Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Exceptional salespeople recognize that they have dependencies and that their success depends on the performance of others in the delivery chain, particularly customer service. Frontline service people receive information on these five subjects that are vital to effective long term sales performance. Does it provide value?

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Customer Service Customer Social Media Policies 74

PandaDoc

AUGUST 26, 2020

Whatever sector you’re in, in order to succeed you need to offer a combination of excellent customer service , high-quality products, and genuine value for money. It goes without saying, then, that customer service in the SaaS sector comes with its own distinctive set of challenges. Why customer service matters.

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Churn Customer Service Loyalty Customer 59

Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 10, 2023

It’s been quite a while since I’ve written an article about the role that customer service plays in the retention and renewal of customers and accounts. Some products are so exclusive, and so desirable, that crappy customer service might not even stop you from buying again.

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The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 24, 2014

I find that too many salespeople underestimate not only their own influence, but also what happens when their motivation and positive attitude connects with a prospect or customer. Blog Customer Service leadership Motivational Sales Speaker Sales Motivation sales motivation sales motivation video video'

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Inevitable AI Revolution in Sales and Customer Support I recently hosted an eye-opening conversation on my technology podcast with Thomas Ryan, founder of AI sales software leader Bigly Sales. Customers’ demands for more efficient, higher-volume outreach and lead-generation processes increased rapidly.

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Pipeliner

JULY 14, 2023

What Exactly is AI in Sales and How Does it Work? AI in Sales has become an increasingly popular tool for businesses to increase their sales efficiency and effectiveness. AI-powered chatbots can also provide customers with personalized experiences and answer their questions quickly.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service How To Exact Maximizer 52

Mr. Inside Sales

OCTOBER 11, 2021

“When I got into this industry I did my own research, just like you’re doing now, and I looked for the company that not only offered the best (product or service) but also delivered the best customer service and follow-up. ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS! And these are the things you look for as well, right?”.

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Objections Face-to-face Gatekeeper Licensing 285

The Sales Hunter

JULY 18, 2013

Ignoring the customer. Trying to prove the customer is wrong. Failing to ask for the sale. We in sales are a finicky group. We may not think of ourselves as being self-centered, but in reality, there are too many situations where we become exactly that when we are with a customer. ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 14, 2019

One thing many businesses with collection issues have in common is that they focus too strongly on making a sale, and not strongly enough on improving their sales process. Focusing on your sales process and the negotiation skills that your salespeople need can help improve your bottom line. Let Employees Make Decisions.

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Negotiation Sales Process Strategy Discount 292

Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2021

Consider the following: A company has a 50-person sales team. Each sales rep on that team spends one hour a week prioritizing leads. By automating that step using a scoring trigger, they collectively save 50 hours a week, and over 2,500 hours annually that can instead be put towards other, more important sales activities.

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CRM Lead Rank Lead Scoring Lead Qualification 179

Allego

APRIL 16, 2024

Generative AI has changed the game in sales. Increasingly, sales teams use it to personalize content, enhance sales training , improve onboarding, conduct competitive analysis, streamline sales communication, and more. And I think it’s going to change the game in sales. You mentioned the keyword: person.

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SugarCRM

DECEMBER 3, 2019

But the company clearly didn’t want to negatively color our experience as customers. So instead, the customer service representative placed our call on hold to check with a manager and see what the company could do. What Is the Customer Service Recovery Paradox? Focus on reducing your customer effort score.

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Pipeliner

MARCH 31, 2024

How Automation Empowers Sales and Customer Service Our talk then veered into how automation changes sales and customer service. Recently, I had an enlightening chat with Govind Balu , a pioneer in the digital transformation field, and I’m excited to share some of the gems from our conversation.

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The Sales Hunter

APRIL 13, 2013

If you find yourself having to discount, you MUST pair it with a reduction in service. How to discount correctly: Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog. . Blog Closing a Sale Customer Service pricing Professional Selling Skills discount discounting price'

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Discount Video Strategy Selling Skills 174

The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 27, 2013

Problem is that questions of that type do little to help the sales process. In fact, I’ll contend many times that they wind up harming the sales process. Short questions are fantastic because not only are they short (and easy to remember), they also get you and the customer engaged in conversation.

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Sales Process Cold Calling Consultative Selling Selling Skills 250

The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 12, 2013

Is your sales process slow or fast? The POE is something you can get the customer to agree on quickly in the sales process — not necessarily on the first or second sales call, but much shorter than what your historical time has been for closing a deal. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 12, 2024

Sales executives and sales managers would agree that their sales teams need ongoing training, coaching and support to get to the top of the game and stay there. In a fiercely-competitive market, your sales reps should challenge themselves to learn more, achieve greater results and embrace new strategies.

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Outsourcing Services Training Hiring Workbooks 62

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Train AI in sales, and you’ll join 81% of salespeople surveyed who agree that AI significantly reduces their manual tasks and data entry workload. Plus, insights from sales experts who are knowledgeable and passionate about using AI in sales ethically. Sales professionals can ask ChatSpot for a desired outcome.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

With competition so immense, and the chances of failure so high (at a rate of 95 percent, to be exact), attention should be paid to delivering value to your target audience. It’s a short narrative explaining how exactly your products or services will help a customer’s life in a distinct way. Jobs” is the most obvious.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Conversational AI for sales teams can eliminate a lot of repetitive tasks such as follow-up emails and customer queries and even generate sales collateral. Here are the best ten conversational AI tools for sales. Those using conversational AI in sales are reporting more efficiency. Thankfully, there’s AI for that.

