Pointclear

JANUARY 11, 2011

Comment on The Bridge Group's ten predictions for inside sales in 2011. No longer will the Inside Sales Rep be a “jack of all trades” Roles will be clearly defined and measured based on specific desired outcomes. Data will become an integral component for predicting the likelihood of Inside Sales success.

Inside Sales 185

Inside Sales Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank 185

Pipeliner

AUGUST 20, 2021

B2B company goal options: Organizing meetings with interested decision-makers, fitting the client profile; Encouraging leads “stuck” in the sales funnel to make a decision; Current customer receipt increase (e.g., The sales process at these companies usually looks like this: Inbound/outbound traffic. You betcha!

Inside Sales 98

Inside Sales B2B Tools Top of Funnel 98

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

To succeed in sales, sales teams and channel partners need to focus on adding value. They need to be more educated on the value proposition and how the solution helps drive superior results for each stakeholder. Why consider a sales incentive strategy? LinkedIn learning usage increased 3X during the same period.

Incentives 295

Incentives Incentive Training Channels 295

SalesHandy

JULY 15, 2018

To get that inspiration, direction, and motivation we follow mentors on social media like Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn influencers. And when it comes to expert advice & motivation, LinkedIn is the best place with over 400 million professionals sharing their stories & lessons. He is the founder of Close.io Tom Hopkins.

Influencer 76

Influencer LinkedIn Social Media Demand Generation Agencies 76

SalesHandy

JULY 15, 2018

To get that inspiration, direction, and motivation we follow mentors on social media like Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn influencers. And when it comes to expert advice & motivation, LinkedIn is the best place with over 400 million professionals sharing their stories & lessons. He is the founder of Close.io Tom Hopkins.

Influencer 52

Influencer LinkedIn Social Media Demand Generation Agencies 52

Score More Sales

MARCH 25, 2014

Look at the top three on this Forbes list: Koka Sexton is an amazing guy who has been building his own brand around social selling for a few years, and LinkedIn was smart enough to bring him on board a little over a year ago. There is no question that Koka has helped LinkedIn in HUGE ways to build their brand by walking their talk.

Social Selling 232

Social Selling Oracle Eloqua Influencer 232

Zoominfo

JUNE 12, 2019

For nearly 20 years, Trish and The Bridge Group have helped over 320+ companies build, expand and optimize their Inside Sales practices including building pipeline, generating revenue and redefining the image of the profession. In fact, her latest book, The Sales Development Playbook , was an Amazon #1 bestseller!

Influencer 188

Influencer B2B Social Media Twitter 188

Score More Sales

JUNE 2, 2014

In Ken Krogue’s full day session on Business Development – inside sales tips, strategies, tools, and methodology, this acronym was one of the highlights of his session because it brings everything you need in sales together. Ken has identified over 27 types of inside sales campaigns. Ready for it?

InsideSales 221

InsideSales Lead Rank Lead Scoring Ideal Customer Profile 221

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 5, 2023

Inside sales reps are tasked with nurturing leads and converting them into customers. Glassdoor estimates that inside sales reps often have a take-home pay of $70,000, including commission and bonuses. Outside sales representative positions include some travel time to meet with buyers and pitch products.

Ideal Customer Profile 111

Ideal Customer Profile Salary Hiring Lead Rank 111

Crunchbase

JUNE 21, 2022

There comes a time when every business needs to decide on its primary sales strategy, which usually means considering inside sales vs. outside sales, or settling on a blend between the two. It’s no shock that the sales industry landscape has changed considerably over the last couple of years. What is inside sales?

Outside Sales 97

Outside Sales Inside Sales Hiring Face-to-face 97

Score More Sales

AUGUST 26, 2014

We need to spend more time creating content that helps to educate them and give them insight into their world. Most of us just create educational content for first time visitors. Lori speaks, writes, trains, and consults with inside sales teams in mid-sized companies. Did you know that you can do that now?

B2B 232

B2B Revenue B2C Ideal Customer Profile 232

SBI Growth

AUGUST 14, 2013

They are more educated. Think about the last 3 meetings you took with a sales rep. 1-3% - cold calling appointment rate (source: American Association for Inside Sales Professionals). The number 1 platform for B2B social selling is LinkedIn. Technology – LinkedIn is the #1 B2B resource.

