LeadFuze

AUGUST 22, 2021

Follow Consistent Sales Forecasting Methods to Avoid Making Bad Decisions. You have no idea what your company is going to be making this time next year. Or, you have an idea of next year, but what about 2025? Sales forecasting solves this! Most B2B businesses don’t bother creating a sales forecast.

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Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

What rules your sales team – order or chaos? Do your reps follow a consistent and repeatable process that makes it easy to predict quarterly sales? Some of the best sales teams start that way. Some of the best sales teams start that way. But you need to take steps to change it. . What is a sales cycle?

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 18, 2021

In sales, as with any other field or practice, sometimes you need to think outside the box to come out on top. Knowing the rules for a sales call is vital; so is knowing when to break those rules. Our research has shown how much sales calls have changed in the last year. Longer sales cycles.

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Gong.io

DECEMBER 27, 2021

We analyze sales conversations and deals using AI, then share the results to help you close more revenue. Like the deadly simple negotiation mistake preventing you from winning deals. . How did we do it? By analyzing MILLIONS of sales data points. Negotiating is one of the most important skills in sales. .

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Mindtickle

APRIL 9, 2024

In the past, most B2B sales were conducted face-to-face – perhaps in a prospect’s conference room or at a golf course. Many deals are closed today without the buyer and seller meeting face-to-face, a practice known as inside sales. The shift to remote sales accelerated during the pandemic. What is inside sales?

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Alice Heiman

DECEMBER 16, 2020

A Mutual Action Plan (MAP) is a coordinated, strategic plan that smooths the way for buyers to make a purchase from you. . This is a living document, created by the seller’s team with buy-in from the customer, that all parties use to define exactly what needs to happen, by wh en to get the deal to close. .

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SalesLoft

JANUARY 16, 2024

In Qualified’s latest video series GTM AI , host Sarah McConnell sits down with leaders from the most cutting-edge SaaS companies to learn how their AI-fueled products can modernize your GTM motion. Sending a recap email with action items is a best practice in sales that has become an expectation.

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Emissary

JANUARY 31, 2023

While it’s not clear how deep the recession will be, enterprises are already planning to cut costs and scale back revenue expectations. That’s a challenging environment for sales teams. But you can still increase revenue by selecting those prospects with the best fit for your solution. Most economists are expecting the U.S.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Nearly every sales organization will admit they could be better at planning. According to a study by Cascade Insights , more than 75% of sales leaders agree their planning efforts are problematic — and 90% of sales ops leaders confessed on LinkedIn they need to do sales planning faster and more frequently.

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Gong.io

JANUARY 31, 2022

While the exact list depends on who you ask, the following (alphabetized) traits are all critical for a sales manager: Able to coach, analytical, available, confident, empathetic, good listener, innovative, leads by example, loyal, motivating, passionate, positive attitude, serves vs. dictates, strategic vision, strong communicator, and thoughtful.

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Gong.io

AUGUST 24, 2022

If you’ve worked more than one month in sales, you know that the new quarter starts the minute after the last one ends. And most sales teams consistently measure throughout the quarter how their performance is tracking to their goals. We call this process sales forecasting.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 26, 2023

Walking away is hard, especially when it comes to potential deals. After all, you've spent time, energy, and resources building a relationship — and giving up means you have nothing to show for it. Every minute you spend on an impossible or low-value deal is one you could be spending on a viable, valuable one.

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Chorus.ai

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

As price sensitivity rises, disposable income drops, and a recession looms, it’s never been harder for SaaS companies to make accurate forecasts and plot their forward course. That’s why making full use of data via a high-functioning sales analytics program is vital to ensure your business’s safe passage through an uncertain market.

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Salesmate

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Like a crystal ball, sales forecasting will surely not show you an exact view of the future. However, it will do give you some predictive insights into what is likely to happen in a specific time frame in context to your sales. Thus, sales forecasting is essential for any sales-driven organization.

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Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

But they’re not stopping there; they’re also leveraging sales AI to boost their bottom line. What exactly is sales AI? How does it work? How does it work? And how can you incorporate this technology into your sales process? . What is sales AI? Will sales AI replace sales reps?

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Gong.io

MAY 6, 2020

This phrase can come down on you like a ton of bricks. . You were ready to hit “closed won.”. To find out how this phrase truly impacts deal success, our Gong Labs team turned to the data. Before we dive into a whole lotta’ number crunching, here’s a quick explanation of how we get our data at Gong Labs. .

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Mindtickle

APRIL 3, 2023

Revenue productivity is a new and emerging discipline, but it can be overwhelming to understand how it fits into your organization. This post will help you make sense of it, and provide some practical areas to get started. Today, the emergence of revenue productivity platforms can help you bring this concept to life.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The more control and visibility you have into your sales pipeline, the more revenue you’ll bring in. The more opportunities in your pipeline, the more likely you are to reach or exceed your revenue goals. But what is a sales pipeline and why is it so instrumental to selling success? How to Build a Sales Pipeline.

