Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 24, 2017

Today’s sales leaders agree on today’s top sales training challenges: it’s too expensive, there’s not enough time, and there’s a lack of engagement. Add to this the fact that when surveyed, the majority of sales leaders question the effectiveness of their current sales training programs. Practice-Driven Sales Development.

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SBI

APRIL 6, 2021

Sales Training: Why You May be Struggling to Deliver. Are you struggling to deliver training that leads to positive, measurable outcomes? Most training fails to deliver long-term impact. As long ago as the 1870s, there was formal sales training.” It began more as sales coaching than training.

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The Digital Sales Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Free sales training can be a step in the right direction for those of you who may be new or newer to sales. To thrive in the digitally driven sales environment, access to sales training and learning are essential. A training resource worth looking at to help improve your sales ability is free sales training.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Sales Leaders leverage Sales Training as a tool for improvement. This article lists sales training poisons SBI has seen - and their respective antidotes. To assist you further, sign-up for SBI’s Sales & Marketing Research Review here. At no cost, an expert from SBI will present the full research findings.

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Smooth Sale

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Today’s Guest Blog, ‘A comprehensive Guide to User Research Methods and Trends,’ is provided by Nadica Metuleva. Research Methods and Trends. We hope you find our comprehensive Guide to User Research Methods and Trends helpful. Through research, of course. What is UX research?

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The Digital Sales Institute

MARCH 29, 2021

Now more than ever it is important to have some sales training ideas to engage the remote or home based salesperson. Salespeople now have to figure out how they can adapt to rapidly changing selling conditions, and sales training must match those challenges. The Importance of Sales Training. Sales Training Ideas to Try.

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Smooth Sale

JUNE 5, 2023

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: What Your Business Needs for A Smoother Training Experience What Your Business Needs for A Smoother Training Experience Training employees is a crucial part of running a business. The easiest way to do all this is to choose an LMS (learning management system).

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 10, 2013

Our research shows that Julie is not alone. Training dollars are being misallocated. By signing up for our 7th annual Research Tour your team can learn why. Her sales manager knew her potential and sent her to a weeklong sales training. The Need-Payoff that she had been trained on was thrown out the window.

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BrainShark

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Reps need to know A LOT to be at their best in front of buyers, but has your sales training strategy kept up with the times? Many organizations’ sales training has grown stale by relying on old-school tactics, like on-site boot camps and long-winded presentations, causing information overload for new reps.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

This makes B2B sales training more important than ever. A well-designed program, paired with a robust training software , will empower your sales reps with the knowledge they need to deliver value and close more deals. What Is B2B Sales Training? What is B2B Sales Training? What Does the B2B Sales Process Look Like?

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Allego

MAY 24, 2023

This article originally appeared on Training Industry. Effective new hire training is critical to business success. Research by Brandon Hall Group found that organizations with strong onboarding processes can increase productivity by 70% and experience an 82% improvement in new hire retention.

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Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Regardless of whether you are a Fortune 500 company or just hired your first sales rep–you need a sales training plan in place. In this article, we will explore a few options for training your future new sales reps. The Shadow Method of Sales Training. The shadow method of sales training is not all bad.

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Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Over the past year, the demand for training in nonverbal communication has nearly tripled, according to the latest annual report by the online learning company Udemy. Enrollment in nonverbal communication training shot up by 268%, Udemy said. That’s why it may be worth your while to make it a training topic for your workplace.

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BrainShark

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

And the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve dictates that the third who did watch it will only retain 33% of it after 24 hours if you aren’t using modern training methods. Research from The American Journal of Educational Research concluded that when “lessons are more interactive learners have a better understanding of the information.”

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BrainShark

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

And the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve dictates that the third who did watch it will only retain 33% of it after 24 hours if you aren’t using modern training methods. Research from The American Journal of Educational Research concluded that when “lessons are more interactive learners have a better understanding of the information.”

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

What do you remember from your last training? I’ve heard for years that people forget 70 percent of what they learn in a professional training class within 24 hours of the event. Art Kohn’s article, “ Brain Science: Overcoming the Forgetting Curve ,”pointed me to a book called Make It Stick by Peter C. So, what does work?

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Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 20, 2012

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan I was asked to comment on an article called The End of Solution Selling , which appeared in Harvard Business Review. The article was generally right on, but it also included several things that irritated me enough to question them and the article.

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Understanding the Sales Force

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan As we prepare for the holiday and year-end, I'm also preparing for this blog's 1,000th article. That's right; since 2006, I've posted nearly 1,000 articles. Then, on Thursday, December 20, we'll post the winning article. Sales Training Impact (very important).

