Sales 2.0

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This is the first in a series of interviews with sales management subject matter experts, examining the current and future states of AI in sales. This first interview is with Oliver Churchill , the founder and CEO of Acuity Sales Decision Science. So how to improve that process? Those still matter! It’s everywhere.

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MTD Sales Training

OCTOBER 18, 2017

So what are the identifying marks of a weak sales manager ? How can you, as Sales Director, determine the signs that have to be dealt with? You measure your management team on the results they achieve. A weak manager will look for reasons and excuses. Blaming Results On The Poor Sales Team.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MARCH 27, 2023

Sales management is an art that requires a delicate balance between the present and the future. This means managing your current deals while also prospecting for new ones. Whether you are a seasoned sales professional or a newbie in the game, read on to learn how to master the art of sales management.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 27, 2019

Author: Brad Wilsted Note: This is part 3 in a 3-part series on the powerful role sales management plays in driving sustained revenue growth – and how companies can better leverage this critical position for improved top-line performance. Hire the right sales managers. This doesn’t happen by accident.

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 10, 2021

Invest in your sales managers to unlock the potential in your sales organization and turn that performance into sustainable performance As the leader of your organization, the next 6 months will prove to be more pressure-filled than you may have experienced in years. Invest in your sales managers.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 12, 2021

As a sales manager, ensuring that your team's communication with prospects is tight and effective is in your best interest. That process — making sure your team's communications aren't erratic — is most commonly referred to as implementing consistent sales messaging. Let's jump in. Keep it customer-centric and accessible.

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SalesFuel

APRIL 8, 2024

2 Rules To Successfully Negotiate Pricing This article from GrowthAspire emphasizes that sellers can’t win a negotiation if they don’t believe in their solution. Photo by Kampus Production SalesFuel - Sales Credibility | Sales Research | Sales Hiring | Sales Management | Sales Enablement

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Understanding the Sales Force

DECEMBER 16, 2012

We reviewed 1000 articles that I have posted on this Blog since 2006 in an effort to present you with the Top 15 Sales Articles of the past 6 years, and later this week, The Top Sales Article of the Last 6 Years. They aren't necessarily the articles with the most inbound links. THE TOP 15 BLOG ARTICLES.

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Topline Leadership

MARCH 9, 2021

This article provides specific and practical techniques for measuring the performance of your company’s sales managers. Perhaps no position in the sales organization has less accountability than the sales manager position—in part because many companies don’t know how to measure sales manager performance.

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Topline Leadership

MARCH 11, 2024

Not surprising, given that accountability is a word that gets tossed around when sales managers want to blame someone for something that has gone wrong. Over time, if accountability means blame it can destroy morale and undermine sales results. Instead, sales.

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Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This article might seem like a faith-based article. I’ve written hundreds of articles with analogies to sales using athletes, musicians, actors, CEOs, politicians, inventors, songs, movies, TV Shows and their leading characters. I have written dozens of articles about coaching salespeople.

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Understanding the Sales Force

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan This is a pretty exciting time for us. We reviewed 1,000 articles which I've posted on this Blog since 2006 in an effort to present you with the Top 15 Sales Articles of the past six years, and later this week, the Top Sales Article of the last six years.

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Steven Rosen

MAY 4, 2017

Sales Leaders’ Guide to Developing an Awesome Sales Management Team. Do you want to develop an awesome sales management team? Sales leaders have several options to achieve and exceed their sales numbers. Given limited budgets, you need to figure out how to maximize your ROI? Can you relate?

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Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 23, 2013

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan I found it difficult to select the top 5 articles because top 5 means different things to me. I couldn''t narrow it down to a single article so I decided to go with the topics above. MOST POPULAR SALES ARTICLE. MOST COMMENTED ON ARTICLE. MOST LINKED TO ARTICLE.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 29, 2024

Here are a few tips for creating content that will help drive sales. How to Develop Website Content Marketing that Drives Conversions Consumers Need Better Website Content According to a report by Contentsquare , the 3.6% decline in website traffic isn’t the only problem to worry about.

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Understanding the Sales Force

DECEMBER 11, 2012

I present my Top 20 Articles on Coaching Salespeople. Coaching – 1 st of the 10 Kurlan Sales Management Competencies. 5 Keys to Effective Sales Coaching. 10 Sales Coaching Examples – One Size Does Not Fill All. Sales Coaching Lessons from the Baseball Files. Sales Coaching Between the Lines.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 21, 2024

Disturbingly, there are disconnects for what businesses struggle to provide, like personalized offers, and how they are valued by consumers. Helpfully, the article reveals five elements that must strike the right balance to satisfy a diverse clientele. Meanwhile, rewards from flexible loyalty programs follow closely at 43%.

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The Sales Readiness Blog

MAY 15, 2023

As a sales manager, you want your sales team to be motivated and work toward achieving business goals. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, understanding the six common factors that motivate salespeople can help you increase your sales team's motivation to achieve sales goals.

