Your Sales Management Guru

JUNE 6, 2017

A Sales Manager’s Recipe: What’s Cooking in 2017? The last three years have been tough and she was looking for new ideas for 2017 to excite her team and also to simply change up the routine. So if 2016 left a bad taste in your mouth, use the following ingredients to create a new recipe to make 2017 your best year ever.

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MTD Sales Training

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

3) Target customers across multiple channels. Hubspot’s recent report on The State of Inbound (2017) said ““the amount of research and analysis that goes in before employing a particular strategy has increased manifold and constant checks on the trends of consumer behavior are changing as well.”. 4) Offer unique and valuable insights.

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Mike can customize your keynote, breakout, or sales kickoff session and deliver a content rich, motivating message that will launch your team into action in January. Did you know that Mike was named the 2017 + 2018 + 2019 Service Provider of the Year by the American Association of Inside Sales Professionals? ( [link] ).

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The ROI Guy

JANUARY 11, 2017

As you and your team kickoff the New Year, there are some important research findings you should factor into your 2017 sales enablement and content strategy. Build trust – Providing 3rd party insights and research, customer case studies and proof points helps validate potential results with prospects and drive credibility.

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Product Management University

MARCH 9, 2017

The B2B Product Manager Magazine March 2017 is now available. In this issue we cover everything from obsessing over customer success to demo techniques to improving your website lead generation and conversion. View the March 2017 Issue. Obsess Over Customer Success and Product Success is All But Guaranteed.

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Adaptive Business Services

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Case in point: An April 2017 study from Cornell University found in-person requests are 34 times more successful than those made over email. Wasted half an hour digging through your files to find the specific deck or customer testimonial you needed? But they haven’t grown obsolete — and may never. Step 3: Write a job description.

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Zoominfo

MAY 6, 2020

“We do not want to grow too fast,” said Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom, in a 2017 interview with Saastr. Our philosophy is we really focus on making our existing customer happy. In college, Yuan used to regularly take a ten-hour train ride to visit his girlfriend (now wife), which he detested. His reasoning? Was it the Product?

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Product Management University

MARCH 9, 2017

The March 2017 Issue of The B2B Product Manager Magazine is now available. In this issue we cover everything from obsessing over customer success to demo techniques to improving your website lead generation and conversion. View the March 2017 Issue. View the March 2017 Issue. In This Issue: Blog. Enjoy our March issue !

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Your Sales Management Guru

DECEMBER 20, 2016

First Quarter 2017. But as budget planning begins and business strategies begin to be set, it is your responsibility to be ready for 2017. What are your revenue objectives by each quarter for 2017? When do you need them fully up and trained? What will be your “theme” for 2017? Outside training? Sales skills.

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SBI

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Brainshark Named Best Training Solution in 2019 Golden Bridge Awards. Brainshark’s suite of sales readiness solutions was named a gold (highest-level) winner in the “Best Product: Training” category – recognized for fostering better-prepared, results-driven sales forces. Brainshark , Inc., WALTHAM, Mass. About Brainshark.

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LeadFuze

JUNE 7, 2021

What are Sales Training Programs. Sales training programs are any type of formal or informal training that helps employees sell more effectively. The fast-paced, online, data-driven sales environment requires new sales training programs to empower the team. Why are Sales Training Programs Important.

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Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The thing is, salespeople tend to assume that providing customers with more information makes it easier for them to buy from you. Gartner recommends conceptualizing your customers’ buying cycle as a three-stage journey. In the Middle Stage , customers are slowed by organizational hurdles, like stakeholders with contrasting priorities.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Morgan J Ingram – Director of Sales Execution and Evolution, JBarrows Sales Training. Marc Jacobs – SVP Sales and Customer Success, CB Insights. Dan Cook – SVP of Sales & Customer Success, Lucid Software. The post 50 Must-Know Heavy Hitters: Winners of the Sales Hacker Top 50 Awards 2017!

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Customer Centric Selling

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Sales Tips: How to Plan Your 2017 for Success. By Gary Walker, EVP of Channel Sales & Operations, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company. However, what I did have was basic management training, skills, and education. The time to begin developing your 2017 Territory Sales Plan is NOW. Step 2: Analysis.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Attempts to get sales enablement right are on the rise , as organizations grapple with the idea that shorter product life cycles, a more informed customer base, and global competition make the way they sell just as important as what they are selling. Map your strategy to the customer journey. Training, training, training.

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The Ultimate Sales Executive Resource

JULY 26, 2019

I also mentioned that formulating Learning Goals at sophistication levels three (apply) and higher is necessary but not sufficient for Sales Training Initiatives having a sustainable impact on sellers’ performance. For sales tool training, level 3 is sufficient. However not all tasks need the full proficiency level.

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MEDDIC

APRIL 28, 2024

MEDDIC Academy pioneered online courses and other digital learning experiences in Enterprise B2B sales, since 2017. These modern learning strategies are now widely used in most professional development fields, including sales training. Effective sales training must reflect this diversity and adapt to specific contexts.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

When the field reps were forced to stop calling on customers and prospects in person last March due to the pandemic, the company was faced with a challenge. “We The shift to less face-to-face interaction with customers and prospects isn’t a 2020 development. Is it necessary to train sales reps on new skills?