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Gong.io

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

It’s hard to become a sales manager without first being a good sales rep. After all, when the majority of your own quota is based on your team’s sales performance, you need to know how to sell. . But that doesn’t mean the best closer is guaranteed to make the best sales manager.

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Gong.io

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We analyze sales conversations and deals using AI, then share the results to help you close more revenue. But mention that time of year to us sales pros, and we’ll add high stress to that list. . That’s because the holiday season is the most challenging time of year to close business. . Forecasts fall. .

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 27, 2022

“Failure does not come through making mistakes, but in refusing to learn by mistakes how to avoid them.”. Sales cycle lengths extending? Forecast accuracy suffering? However, I’ve also failed to see a sales environment where learning from mistakes is prioritized. In most sales organizations: Wins are celebrated.

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Smooth Sale

JULY 25, 2023

Photo by The Digital Artist via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Will You Study How to Implement AI to Increase Business? Jeffrey Maganis, co-founder of AI Unlock, provides our guest blog, Will You Study How to Implement AI to Increase Business? Use sales automation tools.

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Gong.io

DECEMBER 5, 2022

As a sales manager, you’re like a general marshaling your troops (or sales reps) into battle. It’s your job to lead your team through the trenches and give them direction so they’ll know which markets or territories to target and how best to attack. That’s why having a strategic sales plan is vital.

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Gong.io

JUNE 24, 2021

We analyze sales conversations and outcomes using AI, then share the results to help you win more deals. A CRM forecast is no crystal ball, but it’s the closest thing you’ve got. . That and your gut, but it’s hard to tell if that’s ‘swing deal optimism’ you’re feeling or the chile verde you had for lunch.).

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The Digital Sales Institute

JANUARY 23, 2024

Having a documented sales process is one of the biggest contributor to sales success. An effective sales process helps you track your opportunities, create a common language around the steps of the sale plus make accurate forecasts. What Are the Main Sales Process Steps?

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Mindtickle

MARCH 28, 2023

As I learned about their challenges, it became clear there are some recurring themes when it comes to the sales technologies in their stack. Here’s what I heard during my tour: “We simply don’t have enough repeatability built into our sales org.” “We need to get better at timing deals and knowing why they’re won or lost.”

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Gong.io

DECEMBER 10, 2020

We analyze sales conversations and deals using AI, then share the results to help you win more deals. How many DMs do you have? If you’ve been in sales for longer than 30 seconds, you’re probably been told, You have to get to the decision maker! AEs want to forecast a deal? You guessed it. .

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Gong.io

JANUARY 1, 2021

All sales organizations are masters of sales tactics. . We know what opening lines to use on a cold call. . We know what questions to use in a discovery call. . We know how to lock down next steps or overcome the next objection. Here is the 7-step framework for crafting a bullet-proof sales strategy in 2021.

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LeadFuze

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Six Best Practices in Sales Pipeline Management to Boost Revenue. The most important thing in sales is a strong pipeline. This means that the people who work for you are constantly looking at it and trying to make sure they keep on top of their leads. Sales reps need to be organized and focused in order to sell.

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Gong.io

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Excellent pipeline visibility can make sales managers feel like superheroes. It’s easy to swoop in and save the day when you can see which deals are at risk of stagnating. Being able to instantly tell executives the exact number and value of sales in your pipeline is like having spidey senses.

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Miller Heiman Group

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

With rapidly shifting buyer expectations, sales teams and leaders have an unprecedented challenge to provide insight and value to customer in a strategic way. Artificial intelligence helps modern sales teams better understand customer needs and sell more effectively. Use Technology and Data to Improve Your Forecast.

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Nutshell

MARCH 19, 2024

As the backbone of any business, the sales team needs to be efficient to meet targets and ensure the company remains profitable. Keeping an eye on your team’s sales productivity is one of the best ways to track performance and nip bottlenecks in the bud. Table of Contents What is sales productivity? What is sales productivity?

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Highspot

MARCH 13, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping sales, transitioning from a buzzword to a core component of how sales teams connect, predict, and work. Let’s explore how AI can become your team’s MVP, making your sales efforts more competitive. Why Do You Need AI in Sales?

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Alice Heiman

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The sales funnel is a powerful tool. Once you understand what the stages of the funnel are and how the sales math works, your funnel will become a critical tool to manage your sales team, as well as the corporate resources needed to support sales and delivery. . Why Do You Need a Funnel?

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A comprehensive sales and marketing plan sets up organizations for long-term growth and success. In this guide, we’ll dig into the differences between sales and marketing plans, how to create your plan, and templates to get the ball rolling. What is a Sales and Marketing Plan?

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A comprehensive sales and marketing plan sets up organizations for long-term growth and success. In this guide, we’ll dig into the differences between sales and marketing plans, how to create your plan, and templates to get the ball rolling. What is a Sales and Marketing Plan?

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Gong.io

MARCH 17, 2020

When it comes to advice on closing deals, there are a million opinions on how to build momentum, influence deals, and forecast accurately. . You know, facts. So in true Gong fashion, we looked at the data behind sales execution to learn how to close deals effectively. influence).

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