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5 Skills Every Sales Development Rep Needs to Master in 2018

Hubspot Sales

SDR/BDR Skills for 2018. We’re about to turn the corner into 2018. And from where I stand -- as the manager of an inside sales team -- one thing is clear. I hope 2018 treats you well, and this list helps you develop the most useful, relevant skills possible. Video prospecting. Highly customized outreach.

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How to Write Sales Cold Calling Scripts Using Data

Zoominfo

Check out this recent article from sales expert, Tony Hughes! link] ( @rsvpselling ) pic.twitter.com/1aBYRL97l7 — ZoomInfo (@ZoomInfo) April 20, 2018. Inside Sales Cold Call Scripts. Hi [name], this is [sales rep] from [company]! More like gold calls! Tips for Writing Cold Calling Scripts.

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Consultative Selling: 5 Strategies You Need in 2018

Hubspot Sales

Advancements in sales and marketing automation are making inside selling more effective than ever before. In some industries , 55% of sales now come from inside sales teams. Consultative selling fits the inside sales model hand in glove. The answer is a consultative approach.

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MindTickle and Halifax Consulting: Driving the Future Sales Readiness In Europe Through a Unified Enablement Approach

Mindtickle

The world was already moving away from classroom training toward a more ‘blended’ approach — a mix of face-to-face instruction with technology-mediated activities — becoming the preferred model for sales training among today’s organizations. According to Training Magazine’s 2018 Training Industry Report , 69.3% the year before.

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Top 15 Sales Conferences to attend in 2018

OnePageCRM

It’s that time of the year where we set new goals, try new business tactics and most importantly fill in our calendars with the must-attend sales conferences of 2018. Many sales reps are guilty of spending too much time behind a computer screen. AA – ISP Digital Sales World 2018. SaaStr Annual 2018.

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Inside vs. Outside Sales: How to Structure a Sales Team for Success

Hubspot Sales

Inside vs. Outside Sales. Inside sales reps often sell remotely, from an office base, while outside sales reps travel, brokering face-to-face deals. 47% of all salespeople work in inside sales, with 53% representing outside sales. Outside or inside sales? It’s all sales.

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We Can Do It Cheaper (and Better) Inside – 5 Reasons Why You Can’t

Pointclear

What marketing and sales executives who object to partnering with a specialized firm fail to add up are all the costs of establishing an inside team. They account for labor, commissions and benefits, certainly. Here are three of our most popular blogs in 2018 so far: How Much Should a Sales Lead Cost.