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Adaptive Business Services

MAY 12, 2021

In this series of articles, we’ll explore the many reasons why salespeople seem, almost universally, to HATE CRM. This phenomenon will be particularly acute for salespeople who’s earnings are largely based on making sales. These three articles will explore …. How CRM can increase your sales. Don’t believe me?

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Nutshell

MAY 16, 2019

Do you dream of leaving your sales associate desk behind and stepping up to a sales management position? The arrangements may vary from company to company, but in general, most sales professionals would jump at the chance to assume a leadership role. Are you Sure You Want to Become a Sales Manager?

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Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This article might seem like a faith-based article. I’ve written hundreds of articles with analogies to sales using athletes, musicians, actors, CEOs, politicians, inventors, songs, movies, TV Shows and their leading characters. I have written dozens of articles about coaching salespeople.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Every sales manager has some degree of legitimate dedication to both their company and professional development. That's a big part of how you get to be a manager in the first place. The best sales managers lead by example. That's why exemplary sales managers never stop trying to improve.

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InsideSales.com

OCTOBER 10, 2019

In this podcast, I talk to Natalie Bering of ServiceNow on how to support frontline managers by coaching them to think big, maximizing their 1-on-1 time with staff, and focusing on professional development. RELATED: Sales Organization Structure For Optimal Performance In this article: What Are Frontline Managers?

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 20, 2022

First, congratulations, your first job as a sales manager is a huge step forward in your career. Now, don’t screw it up—you’ll get a lot of managers who will immediately congratulate you, shake your hand, smile then say, “What have you done for me lately?”. How did you get here? What happens when they don’t?

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Topline Leadership

MARCH 25, 2020

This article describes the 5 biggest mistakes that new sales managers make, and how to avoid them. The post The 5 Biggest Mistakes New Sales Managers Make appeared first on TopLine Leadership.

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Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 5, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan During the past 9 years I have written the occasional Top 5, Top 10 and Top 20 Articles and we have now put them into a series of their own. In no particular order they are: Top 10 Sales Competencies. Top 10 Sales Management Functions. 10 Sales Coaching Examples.

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Understanding the Sales Force

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan There are probably topics which I've written about more often than coaching salespeople, but none that are more important nor have greater impact than coaching salespeople. I present my Top Articles on Coaching Salespeople: Why Accidental Sales Training Works More Effectively.

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 20, 2021

If you are a new sales manager, building trust with your sales team is your first challenge. Without trust, progress will be slowed and time is a luxury few new sales managers have. In this article we will outline the key elements of trust and how a new sales leader can build trust within their new sales team.

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Topline Leadership

AUGUST 5, 2022

Sales managers can claim to have a healthy sales team when they reach 80% to 90% of their sales team members performing at or above their individual sales quotas. The trouble is, sales managers often have only 30% to 40% of their salespeople at or above quota. Read full article.

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Vengreso

JUNE 9, 2022

If your team is having trouble prospecting and building the sales pipeline , because they are failing at starting sales conversations, then this article is for you. What is a Sales Conversation? Your sales team must be equipped with a sales strategy that prepares them step-by-step for daily prospecting activities.

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Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Today's article has a collection of links to help you, your sales managers and your salespeople become more effective. It's a nice collection of important reminders, tips and insights for all things sales. A new book by Adon Rigg, Insightful Selling , launched today.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 5, 2021

Exemplary sales managers don't just pop up out of nowhere. And very few — if any — reps can assume a management role and thrive, based strictly on intuition. Even the most effective sales leader might struggle to turn a rep who seems like "management material" into a successful manager.

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Understanding the Sales Force

APRIL 1, 2014

It has been well-documented that effective coaching will positively impact sales. My own data shows sales managers, who consistently and effectively coach their salespeople, grow revenue by an average of 26% annually. You and/or your sales managers MUST devote the time and learn to effectively coach the salespeople.

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Close.io

DECEMBER 23, 2019

The most common sales objections including detailed analysis and ways to counter each one. Dealing with different types of 'no's — how to identify the type of 'no' and respond appropriately. This is an article rich with great sales objection advice. READ THE FULL ARTICLE ?. The anatomy of a good sales appointment.

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The Sales Hunter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

As a sales manager, one of your jobs is to make sure your salespeople are equipped to succeed when selling to purchasing departments and/or buyers. I have an entire page on my website with articles about Working with Purchasing Departments. Have all the salespeople read all of the articles. ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JUNE 3, 2012

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan I've written 930 articles for this Blog. I present to you the 10 best/most important articles from the last 3 months that you probably didn't read: Are Your Salespeople Receiving Welfare? Missing Link to Sales Success. How to Make Sure Your Sales Force Remains Relevant.

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Janek Performance Group

MAY 25, 2022

If you are in sales, you likely see yourself as a leader. If you are a sales manager, you must be a leader. But if sales management is a new role for you, it can feel like you are swimming upstream. First Rule of Sales Leadership: Know Your Purpose . What is that purpose of a new sales manager?

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