Reference no: EM132189366
Compensation Design
Ashley Dillon, sales manager for PayWell, an automated payroll processing company, is attempting to foster teamwork in her salesforce. In particular, new salespeople often struggle to establish a customer base, and many leave their jobs during their first year of employment. PayWell compensates its sales trainees on a salary basis for three months, after which they are switched to a straight commission basis. Ashley knows that her successful senior salespeople could provide guidance to the younger salespeople, but the senior salespeople are reluctant to spend time on anything but selling.
As one of the senior representatives told Ashley, “I would like to help the rookies out, but if I am not in front of customers, my commissions will drop.”
How can Ashley accommodate both rookie and senior salespeople to improve overall salesforce effectiveness? Write a recommendation to the Regional sales manager in 1 to 2 pages consider the following points:
FINANCIAL COMPENSATION
Straight Salary
Advantages of Salary Plans
Disadvantages of salary Plans
Straight Commission
Commission Plan Variations
Advantages of Commission Plans
Disadvantages of Commission Plans
Performance Bonuses
Advantages of Performance Bonuses
Disadvantages of Performance Bonuses
Combination Plans (Salary plus Incentive)
Advantages of Combination Plans
Disadvantages of Combination Plans
Determining Appropriate Financial Compensation Levels