Jeffrey Gitomer

AUGUST 23, 2011

To Become A Master Salesperson, Master NON Selling Skills. Tweet Share Everyone talks about “how to sell” Not me. Let me give you the non-sales skills version. These are the life skills that will help you rise to the top. None of them are about “how to close the sale.”

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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. These selling situations can be much different than other situations, because professional buyers are incredibly adept at working deals to their advantage.

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 27, 2013

A sales manager can help tremendously if they occasionally go on sales calls with their salespeople. I call this the “four-legged sales call.” ” Problem is too managers won’t do this at all — or when they do it, they do it wrong. ” Sales Motivation Blog. .

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 8, 2014

This question comes up frequently when I’m meeting with sales managers. Blog pricing Professional Selling Skills discount price sales discounting' What is the right level of authority a salesperson should have when it comes to price?

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The Sales Hunter

MAY 17, 2014

Too many salespeople and sales managers spend too much time in the office! Yes, we need more empty chairs. Salespeople need to be out interacting with prospects and customers. Too much office time will kill a salesperson’s drive and ultimately hurt the bottom line. They will miss opportunities that are vital to the company.

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The Sales Hunter

MAY 21, 2014

Far too many salespeople and sales managers are still living as if it is 2013 or even 2010. Things change and they change quickly, and if your sales process and strategies aren’t keeping pace, then you’re going to find yourself closing fewer sales.

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Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

JUNE 14, 2019

MDM and the Rapid Learning Institute collaborated on a survey that offers keen insights into how wholesale distributors structure their sales teams, what they want to change, and which skills are mission critical to succeeding in the marketplace. Most Critical Skill Gaps. What This Means for Sales Managers.

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The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 19, 2014

” If you’re reading this and you’re a sales manager, I want you […]. Blog Closing a Sale Consultative Selling leadership Professional Selling Skills Prospecting Sales Motivation leader sales leader sales leadership sales motivation success'

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Selling a Price Increase. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. 4 Ways to Close More Sales By Changing Your Sales Process. Copyright 2011, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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Miller Heiman Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

In this guest blog post from one of our inaugural Miller Heiman Group Icons , Kevin Lewis, Global Sales Excellence Leader at Milliken Chemical and an authority on developing sales managers, recommends five ways to get new sales managers off to a great start. Great sales leaders aren’t born: they’re made.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Sign Up For My February 8 Webinar – Closing the Sale [Space Is Limited]. It’s this Wednesday, February 8, and it’s all about closing the sale. Contrary to decades of sales teaching, closing the sale is not a matter of psychological trickery or mental manipulation. Sales Management.

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The Sales Hunter

APRIL 6, 2013

Too many salespeople and sales managers are “asking” a customer for a price increase. If telling a customer you’re taking a price increase seems difficult, then trust me on this… you can learn these skills. ” Sales Motivation Blog. . This is the wrong approach!

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 25, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Selling a Price Increase. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. The BEST Thing You Can Do When You Can’t Close a Big Sale. Copyright 2012, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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The Sales Hunter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Too many times, sales teams wait until it’s too late into the year to realize things have to change to make the number. If this is you, then you’re not being a strong sales leader. You’re being a weak sales manager. Next time you’re watching a close game, notice what the coach is doing.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Nothing will frustrate a sales manager or senior management more than a salesperson who sees themselves as the only person they need to satisfy. For each person who may be hitting their number, there could easily be somebody who is missing their number. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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The Sales Hunter

APRIL 11, 2013

Worst thing you can do is to put a senior manager in a position where they feel uncomfortable, especially if they aren’t overly confident in making the customer call in the first place. Ensure the senior manager knows it is your job to both open and close the call since it is your account. ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

We’ve reached the last secret on my list of 5 Secrets to Selling at Full Price. This is the reason I tell many sales managers they should take all pricing authority away from their salespeople. When all pricing power is taken away from salespeople, it should be moved to the sales manager.

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Miller Heiman Group

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Today we feature a blog by Michael DeRosa, the director of professional development at Travelers Insurance, and one of our 2019 Miller Heiman Group Icons. Channel selling is a different breed of selling from direct sales. Use Sales Training to Differentiate in a Crowded Market. It’s a win-win.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

DECEMBER 16, 2011

The 100-year path to a sale is over: Road Closed. How do I close a sale? Get Sales Blog Updates. Sales Management. Sales Videos. Online Training. See Jeffrey Live! Hire Jeffrey. Who is Jeffrey? Gitomer | December 16, 2011 | 1 Comment. How do I overcome objections? Maybe less. Maybe none.

