Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Sure, we could reminisce about the roots of loyalty programs in the 1700s, when devoted customers received special tokens, but instead, let’s start in the early 1980s, when much of the airline industry waded into what one would consider modern customer loyalty. The data (and deals) helped improve the most valuable customers’ experiences.

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The Pipeline

JUNE 3, 2020

As people ascend from their quarantine, fix up their hair, and realize their sales, or specifically quota retirement, needs attention. It’s too early to tell the long-term impact on sales and selling. Start by aligning yourself with the right people, both in the sales tribe, more beyond. How typical for the tribe. Who To Follow?

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Smooth Sale

JULY 12, 2022

Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Are You Missing The Sales Success Ingredient? It is no secret that clients crave the sales success ingredient from their representatives. It is the only way that you will be able to build a returning and referring clientele a la the Smooth Sale. Photo by blende12 via Pixabay.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Mondelez International is paying its sales representatives a weekly bonus of $125 dollars until May 2, 2020. Other companies that have taken the same pledge include Amazon, Apple, Google, Facebook, Salesforce, and Twitter. To help alleviate some of the stress, many large companies are offering these employees cash bonuses.

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The Brooks Group

JANUARY 30, 2013

When I say our "industry," I'm talking about the network of consultants, sales trainers, speakers, and software developers serving salespeople, sales managers, sales leadership, and sales departments. The airlines know it's not just about the benefits they provide to those with status. Sales Culture

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 14, 2022

Almost any airline can get you from point A to point B within a similar timeframe. European airline Ryanair sets itself apart from its competition via cost leadership. The company offers flight prices that consistently and significantly undercut what other airlines in the region are willing to charge. Image Source: Emirates.

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Increase Sales

JUNE 16, 2017

So much emphasis is placed on the goal to increase sales. What leadership must do is create and sustain a highly engaged sales culture. Why a Highly Engaged Sales Culture? Less likely to purchase a United Airlines ticket. The result was 53% of the respondents will not buy from United Airlines. President Harry S.

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Increase Sales

APRIL 11, 2017

By now many in the US and all over the world have heard about or viewed the video of the United Airlines passenger being forcibly taken off from the airplane. As someone who avoids airline travel like the plague because of the hassle, it has been a long time since I actually read the policies stated when purchasing an airline ticket.

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Adaptive Business Services

JULY 22, 2020

It’s counter-intuitive and goes against the conventional wisdom of hard-charging, charismatic sales leaders. And an increasing number of sales managers are finding the same, turning their sales teams into high performing sales groups through servant leadership. And why would you want to be one?

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 3, 2022

Larger companies do enough volume of sales to charge less per product. These new products will change the face of the industry, bringing greater value to customers, more sales to the business, and firming up their position (even more) as a dominant player. Increased Bottom Line.

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Nutshell

MARCH 5, 2024

Definition: Lead distribution is the process of strategically assigning leads to specific sales reps. Lead distribution is the process of matching up specific leads with certain sales reps at your company. For example, a sales rep who specializes in airline company clients would be the perfect person to manage an airline lead.

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criteria for success

MAY 24, 2021

Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! He later became a commercial airline pilot and university professor. CFS Resource Recommendations: Our original eBook on The Ultimate Guide to Sales Management. The Ultimate Guide to Sales Management. Listen & Subscribe to Let's Talk Sales. Subscribe to our blog !

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The Sales Hunter

APRIL 21, 2017

It seems everyone is talking about the unfortunate situation United Airlines had recently. I’m tired of hearing about it and I’m more tired of hearing how people are bashing every United employee they can find. I spend a lot of time in airports and here’s what I see: Thousands of United employees going to work […].

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 18, 2021

For example, a company may practice internal benchmarking within a department to ensure a goal is hit each week, such as completing a certain number of sales calls. It scrutinizes every product and strategy — from messaging to sales processes. United Airlines. But looking inward can only get you so far.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

United Airlines announced last week a new cheap fare that does not allow ticket holders to carry on any luggage. Their reasoning is they want to attract customers who are now attracted to the ultra low fare airlines like Spirit. Check out at this link a great article by Benjamin Zhang at Business Insider regarding […].

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Shari Levitin

JUNE 16, 2022

Back in those days, we purchased airline tickets at the airport ticket counter. Years ago, a large hospitality company hired my team to build a comprehensive training program for over one hundred of their sales sites. While some focused on sales activities, many focused on sales ethics. Putting Sales Ethics Into Practice.

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Shari Levitin

JUNE 16, 2022

Back in those days, we purchased airline tickets at the airport ticket counter. Years ago, a large hospitality company hired my team to build a comprehensive training program for over one hundred of their sales sites. While some focused on sales activities, many focused on sales ethics. Putting Sales Ethics Into Practice.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting. Orasi’s team of 12 field sales reps is supplemented with 10 inside salespeople who call on a second tier of prospects. What does it mean for B2B sales managers as they strategize for 2021? Trends that are here to stay.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 30, 2017

“I got a phone call this morning from one of our oldest customers,” says the executive in a 2010 commercial for an airline. “He The executive proceeds to hand out airline tickets to his entire team and says, “We’re going to set out for a little face-to-face chat with every customer we have.”. He fired us.

