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A Sales Leader’s Blueprint for 2014

SBI Growth

Your Sales Strategy. It is one thing to have a sales strategy. You know you need to begin planning for 2014 now. VPs of Sales are asking the question “What have I done before?”. VPs of Sales are asking questions like: Is our Sales Process good enough? Are my Sales Managers good enough? This is flawed.

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2014 Planning Metrics for B2B Marketing Leaders

SBI Growth

The Holy Grail of 2014 Planning: Marketing Contribution as a % of Total Revenue. CEO''s don’t accept activity reports from Sales leaders without revenue results. Expectations of marketing accountability have increased to the level expected of sales performance. Quantity of Sales Qualified Leads delivered to Sales (Leads).

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The Top 10 Sales Blogs Of 2014 As Voted For By You!

MTD Sales Training

Another year has sailed by and what a fantastic 2014 it has been. It’s at this time of year at MTD Sales Training we like to get sentimental and reflect on some of the best sales tips, advice and general musings we have offered you through our blog over the last twelve months. Top 10 Sales Blogs Of 2014.

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Wide Awake at Dreamforce 2014

No More Cold Calling

He asked if we’re all connected to our customers and explained how doing so helps sales professionals engage and build one-on-one relationships with buyers. My Greatest Learning Nuggets Dreamforce is not a sales conference. However, this year there was a sales track. Marc also spoke about the imperative to connect.

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7 Must-Have Automated Documents for Sales Success

Learn why automating your documents is key to sales success. Companies are increasingly implementing technology to bring efficiency to their workforce. Data accessibility aside, teams continuously struggle with manual processes for document generation.

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How Sales Leaders Balance the Love and Hate of Q4

SBI Growth

There is nothing more stressful than Q4 for a VP of Sales. Couple that with preparing for 2014 and you are maxed out. Schedule a review of your 2014 plan at your office here. We will use Sales Leader’s Q4 Critical Path Guide. Your Talent — How to improve your sales manager’s performance. The Love and Hate of Q4.

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When will Sales catch up with Marketing?

SBI Growth

The sales field is suffering. Sales forces lack buyer-centered tools for success. When will Sales catch up with Marketing? Sales field alignment with the modern day buyer requires more than lip service. This blog is focused on the transformation of Sales to incorporate buyer-centered tools. Customers are suffering.

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