Steven Rosen

APRIL 20, 2024

In this Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Gerilyn Horan , Hilton’s VP of Group Sales, shares strategies to become the best place to work In the world. Her organization has implemented several programs and practices to ensure feedback is received positively and constructively.

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Steven Rosen

AUGUST 20, 2023

Effectively Coaching Inside Salespeople As you look to develop a world-class inside sales team, the role of coaching inside salespeople can’t be understated. The key to effective coaching lies in understanding the unique challenges and opportunities of the inside sales environment.

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Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

At Objective Management Group (OMG), we ask salespeople to record their elevator pitch and value proposition as part of the sales force evaluation. Elevator pitches and UVP's are usually so poorly constructed I have to wonder if anyone in sales leadership puts any time at all into formalizing their messages.

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Allego

APRIL 25, 2024

In sales, for example, surpassing targets largely depends on the quality of training provided. In fact, companies that have dynamic and adaptable sales training strategies see an average of 10% more salespeople meet their quotas compared to those with rigid approaches, according to CSO Insights.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 9, 2018

Sales Objection Responses. “If If money and resources were no object, would you be willing to start with our product today?”. Prospects commonly use the sales timing objection to stall or force you to walk away. Use these timing objection responses to get to the heart of your prospect’s hesitation.

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Janek Performance Group

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

For football, basketball, and sales teams, superstars will always be in high demand. For sales leaders, the challenge is twofold: finding top sales talent and coaching high performers to expand their capabilities. The Definition of a Sales Superstar By definition, superstars are rare. This is the wrong question.

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Understanding the Sales Force

AUGUST 5, 2019

Trucks and construction. Lots of construction. Don't believe a word of it when you hear an economy related objection or put-off. We've been doing a lot of traveling this summer to baseball tournaments ( how one playoff game turned out) , college baseball showcases and back. Lots of trucks.

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Partners in Excellence

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Sadly, so much of the direction we seem to be going, in sales, marketing, leadership, seems to be taking us away from being adaptively fluent. But our conversations are a disaster if we are reading from different scripts, or if all parties don’t have the same script or objectives.

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Awarathon

APRIL 12, 2024

Understanding the role of Generative AI in training The rise of Generative AI is transforming fields with the ‘adapt or perish’ mantra, and sales training is no exception. Generative AI is on the cusp of revolutionizing sales training programs. Let’s go through this in detail.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In the past, sales managers often saw sales coaching as a means of correcting negative behaviors by providing real-time performance feedback. Unfortunately, this feedback often doesn't result in significant behavior change from the sales representative. Sales Feedback Benefits 1. Sales Coaching Benefits 1.

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Lead411

MARCH 7, 2024

7 Sales Quotes to Help Motivate your Day In the thrilling universe of B2B sales, where charm battles objections and wit engages prospects, a touch of motivation and humor can turn a cold call into a warm lead. “They say the early bird catches the worm, but in B2B sales, the second mouse gets the cheese. .

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

As a Sales VP, putting the best people in the correct positions is critical. Making your number next year means promoting, keeping and terminating certain sales reps. Download our Sales Rep Promotability Scale. Download our Sales Rep Promotability Scale. It will allow you to: Objectively evaluate your team.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Author: Matthew Sunshine If you’re a sales manager, you know this to be true: Having that tough conversation with a salesperson who isn’t meeting goals is never fun. As a sales manager, see whether this sounds familiar: You sit down with an underperforming salesperson and open with a statement like, “You’re not hitting your numbers.”

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Every sales manager has some degree of legitimate dedication to both their company and professional development. Those qualities are almost a given in sales management, but the very best managers don't stop there — they exhibit some other key traits and behaviors that take their management skills from good to great.

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Sales Training Connection

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Handling objections. Initially the logic of not handling an objection immediately may sound counterintuitive – but when it comes to dealing with objections not only what you say but also when you say it is key to success. In fact, it’s a core sales skill. After all, what really is driving the customer’s objection?

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 3, 2024

The same objection handling and closing techniques, Carefully constructed phraseology no longer resonates because everyone else is using the same technique. When we finally find these shortcuts, they don;t last very long because everyone else is doing the same thing.

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Jeff Shore

AUGUST 2, 2018

Years ago, I was selling newly constructed homes in a community that had – let’s say “less than optimal size homesites.” Then, she told me that anytime customers objected about the tiny backyard, I was to pull out these photos and show people visual examples of what could be – what they couldn’t see for themselves. by Ryan Taft. ?Years

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Highspot

JANUARY 29, 2024

Sales negotiations can be tense and anxiety-ridden. Sales negotiation is a skill that can be learned which is great news, because let’s be honest, not all of us are born sellers. There are certain strategies that many successful salespeople use to move the sales process forward and close more deals.

