Smooth Sale

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The topic arises as the news is non-stop, providing statistics about high employee turnover and the difficulties with finding people who want to work in the office as most opt for remote work. The theme for the Smooth Sale implies earning a returning and referring clientele. Top sales producers focus on the one word, ‘earn.’

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

If you’re new to employer branding, today’s blog post is for you. Consider these statistics: Over 72% of candidates spend more than 1 hour researching a job before applying ( source ). Retention rate: Employee turnover is fluid and unpredictable—but retention rates can be a key indicator of the quality of your employer brand.

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Smooth Sale

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Zach Loeb provides today’s guest Blog, The Career Journey: An Experience Worth Living. . Employee wellness programs often lack authentic engagement, yet statistics show that they positively impact employees, increasing their productivity and, in turn, increasing company profitability. . Photo by Bruce Mars via Unsplash.

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The Spiff Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

It goes, “The only consistent aspect of sales commission is change.” Over the past four years, I’ve talked to hundreds, maybe even thousands, of people about sales compensation. Consider these statistics: 99% of surveyed employees want to be part of an organization that nourishes honest communication ( source ).

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 17, 2018

The Best Sales Pitch. 60% of people find generic sales pitches irritating. A recent study showed 5% of meeting attendees remember statistics, while a whopping 63% recall stories. A recent study showed 5% of meeting attendees remember statistics, while a whopping 63% recall stories. The best sales pitch is a story.

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LeadFuze

JULY 14, 2023

How to be a good sales manager is an inquiry that many professionals in the field often ponder. The role of a sales manager extends beyond just overseeing a team; it’s about fostering growth, driving performance, and achieving targets. A sales manager position, that’s your answer.

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The Spiff Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

So, today, we explore five ways to double down on Seller Experience to save money, bring in more revenue, and ultimately create an environment where sales professionals can thrive– even in the face of hardship. When sales reps are happy, engaged, and supported they’re able to provide prospects and customers with a better experience.

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CloserIQ

MARCH 4, 2019

Adopting new sales technology is a big deal. Whether you’re looking to switch from non-VoIP to VoIP phone systems , get the latest sales engagement software, purchase or enrich a lead database, invest in LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or otherwise, you’re making a major commitment. How Sales Technology Impacts Recruiting.

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 28, 2022

Simultaneous Sales and Public Speaking Training: Before placing an M&M bet, each participant is to present why they believe the new idea will prove an excellent strategy for business. A focused effort to increase collective activities will give way to an increase in sales. Sales Tips: Gamify Revisions to Improve Results.

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LeadFuze

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Millennial Men With No Degrees: Here are Reasons to Work in Sales. Another common theme is that most companies need more quality people for their sales teams. A recent Bloomberg article tells us that millennial males are disappearing from work at rates we wouldn†t expect based off historical statistics. Look at the statistics.

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Apptivo

AUGUST 16, 2023

This blog sets sail into the topic of predictive analytics, which aids in the progress of any company. Predictive analytics, an advanced form of analytics, forecasts future outcomes using historical data, statistical modeling, data mining, and machine learning. What Is Predictive Analytics? How Does Predictive Analytics Work?

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Mindtickle

JANUARY 9, 2018

Managing involves dealing with or controlling things – for a sales manager this could be anything from fighting fires to telling reps what they should be doing. While sales managers need both management and leadership skills, many tend to manage more than they lead. 20% of salespeople turnover each year.

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The Spiff Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

But one thing sales and RevOps leaders all have in common is that they collectively struggle to set realistic, motivating sales quotas. If quota setting is critical to forecasting, goal setting, and sales capacity planning , how is it that so many organizations still miss the mark? In fact, with only 24.3%

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Janek Performance Group

MAY 2, 2023

In an instant, sales organizations saw their operations and teams rendered dramatically less productive. In addition to an uncertain economy, organizations now face dispersed sales teams and a lexicon of new phrases. Think of that in terms of sales, an industry on the forefront of change. It wasn’t just prolonged downtime.

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Mindtickle

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

*Editor’s Note: In this blog post, guest author and financial Services and Go-To-Market leader, Cory Haynes (click for LinkedIn profile), shares his thoughts on b uilding and growing a financial services team with the “IG Generation.” ” Building the New Millennial Financial Advisor with Sales Readiness.

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The Spiff Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Last week we explored gender bias in sales. Today, we’re continuing the conversation by celebrating a group of incredible women from a variety of sales organizations who have made their mark in the world of sales. These same companies were less likely to have employee turnover rates ( source ).

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Mindtickle

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

*Editor’s Note: In this blog post, guest author and financial Services and Go-To-Market leader, Cory Haynes (click for LinkedIn profile), shares his thoughts on b uilding and growing a financial services team with the “IG Generation.” ” Building the New Millennial Financial Advisor with Sales Readiness.

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The Spiff Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

Welcome back to our Sell Like a Girl series– where we’ve spent recent weeks unpacking gender bias in sales. Today we’re continuing this conversation by sharing a preview of our latest research on sales commission. The Current State of Gender Bias in Sales Before we take a look at our newest findings, let’s level-set.

