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Trends in sales training – an interview with Richard Ruff

Sales Training Connection

Jason Kanigan at Salestactics.org interviewed Richard about sales training trends earlier this week. Some of the points raised were: Upgrading sales teams is a continuous challenge given the changing sales environment. Most companies have purchased some sales training – especially around basic selling skills.

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Where Have all the Talented Salespeople Gone?

The Sales Hunter

I base this on the number of phone calls and emails I’ve received the last few months from sales managers and other senior people looking for sales talent. What it comes down to is the need to hire based on attitude and be willing to train the skills necessary to become a top-performing salesperson.

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Don’t Build Sales Plans to Make Your Goal!

The Sales Hunter

The truth is, though, that when you build your sales plans to make your goal, chances are pretty high that you will MISS your goal!! Many of you are building your 2014 sales goals as you read this, and if you’re not, you need to start. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” Aim higher!

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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Sales Manager

Hubspot Sales

So, you think you want to be a sales manager? If you’re an individual top-performing contributor in your sales organization and you’re thinking of applying for a sales manager role, let me give you a bit of a reality check first. Check out my book on running a human-centric sales process that'll win more customers.

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WARNING! Do You Suffer from Sales Prevention Syndrome?

The Sales Hunter

You think your sales manager is stupid. Unfortunately, “Sales Prevention Syndrome” exists in the minds of too many salespeople. Copyright 2014, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog. You think all customers are stupid. You think your company is stupid.

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3 Proven Ways to Close Deals Quicker

SBI Growth

There are certain trainings that can produce these results. Register now for our How to Make Your Number in 2014 : A Sales Strategy You Execute. As a VP, you have various training options with your reps to generate sales. Training typically involves selling skills or negotiation methods.

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Hiring Best Practice: Test Before You Offer

SBI Growth

Sales can learn a lesson here. Sign up here to receive a copy of the Sales Job Tryout Toolkit. Read on and you''ll be ready to Make the Number in 2014. Here''s a 7-step overview of a tryout for a sales rep. (To Sales Manager - Scenario: Only 2 of 8 members of the sales team are making the number.

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