With some parts of the global economy still in recovery mode, and others just returned to economic health, today more than ever, organizations need a highly skilled, motivated sales force to bring in new business and nurture existing client relationships. Mercer’s 2012 Sales Salaries around the World report offers an instructive look at how employers in 63 markets currently compensate their sales and marketing employees.

“In today’s challenging business environment, sales is one of the most essential functions in most companies,” says Veerapaneni Devi, a Senior Research Analyst at Mercer. “And, as our survey shows, it’s also one of the most in-demand skill sets. Organizations worldwide indicate that they are having difficulty both finding and keeping sales talent. That makes it all the more important to have an equitable, competitive pay strategy for your sales professionals.

Learn about trends in sales and marketing salaries worldwide.

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For more information about this survey, visit www.imercer.com/gcpr.