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PandaDoc

JULY 11, 2022

Behind almost every successful business is a successful sales team. Whether you’ve got a small team of inside sales reps, a large outdoor sales team, or a wholesale department working on distribution partners for your next product, sales is the lifeblood of any business. Before you start: Sales reps by the numbers.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

If Billy Beane were to take over a sales organization today, he would feel like he’d traveled back by about 20 years. Sales organizations today are dominated by metrics, but they’re rarely data-driven and even take actions counterproductive to the outcomes they desire. For years, I said call activity was the worst metric used in sales.

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Mindtickle

JANUARY 9, 2018

Managing involves dealing with or controlling things – for a sales manager this could be anything from fighting fires to telling reps what they should be doing. While sales managers need both management and leadership skills, many tend to manage more than they lead. 20% of salespeople turnover each year.

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Braveheart Sales

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

This article is written with field sales teams in mind. However, if you run an inside sales team exclusively, don’t despair, you may still find a nugget or two of helpful information as well. I also had the privilege of hosting a breakfast where we discussed the state of sales in the security industry. Source: com].

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Sales Training Connection

JULY 27, 2012

College Students and Sales. Would all those who took jobs in sales please stand up.” Now, for all of you who are standing, please “raise your right hand if you took one or more courses in sales while in college.”. We would suggest the main reason is few if any courses in Sales are available.

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Braveheart Sales

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Does it extend to the B2B sales and procurement arenas? In most B2B sales conversations, proposals, and pitches, salespeople speak to the head. And the annual overall turnover rate in the U.S. in 2017 was 26.3%, based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics. What About Selling to B2b Customers? Emphatically, yes.

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Crunchbase

MARCH 25, 2022

The author is an expert in their field and we are honored to feature and promote their contribution on the Crunchbase blog. Attrition disproportionally affects sales organizations. If you lead a sales team, you should worry about attrition even more. When it comes to retention, sales teams—how can we say this kindly?—have

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Consider these statistics ( source ): 85% of employees worldwide are not actively engaged in their work. Today’s blog post offers some key tips to inspire discretionary effort that you can implement today! One of your team members is responsible for writing six blog posts a month. What is discretionary effort?

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The Spiff Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Employee churn is costing your sales organization— big time. businesses lose $1 trillion to voluntary turnover per year ( source ). In B2B sales, the average turnover rate is a whopping 35% ( source ). Consider these statistics: On average, 88% of Excel spreadsheets have mistakes in them ( source ). Why so high?

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The Spiff Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Consider this: 67% of lost deals occur as a result of sales reps not properly qualifying potential customers before taking them through the sales process ( source ). If this statistic rings true, you’re not alone. What is the BANT sales qualification framework? Let’s get into it! We’ll start with BANT.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Consider these statistics ( source ): 85% of employees worldwide are not actively engaged in their work. Today’s blog post offers some key tips to inspire discretionary effort that you can implement today! One of your team members is responsible for writing six blog posts a month. What is discretionary effort?

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Zoominfo

MAY 14, 2020

But, thanks to technological advancements and mass data collection, predicting customer behavior has become a reality—and it’s changed the face of sales and marketing forever. It is composed of statistics, data mining, algorithms, and machine learning to identify trends and behavior patterns. Predictive intelligence.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 11, 2023

We’ll also find out the reasoning for its importance and show how to use it for increasing sales volume. Second, this is also the skill of your employees, especially your sales development representatives (SDRs or sales reps ), to effectively explain the product, its features, pros and cons, to potential customers.

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Cincom Smart Selling

MAY 5, 2016

They can’t afford to spend two years educating employees that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , will likely stay for less than four years. Frankly, prospective sales reps aren’t interested in long training cycles either. Entrenched sales forces trying to make this transition are subject to high turnover.

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SugarCRM

AUGUST 11, 2022

The findings reveal that the average customer turnover churn rate is now nearly one-third globally. This shocking statistic means companies are losing nearly one in every three customers. They can leverage all their business intelligence to focus their future lead generation activities—optimizing their sales and marketing pipelines.

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Xvoyant

MAY 1, 2019

This presents a challenge for sales managers. Good sales habits mainly arise from focused onboarding and training programs. And as any sales professional knows, this line of work generates competition, confrontation, and rejection in ways you can’t experience anywhere else. Scott Leese | SVP Sales: Qualia, Bestselling Author.

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Appbuddy

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The sales team is a vital part of any company. Let’s dive into how you can attract, coach, and retain top sales talent. Let’s dive into how you can attract, coach, and retain top sales talent. Finding the right sales talent has always been a challenge. Attract top sales talent. Promote a pro-sales culture.

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Xvoyant

MAY 1, 2019

This presents a challenge for sales managers. Good sales habits mainly arise from focused onboarding and training programs. And as any sales professional knows, this line of work generates competition, confrontation, and rejection in ways you can’t experience anywhere else. Scott Leese | SVP Sales: Qualia, Bestselling Author.

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LeadFuze

JUNE 7, 2021

What is Sales Productivity. Sales productivity is the ratio of productive hours to unproductive hours. Sales productivity can also refer to increased profitability and effectiveness by using more efficient methods and improving teamwork. To increase sales productivity, you need creative solutions for your business.

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