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How to Get Past the Gatekeeper, According to Sales Reps

Hubspot Sales

Sales development representatives and gatekeepers. If you're in sales, chances are you've encountered plenty of situations in which you're trying to reach a CEO or C-level executive to pitch your product or service. only to get stopped by a gatekeeper. How to Get Past the Gatekeeper When Cold Calling.

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B2B Prospecting: The 11 Best Methods You Should Be Leveraging

Hubspot Sales

It's hard to overstate the importance of B2B prospecting in the context of most B2B sales processes. It's the jumping-off point for every closable deal — and doing it effectively can be the difference between maintaining a steady stream of productive opportunities and your sales process never getting off the ground.

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17 Essential Sales Competencies of Top Sales Teams

Hubspot Sales

What does it really take to be successful in sales? Though one’s idea of success can vary from person to person, there are some core proficiencies top reps and sales organizations have in common. Core Competencies in Sales. At a high level, there are core skills that are a must for a career in sales. Communication Skills.

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If the Prospect Only takes Emails, What to Do?

Mr. Inside Sales

I received an email from a reader who said that he sometimes gets the objection from the gatekeeper of, “I am sorry but he/she does not take outside calls, he/she only responds to emails.” Would you mind if I had just a 2 minute conversation to see what would be appropriate, please?”. Could I have customer service, please?” (And

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Do You Buy Shoes?

Smooth Sale

A little thought, friendliness, and empathy work well for building the sale. Persevering past the gatekeepers proved to be well worthwhile. Laughter was always included in our conversations. Most of all, the company hoped for an increase in sales. Later, as I returned to the office, the Sales Manager stopped me.

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Virtual Selling – It’s the Same, Yet Different – and Here to Stay

Sell Integrity

By Mike Esterday for the December 2020 edition of Top Sales Magazine. My last column for Top Sales World – in the July 2020 issue – was titled Successful Selling When Your World Turns Upside Down. Aim for an effective virtual conversation. Are they more conversational, more informal? Know your platform.

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Do You View Sales As A Sport?

Smooth Sale

Attract the Right Job or Clientele: As I struck out hearing three no’s, I began viewing sales as a sport. And so began my gaming of sales and building a unique definition of SAAS. My Story About Sales As A Sport. CEO said that you are the one person with whom I should have a conversation.’ Sales Tips for Sales As A Sport.

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