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Beat Any Sales Slump: Smart Incentive Strategies for SaaS Teams

Written by Giftbit | July 5, 2024

In today’s economy, sales slumps are all too common in the B2B sector, especially in SaaS companies. These slumps are often seasonal, with summer being the worst offender. 

Thankfully, when you understand what’s causing your sales to be down, and when you have the right tools and strategies in hand, in can be easier than you think to get those numbers rolling in the right direction again. 

In this article, we’re sharing practical strategies to reinvigorate your team and your pipeline, so you can get out of a sales slump (and stay out!). 

While we’re focusing on summer slumps, these are mostly evergreen strategies that can be adapted year-round. If you’re struggling with quota attainment, pipeline generation, managing longer sales cycles, and reducing churn, keep reading. 

What causes B2B sales slumps?

SaaS B2B sales slumps can occur for various reasons, from seasonal trends to economic conditions. Understanding these causes is the first step in developing effective strategies to overcome them.