgrammeTarget Driven

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How To Calculate Commissions and Partner Terms Negotiations

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Two Sides: Vendor and ResellerVendor Wants

Someone already travelling the roadReseller Wants

Someone to create/pay for the road

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What do you want from a Partner?

Lead Generation Qualification Sales /

ClosingDelivery Support

Direct Sales

Resellers/ Sales Agents…

Referrals

Full Service / OEM / System Integrators…

Sales & Delivery / Complementary Services

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Partner Programme: Quinn Essential Financial Software Ltd DEMO

Product: ERP: Financials, Order Processing, Stock Control, CRM, SRM, Business Intelligence/Reporting…Sectors: Wholesalers, Distributors, Manufacturers, Professional Services Companies, Retail, Supply Chain Management CompaniesRegions: Current: Ireland, UK

Target: North America; US and Canada - investigating Netherlands, Australia and other English speaking

Quinn

Typical Deal: Year 1:Lifetime:

Sales Cycle Length: 6 to 12 months€20,000

€100,000€500,000

€150,000€250,000 Licence:€40,000Annual Support: Annual Services:

Services:

Partner Types and Responsibilities:Customer Support

Lead Generation

Qualified Leads

Meeting 1Meeting 2 /

DemoEvaluation

Propose / Close

Implement

Reseller & Implementer:Reseller/Agent:

Commissions, Targets and Incentives:

18% Targets: Year 1 Year 22% 3 67% 31 61 per Quarter

Reseller & Implementer: Licence: On Activity Targets: Propose / Close

On Sales Targets: Qualified Leads18% Targets: Year 1 Year 22% 3 67% 31 61 per Quarter

Reseller/Agent: Licence: On Activity Targets: Propose / Close

On Sales Targets: Qualified Leads

Partner Supports:Training: Sales Training, Solution Training, Implementation Training, Support TrainingSales Materials: Presentations, Brochures, Case Studies, Testimonial Videos, Website ContentSales Support: Joint Roadshows, Joint Webinars, 1-to-1 Sales person support, Reference Site VisitsCooperative Marketing: funding for Events, PR, Direct Marketing and Outbound Call Campaigns, Trade Shows etc

per annum cost€1,500€500

€50,000€10,000

Referrral:

8% Targets: Year 1 Year 21% 14 14

Referral: Licence: On Activity Targets: Meeting 1

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1) How Compelling is the Product’s Customer Value Proposition?2) Market Opportunity / Market Conditions3) Brand: New Product or Known Brand4) New Solution Space / Early to Market5) Competition6) Resulting Services Revenue Generated7) Complexity of the Sale / Length of Sales Cycle8) Product Proven Sales Process and Reference Sites9) Clear Qualification Criteria, Lead Gen Materials and Methods10) Strong Partner Sales Support11) Cooperative Marketing Funds and Funded Resources12) What Other Products are funding the Reseller’s Sales Efforts?

12 Arguments to Increase or Decrease %

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Software Business Experts

Practical

Results Focussed

International Business

Development

Hands-On Execution Oriented

CONTACT DETAILS:NSC Campus, Mahon, Cork, Ireland

+ Dublin, London & Dubai

Web: www.tenegopartnering.comEmail: [email protected]

www.twitter.com/dkiernanwww.linkedin.com/in/donaghkiernan Donagh Kiernan

Founder & CEO

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To Learn More About Sales Commissions and Partner Negotiations

Download the Full Video to see: • Partner Projected Scenarios • The Cost of Your Sales Process • Commission and Targets

Hosted by Donagh Kiernan, Founder and CEO of Tenego Partnering

Or Email: [email protected] http://ie.linkedin.com/in/donaghkiernan