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Awarathon

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of sales, artificial intelligence (AI) is paving the way for a revolutionary approach to training by aiding roleplay for sales. Specifically, roleplay for sales training, powered by advanced AI software, offers a transformative experience by providing lifelike interactions and immersive scenarios.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

And while their intentions are probably good, their behavior reads more as desperate and invasive than noble and constructive. The same principle applies to B2B sales. Sometimes, reps can be exceedingly helpful and friendly, and while that might be perfectly pleasant in theory, it can undermine their sales in practice.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 12, 2018

Author: Jim Ninivaggi Many companies have their annual sales kickoff (SKO) meetings approaching. A well-constructed theme should serve as the SKO’s center of gravity, and should support the overarching objective of the meeting (e.g., Here are six secrets to make your meetings a hit and not a miss. launching a new product).

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Intelligence and automation will not only help you turn marketing-qualified leads into sales opportunities — but do so at scale. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Sales and marketing alignment should be a constant goal in your tech stack. Do I have ‘shiny object syndrome?’ Will it increase or harm alignment?

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Highspot

MARCH 26, 2024

Whether you’re launching a new product, implementing new sales strategies, or upskilling your team, sales training and coaching will always be of utmost importance. Oftentimes, sales managers won’t have the bandwidth to set up personalized training and coaching sessions for each rep on their team. That’s where AI comes in.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

What makes it more complicated is that 90% of buyers don’t follow a linear sales funnel path , leaving sales reps little to no room for mistakes. This makes B2B sales training more important than ever. What Does the B2B Sales Process Look Like? What Is B2B Sales Training? What is B2B Sales Training?

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Highspot

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Effective sales management is the core of any successful business. Read on as we break down why strong sales management matters, along with proven strategies to achieve it. It involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the sales activities within an organization to achieve its revenue targets and close deals.

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MTD Sales Training

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Here are 33 tips and techniques that I believe will help every salesperson to improve their overall sales figures and create more motivation and drive. If you get a sale, learn what went right so you can repeat it and improve it. If you lose a sale, learn what you can do differently, so you can improve it.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 21, 2019

Author: Lauren Boutwell As the field of sales enablement has evolved and matured, so, too, have its supporting technologies. Accordingly, video coaching has become a popular tool for driving readiness in sales organizations of all sizes and across industries. How would you respond to these common objections?” “How million words.

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Highspot

JANUARY 4, 2024

A sales training strategy is your blueprint to equip sales teams with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel. It addresses all of sales, from product knowledge to customer relationship building. The strategy ensures reps are well-prepared to meet and exceed sales targets.

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 12, 2019

In one study, participants were shown objects they associated with a reward. Those shown the angry faces were more likely to want objects they were subsequently exposed to. So, when used right, constructive anger can make someone feel strong and powerful and help push them to get what they want.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 16, 2022

The role of a sales team is to sell. The sales manager is responsible for creating, advancing, and managing the people, processes, and systems for their team to be successful. While this job routinely requires setting goals for the team, sales managers must set goals for themselves as well. Sales goals are often specific.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 1, 2019

Author: Chris Mason So many of us begin our sales careers as representatives of a company, product, service or all the above. Others opt for the management route, taking on leadership roles and overseeing teams of sales reps. How will a leadership role differ from being a sales rep? But what does it take to make that jump?

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SBI Growth

JULY 3, 2013

For many marketing leaders the sales team’s QBR is an afterthought. Marketing typically provides updates to the sales team with a rear-view mirror approach. World Class CMO’s pursue involvement in sales QBRs. In some cases the sales team uses the QBR as an open forum to ambush marketing. The event is often reactive.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 5, 2013

The board is not happy with the results of your last strategic sales initiatives. Cost of sales is rising and no revenue lifts to show. In addition, you made sure you built the proper consensus between sales and marketing. We will then help prioritize sales initiatives your leadership team will execute.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 9, 2022

Even the most seasoned, effective salespeople can struggle when hashing out how to lead a sales team. Taking the reins doesn't come naturally to everyone, and even born leaders might need a little guidance when transitioning into a sales management role. Sales is an inherently competitive field. Let's dive in.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Salespeople: Take testimonials and stories as key elements for your sales strategies. Do not underestimate the impact of testimonials in your sales toolkit. Ensuring your customers’ satisfaction is the first step in realizing this objective. Assuring them that constructive criticism can be beneficial may be a tall order.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 15, 2021

Motivation is a key factor of sales success. Besides simply being motivated to do their job, sales professionals also need to be motivated to push past rejections, deals that fall through, and pipelines that are hard to manage. What is sales gamification? The Psychology Behind Sales Gamification. Image Source.

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Alice Heiman

MARCH 12, 2020

As sales leaders make any necessary adjustments to their team’s daily routines with health and safety in mind, it’s also a good idea to consider how coronavirus will influence sales conversations with customers. Here are some tips for handling sales conversations in this kind of environment. Teach salespeople to be proactive.

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