Social Selling 330

Social Selling Decision Maker Cold Calling Hiring 330

Pointclear

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

A successful sales manager must go out of his or her way to guard the time of their sales reps—and that means eliminating unnecessary distractions, which can be many in today’s world, says my latest guest on PowerViews, Chris Snell, inside sales manager for Care.com. Guard the time of sales reps. Stay Tuned.

Twitter 189

Twitter Inside Sales Video Motivation 189

Gong.io

APRIL 22, 2022

Hi Kevin, Read your recent LinkedIn article The 4:1 Give-Get Sales Formula, and as a pretty green AE, it was great advice to remember as I start, and progress my sales career. Hmmm … well … this is part of Evan’s LinkedIn bio: “In my spare time I enjoy traveling, snowboarding, and mountain biking.”

Examples 125

Examples Ideal Customer Profile Travel LinkedIn 125

Score More Sales

JULY 7, 2014

Who ever said sellers need not practice what it is they are saying that educates, informs, and helps buyers in their world? Pique their interest, or educate them on something they may not already know. Lori speaks, writes, trains, and consults with inside sales teams in mid-sized companies. You were too busy?

Prospecting 222

Prospecting Education Territories B2B 222

Score More Sales

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

One of my favorite sales reps today is a very successful enterprise rep who came into a major corporation with NO previous sales experience and very little business experience. He was promoted from inside sales to a coveted outside position within 2 years. Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline. Close More Deals.

B2B 240

B2B Hiring Webinar Metrics Lead Rank 240

MTD Sales Training

AUGUST 9, 2016

That’s where the results are” – Ken Krogue, Inside Sales. Just as salespeople are moving into the future, the buyers are already ahead of us” – Koka Sexton, LinkedIn. Today’s sales processes will not work in the future, because they are grounded in the way old buyers used to buy. Technology is a double-edged sword.

Negotiation 120

Negotiation Lead Generation Buyer Inside Sales 120

Score More Sales

AUGUST 5, 2014

A regular system for connections you make with potential buyers who are not ready now to buy but are going to buy in the near future so that you can stay present in their mind through insightful follow-up, educational follow-up, and a genuine interest in helping them succeed. How Sellers Do Follow-up Wrong. Increase Opportunities.

Follow-up 235

Follow-up Buyer Twitter Inside Sales 235

Score More Sales

JUNE 28, 2012

Are you maximizing LinkedIn to learn about your customer? You can also ask your best B2B sales questions at Sales Gurus that Docusign hosts. LinkedIn Groups –. First of all, our team believes strongly that you should understand LinkedIn better. How about Twitter?

Resources 170

Resources B2B Social Media Twitter 170

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

He’s really focused on predictability in sales, so if you want to think about ways to leverage tech to drive pipeline, Sean is your guy. Sean’s major focus is all about growth and boosting sales education, so he’s a great influencer for you to follow if you’re just getting started in sales and want to build a pipeline fast.

Social Media 205

Social Media Influencer Media Hiring 205

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Sales leaders in charge of new revenue growth have felt this change in their core. Teams that traditionally sold in person had to pivot to an inside sales model. Before this year, there was already a clear split in sales models. Offices have gone virtual.

Hubspot 125

Hubspot Lead Rank Opportunity Lead Scoring 125

Crunchbase

MAY 14, 2020

Newly added sales leaders you should follow (in alphabetical order by last name): 1. Crunchbase , LinkedIn , Twitter. Why Jordan should be on your radar: It’s probably a good idea to get used to seeing Jordan Arogeti on these sales leaders lists. VP of Sales at Mixpanel. Crunchbase , LinkedIn. LinkedIn , Twitter.

Top of Funnel 101

Top of Funnel Hiring Twitter Lead Rank 101

Pointclear

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

A successful sales manager must go out of his or her way to guard the time of their sales reps—and that means eliminating unnecessary distractions, which can be many in today’s world, says my latest guest on PowerViews, Chris Snell, inside sales manager for Care.com. Guard the time of sales reps. Stay Tuned.

Twitter 124

Twitter Inside Sales Video Motivation 124

Igniting Sales Transformation

MAY 11, 2018

In this Conversations with Women in Sales interview, I talked with Jen Sieger, Director Inside Sales Specialist Team at Microsoft about Digital Sales Best Practices. Jen and I talked about how to train your salespeople to leverage Digital Selling Best practices to better connect with customers and exceed sales quotas.

Microsoft 49

Microsoft Inside Sales Twitter Lead Rank 49

Women Sales Pros

APRIL 19, 2019

And clarity regarding role, expectations and decision authority levels enable inside sales, outside sales, account management and enablement to work more collaboratively and communicate much more effectively. Use a sales-specific assessment tool to vet candidates based on role definition. Inside sales is an example.

