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. What does it take to transform this dreaded responsibility into a positive, fulfilling part of your day? Positivity. Alas, it is absolutely essential.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 3, 2020

It’s no secret that salespeople often fail as sales managers. Nonetheless, many of the best reps within an organization often end up in management positions. Whether you’re actively seeking a role as a manager or have already gotten a promotion, you should understand the most difficult aspects of the transition.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Certainly, being articulate is an ingredient in the sales success recipe, but that is not the one that makes someone a sales rock star. Those of us within the profession know that what you say to a prospect is not the secret to winning in sales. for what information will you listen? Better pre-call planning.

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Close.io

OCTOBER 1, 2018

So you want to become a sales manager ? First you’ll need to make sure you’ve got the right skills, experience, drive and track record at the helm in both selling and at managing others—in order to back yourself up. Want to get a ready-made set of resources to manage a sales team effectively?

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Alice Heiman

APRIL 22, 2020

As a longtime sales leader and consultant to B2B sales leaders and CEOs at companies of various sizes, across various industries, I know teams that stay positive and adapt quickly will survive in a tough economy and come out strong on the other end. Stay Focused and Keep Sales Strong in a Crisis.

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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

” The top response was unsurprising — cold outreach and prospecting ranked number one. However, engaging with as many prospects as possible is crucial to maximizing the impact of cold outreach. Call anxiety for sales professionals can stem from various factors and personal experiences. Let go of the outcome.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Sales coaching is a long-term investment that can lead to positive outcomes for organizations that do it right. How should an organization approach sales coaching to achieve these outcomes? Is it up to managers to provide all the coaching reps need, or are they better off bringing in outside support?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 21, 2019

Sales coaching like this has many documented benefits – from reinforcing training, to culling and promoting best practices, to even positively impacting the bottom line. CSO Insights reports that implementing formalized sales coaching leads to double-digit improvements in win-rates and quota attainment. React to the unexpected.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 21, 2023

The Need for Critical Thinkers in Sales Most professionals entering a career in sales do not have a scientific background. But if you look at the sales process from finding prospects, discovering problems, and presenting a logical argument that persuades, it is easy to see how critical thinking will improve sales outcomes.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 21, 2023

The Need for Critical Thinkers in Sales Most professionals entering a career in sales do not have a scientific background. But if you look at the sales process from finding prospects, discovering problems, and presenting a logical argument that persuades, it is easy to see how critical thinking will improve sales outcomes.

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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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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 8, 2022

Prospects are on vacation. Industries with the slowest growth were Construction and Financial Activities. The industries that saw the largest dips in traffic were Construction (-12%), Financial Activities (-11%), and Manufacturing (-7.2%). Prospect, prospect, prospect. Calls go unanswered. Web Traffic.

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Anthony Iannarino

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

In business, there is both positive and negative friction. The positive friction allows for the type of conflict that moves individuals to challenge the status quo and engage in conversations about what the company might do differently now or in the future. It eliminates negative friction but not positive friction.

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Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In sales, preparation is the steps taken to understand prospects and clients at each stage of the sales process. From prospecting through account management, it’s being informed of their personnel, their processes, their strengths, and weaknesses. It’s a hallmark of “typical” salespeople and sales stereotypes.

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 16, 2018

Start positive – identify their strengths. If you’re a manager in charge of one person, or a team of salespeople who aren’t pulling their weight, the pressure to offer a solution can be intense. But too many sales managers make the mistake of starting with the negative. Find out what motivates them. Identify challenges.

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The Pipeline

MARCH 27, 2017

I recall reading Skip Miller’s “ProActive Sales Management”, where he states: “If you, as a sales manager, do not know if you are going to make the year after the first quarter, the battle is over. I should think we can include front line sales people. By Tibor Shanto – tibor.shanto@sellbetter.ca .

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 14, 2020

And as a sales manager, you want to do everything in your power to put your reps in that position. That's why mock calls — practice calls conducted by sales managers — are so crucial. You can see, first-hand, what they're doing well and where they have room to grow when interacting with prospects and customers.

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BrainShark

JULY 9, 2023

Here’s how you can turn your managers into great coaches and develop a coaching culture at your organization. Our instinct is to simply put sales reps and managers into coaching positions and hope for the best. This example shows how a sales manager posted a win story from a top rep.

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Xactly

MARCH 29, 2018

Whether you’re in sales, finance, marketing, or IT, it’s important that your company can rely on you to get your job done and do it well. No matter your position, you’re ultimately responsible for a part of the company’s success. However, in sales, no leader wants to be considered a fool.

