Ottawa Region Rewards AssociationJust a note to let you know that ORRA (Ottawa Region Rewards Association) is initiating its inaugural 3-day sales compensation seminar series on February 29 - March 2, 2012. I will be teaching for them a two day program on the fundamentals of sales compensation and then a one day program on market pricing sales positions. This is your opportunity to get some new ideas and a better understanding of how to use sales compensation as an effective management tool to change behaviour and improve results. For more information or to register, go to www.ottawarewards.org

CBC contracts Sales Resource Group for Compensation SurveyThe Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has contracted with Sales Resource Group to conduct a sales and marketing compensation survey for the broadcast and media industry in Canada. SRG last conducted this survey in 2005 and as the media landscape has changed since then, so have the dynamics of the roles. This research will provide value to all participating companies and is sponsored by the CBC.

Heavy Machinery Company Chooses SRG to Design Sales Compensation PlansHeavy Machinery reseller, Raymond Handling, has chosen Sales Resource Group to design their sales compensation plans for 2010.

CAA chooses Sales Resource Group to Design 2010 Sales Compensation PlansCanadian Automobile Association (CAA), the most trusted name in name road-side assistance, has chosen Sales Resource Group to lead their 2010 sales compensation design process.

MTS Allstream chooses SRG for 2010 compensation designSales Resource Group has begun working with telecommunication giant MTS Allstream on 2010 sales compensation plans from an audit and design perspective.

Presentation to Sales Professionals of Ottawa Available OnlinePresentation visuals from Sales Resource Group President, David Johnston, now available at Sales Professionals of Ottawa website. This presentation explains 'Getting the “Right” Lift' out of your sales people.

PlanIt Sales Compensation Undergoes Opera 10 TestingThe Surgesoft development team has begun product testing with the latest version of the Opera 10 web browser. PlanIt currently supports most major browsers including Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0+, Mozilla Firefox 2.0+, Apple Safari 3+, and Google Chrome.

SRG to Give Seminar Discount to GTA Rewards Members Sales Resource Group will give a 25% discount to GTA Rewards Members for their full-day workshop on September 22, 2009 at the Toronto Board of Trade from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM to discuss sales compensation framework and designing of plans for 2010. This workshop will provide participants with templates and materials to support the 2010 sales compensation design effort.
To view more details or to sign up for this workshop click here.

Sales Resource Group Announces Workshop for 2010 Compensation PlanningSales Resource Group will hold a full-day workshop on September 22, 2009 at the Toronto Board of Trade from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM to discuss sales compensation framework and designing of plans for 2010. This workshop will provide participants with templates and materials to support the 2010 sales compensation design effort.
To view more details or to sign up for this workshop click here.

Sales Resource Group Joins Social Networking Site Twitter.comSales Resource Group has decided to join the social networking movement. We view this as a valuable opportunity to interact with the tech-savvy sales community in a new and intriguing manner. This provides us with the opportunity to reach-out to our clients, have open discussion with potential clients and become a more active member of the sales community. Our posts will included new sales compensation trends and thoughts, links to other relevant information, updates on our upcoming events (webinar, seminar, trade shows, etc.) and general sales-related musings. We encourage you to follow SRG on Twitter

MeadWestvaco Adopts PlanIt Sales Compensation © 2.0Toronto, ON Canada (PRWeb) May 4, 2009 - MeadWestvaco Corporation (MWV), a global packaging organization, today launched the next generation of PlanIt Sales Compensation © from Sales Resource Group Inc. (SRG) for their global sales force. The PlanIt application provides MWV with full visibility into their sales incentive compensation program and analytical tools to support Sales Performance Management (SPM). You can read the full press-release here

SRG to Host Half-Day Workshop at Toronto Board of Trade -- Registration Now Available!Learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of your sales compensation plans and the process required to obtain alignment. Advanced sales compensation principles will be applied to different selling models in a case study approach to ensure participants gain practical information they can apply in their organizations. For more information on the breakfast seminar visit this page

SRG Announces FREE WebinarEconomic conditions continue to put pressure on the effectiveness of sales organizations. Participate in this free webinar and gain valuable insights which will enable you to determine if your organization's sales compensation plans will position the sales force for success. Learn the requirments to manage sales compensation in the midst of an economic downturn.

SRG Management Involved with GTA Rewards ConferenceSales Resource Group Inc. Senior Consultant, Emilia De Simone and, President, David Johnston are pleased to announce their involvement with the GTA Rewards Association Canadian Conference. Mrs. De Simone will serve as a member of the Board of Directors for the event, which takes November 17-19. Mr. Johnston will be presenting along side Vivian Jennings, Director of Rewards for Aliant Inc. Their seminar is entitled Business Growth, Organizational Change, and the Role of Sales Compensation.

C&B Consulting Partners with Sales Resource Group to Distribute PlanItSales Resource Group Inc. is pleased to announce a new partnership with C&B Consulting to distribute and implement their popular software solution, PlanIt Sales Compensation®. For more information please see the press release. C&B Consulting is a leading international compensation and benefits consulting firm based in the Netherlands. For Information on C&B Consulting visit their website at www.cbconsulting.biz.

PlanIt Goes International with Fastlane PartnershipSales Resource Group Inc. is pleased to announce a partnership with Fastlane Group to distribute and implement their popular software solution, PlanIt Sales Compensation®. Fastlane Group is a renowned technology, training and staffing outsourcer based in the Brazil. For more information on Fastlane Group visit their website at www.fastl.com.br.

PlanIt Sales Compensation Undergoes Google Chrome TestingThe Surgesoft development team has begun full product testing with the latest Internet browsing technology, Google Chrome (BETA) for Windows. PlanIt currently supports Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0, Mozilla Firefox 3.0, and Apple Safari 3.1

Announcing PlanIt Sales Compensation Version 2.0Surgesoft Inc, a subsidiary of Sales Resource Group Inc. (SRG) is excited to announce the launch of the latest version of their celebrated software application, PlanIt Sales Compensation®. For more information please see the press release regarding the PlanIt Version 2 release.

Freepour Controls Systems Chooses PlanItSurgesoft Inc, a subsidiary of Sales Resource Group Inc. (SRG) is pleased to announce another new client, Freepour Controls Inc, to implement their popular software solution, PlanIt Sales Compensation®. Freepour is a leading developer of inventory and control systems for the hospitality industry. View the press release here.

Announcing New Partnership with AccuTranslationsSurgesoft Inc., a subsidiary of Sales Resource Group Inc. (SRG) is excited to announce the inclusion of language translation capabilities for their software PlanIt Sales Compensation®, provided by new partner AccuTranslations. This feature allows SRG to offer their customers the ability to communicate to global sales forces in over 50 languages. View the full press release details here.

PlanIt Earns Finalist Award at 2008 International Business AwardsSales Resource Group Inc. has earned a Certificate of Finalist Recognition for their PlanIt Sales Compensation software application, in the Best New Product or Service – Computer Hardware or Software category at The 2008 International Business Awards. The International Business Awards are the only global, all-encompassing business awards program honoring great performances in business. For more information please see the press release.

Sales Resource Group receives award for Microsoft Bluesky FinalistSales Resource Group Inc is pleased to announce their finalist award from the Microsoft Bluesky committee. The Blue Sky Award represents an exceptional opportunity for companies to showcase their great idea in Canada. For more information go to Microsoft Blue Sky Award or view the press release here.