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Top 10 Problems with Channel Sales - Don't be Held Hostage

Understanding the Sales Force

Ignored in all of these articles are those clients and companies that sell through channels. The channels are many, and include stocking distributors, brokers, retailers, VARs, agencies, partners, resellers, rep firms and more. Channel sales is quite different. In these cases, the channel salespeople function more like coaches.

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How to Leverage New Learning Channels for Client-Facing Professionals

Allego

Yet few organizations harness the speed and ubiquity of mobile to advance their training initiatives. The current state of corporate learning—clunky technology, sporadic training events and poor access to internal expertise—doesn’t do enough to help them succeed. One of them is through formal training.

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New Hire Training for Salespeople: The Ultimate Guide

Hubspot Sales

Below is a guide to accelerated ramp-up time for your salespeople (along with some examples of how HubSpot trains their salespeople). When you're creating a new-hire training plan, remember a few things : Keep your training plan personalized, because no two reps are the same. Pre-week training. Product Training.

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Sales Talk for CEOs: The Easiest Way to Get More Business with Barry Trailer (S5Ep5)

Alice Heiman

Believe it or not, expanding within your existing customer base can yield better returns than braving new territories. CEOs should focus on insightful data interpretation, emphasizing process-oriented coaching, adept tech use, and consistent training. Furthermore, while data is crucial, it’s quality over quantity.

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Here’s What Every Business Should Know about Multi-Channel Sales Management

Cincom Smart Selling

In many ways, managing multiple sales channels is like climbing that mountain—it looks easy until you really get into the process, and then the challenges and difficulties become all too apparent. If you currently manage a multi-channel operation, you know how naïve this statement sounds. You Need Channel Management.

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How to Define and Leverage Indirect Channels to Maximize Manufacturing Sales

Miller Heiman Group

Channel sales present a challenge for several industries, but it’s a particular concern for manufacturers. Additionally, some organizations struggle to clearly define the difference between channel customers and the end-user. Let’s explore the key success factors for manufacturers to maximize sales through indirect channels.

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Channel Management Strategies: Using CPQ to Improve Customer Experience

Cincom Smart Selling

For companies using a direct selling model, that may mean new marketing messages and additional sales training. An alternative is a multi-channel strategy. Moving to or adding an indirect channel can be very effective, but there are issues to consider , and your end-users will frequently be the ones affected by the issues involved.