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5 Reasons Sales Managers Are Reluctant to Coach Prospecting

Steven Rosen

Indeed, 40% of salespeople cite it as the most challenging part of the sales process, more daunting than either closing or qualifying. However, the significance of prospecting is often overshadowed by the allure of the deal’s close, leading many sales managers to neglect to coach the top of the funnel.

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Why Hiring a Fractional Sales Manager Can Drive Sales Results

Anthony Cole Training

Companies have choices and often it makes sense to hunt, interview, hire and pay for a full-time sales manager, but this is a position very difficult to fill. Here are some of the areas a Fractional Sales Manager can focus on:

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Sales Reps Not Closing Sales? Try This

No More Cold Calling

This broken link is to blame for sales teams’ biggest closing mistakes. “My My salespeople can’t close.” This is the frustrated lament I hear regularly from sales leaders. But not closing sales is never the real problem. Reasons Why Salespeople Fail to Close Sales. It’s just a symptom.

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Sales Managers Can Help Salespeople Close More Deals

The Center for Sales Strategy

I know what you’re thinking… NO, I do not think sales managers should close deals for their salespeople. The reality is, while pending business is great, what we need to see is salespeople closing business. Doing that (consistently) only causes more issues, but that's not what this is about.

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Sales Coaching Strategies to Increase Your Team's Revenue

Speaker: Steve Benson, Founder and CEO, Badger Maps

As a sales manager, you’re always looking for ways to better enable your reps. Steve Benson, Founder and CEO of Badger Maps, shares that the best way to improve your sales team’s overall skill level is by identifying top performers and turning them into coaches. Lead your sales team and set them up for success.

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Can a New Sales Manager Be a Difference Maker?

Understanding the Sales Force

Online orders were never ready at or even close to the time they provided for pickup. I'm guessing (I did not interview her) the new manager prioritized KPI's and accountability, hiring people who had attention to detail, who were committed to customer satisfaction, and who took personal responsibility.

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3 Key Reasons Sales Managers Aren’t Coaching

Steven Rosen

Research suggests that the best sales coaches can drive 19% more sales than those who are less effective coaches. Yet, despite these promising numbers, many sales managers remain disengaged from the coaching process. A sales manager might be adept at closing deals but lacks the techniques to effectively coach a team.

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How to Successfully Coach Your Sales Team to Drive Efficiency

Speaker: Steve Benson, Founder and CEO, Badger Maps

According to CSO Insights, sales coaching has a double-digit impact on win rates and quota attainment. Implementing the right coaching strategy leads to a better relationship between the sales manager and their team and enables everyone to bring out their true potential. Identify your reps’ key sales skills that drive revenue.

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7 Must-Have Automated Documents for Sales Success

Learn why automating your documents is key to sales success. Companies are increasingly implementing technology to bring efficiency to their workforce. Data accessibility aside, teams continuously struggle with manual processes for document generation.