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Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan This is the third in a four-part series that will run this week. The Sales Leadership Articles. Sales Leadership and sales management are the keys to successful sales performance. Starting with the Sales Management Team - Is it a Bad Decision? See Part 1 here.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 20, 2019

Yes, if you’re running an airline, you have to have somebody who can actually fix a plane. You see companies like Southwest Airlines, which hires for smarts, for diligence and for enthusiasm. We focus on technical skills and don’t think more broadly about what we are looking for. But we have to look beyond that.

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Bernadette McClelland

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

We’ve seen United Airlines as front page news a while back because a staff member dragged a man screaming from his seat. Some of you need to stop the sales leadership world and jump off completely. Some are doing everything they can to grow themselves, their people and their sales. Where do you fit?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Think about it– your newest tool may break sales records, but if many of your customers are underwhelmed by it, was it really a success? Example: When you think of crisis management, one industry jumps out in particular and that’s airlines. From lost baggage to delayed flights, airline customers are quick to voice complaints online.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The goal of this strategy is that if there are products that seem like they will be better with the purchase of another product, customers are more likely to buy the second product and drive more sales — precisely what businesses want. JetBlue is an American airline company that uses the optional product pricing model. Image Source.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 29, 2018

Think about it– your newest tool may break sales records, but if many of your customers are underwhelmed by it, was it really a success? Example: When you think of crisis management, one industry jumps out in particular and that’s airlines. From lost baggage to delayed flights, airline customers are quick to voice complaints online.

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Engage Selling

JANUARY 10, 2019

Are you a sales road warrior? Every week I’m asked about travel tips, recommended hotels, airlines, and locations. And so, rather than keep my conversations private this year, I’ve decided to write short blog posts designed to help road warriors … Read More »

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Mereo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

In late 2019, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) published the “Economic Performance of the Airline Industry” report. Then the global pandemic undermined this forecast as borders closed, social distancing ensued, and sales executives slashed travel budgets for their teams through the rest of this year and into next.

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Close.io

JUNE 25, 2018

Every sales rep hates hearing no. This small shift in thinking can have a profound impact on your sales outreach and follow-up success. Today, I’m going to share a quick story about how I learned the power of HUCA and how you can use it as part of your own sales and follow up strategy. But it’s just part of the job, right?

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Hundreds of the world’s most innovative companies, including Uber Freight, Snowflake, Southwest Airlines and Invesco, rely on Spekit to empower their employees with real-time knowledge and training, without disrupting their day-to-day workflows.The company has raised $60M in venture funding from notable investors Craft Ventures.

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The Pipeline

MAY 19, 2016

If sales and selling is the last of the black arts, then sales management lurks in its darkest corners. As with other aspects of sales, there is no shortage of advice, ensuring no shortage of fluff. Seven Steps to Success for Sales Managers: A Strategic Guide to Creating a Winning Sales Team Through Collaboration , by Max F.

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Bernadette McClelland

JULY 29, 2013

Southwest Airlines constantly asks “how can we deliver ‘freedom for our clients in the sky’ in new ways? Bernadette McClelland is an expert in B2B sales conversations that drive value and deliver million dollar results. There is an energy that is bigger than you. Be Bold and Brilliant!

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MTD Sales Training

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Herb Kelleher, the famous CEO of Southwest Airlines, states in his book ‘From Nuts!” MTD Sales Training | Sales Blog | Image courtesy of Big Stock Photo. appeared first on MTD Sales Training. In fact, Kjerulf states that sometimes they are just plain wrong ! that the customer is not always right. Happy Selling!

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Perhaps you: Rolled out a new sales process. Changed your sales compensation plan. This article will give you the best practices to implement impactful sales initiatives. To assist you further, sign-up for SBI’s Sales & Marketing Research Review here. Included in this is the Sales Gamification Overview.

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Smooth Sale

JULY 7, 2023

Lack of Consistency : Baggage Checking We planned to carry our luggage onto the plane of a major airline upon leaving for our destination. But on the way back with the same airline, the experiences were different, and the fee was considerable. Today’s insights are provided to help you achieve the Smooth Sale! Celebrate Success!

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In this Expert Insight Interview, Michael Barbera discusses consumer psychology and sales and marketing alignment. The other example is airlines changing their “delayed “message to “slightly behind” for their late flights. A globally acknowledged Sales & Marketing thought leader, speaker, and strategist.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 5, 2012

I love Southwest Airlines. I actually believe that this big airline cares about me. Every year I receive a birthday card from Southwest Airlines. You’d be surprised how a small thing, like a birthday card, can make a difference in a business relationship. I recently had a birthday (no tears, I’m glad about it!).

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 22, 2020

The challenges of quarantine deepen in sales, where lead-generation from cold calls and emails is essential. If you need proof, think about the countless branded emails you’ve received, perhaps from an airline you flew on five years ago, saying “We’re in this together.” Sales is not a zero-sum game. How do I start?

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