Jeffrey Gitomer

MAY 9, 2011

Not making enough (or any) sales? Maybe you’re not in a big slump, but just can’t seem to hit the quota numbers. Let’s be kind and call it “sales underachievement.” Sales Management. Sales Videos. Return to top of page Copyright © 2012 All Rights Reserved.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

If you don’t love what you do, you will never achieve the goals that you’ve set for yourself, let alone the arbitrary ones your company sets for you (also known as quotas). If you’re in sales for the money, get out now and become a lawyer, or worse, a politician. Sales Management. Sales Videos.

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The Pipeline

DECEMBER 19, 2011

RTV - High Execution TV Archive Select Month March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. Your pipeline should be made up of those opportunities that represent the norm, that is – predictable and manageable. Funnel management. Hiring Sales Talent. HR Management. Lead Management. Sales Compensation.

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Pointclear

JUNE 4, 2013

We discussed upcoming initiatives for Top Sales World (TSW) as well as what Jonathan sees on the sales horizon. JF: Well, as you know Dan, in 2012 all of our Top Sales initiatives were brought under one roof to become Top Sales World. Last month marked the launch of the Top Sales Academy. So a lot going on!

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The Pipeline

DECEMBER 16, 2011

RTV - High Execution TV Archive Select Month March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. However, in reality, once they are back at the “front-line”, the day to day pressures of hitting quota, etc. Funnel management. Hiring Sales Talent. HR Management. Lead Management. Sales Cycle.

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Igniting Sales Transformation

DECEMBER 31, 2019

I’m bucking the annual tradition of pitching predictions about what is or is not going to happen in sales, marketing and business in 2020 or the decade ahead. In sales, goal setting is easier in the sense that you are assigned a quota for the month, quarter and year. It seems pointless. That’s your goal. Hard to say.

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Jonathan Farrington

DECEMBER 4, 2011

Some 2012 Predictions for the Sales Space. Amongst the issues that I am hoping we will address are: - When will Sales 3.0 Will marketing ever marry sales? - Why will 50% of salespeople miss quota in 2011? When will Sales 3.0 The reality is that with so many people still struggling to define Sales 2.0,

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Pointclear

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

2012 Surprise: Slow Adoption of Technology Like Sales Intelligence Tools. Why Reps Aren’t Meeting Quotas: Changing Roles of Buyers & Reps. Click to start video at this point — Asked about reasons why recent research is showing fewer sales reps made quota last year than in 2006, Jill says there are a lot of factors at work.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 21, 2015

We can measure revenue, but we can’t manage it. We can, however, measure and manage the key sales activities and behaviors that drive revenue. Some execs promote giving reps a quota and letting them figure out the activities that will help them meet it. That’s 5 percent less than in 2012.

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The Pipeline

MARCH 18, 2011

RTV - High Execution TV Archive Select Month March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. Instead of being thought-leaders we’ve become frenetic, selfish territory managers. Trading one Mickey Mouse sales idea for the next. Funnel management. Hiring Sales Talent. HR Management. Lead Management.

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Fill the Funnel

DECEMBER 12, 2012

As you wrap-up what I hope was a successful 2012 and begin preparation for 2013, I think you will find some great ideas about sales tools during two Webinars to register for. Minimize Your Workload and Maximize Your Sales with Web Tool Automation. 31 Must-Have Sales Tools in 2013.

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Jonathan Farrington

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Current Stock Market Thinking About Sales Training. Yesterday, I suggested that over the next couple of weeks, we are going to be focusing on predictions for 2012, and I particularly want to examine the reasons why around 50% of sales professionals will miss quota this year. Trackback URI |. Comments RSS.

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Your Sales Management Guru

JULY 30, 2012

Sales Leadership: Impacting Your 2013 Revenue. Yes, I am fully aware it is still 2012 and there are five months left in this year to exceed your quota and hopefully you are well positioned from a pipeline, marketing and headcount to achieve your goals.

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Your Sales Management Guru

MARCH 19, 2012

Sales Leadership and Management in a Recovering Economy. In today’s economic times, the companies most likely to thrive are those that invest time in scrutinizing their strategic sales-management plans. Dollar value of pipeline ratio to future monthly quotas. Average order value. Beyond the Basics.

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Your Sales Management Guru

OCTOBER 16, 2012

With that economic domino effect affecting us all as 2012 begins to wind down, ending the year on a high note will be more challenging than ever. At Acumen, we’ve been offering the following advice to our clients and their sales teams: Keep it in perspective. Sales organizations often drain their pipelines by the end of December.

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HeavyHitter Sales

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Closing Techniques Using Sales Linguistics. Top 7 Critical Sales Trends for 2012. IT Sales Strategy: Software, SaaS & Hardware Sales. Best New Sales Book of 2011. If Sigmund Freud Was Your Sales Manager. Four Critical Sales Kickoff Meeting Success Factors. Sales Career Advice.

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Your Sales Management Guru

JUNE 6, 2011

The number one reason most sales leaders are fired is their in-ability to achieve sales quota. No surprise, however based upon our 13 years of consulting on business and sales management issues the general reason sales leaders fail is because their resources are not well positioned for tomorrow’s success.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 28, 2018

But in order to accelerate your sales career, you have to balance the risk versus the reward. . I started my professional sales career at HubSpot in 2012. And as soon as I learned my way around the product and how to run a sales process, I became increasingly interested in sales strategy.

