Steven Rosen

JUNE 20, 2019

Second line sales managers (SLM) don’t coach their FLMs on their coaching. Sales coaching is a very difficult skill that very few sales managers master. Your company has rolled out sales manager coaching training. Possible Solutions: Any coaching training must include the second line sales managers.

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Increase Sales

OCTOBER 10, 2013

LinkedIn introduction messages are great tools for those engaged in business to business (B2B) sales or selling. LinkedIn as a social media site provides access to thousands of potential sales leads, centers of influence and even strategic partners. Check out Leanne’s article in Top Sales World October Issue -.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Are your reps just clicking buttons to invite people to connect on LinkedIn? Invite me to connect on LinkedIn without a personal message , and you’ll be one of the 150 invitations I have yet to answer. That’s why reps must never, ever ask for referral introductions on LinkedIn. Or worse yet, to ask for referrals?

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016

But those methods will only treat the symptoms, not the real sales management problem: a lack of proper planning. It’s similar to the conversations most sales reps have with prospects. Sales management: Listen up. It’s your sales team’s expertise in defining and communicating prospects’ problems.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 10, 2016

Sales managers, listen up. Even the most effective sales techniques fall short if your team sounds, well … stupid. .” ” Does that mean everything else your sales reps have been saying is dishonest ? Instead, sales reps should say what they mean, and if it “goes without saying,” don’t say it.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 27, 2012

Twitter Facebook. Facebook. -->. 5 Sales Training Tips for Sales Managers AND Salespeople. Whether you’re a rookie salesperson, a veteran salesperson or a sales manager, here are 5 sales training tips you need to take action on: 1. Feedback is good, as I tell sales managers frequently.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 20, 2015

If you’re a sales manager, you’ve probably even said it. The problem is that sales reps neglect important activities during early stages of the sales process. I asked my client how the sales reps prepared. ” Was their sales manager clueless, or what? You are now a true sales manager.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A couple of weeks ago, I happened across an interesting Forbes article that referenced LinkedIn. I happen to be a LinkedIn power user, so I thought I’d add my personal thoughts. The article read, in part: Very few people will ever see your resume, but millions of people can see your LinkedIn profile right now!

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SalesFuel

APRIL 21, 2024

Richard Weylman is a renowned expert in sales and customer service, celebrated for his strategic insights into client relationships and building customer loyalty. He is a Hall of Fame inductee, a keynote speaker, and the author of international bestsellers, including "100 Proven Ways to Acquire and Keep Clients for Life."

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Increase Sales

OCTOBER 2, 2013

And yet, management seems oblivious to this simple sales strategy for business growth especially within the market of small business. Before I bluntly share that sales management strategy, let me provide a real world example with names removed to protect the guilty. Sales Coaching Tip: 97.7% Share on Facebook.

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JULY 29, 2014

On Facebook alone, there are over 15 million businesses trying to push a message to social media users. Getting Traction on LinkedIn. For more on how LinkedIn can help you increase sales conversions, check out my latest webinar, “5 Ways LinkedIn Can Drive New Revenue—Without Selling.”. It’s About People.”

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SalesFuel

APRIL 8, 2024

So, if your B2B client wants to boost sales, they should be posting videos on popular social media sites. Photo by: Christina @ wocintechchat.com SalesFuel - Sales Credibility | Sales Research | Sales Hiring | Sales Management | Sales Enablement

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 13, 2017

Can sales managers influence the buying process? You can’t manage revenue. If sales close, you win. Calls with their sales managers become about justifying why prospects should be in their pipelines in the first place, and discussing ways these account based sales reps can accelerate the buying process.

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Sales Evangelist

MAY 7, 2020

The Sales Manager's Guide To Greatness! You may have been a top salesperson, and still continue to be, but that doesn’t always qualify you to be a top sales manager. Davis is the author of the book The Sales Manager’s Guide to Greatness: Ten Essential Strategies for Leading your Team to the Top.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 19, 2014

That’s why I resonated with Tom Scearce’s LinkedIn article, “ Social Media—Don’t Be THAT Guy.” LinkedIn and other social media channels are fantastic tools for beginning conversations and new relationships. Follow Joanne on Google+ or Twitter @ReferralSales , or connect on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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Increase Sales

APRIL 9, 2016

Sales managers hold that position to lead the sales team by motivating them to sell. Unfortunately, many in sales management build these 3 sales motivation barriers because they are ignorant of this simple understanding of human motivation – The Theory of Self Determination. Share on Facebook.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 24, 2018

Janice Mars shares similar advice (and then takes it a few steps further) in her post, “ How to Adopt the Latest Sales Trends without Driving Yourself Crazy.” She writes: Being an old timer in sales and sales management, I have had to always keep up with trends in order to be relevant to my buyers.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Even if you’re not actually using the phone, when you send cold emails and automated requests to connect on LinkedIn, your outreach is still ice cold. Break Free from Failed Selling Strategies It’s common sense that annoying strangers who never expressed any interest in hearing your sales pitch is a waste of time.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

You can collect LinkedIn connections like baseball cards and get nowhere. Or you can make the connections you already have stronger—a strategy that’s much more likely to grow your referral network and fill your sales pipeline with hot leads. Associations Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' See you there!