Trends 129

Trends Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Churn 129

SalesLoft

JANUARY 29, 2020

We gathered a list of some of the sales industry’s favorites, and where to find them. AA-ISP: The American Association of Inside Sales Professionals (AA-ISP) is an international association dedicated exclusively to advancing the profession of Inside Sales. Seek Engage Listen Learn (SELL)) ( LinkedIn Group ).

Groups 52

Groups Scale Networking Webinar Metrics 52

Crunchbase

JUNE 18, 2020

Platform #1 – LinkedIn . The mecca of sales content, LinkedIn has become increasingly popular not just as a networking site but as a place to create and consume content. Spending some time each day on LinkedIn can not only help you sell, but you can go there to learn and build out your network. . Try these tips.

Scale 123

Scale Twitter LinkedIn Video 123

SBI

JUNE 25, 2020

Sellers that come to the table with an educated and personalized story about what each a buyer is interested in are going to be the most successful and provide the best buying experience. Ed brings 20+ years of sales leadership experience from ADP, Thomson Financial, S&P and EMC to Seismic. Linkedin.

Scale 120

Scale Buyer Case Study Banking 120

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 24, 2020

It's a practice that's been picking up steam for some time now, and having a solid digital presence is becoming a staple of any high-achieving sales professional's repertoire. When done properly, an event like a webinar is one of the most effective digital sales techniques you can leverage.

Social Media 124

Social Media Webinar Metrics Case Study How To 124

Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Without further ado, here are some of the female movers-and-shakers who are creating powerful ripple effects and paving the path for the next generation of women sales leaders. Amy Appleyard – SVP Global Inside Sales at Carbon Black, Inc. by The American Association of Inside Sales Professionals 2013-2018.

Top of Funnel 111

Top of Funnel Hiring Scale Lead Rank 111

Openview

MARCH 16, 2018

Salesforce was one of the first out of the gate with an inside model. Marc Benioff and his team demonstrated a consistent ability to scale with an outbound sales team in those early years. And with that, modern inside sales was born. Educate before you pitch. Lack of coordination and alignment.

Outbound 89

Outbound Lead Rank Company Scale 89

Tenfold

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Social selling expert, Neal Schaffer , has teamed up with Rutgers Business School Executive Education to create an eight week executive course dedicated to training organizations and professionals how to maximize social selling efforts and calculate ROI of those programs. It’s by no means limited to LinkedIn.

Social Selling 89

Social Selling Social Media B2C ROI 89

Igniting Sales Transformation

JUNE 27, 2018

Lauren is launching a new program called #girlsclub designed to help women in inside sales individual contributor roles develop the skills needed to move into sales leadership positions. Lauren has worked with in-house and outsourced sales teams selling outbound, inbound, via chat, direct, field-teamed, & channel.

Outsourcing Services 56

Outsourcing Services Microsoft SAP Hiring 56

Vengreso

JUNE 27, 2022

Also gone are the days when ideal customers from your target companies are knocking at your sales team’s doors in droves. Although cold calling, inbound marketing, inside sales and field sales still have a place in the sales planning of many companies, the modern B2B buyer is looking for a different type of interaction with B2B sellers.

B2B 134

B2B Top of Funnel Decision Maker Ideal Customer Profile 134

SalesHandy

APRIL 25, 2021

When done correctly, a sales call process will enable you in making successful sales calls, repeatedly and predictively. As per KBCM survey , companies using inside sales as a primary sales channel enjoy a 10% higher median growth rate. Making sales calls is one of the core functions within inside sales.

Sales Qualified Lead 98

Sales Qualified Lead Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Lead Scoring 98

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

He’s really focused on predictability in sales, so if you want to think about ways to leverage tech to drive pipeline, Sean is your guy. Sean’s major focus is all about growth and boosting sales education, so he’s a great influencer for you to follow if you’re just getting started in sales and want to build a pipeline fast.

Social Media 100

Social Media Influencer Media Hiring 100

Igniting Sales Transformation

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Perhaps the biggest reason is that my guest, Debbie Dunnam , Corporate Vice President of Inside Sales at Microsoft, walks her talk. Debbie then transitioned into technology sales with the help of a friend in the early days of the technology revolution. Digital sales transformation requires a shift in mindset. Google Play.

Microsoft 62

Microsoft Lead Rank Meeting Inside Sales 62