MTD Sales Training

AUGUST 1, 2012

Often during a sales interaction, the sales person will attack and downgrade their competition. While this is never a good thing for many reasons, it is even worse when the prospect starts bashing your competition. Many sales people love it when the prospect starts to downgrade their rivals as the two “tag-team” the competition.

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Keith Rosen

OCTOBER 19, 2020

At some point, I hear from practically every person I’ve ever worked with about the competition in their market. Companies spend so much time trying to outsell, outwit and out price their competition without realizing who their greatest competitor truly is. You have no external competition. Consider this.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 10, 2024

In the competitive landscape of B2B sales, effectively qualifying prospects is paramount. There, we looked at key indicators to assess before passing prospects to sales. Now, we’ll go further and explore strategies and best practices for improving prospect qualification.

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Anthony Cole Training

APRIL 19, 2024

From prospecting to closing, today’s mobile, social, big data, and cloud technologies are revamping the sales process in ways that would have been inconceivable a few decades ago.

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Smooth Sale

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Photo by Aitoff via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Do You Use SEO Strategy to Stand Out from Your Competition? All businesses, large and small, and those with ambitious career goals realize the need to stand out among the competition. SEO is an essential strategy assisting the effort.

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Competition in all industries is fierce and getting tougher. Even if you have a great product, you can still struggle in sales unless you differentiate yourself from your competition. In this article, we will explore how you can differentiate yourself from your competition when selling to achieve superior outcomes. Be Memorable.

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MTD Sales Training

MARCH 18, 2014

When you are planning to see a prospect, there are many questions that go through your and their minds that will need answering. Sales Planning building your value competitive advantage selling against the competition' Sales Planning building your value competitive advantage selling against the competition'

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Allego

JULY 26, 2022

Internet access, email, and online training were limited to desktop computers. For that time, learning management system (LMS) software was ideal for enterprise learning and development, including sales training. 6 Ways a Modern Learning Platform Gives Sales a Competitive Edge. Just-in-Time Learning. Coaching and Feedback.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Many Sales VPs are innately aware of the competition. They even track their peers’ marketing and competitive messaging. Whether your industry is mature or rapidly evolving, you must remember: Change with your customers, not your competition. These LDRs were well trained and capable of qualifying true prospects.

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MTD Sales Training

JANUARY 25, 2012

Every sales person knows that to set yourself apart from your competition is a vital component of your sales process. Here are three powerful ways to help you eliminate your competition so they could ultimately respond with “You had me at hello! Educate the prospect during that first contact. Help them. #3.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

This makes B2B sales training more important than ever. A well-designed program, paired with a robust training software , will empower your sales reps with the knowledge they need to deliver value and close more deals. What Is B2B Sales Training? Each stage requires specific selling skills to satisfy prospect needs.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 5, 2018

My new LinkedIn sales training courses take out the guesswork! It’s more complex, and despite all the tech tools at our disposal, prospecting certainly hasn’t gotten any easier. Just getting prospects to return calls is hard enough. Referral Sales Training Courses Can Make the Difference. Is selling really tougher today?

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MTD Sales Training

AUGUST 17, 2011

One of the biggest and deadliest mistakes sales people make during a sales interaction is to let the prospect downgrade the competition. In fact, most sales people love it when this happens and usually join in with the prospect in bashing competitive companies. Sales Person: “I understand, Mr Prospect.

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Highspot

JANUARY 3, 2024

Read on to discover how reps can confidently approach each closing conversation with closing sales training that works. Sales leaders and reps can efficiently navigate this crucial stage of the sales process with ongoing coaching and training. What is Sales Closing and Why Is It Important How Does the Sales Closing Process Work?

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Anthony Cole Training

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

A Guest Blog By Mark Trinkle, Sales Development Expert, Anthony Cole Training Group. Hello, this is Mark Trinkle with Anthony Cole Training Group and I want to ask you one simple question. Who is your competition? I have always had high regard for how Tom Connellan defines competition. So, let’s translate that to selling.

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Understanding the Sales Force

APRIL 1, 2024

As someone who for thirty-eight years has led a global sales consultancy specializing in sales, sales management and sales leadership training, I can use the same words to describe people “who belong” to the sales profession. They should be attending weekly training. They should be reading about sales.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

In the past, strong relationships were the main way to get in front of a prospect and close a deal. Now, data, media, and technology allow us to get in front of prospects and convince them that a complete stranger has a better solution than their incumbent partner. What is Competitive Intelligence? Identify Your Goals.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 6, 2017

That’s why referral selling is the only prospecting strategy that ensures qualified lead generation. When sales reps receive referral introductions, they: Score meetings with decision-makers, while the competition is still figuring out how to get in. Spend more time with customers and less time prospecting. Prioritize referrals.

