Only 33% of sales professionals in UAE expect their team to make its full annual quota this year.
Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, has released the fifth edition of its State of the Sales report that shares insights from more than 7,700 sales professionals from 38 countries, including the UAE. The research shows how sales organizations are optimizing tech for peak efficiency, addressing customers’ increasing demands, and maximizing rep productivity to drive success now.
Key insights of this year’s State of the Sales report include:
Thierry Nicault, Area Vice President, MENA, Salesforce, said: “Amid global headwinds and increasing fears of a global economic slowdown, companies are keen to keep a tight rein on budgets across the board. For sales teams this will likely mean increased pressure to achieve more with less, which could be daunting for UAE sales teams who already feel that their roles are becoming more challenging. But there is room for optimism: By consolidating tech stacks, increasing collaboration across teams, and prioritizing initiatives, sales teams can boost productivity, close dealers faster and drive growth.”