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Fill the Funnel

DECEMBER 3, 2012

This years Top Sales Books to Read in 2013. consists of books that were published between October 2011 and December 2012. They represent the freshest, most innovative thinking on sales currently on the market and take into consideration the changing sales climate and competitive realities every sales rep and sales leader is facing.

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Jonathan Farrington

MARCH 26, 2013

Around 50% of all front-line sales professionals missed quota in 2012 – in fact, it has been the same story for the past five years. The standard and quality of sales skills has never been so poor – and are continuing to decline alarmingly. Internal Sales. External Sales. Consultative Sales.

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HeavyHitter Sales

JUNE 27, 2015

Pipeliner CRM Blog is an exceptional resource for CEOs, Sales Leaders, Sales Managers and Sales Pros.     “Some B2B selling is essentially a person who is independent and operates on their own—the majority of the sales cycle finds them all by themselves.

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Jonathan Farrington

APRIL 20, 2013

To add to that vision, Jonathan has now launched Top Sales Academy – an online, four level, multi-module, multi-trainer curriculum that a sales manager or salesperson can enroll in individually and truly call his or her own. The tag-line for Top Sales World is inspiring the global sales community.

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Your Sales Management Guru

AUGUST 29, 2011

You may have a sense of urgency driven by end-of-year deadlines for quotas or bonuses, but you need to show prospects how moving forward at this point will benefit them. Sales organizations often drain their pipelines by the end of December. operationalizes” sales management systems and processes that pull. Ken Thoreson.

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HeavyHitter Sales

NOVEMBER 21, 2008

Closing Techniques Using Sales Linguistics. Top 7 Critical Sales Trends for 2012. IT Sales Strategy: Software, SaaS & Hardware Sales. Best New Sales Book of 2011. If Sigmund Freud Was Your Sales Manager. Four Critical Sales Kickoff Meeting Success Factors. Sales Career Advice.

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Crunchbase

MAY 14, 2020

And if you’re curious about how Stripe developed its go-to-market model and sales motions, Meka led a Hubspot lesson last year that you can still download for free here. SDR Manager at Outreach.io. Why Brooke should be on your radar: Brooke Bachesta currently leads the mid-market SDR team at Outreach.io. Brooke Bachesta.

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Nutshell

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Sales managers are responsible for growing revenue. That means 1) providing sales reps with the guidance they need to continuously improve, 2) building a sales process that gives reps the best chance at closing each lead, and 3) understanding which efforts are moving the needle and which are a waste of energy.

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HeavyHitter Sales

SEPTEMBER 11, 2007

Closing Techniques Using Sales Linguistics. Top 7 Critical Sales Trends for 2012. IT Sales Strategy: Software, SaaS & Hardware Sales. Best New Sales Book of 2011. If Sigmund Freud Was Your Sales Manager. Four Critical Sales Kickoff Meeting Success Factors. Sales Career Advice.

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HeavyHitter Sales

SEPTEMBER 23, 2007

Closing Techniques Using Sales Linguistics. Top 7 Critical Sales Trends for 2012. IT Sales Strategy: Software, SaaS & Hardware Sales. Best New Sales Book of 2011. If Sigmund Freud Was Your Sales Manager. Four Critical Sales Kickoff Meeting Success Factors. Sales Career Advice.

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Jonathan Farrington

JUNE 10, 2012

As a minimum, companies need a sales force comprised of skilled professionals who understand the application of the product range, have an in-depth knowledge of their customer base, market sector and of course the competition. So what is a sales process? Mark your calendar for June 12, 2012 at 10 a.m.

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Your Sales Management Guru

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Sales Leadership: Ten 2012 Sales Kick-off Meeting Idea’s. While working with a client last week it became obvious that we are moving into the time to prepare 2012 budgets, new compensation plans and something most sales manager’s don’t take enough time in developing; their 2012 Sales Kick Off meeting. .

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Highspot

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

But to succeed, you’ll need your team to execute your go-to-market strategy in a single, unified motion. Enter sales methodologies. Businesses rely on sales methodologies to help their reps consistently deliver at every stage of the sales cycle. ” Why Do I Need a Sales Methodology? Inbound Selling.

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Gong.io

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

DiscoverOrg has become the undisputable leader in sales contact data. Their blog caters to a 50/50 split of marketers and sales professionals and lets you dive into topics in whatever detail you need. Get high-level views on how to become a better salesperson, or dive into the nitty-gritty of writing effective sales emails.

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MEDDIC

OCTOBER 19, 2021

it’s not been a guru thinking about a concept, writing a book about it and then marketing it and then inviting everyone to apply. Miller Heiman is a great sales methodology. You cannot do that by hiring people from outside the industry, and three months later, expecting them to do quotas. You don’t need that with MEDDIC.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

It was sales. So going through the recession, but just in general, sales was not talked about in the curriculum in school. Maybe we had marketing. Took a running start into sales, cold call to close, that was ups and downs. I worked really hard in the first three months and hit quota somehow. This was 2008.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 21, 2019

I was afraid of not making quota, losing to the competition, making an embarrassing blunder, and the list goes on. What’s your favorite sales book? . I love sales books and have a hard time choosing a favorite! But Cracking the Sales Management Code is always in the top three. I hated feeling that way. .

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 5, 2021

One of the top destinations on the web for all sales subject matter. How to Make Sales and Marketing Meetings More Effective and Impactful. Blogger Blurb: Max Altschuler and Gaetano DiNardi put out some amazing content over at Sales Hacker. Leah Bell is the Content Marketing Specialist for SalesLoft. WoodPecker.

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