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MTD Sales Training

AUGUST 16, 2016

If you roll out a long list of what your product does, it’s hard work for the prospect to make the link between what you’re saying and their long-term objectives. The truth is, if you don’t get this information, how can you prove what you say to prospects is actually true? The post You vs. The Competition…Want To Win?

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MTD Sales Training

APRIL 30, 2018

What strikes me as strange and rather puzzling is a piece of research I read this week that said less than 10% of salespeople actually follow up a prospect more than once after they have sent a proposal. Show the prospect that you are the right partner for their business. MTD Sales Training. What causes it? Lack of time?

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John Barrows

MAY 9, 2018

In my sales trainings I always ask reps what they think their #1 competitive differentiator is. If your team is your differentiator, do you think your competition is saying their team is terrible but their product is awesome? What do you think my #1 competitive differentiator is? Of course they do. Think about it.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 17, 2024

Typically, these professionals are tasked with identifying and qualifying potential leads and initiating contact with prospects. Some of the top include: Lead Generation and Qualification Prospect identification Lead qualification Effective BDRs excel at identifying potential leads within target markets or industries.

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BrainShark

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Reps need to know A LOT to be at their best in front of buyers, but has your sales training strategy kept up with the times? Many organizations’ sales training has grown stale by relying on old-school tactics, like on-site boot camps and long-winded presentations, causing information overload for new reps.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 11, 2014

It is so compelling, yet your sales training class did not grasp it. This post is about the importance of sales training fundamentals. The best sales training content is forgotten without memorable delivery. Download a copy of our FUNdamentals of Sales Training Checklist to keep them engaged. Preventing the “Head-Bob”.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Business acumen training can help your team build this tool kit. In this article, we’ll explore the fundamentals of business acumen training. That includes who should participate in this training, the benefits of these programs, and the different types of courses available. The Benefits of Business Acumen Training.

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The Digital Sales Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Free sales training can be a step in the right direction for those of you who may be new or newer to sales. We know that in today’s highly competitive landscape, salespeople face constant challenges in getting customers attention, having meaningful conversations not to mention trying to hit those targets.

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Rob Jolles

JULY 28, 2023

Here’s a quick quiz: Which prospect would you prefer meeting with? Prospect #1: Someone who has been battling with a particular problem, has finally decided to do something about it, and calls you! I’m pretty sure I know which prospect you’d pick. Well… you might want to be careful what prospect you wish for.

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Rob Jolles

JULY 28, 2023

Here’s a quick quiz: Which prospect would you prefer meeting with? Prospect #1: Someone who has been battling with a particular problem, has finally decided to do something about it, and calls you! I’m pretty sure I know which prospect you’d pick. Well… you might want to be careful what prospect you wish for.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

There are nearly 15 million salespeople working in the United States, and they spend weeks or even months training for success in their role. Given the different responsibilities, industries, and team structures salespeople encounter, it’s hard to recommend a one-size-fits-all approach to sales training. Use a sales training template.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 8, 2017

Instead of kicking sales personnel when they’re down, we need to effectively strategize how to train and guide them during those occasional, inevitable failures. Training Your Sellers to Win Through Failure. Oracle, for example, created a streamlined sales training system that can take years to complete. Education in Action.

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MTD Sales Training

JULY 3, 2017

This is a competitive industry we are in and after the first visit, it is far to easy to grind to a halt. Get a mystery shopping company to “shop” the competition and find out what they do in-between contacts with prospects. MTD Sales Training | Sales Blog | Image courtesy of Big Stock Photo. Russell Flory.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Prospects typically engage with vendors more than halfway through their purchasing process. Now more than ever, the first interaction between a prospect and vendor is critical. Companies with a world-class prospect experience convert more inbound leads to opportunities. The result? They never responded. The Mystery Shop.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 20, 2014

Think sales training is unnecessary? Many sales organizations bristle at the idea of spending money on sales training programs. But recent research from CSO Insights shows a direct correlation between the quality of a company’s sales training and quota attainment. New research says you’re wrong. percent of reps made quota.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 28, 2013

I spent last week at a Sales Management training event with a client. As a Sales Operations leader, you must be allocating the right resources to training. As a Sales Operations leader, you must be allocating the right resources to training. Here are 5 key takeaways that made this training a success. Gamify the training.

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MTD Sales Training

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Know The Prospective Buyer. While every person is different, you will find that most prospective customers fit into certain categories. Different Prospective Buyer Types. This is the prospect that interrupts you, is often rude or disrespectful, tries to antagonise you and seems to be someone who eats sales people for lunch.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 6, 2019

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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Highspot

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Sales training can be like sailing the high seas – an always-on adventure where focus, navigation, and teamwork are vital. We’ve curated a collection of the best sales training tips so you can build a program that will put wind in your team’s sails to navigate an uncertain selling landscape and outperform every quarter.

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