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Please don’t invite me to connect on LinkedIn if you just want to sell me something. But it is not the place for a sales pitch. But it is not the place for a sales pitch. If you’re sending sales offerings to strangers on social media, you’re pretty much cold calling. Well, sales is not a party.

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The Brooks Group

JULY 24, 2017

Of course, you don’t want your salespeople spending their time scrolling through Facebook videos of dancing gorillas or goats doing yoga, but LinkedIn is another story. LinkedIn is a powerful tool for salespeople, and the social platform is a natural fit for anyone hoping to generate sales leads. Be Active Every Day.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 2, 2014

All sales reps need coaching and guidance, but rainmakers deserve extra attention. The sales manager announces the top performers of the year. Applause resounds throughout the building as these sales champions are paraded like Superbowl winning gods across the sales floor. Drum roll, please.

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LevelEleven

APRIL 12, 2018

As the business professionals go-to social network, few social media networks impact buying decisions the way LinkedIn does. If you’re looking to create a LinkedIn presence that generates new leads and enhances relationships with current clients, here’s how to optimize your efforts: Adhere to LinkedIn Etiquette.

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Increase Sales

JULY 23, 2015

Sales managers face increased responsibility and accountability. Research continues to show sales teams do not meet sales goals while margins shrink due to the dynamics of market forces as well as government compliance. 1 – Sales to Earn or Close Time. 2 – Sales Conversion Ratio.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 5, 2014

I met Charles on LinkedIn. By the end of the call, I felt confident enough in his sales ability and product to offer him a referral to one of my contacts. That’s when your sales process really accelerates. Follow Joanne on Google+ or Twitter @ReferralSales , or connect on LinkedIn and Facebook. Comment Here.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 9, 2014

” and makes the case for why younger reps can be great at inside sales. He writes: Truly great salespeople create their own content—tweets, blog posts, LinkedIn updates, Instagram photos—and they comment on and share the content of like-minded folks in their industry. Read the rest of the article.)

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

How do you successfully transition from sales rep to sales leader? I was an award-winning sales rep who was promoted to sales manager. Follow Joanne on Google+ or Twitter @ReferralSales , or connect on LinkedIn and Facebook. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business'

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 11, 2014

In the sales world, we equate value with ROI. Not so for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who just acquired WhatsApp for $19 billion. Zuckerberg needed to protect Facebook’s interests in the mobile world. With WhatsApp, Facebook got a communications platform the company couldn’t have achieved with its existing infrastructure.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Top of the Charts In September, I attended the LinkedIn Sales Connect conference with 500 thought leaders. I couldn’t believe I was the second most endorsed person in my LinkedIn network for referrals. If you think I’m tops for referrals, please endorse me for that skill on LinkedIn. I’ll ask you.

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APRIL 17, 2014

But most sales reps enter the field without any formal training. Some of us get lucky and thrive under a brilliant sales manager. In fact, three out of four salespeople aren’t performing up to par, according to research from sales training consulting firm, Kurlan & Associates. The same is true in sales management.

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JUNE 3, 2014

Follow Joanne on Google+ or Twitter @ReferralSales , or connect on LinkedIn and Facebook. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business business development' It takes less than five minutes to watch and might just change your life. Connect with No More Cold Calling. Comment Here.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Connect with No More Cold Calling Follow Joanne on Google+ or Twitter @ReferralSales , or connect on LinkedIn and Facebook. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' Let your competitors hide behind their computers, and the deals will be yours to win.

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APRIL 22, 2014

Follow Joanne on Google+ or Twitter @ReferralSales , or connect on LinkedIn and Facebook. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' What are your best strategies for reducing busy-ness? Connect with No More Cold Calling.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Our ancestors used body language before they could speak, and according to Andy Rudin’s LinkedIn post—“ Will the Caveman Principle Save Face-to-Face Selling? Follow Joanne on Google+ or Twitter @ReferralSales , or connect on LinkedIn and Facebook. . Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business'

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JUNE 10, 2014

Follow Joanne on Google+ or Twitter @ReferralSales , or connect on LinkedIn and Facebook. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business' Take him up on it, and make your team’s meetings more productive and respectful. Connect with No More Cold Calling. Comment Here.

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

A Chinese woman connects with me on LinkedIn and then visits the States to begin a business conversation. Follow Joanne on Google+ or Twitter @ReferralSales , or connect on LinkedIn and Facebook. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' Connect with No More Cold Calling.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Follow Joanne on Google+ or Twitter @ReferralSales , or connect on LinkedIn and Facebook. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post''s poll. Connect with No More Cold Calling.

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