Sales Force Management Systems

Background of the Study

Sales force management systems are information systems used in CRM marketing and management that help automate some sales and sales force management functions. They are often combined with a marketing information system, in which case they are often called customer relationship management (CRM) systems. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sales_force_management_system)

According to Rainer and Cegielski,

today, Information Systems are one of the most important factors in organizations especially in business management. One of the Information Systems that is used to automate sales force management and sale functions is called Sales Force Automation System (SFA) (Mishra 2009, 252). Heinemann ( 2004, 6) states that SFA is a system that use technology to record a company's selling activity at all stages. SFA includes sales lead tracking system, contact management system, product knowledge, order management and sales forecasting.

Customer satisfaction is topmost on the minds of all companies and for this theychoose the use of Sales Force Automation. The system, its uses, advantages and disadvantages have been discussed in this paper and the conclusion is that when used along with Integration of all data within the Enterprise, it will indeed serve its purpose. It will further enhance the capabilities of both the Sales and Marketing departments and will also result in better co-ordination of all activities in the company. The only daunting aspect is its Implementation which will be successful only if there is unqualified commitment from top management. (http://www.oppapers.com/essays/Pros-And-Cons-Of-Sales-Force/574078)

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