Pointclear

APRIL 4, 2013

Staying current on the latest innovations and opinions in sales can be daunting, especially in the the digital space. PointClear''s staff and Sales Sphere features relevant blog articles from our digital circles about B2B sales. Sales Coaching - The Use and Abuse of Modeling.

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Cold Calling B2B PointClear Hiring 195

Zoominfo

JANUARY 13, 2021

Exceptional sales performances aren’t achieved through sheer willpower — they’re accomplished by understanding goals that are easily tracked and planned out. Sales reporting helps managers track and monitor progress to keep a pulse on sales cycle profitability. Purposes of a Sales Report.

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Report Sales Qualified Lead Top of Funnel Lead Rank 162

Showpad

OCTOBER 28, 2020

B2B sales, on the whole, is slower, more labor-intensive and more consequential than B2C. So it’s probably time to level up how your organization runs sales teams and integrates new B2B sales techniques into their repertoire. Here are a few sales methods to consider: 1. They can maximize their human capital.

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Top of Funnel B2B Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank 52

MarketJoy

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Define and Organize Your Sales Process. Establish a sales process with clearly defined stages to maximize close rates. Have a pipeline management system in place that indicates which category buyers are in, where they are in the sales process, when to follow up, what the prospects’ interests may be, and so on.

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Sales Qualified Lead Pipeline Lead Rank Outsourcing Services 52

Anthony Cole Training

JANUARY 30, 2012

5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever? Sales Core Competencies I. Four ‘Have To’ Strategies for Closing Sales. Sales Core Competencies II. Maximize the Initial Sales Call: The 3 rules. Sales Force (5).

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Sales Management Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Call-back 159

Partners in Excellence

MAY 26, 2014

I’m not sure anyone looks forward to the Sales Management Review (sometimes these are called QBR’s, but there are other reviews). It’s unfortunate, because there’s a huge amount of value in the review process–both for sales people and managers.

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Sales Management Forecasting Top of Funnel Sales Cycle 90

Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever? Sales Core Competencies I. Four ‘Have To’ Strategies for Closing Sales. Sales Core Competencies II. Maximize the Initial Sales Call: The 3 rules. Sales Force (5).

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Hiring Sales Management Ideal Customer Profile Webinar Metrics 174

The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Retail Sales Trends. B2B Phone Sales Cold-Calling: It Still Works! Recently I wrote about why I think phone sales cold calling still works , and the feedback has been amazing. Your challenge then is to maximize the window by being mentally prepared to call. B2B cold-calling works! phone sales tips.

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Cold Calling Motivation B2B Hiring 186

Allego

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In this episode, sales strategists Ken and Nick Valla, co-founders of The Valla Group, discuss how their firm helps B2B sellers maximize performance. Learn why organizations must transform their training approach in a hybrid work environment , what sales leaders should do differently, and the key skills sellers need today.

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Google Maximizer Territories Groups 93

Anthony Cole Training

MAY 19, 2011

5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever? Sales Core Competencies I. Four ‘Have To’ Strategies for Closing Sales. Sales Core Competencies II. Maximize the Initial Sales Call: The 3 rules. Sales Force (5).

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Hiring Sales Management Webinar Metrics Ideal Customer Profile 168

The Digital Sales Institute

JANUARY 23, 2018

Future of B2B Sales. B2B sales and the impact of social media, data, connectivity, and technology are bringing a step change in how companies sell. B2B sales are about to evolve like never before by embracing the advantages digital technology provides. Future of B2B sales.

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B2B Lead Rank Social Media B2C 49

MEDDIC

MARCH 27, 2024

Recognizing this, MEDDIC Academy proudly introduces our groundbreaking Sales Leadership Course Bundle. Designed for dynamic sales leaders, forward-thinking CEOs, and ambitious sales managers, this bundle is the ultimate tool for not only meeting but exceeding sales goals.

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Course Sales Leadership Enterprise Enterprise 52

Anthony Cole Training

AUGUST 29, 2011

5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever? Sales Core Competencies I. Four ‘Have To’ Strategies for Closing Sales. Sales Core Competencies II. Maximize the Initial Sales Call: The 3 rules. Sales Force (5).

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Hiring Sales Management Decision Maker Ideal Customer Profile 149

Janek Performance Group

MARCH 15, 2024

In B2B sales, success is often the result of strategic planning, deep customer understanding, and execution. The Pygmalion Effect in B2B Sales Of course, sales is a dynamic and competitive profession. It can enable sales managers and leaders to empower their reps’ goal setting.

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Anthony Cole Training

MARCH 23, 2010

5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever? Sales Core Competencies I. Four ‘Have To’ Strategies for Closing Sales. Sales Core Competencies II. Maximize the Initial Sales Call: The 3 rules. Sales Force (5).

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Sales Management Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Webinar Metrics 120

Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Yet, research in LinkedIn shows 70 percent of B2B buyers think sales reps are not adequately prepared. And this continues throughout the sales process. Therefore, sellers must maximize the time they get. All sales organizations qualify prospects. In B2B, LinkedIn is the most popular social site.

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Social Media Ideal Customer Profile Decision Maker Referrals 71

Mindtickle

MAY 20, 2021

Call AI collects and analyzes data across all aspects of readiness – all in one place, giving sales leaders the unique ability to understand readiness levels, knowledge gaps and skill improvements for each seller. Unlock the skills that drive successful sales interactions .

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Conversion Lead Rank Lead Scoring Remedy 98

Zoominfo

JANUARY 13, 2021

Exceptional sales performances aren’t achieved through sheer willpower — they’re accomplished by understanding goals that are easily tracked and planned out. Sales reporting helps managers track and monitor progress to keep a pulse on sales cycle profitability. One out of two B2B sales reps fears making cold calls.