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Janek Performance Group

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

When considering in-house or outsourced sales training, the question is not, “which method is better?” Not every company is a good fit for partnering with a sales training organization. Alternatively, not every company is an ideal candidate for 100% in-house sales training. Sales training for the sake of training is a bad habit.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 4, 2022

The secret to maximizing sales training is simple. In this article, we will outline how organizations can maximize their sales training to increase performance, prevent failure, and maximize their sales training investment. . Plan Sales Training Strategically. Who should be trained? Simple, but not easy.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 13, 2022

No doubt the question, ‘How do you see effective sales training?’ raises memories of poor experiences with previous training. Those who apply the technique are the ones who can provide concrete answers for effective sales training. Steps for Effective Sales Training. One lesson is we are never alone. Claim Our Identity.

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Smooth Sale

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

You can, most of the time, accomplish what you need via research, experience, and speaking to your team and customers. Reducing Human Error Photo by George Becker Train Your Team Mistakes happen when people have clear instructions on what to do or take shortcuts because it’s easier, and they need proper training.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 15, 2022

But just as important, your training also impacts your customers, the company’s revenue, and possibly your shareholders’ investment in your company. In this article, we will outline the foundation for a solid sales training and development program. What is Sales Training and Development?

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Richardson

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Therefore, most sales managers realize that the time to train is now. Recent research from McKinsey shows that 87% of executives stated that they were experiencing skill gaps or expect to in the near future. Despite this urgency, many have stalled in their training initiative. This outlook is shared across industries.

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Smooth Sale

MAY 1, 2024

By conducting thorough research, reading reviews, and purchasing from reputable brands and suppliers with good warranties, you can ensure a better outcome and reputation for your firm. Consider the example of investing in a complete training course to adapt to a new software standard. Be Inspired and Inspiring!

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As a result, much of the evaluation, investment, and rollout of virtual training technology in 2020 was rushed, limited in scope, and poorly planned. How to maximize customer training investment. Intelligent, strategic investment in customer training is crucial to remaining competitive in the upcoming year.

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Sales Training Connection

JUNE 10, 2014

Success in Sales – this article appeared yesterday in the San Diego Union Tribune. The article delves into how sales training has changed over the past several years. In the article you’ll read several points shared by Dick Ruff on what to do to make sure your sales training is successful.

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Zoominfo

MAY 25, 2021

Back in 1989, when hair metal music played on MTV and a lone protester famously stood in front of a tank in Tiananmen Square, the Harvard Business Review published an article that explored how automation was ready to boost marketing and sales teams. A Lack of Training. The answer has little to do with the technology itself.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 6, 2022

The first page of results was filled with self-serving articles from companies like Gong (artificial intelligence for digital prospecting), Hubspot (marketing platform) and more urging you to leverage their platforms so that you don't have to rely on salespeople.

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Adaptive Business Services

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Every week it seems that I either run across, or I am introduced to, some really great new apps and articles that pertain to social selling. While I can’t do extensive research or a full review on each, hopefully you may find some gems for your own use that have been hidden inside this regular curation. Awesome plugin!

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 27, 2023

It can help us research prospects, identify mutual connections (i.e., When I worked for a global consulting and training firm, we had an excellent system for debriefing sales situations and learning why clients decided to work with us. Or better yet, catch a plane, train, or automobile and meet in person. But is it as effective?

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Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

AUGUST 19, 2020

These experiences with virtual learning benefit educators, of course, but also contain lessons for those who are involved in training members of our business organizations. Some of these carry over well from the physical training space to the virtual space, some don’t. 3 areas of learner engagement.

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The Digital Sales Institute

AUGUST 16, 2018

Free sales training videos. Here are five free sales training videos covering sales skills, a sales strategy plan, cold calling tips, sales prospecting tips and effective sales techniques. Sale Training video 1. Sales Training Video 2. Another one of our sales training videos is on the topic of a sales strategy plan.

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Vengreso

APRIL 4, 2022

With almost 800 million users, LinkedIn isn’t only for showcasing your professional skills, researching new employers, looking for jobs, or for getting career advice! This on-demand LinkedIn training for sales professionals program teaches you how to leverage the site to create more sales conversations and build your book of business.

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Customer Centric Selling

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Sales Training Article: Who''s Your Competition? John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company Image courtesy of Ambro at FreeDigitalPhotos.net For many years there has been a common way that sellers added opportunities to their pipelines. Need some help with your sales performance?

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 10, 2024

One proven way to avoid a sales mishap is to train your sales department and work with them to achieve common goals. Therefore, consider providing them with the requisite training and equipment to help increase sales. Informative awareness articles, for instance, can highlight specific product advantages and industry trends.

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Customer Centric Selling

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Sales Training Article: Are You Cloning Bad Selling Habits? By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company. Most vendors provide product training that points sellers toward educating buyers. Don''t lead with product." Brilliant, but Jeff never explained how.

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