The Top 11 iPad Apps for Sales

As iPads® and tablets become more prevalent in the sales world, there is a lot of buzz around the many ways in which they could be useful. With more and more sales organizations adopting these technology, one thing is clear – the potential impact these devices can have on a sales rep is immense.

Whether as a state of the art presentation platform, or a tool for accessing the latest sales collateral in the field, iPads and tablets allow for easy access to information as well as increased efficiency.

Given the volume of app options though, it is important to find out which of the thousands are actually worth downloading. Whether it's cutting long lines at the airport, or pulling together a presentation on the fly, there are a number of great apps that every sales rep should know about.

The most popular apps for sales fall into four broad categories:

Travel and expense
Document editing and viewing
Sales Enablement
Presentation and meeting support

Our members recently shared their opinions on the top apps in each category, and we've compiled a list of their top recommendations.

One popular recommendation is the Concur app. This app simplifies travel and expedites expense reporting, offering many features that save time while on the road. It allows users to take pictures of receipts using an iPhone/iPad camera and automatically upload the image to their account. You can also check on travel arrangements and book hotels from a tablet device.

Another member favorite is the Urbanspoon app. Urbanspoon uses your current locations to determine nearby restaurants. Search results can be categorized by distance – or for the more adventurous, the "shake" feature allows for a random selection.

Other popular apps for sales include the Keynote app, which allows you to build a presentation on the go, or the Salesforce app which allows you to quickly access your CRM data and easily edit client information.

But these are only a few of sales organizations' favorites…

SEC Members, check out the entire list of top iPad app recommendations.

Do you have any favorite apps? Feel free to comment and help add to our list!