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A biopharmaceutical company wanted to assess the effectiveness of their sales contest and SPIFF programs within the context of their variable compensation plans for multiple sales franchises.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Because of the results of our Decision Sciences team’s research, the company revamped their approach to sales contests and SPIFFs for better results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Contests and incentives<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Are sales contests really driving performance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A leading biopharmaceutical company relied on sales contests and SPIFF programs to motivate their teams, but they weren\u2019t sure how effective these incentives actually were. With multiple sales franchises and a complex variable compensation structure, they needed a clear answer: were these programs truly driving performance or were they just extra expenses with little return?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Digging into the data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To find out, our Decision Sciences team rolled up their sleeves and dove deep into the company\u2019s compensation, performance, and engagement data. We conducted a thorough analysis to pinpoint exactly what was influencing sales results. Were SPIFFs working better for individuals or teams? Did contest length impact engagement? Were certain structures more effective than others?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our deep dive uncovered key insights into what worked and what didn\u2019t when it came to designing high-impact sales incentives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A smarter approach to sales motivation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With our findings, the company revamped their approach to sales contests and SPIFFs, implementing data-backed strategies that maximized results. Some of the biggest takeaways included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Timing matters:<\/strong> Shorter, well-timed SPIFFs outperformed longer, drawn-out contests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Goal-based rewards win:<\/strong> Incentives tied to personal achievement were more effective than stack ranking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A balanced mix is key:<\/strong> A combination of cash and non-cash rewards kept engagement high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Market-based opportunities drive results:<\/strong> Focusing on regional sales dynamics made incentives more relevant and motivating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • No duplication:<\/strong> Ensuring contests didn\u2019t overlap with existing compensation metrics kept motivation high and confusion low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Armed with these insights, the company refined their incentive programs, aligning them with proven strategies for driving sales success. The result? A smarter, more effective approach to motivating their sales teams, one backed by data, not guesswork.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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