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Highspot

JANUARY 29, 2024

Additionally, negotiation serves as a catalyst for salespeople to cultivate enduring relationships with their customers, providing a platform for constructive communication. Maintaining composure, offering informed advice, and demonstrating empathy during negotiations positions sellers as trusted advisors.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

The B2B sales process is a structured yet flexible journey tailored to meet the unique needs of customers. It starts with prospecting for potential leads, then moves through to negotiation and closing the deal. Each stage requires specific selling skills to satisfy prospect needs. What is B2B Sales Training?

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 21, 2023

Your sales manager has given your team a big pep talk encouraging you to dial, dial, dial. Cold Call Script Examples How to Create a Cold Call Script The Best Cold Calling Script Ever Cold Calling Script Variation Cold Calling Script Templates Cold Calling Tips Once you have a list of prospects to call, it's time to reach out.

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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. Clearly articulate how your sales process works. Let's dive in.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 20, 2013

But most wonder how they are going to ‘simulate’ a live sales call. Your Sales Managers can’t understand how you can really test the candidate. It will enable you to construct and use a scenario in your interviewing process. Prospect/Customer Facts. You must include who they currently know at the prospect/customer.

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Alice Heiman

APRIL 22, 2020

As a longtime sales leader and consultant to B2B sales leaders and CEOs at companies of various sizes, across various industries, I know teams that stay positive and adapt quickly will survive in a tough economy and come out strong on the other end. Stay Focused and Keep Sales Strong in a Crisis.

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Vengreso

JUNE 27, 2022

In this article, I will go over the most important elements of B2B sales that both sales leaders and individual sales professionals need to know about, and how B2B sales work. We’re going to help you also understand the B2B sales processes, strategies, and more. B2B Sales Cycle. Finally, this Sr.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 13, 2020

That's why training is so important for your sales team. Below, let's learn HubSpot sales managers' top tips for training your SDR team. Use a sales training template. Brian Bennett, a sales manager at HubSpot, says, "Plan where you want to go and what you want to achieve, and then work backward.

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Crunchbase

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Find prospects that match your ICP with Crunchbase Pro – try it free. Keeping employees motivated is one of the most important things leadership and management can do for their business. Keeping employees motivated is one of the most important things leadership and management can do for their business.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 30, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. . “What company is moving into that big office building under construction along the freeway?” Your Sales Motivation Is Asking.

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 16, 2016

Or that meeting with your sales manager or boss? Top producers always spend time consciously feeding their minds positive stories and positive examples and cultivating a “can do,” positive attitude. But it all starts by making a commitment to developing, feeding and cultivating a positive, can do attitude.

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Alice Heiman

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

One that is easy to make if they are going to bring in 10 X that in sales. Not only have you spent money on a salesperson, but you have also wasted precious time and possibly damaged your market position. . To ensure success, before you hire that first sales rep, make sure everything they need to be successful is in place.

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Highspot

MARCH 9, 2022

In this post, we’ll dig into the nuances of sales leadership and show you what you need to know and do to become one, answering questions including: What is a sales leader? Why is sales leadership important? Sales leadership vs. sales management. How to become a sales leader. Sales Managers.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 1, 2020

Sales efficiency is, in large part, a measure of the speed of your sales operations. It shows how quickly your reps are converting prospects into leads or making hard sales while still generating high returns on your investments. Sales efficiency can be tricky to calculate in some cases.

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CommercialTribe

DECEMBER 22, 2020

It’s not that Adam doesn’t know how his company’s capabilities differ from the competition, he’s just having a hard time articulating which business initiatives would lead a prospective customer to select his company. A new sales manager might feel unease or a sense of imposter syndrome when critiquing a more tenured rep.

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Pipeliner

JULY 3, 2023

They seek flexibility and culture in the workplace, emphasizing finding purpose in work Things to consider while hiring sales personnel The usual hiring protocol involves a detailed job description, necessary experience, and familiarity with various sales strategies.

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The Brooks Group

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Year after year, hiring consistently shows up as one of the biggest challenges for sales managers. This is true even in organizations with competitive salary and benefits packages, because those are not the only factors potential sales professionals consider when evaluating a job offer. Here are 5 reasons why.

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Anthony Iannarino

MARCH 14, 2020

Some of the advice will be supported by “data,” a survey used to prove the idea, even if it is weak, poorly constructed, and taken out of context. In part, your job as a consultative salesperson is to inform your clients and prospects. You Know More or Should. No Part of Your Advice Requires Waiting.

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