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SBI

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

They trust the authentic testimony of someone who’s “been there, done that, and thrived,” which is why more companies are incorporating customer advocacy into every stage of the buying cycle. RO Innovation’s platform changes the game by: Activating customer advocacy end-to end in sales cycles. No database searching or guessing.

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Showpad

APRIL 9, 2021

Not only are the techniques that sellers deploy different today, but remote training requires a unique set of best practices as well. A July 2017 McKinsey survey found that 48% of respondents said they perceived lower costs as one of the top three factors that drive technology adoption across their company.

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InsideSales.com

APRIL 15, 2021

Since our last State of Sales Development study in 2017, we’ve seen a significant shift in the ratio of account executives (AE) to sales development reps (SDR). In 2017, 2018, and 2020, the ratio has declined from 3.0 Between 2017 and 2018, the industry rotated towards exclusively account-based models (47.7%

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Allego

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Prior to joining Voya in 2017, Harmon served as senior vice president, Core Markets, for Empower Retirement. Listen as Bill discusses the importance of being customer-centric, how to keep customers engaged in hybrid environments, what it takes to successfully deploy sales enablement software , and more.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Author: Paul Nolan Before I began researching this issue’s cover story, I had no idea the lack of sales management training was as dire a problem as it is. We thought there was a gap in training for B2B sales managers, but quickly discovered that “gap” is actually a canyon (hence the cover image). The reverse was also true?—?untrained

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Increase Sales

JANUARY 2, 2017

How many sales training programs focus on “building rapport?” ” To be successful in sales, one must have strong relationships with sales leads, prospects, customers, vendors and others. ” Shouldn’t our sales behaviors be more intentional?

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SBI

OCTOBER 5, 2017

For their publication, Sales Agenda 2017 , the authors surveyed sales leaders on what they consider to be their top challenges for 2017. The top 5 responses were: 1) Understanding customer behavior, 2) implementation of sales strategies, 3) value creation, 4) development of sales managers, and 5) coaching of the sales force.

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Your Sales Management Guru

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Creating a Sales Compensation Plan for 2017. Tailoring Tips Here are a few final considerations to keep in mind as you customize your compensation plan: In new organizations focused on expanding within existing markets, the compensation plan will differ dramatically from that of an established company in the same industry.

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 9, 2018

This requires going beyond one-size-fits-all training and development programs that are measured by simple pass/fail certifications or completion rates. In fact, just one-third (34 percent) of organizations surveyed for CSO Insights’ 2017 Sales Enablement Optimization Study reported achieving the majority or all of their objectives.

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Product Management University

AUGUST 28, 2017

The B2B Product Manager Magazine August 2017 is now available. This month we focus on user engagement as a leading indicator of customer value and the subsequent impact on retention and recurring revenue. We also look at the shift from a “market problem” focus to a “customer goal” focus and its impact on growth.

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SBI

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The Top Sales Tools of 2017 Guide: Final Cut is where you’ll find the best sales tech for growing revenue. Sales Management, Coaching, & Training. Want reps to have the power to map their customers in the field? Without further delay, here are our 2017 final picks – (ALL featured on the Guide below).

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Mindtickle

APRIL 9, 2024

Consider that in 2017, 20% of industrial companies preferred digital interactions and purchases. In 2017 In 2024 0 % 0 % of industrial companies preferred digital interactions and purchases With a strong strategy, organizations can engage with prospects how they want to engage. In 2017, that was the case for 47% of purchases.

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Product Management University

MAY 24, 2017

The B2B Product Manager Magazine May 2017 is now available. In this issue we examine the impact of a customer value culture, why products underperform and three steps to connect corporate strategy to product, marketing and sales execution plans. View the May 2017 Issue. Is It Just Sales Feedback or True Voice of the Customer?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 8, 2017

Additionally, sales and employee programs tend to outpace channel and customer programs in their use of individual travel regardless of company size. Fully 73 percent of respondents to the 2017 IRF Incentive Industry Outlook Survey anticipate no changes in the types of destinations they select for their incentive travel programs.

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Zoominfo

MAY 6, 2020

“We do not want to grow too fast,” said Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom, in a 2017 interview with Saastr. Our philosophy is we really focus on making our existing customer happy. In college, Yuan used to regularly take a ten-hour train ride to visit his girlfriend (now wife), which he detested. His reasoning? Was it the Product?

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The Pipeline

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Look at accountants, architects, financial service professionals, real estate agents, and almost all other professionals who have who have a chance to mess up their customers, is licensed, and required to continue to learn to maintain its license and right to practice. Vendors have an arsenal of satisfied customers they aren’t leveraging.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 29, 2018

From sales force training and compensation to investments in sales processes and technology, organizations relentlessly seek to pull the right levers that will drive revenue growth and improve sales effectiveness. Very few had formal, repeated sales manager training programs.

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MTD Sales Training

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

3) Target customers across multiple channels. Hubspot’s recent report on The State of Inbound (2017) said ““the amount of research and analysis that goes in before employing a particular strategy has increased manifold and constant checks on the trends of consumer behavior are changing as well.”. 4) Offer unique and valuable insights.

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