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How to Turn a Field Sales Rep Into an Inside Sales Rep (And Still Make Quota)

Gong.io

Here’s what you – aka sales professionals – need to know to make the switch. . It’s the ultimate test to becoming a world-class inside sales rep. . in our Inside Sales Skills Bundle. #4 Industry Secrets from Elite Inside Sellers. We know inside sales is a different game. . Second, over-prepare.

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The Many Different Selling Roles and How They Differ - Part 1

Understanding the Sales Force

We can name them: Account Executive, Territory Manager, Business Development Rep, Sales Development Rep, Account Manager, Key Account Manager, National Account Manager, Channel Manager, Application Engineer, Sales Consultant, Inside Sales, Outside Sales, and more.

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The Importance of Giving Feedback in Inside Sales

Score More Sales

At a recent round-table with inside sales leaders, our topic was about effectively leading Gen Y / Millennials. We all agreed that generally speaking this group of employees match up to the tasks of what solid, successful inside sales professionals do – with one caveat. There is a larger need for feedback.

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Tips from the Sales Trenches: Is Inside Sales Demeaning?

Score More Sales

Stop calling inside sales inside sales. Inside Sales demeaning? I scoff at the idea that anyone in their right mind could feel it demeaning to be working as a sales rep on an inside team or leading an inside team. Inside Sales doesn’t get any respect, right? Inside Sales.

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Is AI impacting Inside Sales Rep Revenue? Mike Plante of InsideSales Says it Is.

Pointclear

Sales managers must acknowledge that AI is going to make its way into the ways in which sales people work, prospect, and sell. In our open dialogue with InsideSales’ CMO Mike Plante we explore ways that inside sales rep productivity (code word for revenue) is shifting for the better. The host is Jim Obermayer.

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Why Marketing Should Own Inside Sales (and why they shouldn’t)

A Sales Guy

The increasing trend of having marketing take over the MDR or lead qualification role of inside sales has been hotly debated and tested in recent months. I still think it’s a good idea, but needs certain expectations and circumstances across sales & marketing to work long-term. Managing inside sales can be a full time job.

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4 Ways to Achieve Better Personalization with Inside Sales: How a Data-Driven Approach Will Help Your Reps Work Smarter. @TechTarget

SBI

Inside sales reps who engage prospects with a personalized pitch see better open rates, have longer conversations, and book more meetings. But migrating from a traditional cold calling model to one that requires a high-level of customization can be challenging, even for the most sophisticated inside sales environments.