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Conversion Hubspot Lead Nurturing Ideal Customer Profile 105

The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 9, 2013

Recently the news has been full of politicians such as Anthony Weiner and athletes such as Alex Rodriguez who have demonstrated the exact opposite of integrity. How does this apply to us as sales leaders? Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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Partners in Excellence

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

While the design itself provides exact specifications, the part would have some variation when actually manufactured. For example, if we wanted to drill a hole in the center of a square plate, we would identify both the size of the hole and the exact center of the hole, +/- a certain tolerance.

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Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead Ideal Customer Profile Lead Scoring 74

Nutshell

MARCH 1, 2023

The only way to drive sales is to market to people—and not just any people, but the demographics most likely to take an interest in your products or services. Customer service and engagement CRMs are also great for upgrading your customer service. That, in turn, will foster more customer engagement.

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Software Software Benefit CRM 62

Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2021

Consider the following: A company has a 50-person sales team. Each sales rep on that team spends one hour a week prioritizing leads. By automating that step using a scoring trigger, they collectively save 50 hours a week, and over 2,500 hours annually that can instead be put towards other, more important sales activities.

CRM 100

CRM Lead Rank Lead Scoring Lead Qualification 100

Crunchbase

APRIL 22, 2021

The world of B2B sales is nothing short of competitive. In today’s digital landscape, businesses have more ways to connect with customers and convince them of their product’s value than ever before. In this way, competitive selling requires sales reps to take on the role of an adviser. Let’s jump in. Image source.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Although for some, great products and services are enough to build a brand, reviews will also help spread the word faster. Even in cases where products aren’t exactly of superior quality, reviews from experts explaining how they offer the best deal or that they’ve got great customer service can spark the interest of others.

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Scale Strategy Top of Funnel Marketing 177

Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The last thing you want from a sales email is sleazy, spammy… or even sales-y copy. That might sound counterintuitive, but I interviewed Yuval Ackerman , email strategist, who shared her top tips for writing sales email marketing that don’t give you the ick! A focus on user benefits over product or service features.

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Data Segment Email Marketing Webinar Metrics 87

Score More Sales

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Sometimes in sales you just need to start over with your messaging. If you are in an open environment, jot down (or record with their permission) what the most successful peers you work with say on the phones that opens up dialogue and even creates sales opportunities. Work in an office on your own or away from other sales reps?

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Inside Sales Lead Rank Lead Scoring Call-back 230

Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 19, 2018

But difficulty and a lack of time are merely surface reasons explaining why sales teams often fail to generate more leads. Lack of a Plan - Sales teams might have a goal of generating leads, but they often don’t follow through on it. The Thrill of the Sale - Closing a sale is often the most rewarding phase for a salesperson.

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Sales Qualified Lead Leads Marketing Qualified Lead Lead Generation 221

Increase Sales

JULY 14, 2012

Believe it or not I was hung up by a salesperson who made it a very clear he was seeking sales referrals after he had sold me on his solution. What prompted this action does require sharing of the events leading up to this not the best sales referral strategy. I called the customer service number given to me by the salesman.

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Nutshell

JUNE 5, 2023

Your CRM is a treasure trove of information waiting to be used to enhance your sales, marketing, and customer service efforts. There’s a lot you can do with your CRM and customer data, but you can get even more from your data, by incorporating machine learning tools into your processes. What is machine learning?

CRM 62

CRM Segment Forecasting Campaigns 62

Pipeliner

MAY 25, 2019

As these new technologies have found their place in all things data, including marketing, sales, and any other data-driven industry that exists, we have seen a shift in the way businesses approach obtaining and analyzing information. Lead Conversion Sales Tips. Data Analytics Boost B2B Sales.

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Analytics Data B2B Customer Service 75

The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 6, 2013

Look at what you sell as an investment and it will help you shift the focus of your sales presentation away from one of substantiating a price by talking features to a conversation about the benefits the customer is going to receive. You might say this is a paradigm shift, and what is funny is we in sales are the last ones to see it.

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Cold Calling Consultative Selling Selling Skills Benefit 209

The Sales Heretic

MAY 6, 2015

If you’re in sales or customer service, you’ve been taught that “the customer is always right.” Sometimes we have to say “no” to a prospect or customer. But that’s not true. But when exactly? Listen to my appearance on Breakthrough Radio with Michele Price.

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Customer Segment How To Exact 120

Understanding the Sales Force

OCTOBER 22, 2012

You don't have to put up with mediocre and inconsistent sales performance. Improve Your Sales Coaching. Optimize the Sales Process and Pipeline. Provide Targeted, Results Orientated Sales Training. It's a choice and you can choose not to. Yet nothing will change if you don't begin doing some things very differently.

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Hiring Webinar Metrics Exact Customer Service 212

Act!

APRIL 19, 2024

Your tenants and clients have unique business challenges and the best way to become their favorite Landlord or Tenant Rep is to offer personalized services and exceptional customer service. This way, you’ll know the exact source of a lead and its expectations from your business.

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Ideal Customer Profile Real Estate CRM Data 52