Personal selling and sales management abstracts.

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Title: Personal selling and sales management abstracts.
Authors: McClure, Colleen E.
Source: Journal of Personal Selling & Sales Management; Dec2025, Vol. 45 Issue 4, p446-458, 13p
Subject Terms: SALES management, EMOTIONAL intelligence, ETHICAL problems, CUSTOMER relations, SALES presentations, PROFITABILITY, CONSUMER behavior
Abstract: The article focuses on summarizing recent academic literature related to personal selling and sales management, categorizing over fifty publications into various topic areas such as buyer behavior, sales management functions, and ethical issues. Each summary highlights key findings from studies, including the impact of salespeople's autonomy on negotiation preparation, the effects of pricing discretion on profitability and customer satisfaction, and the role of emotional intelligence in enhancing sales effectiveness. The article serves as a resource for readers interested in current trends and research in sales practices, providing insights into the complexities of sales management and the factors influencing sales performance. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:The article focuses on summarizing recent academic literature related to personal selling and sales management, categorizing over fifty publications into various topic areas such as buyer behavior, sales management functions, and ethical issues. Each summary highlights key findings from studies, including the impact of salespeople's autonomy on negotiation preparation, the effects of pricing discretion on profitability and customer satisfaction, and the role of emotional intelligence in enhancing sales effectiveness. The article serves as a resource for readers interested in current trends and research in sales practices, providing insights into the complexities of sales management and the factors influencing sales performance. [Extracted from the article]
ISSN:08853134
DOI:10.1080/08853134.2025.2571552