At the beginning of each year, a sales manager meets with sales representatives to discuss the sales objective for their territory. This year, the sales representative is expected to achieve the prior year's sales plus ten percent. This objective is known as the Multiple Choice payback point. sales quota. return on investment. break-even point. territory's profit.

At the beginning of each year, a sales manager meets with sales representatives to discuss the sales objective for their territory. This year, the sales representative is expected to achieve the prior year's sales plus ten percent. This objective is known as the Multiple Choice payback point. sales quota. return on investment. break-even point. territory's profit.

Principles Of Marketing

17th Edition

ISBN:9780134492513

Author:Kotler, Philip, Armstrong, Gary (gary M.)

Publisher:Kotler, Philip, Armstrong, Gary (gary M.)

Chapter1: Marketing: Creating Customer Value And Engagement

Section: Chapter Questions

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