Monthly Supporter Open Forum: How to Design, Build, and Compensate an Effective Sales Team

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 12:00 PM EST via Zoom

Building a strong sales team doesn’t happen by accident. Whether you’re hiring your first dedicated salesperson, refining compensation plans, or looking to improve sales performance, the right strategy can have a lasting impact on your company’s growth and profitability. Join fellow GPGB supporters for an interactive discussion focused on designing, building, leading, and compensating high-performing sales teams within the interiorscape industry.

This month’s Supporter Open Forum will explore how successful companies are attracting and retaining top sales talent, creating compensation structures that motivate performance, and developing sales processes that drive sustainable growth. Whether your organization has an established sales team or you’re looking to strengthen your sales efforts, this conversation offers an opportunity to learn from industry peers, exchange ideas, and gain practical insights from real-world experience.

Discussion topics may include:

• Determining the ideal sales team structure for your business
• Hiring, onboarding, and developing successful sales professionals
• Salary, commission, bonus, and incentive compensation models
• Performance metrics, accountability, and sales goals
• Strategies for generating leads, building relationships, and closing more business
• Aligning sales efforts with operations to improve customer satisfaction and long-term success
• Retaining top performers and creating a culture of continuous growth

GPGB Supporter Open Forums are informal, peer-driven conversations designed to foster collaboration, share practical insights, and strengthen the interiorscape industry. Whether you’re building a sales program from the ground up or refining an experienced team, this is an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and learn from companies facing many of the same opportunities and challenges.

Come prepared to share your questions, experiences, successes, and lessons learned. Together, we’ll explore proven strategies for building sales teams that not only drive revenue but also strengthen customer relationships and position interiorscape companies for long-term success.

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The monthly supporter forum sessions are exclusive to owners, operators, and staff of GPGB supporter companies.

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