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The Sales Hunter

MAY 10, 2013

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard salespeople and sales managers use what I refer to as the two deadly words in sales: “if” and “then.” ” Here is how this plays out: If we could come out with a cheaper model, then I know I could sell more.

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The Sales Hunter

MARCH 7, 2014

You think your sales manager is stupid. Unfortunately, “Sales Prevention Syndrome” exists in the minds of too many salespeople. Copyright 2014, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog. You think all customers are stupid. You think your company is stupid.

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 12, 2013

You want your sales staff to see you as an asset in these situations. No, you can’t control what they think, but you can greatly increase the positive odds by paying close attention to the details I’m describing in this post. The sales manager is anxious to hear how the sales call went.

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SBI

JUNE 4, 2014

Welcome to our biweekly blog feature. Every two weeks, I interview an executive from a top sales and marketing solutions company. Duncan: Our most recent data found that over one-third of sales reps aren’t prepared for sales calls. As their manager, do you know what they know? Nancy: What does Qstream do?

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The Sales Hunter

JUNE 11, 2012

Establish an internal service level agreement – beyond just the number of calls, opportunities, appointments and closes that typical teams manage to, make sure your sales reps also buy into the turnaround time on follow-up activities or the process in CRM that they have to use.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 9, 2019

As your sales process evolves, it's important to keep your skills relevant and up to date. Plus, it can increase your sales. In a case study by Rain Group , a global sales training organization, they discovered that a client who went through sales training closed 15.2% Review your sales calls.

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Score More Sales

MAY 6, 2013

Go now to Top Sales Academy and if you are a sales leader or aspire to be one, and join in on the first group of ten sessions about Sales Management and Leadership. Then join me for the Internal (Inside) Sales Series. Close More Deals. May 7th is the date of the first session. Don’t wait!

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Power of Sales Leadership and Emotion in Sales Hello everyone, I’m John Golden, your host from SalesPOP! Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM. In this blog post, I’m excited to share the insights from my recent podcast episode with John Crowder, the VP of Healthcare with Integrity Solutions.

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The Brooks Group

JULY 8, 2014

Today’s sales managers need to lead and coach their sales force instead of managing and directing the team. Unfortunately, when sales managers aren't coaching - because they don't know how - they tend to get caught up with blaming their reps for failures on the part of the sales team instead of looking at themselves.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Selling a Price Increase. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Too many companies go into shutdown mode during the holidays, either by closing completely or reducing the operating hours.

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The Pipeline

APRIL 27, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s The six elements of a perfect sales meeting. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Coaching , Emotional Intelligence(EQ) , Guest Post , Sales Leadership , Sales Management , Sales Meetings. Do you dread the weekly sales team meeting? Sales Bloggers Union.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

JUNE 16, 2012

Tweet Are you trying to figure out some manipulative way of closing the sale or asking for the sale? Or worse, are you wondering when the best time to close is? Hers’s another question for you – Is it more powerful for you to ask for the sale or for the customer to ask, “When can we get started?”

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Selling a Price Increase. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Never go into a sales call not knowing how you’re going to close the sale. ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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Nutshell

AUGUST 4, 2020

Below are the 30 best online resources for sales professionals to sharpen their fundamental skills and learn some new tricks. We’ve divided the list into three different categories for your convenience: podcasts, YouTube channels, and blogs. Sales Gravy. Sell or Die. Your Sales MBA Podcast. Victor Antonio.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Selling a Price Increase. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Last thing you want is to make a mistake in the closing days of the quarter with how an order is handled. high profit selling.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 25, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Selling a Price Increase. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Not only does the customer have access to more knowledge, but the entire closing process has changed. high profit selling.

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The Sales Hunter

MARCH 18, 2012

Ken makes several valuable points in this post, so don’t miss the opportunity to strengthen your selling skills. As a rookie salesperson, I learned that when it comes to making sales calls, it’s best to follow the Boy Scout motto: Be prepared. Plan your closing. Acumen Management Group Ltd.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Selling a Price Increase. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Sadly, another difference worth looking closely at is commitment. Copyright 2011, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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