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Report Sales Qualified Lead Top of Funnel Lead Rank 100

CommercialTribe

JUNE 23, 2020

With June nearly over and the initial shock of the COVID-19 crisis behind us, sales management teams are focusing on building a plan to come out stronger on the other side. We recommend three main areas of focus for sales leaders: WHO they focus sales manager coaching effort against.

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Sales Training Connection

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Transition from Sales Rep to Sales Manager. Now, you’re a newly appointed sales manager. The good news is you have the pivotal job for improving the sales effectiveness of your organization. Let’s take a look at 7 best practices for making the transition from sales rep to sales manager a little bit easier.

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Sales Management Top of Funnel Pivotal Motivation 50

Steven Rosen

MARCH 25, 2021

Why Would Sales Executives Need Networking Groups? In most B2B organizations, the sales force is the most important and expensive promotional resource. The sales force is the major revenue-generating arm of the company. Outside of the President or CEO, the sales force has the largest concentration of people.

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Allego

JULY 28, 2022

It’s understandable, as sales are what drive a large part of a company’s success. That demand, however, may cause sales reps to pressure buyers. But in today’s B2B world, sales teams must think of selling as a service—the service of helping people buy, said Allego President & Co-founder Mark Magnacca.

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Sales Enablement Strategy Top of Funnel Face-to-face 115

SBI

MAY 12, 2020

JOHN: Selling is a critical activity in the B2B buying experience. Sales Enablement often fails to support this relationship fully. The focus on the sales team, and how they move the buyer through the sales process smoothly and linearly, is a problem. Train them on critical sales skills.

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Discount Face-to-face Maximizer Lead Rank 122

Zoominfo

JANUARY 12, 2021

Over the last two decades, customer relationship management (CRM) systems have become the center of the universe for enterprises and small- to medium-sized businesses (SMB) alike. Brace Yourself We’ve got millions of verified B2B contacts — ready for you to close.

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Gong.io

AUGUST 19, 2021

I worked with nearly 200 B2B sales leaders to measure their reps’ activities and identify inefficiencies in their systems, tools, and processes. This gave them a data-driven way to decide where to focus their sales organization’s efforts so they could free up reps’ time to actually sell.

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Revenue Forecasting Maximizer Case Study 127

Openview

JANUARY 18, 2018

Every sales manager wants their team to close bigger deals. How much would revenue go up if your entire team was closing deals like your best sales rep? Let’s talk about how to become the manager of a sales team where every rep performs at their absolute best. Your team’s success starts with you.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Coaching B2B 104

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. I was curious to hear what he thinks. I think the opposite.

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Sales Management Top of Funnel Data Intent Signal 195

Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In B2B selling, we often focus on new accounts. However, according to Altify: Companies receive 60 percent of their sales revenue from existing customers. In fact, according to HubSpot , 70 percent of B2B customers expect in-depth personalization. Whether you communicate through email, phone calls, or video, maximize the medium.

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Score More Sales

JUNE 30, 2014

You call on those companies who are “more probable” to buy from you than those who are “less probable” to maximize reps’ time. Conduct assessments to find reps consistent to what it takes to succeed in sales at your company. Train and coach frontline sales leaders. Keep it Tasty – your offers to prospects must be enticing.

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Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Territories Commission 247

SBI

MARCH 3, 2021

Gartner examined the anatomy of World-Class Sales Managers and uncovered that those who emphasize deal execution activities outperform their peers.

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Sales Technology Forecasting Software Software 79

Zoominfo

MARCH 15, 2022

Don’t run ads on the weekend If you’re a B2B company, prospects are primarily searching for you while they’re at work. This way, you’re not serving ads when people are less likely to be interested, and more importantly, your sales team is available to respond quickly and efficiently.

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Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead Account Based Marketing Engineering 130

Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

For example, one of my clients helps their customers come up with custom formulations to maximize their customers’ abilities to sell their own offerings. We’ve seen some of this with adaptation of consumer product company sales approaches to complex B2B.

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Fashion Segment Face-to-face B2B 116

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 6, 2020

You have a strong solution to go along with a solid stream of both inbound and outbound activity, which prompted you to split the team by each channel to maximize meeting creation (and hopefully pipeline!). But we have to warn you, there are sales leaders who will advise otherwise. Are There Risks Associated with A Team Lead Role?

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Leads Marketing Qualified Lead 169

Miller Heiman Group

JULY 28, 2020

LinkedIn and Korn Ferry recently took a deep dive into the impact of the coronavirus on sales organizations. This continues a trend that has been building for some time: the average sales organization is already using 10 tools and planning to add four more.

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Trends LinkedIn Lead Rank Lead Scoring 85

Pipeliner

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Here are some ways to pivot your sales strategy to maximize your post-COVID-19 success. What is a Sales Strategy? What do business leaders mean when they talk about a “sales strategy?” To put it simply, a sales strategy is a concrete process that allows your company to sell products and services consistently.

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Pivotal Strategy Face-to-face How To 98

Sales Hacker

MAY 6, 2021

From B2C consumer-focused tech to the next B2B enterprise cloud giants, B2B, and B2C technology companies are springing up left and right and sprinting toward multi-billion dollar valuations (whether on the private or public markets) faster than ever. As the title would hint at, the VP of Sales should focus on sales.

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Hiring Retention B2C Demand Generation 93

Pointclear

MARCH 13, 2014

which assists sales trainers in selecting the appropriate providers. Dave, a former sales rep, sales manager, VP of sales, competitive sales strategist, consultant, and sales trainer, has worked in 26 countries—with companies from the Fortune 10 to start-ups. By Dan McDade.'

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Inside Sales Social Selling Outbound Lead Rank 235