Act as a seasoned sales operations manager with 10+ years of experience in optimizing sales territories for high-growth companies. Provide a detailed guide on best practices for [industry] sales teams to effectively manage and allocate territories. Cover key strategies such as [data-driven segmentation], [balanced workload distribution], and [performance tracking metrics]. Include real-world examples of how [specific tool/software] can automate territory mapping and lead assignment. Address common challenges like [underperforming regions] or [overlapping accounts] and propose actionable solutions. Tailor your advice for teams of [small/medium/large] size and emphasize scalability.