The Center for Sales Strategy

JANUARY 29, 2024

In the intricate dance of human interaction, understanding the underlying psychology that governs why people say "yes" can be a powerful tool.

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Bigtincan

JANUARY 28, 2021

Enterprise sales teams need fundamentally different software than their SMB or startup counterparts. Instead, they need tools specifically built to manage enterprise scale, complexity, security, and governance. This means software to help work through long sales cycles, complex […].

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Mindtickle

APRIL 16, 2020

Sales enablement provides sales teams with the resources they need to sell more effectively. A successful program allows reps to engage more successfully with target buyers and more consistently meet—or even exceed—sales goals. For a sales enablement tool to be well worth the investment, it must contain several key features.

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Nutshell

APRIL 18, 2024

Your customer data is the key to understanding your customers better so you can improve your marketing, sales, customer experience, and more. An SCV aggregates data from multiple sources, such as marketing platforms, sales interactions, support tickets, and more. That’s where a single customer view, or SCV, comes in. Find out here.

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Mindtickle

APRIL 16, 2020

Sales enablement provides sales teams with the resources they need to sell more effectively. A successful program allows reps to engage more successfully with target buyers and more consistently meet—or even exceed—sales goals. For a sales enablement tool to be well worth the investment, it must contain several key features.

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Allego

MAY 2, 2024

Like with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the AI Act is expected to guide other governments grappling with how to regulate AI. But people who use genAI tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT or software powered by genAI were left wondering how the AI Act impacts them. The biggest impact will be on high-risk providers. “I

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Nutshell

APRIL 17, 2023

Collecting quality data is one of the most effective things you can do to improve sales performance. In this guide, we’ll discuss four key steps for creating a sales data collection strategy for your team. What are the most important objectives for your sales team? To determine this, consider your goals.

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SBI

APRIL 23, 2019

3 Priorities of Focus For Sales Transformation. In this series, we ask Sales Tech Executives to describe how their solution can transform sales in a significant way. NANCY: WHAT ARE THE TOP AREAS OF FOCUS IN THE NEXT 12-24 MONTHS FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT WANT TO TRANSFORM THEIR SALES ORGANIZATIONS?

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Highspot

AUGUST 7, 2019

” The evolution of sales enablement technology follows this pattern. For decades, salespeople have wasted precious hours searching for sales assets while marketers have been beset by countless inbound content requests. But not all sales enablement platforms are created equal.

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Salesmate

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The key to attracting and retaining top-performing sales reps is sales commission. A skilled sales rep needs recognition for his performance to stay motivated. Therefore, if you don’t want to lose your best sales reps, you need a strong sales commission structure. What is sales commission?

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Sales Hacker Training

MAY 3, 2023

What does it take to start or scale a successful, strategic sales enablement program ? Scope and focus When you hear the term “sales enablement,” what comes to mind? I’m guessing training and support for sales teams. But a successful sales enablement program does more — much more — than training and development.

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Vendor Neutral

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Sales Tech and Innovation Hub A Critical Look: Opportunities and Limitations of AI for Sales Professionals REGISTER NOW Sales professionals always seek ways to stay ahead of the competition and improve performance. Previously he hosted the top-rated sales podcast, Sales Enablement with Andy Paul.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 8, 2024

This is done by forming a team of stakeholders and decision-makers, establishing approval workflows, and effectively integrating automation tools. This article highlights how a deal desk functions and its ability to transform the way companies tackle their sales strategy. See also How to close the sales cycle with sales battle cards 2.

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SMEI

JANUARY 5, 2024

In today’s highly competitive job market, particularly in the dynamic fields of sales and marketing, standing out to prospective employers is more crucial than ever. Keeping Up with Industry Trends The sales and marketing sector is continuously evolving, with new tools, strategies, and market dynamics emerging regularly.

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Distribution Pricing Journal

AUGUST 11, 2023

Analyzing demand patterns, inventory levels, customer buying behavior and market trends can be overwhelming even with the most robust self-serve data tools. They need easy data tools to help them make informed, strategic decisions. These transactions generate numerous touch points – all rich in data.

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Nutshell

MARCH 9, 2023

Unreliable or poor-quality data can lead to impractical, poorly developed sales, marketing, and customer service strategies. Impact on sales Quality customer data can help your business identify prime sales opportunities through trends in your data reports. Customer data should always be up-to-date and timely.

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Highspot

MARCH 17, 2023

As with every tool in your organization’s tech stack, unlocking the true power and potential of the platform means learning some best practices along the way and applying them to help your team succeed. For example, the “Basics of Content Governance” lesson guides learners through what governance actually entails within Highspot.

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Highspot

MARCH 17, 2023

As with every tool in your organization’s tech stack, unlocking the true power and potential of the platform means learning some best practices along the way and applying them to help your team succeed. For example, the “Basics of Content Governance” lesson guides learners through what governance actually entails within Highspot.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 29, 2020

Author: STEVEN KELLAM While government and business leaders around the globe debate when and how the economy will turn back on, waiting for the proverbial green light will be too late and your organization will immediately be at a competitive disadvantage. Leverage the right engagement tools to drive sales.

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Vengreso

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

With the sales enablement industry exploding, why is it that B2B and B2C companies still struggle to hit quota? Because despite all of the sales technologies, improved sales methodologies, advanced sales training – there still seems to be a disconnect between how modern sellers sell and how modern buyers buy.

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Highspot

MAY 20, 2021

SEATTLE, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Highspot , the sales enablement platform that increases the performance of sales teams, today announced its Spring ’21 release, delivering robust enterprise capabilities that help companies build a scalable, repeatable revenue engine. Turn C-Suite Strategies into Actions with Scorecards.

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Appbuddy

JANUARY 31, 2023

To make data entry and management more efficient, consider implementing a data productivity tool. For example, you can use a tool like BriteVerify , the contact verification solution from Validity, to validate emails, phone numbers, and addresses. Each department across your company uses data differently.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 8, 2020

If you’ve been given the task of setting up your company’s sales and marketing database, you’re probably not overly excited … especially if it’s something you’ve got to build from scratch. But setting up a sales and marketing database from scratch is not as difficult as you may think. Will you be building an inside sales team?

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SBI

JANUARY 26, 2021

Remote Selling has become an important focus for every sales organization. Digital sales technologies, by default, are what enables remote selling. Q: What are your customers doing to adapt to - or leverage - the trend towards distributed sales teams and remote selling? Pam : Practice and be fully present! Let them see you.

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PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Leads, opportunities, sales: That’s the natural sequence of the sales process, right? Lead management focuses on achieving sales goals in the short to medium term, while opportunity management is more about leveraging strategic relationships to achieve long-term growth goals. But opportunities can be much more than that.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 17, 2024

Contractor management software is a tool that helps organizations streamline and automate the processes related to hiring, onboarding, monitoring, and evaluating external contractors and vendors. This is vital when bidding for government contracts. Independent contractor management software has the tools to help.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 17, 2024

Contractor management software is a tool that helps organizations streamline and automate the processes related to hiring, onboarding, monitoring, and evaluating external contractors and vendors. This is vital when bidding for government contracts. Independent contractor management software has the tools to help.

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Mindtickle

JUNE 22, 2023

Buyers are already short on time, and the last thing they want is to listen to another sales pitch. Research from our 2023 State of Sales Productivity Report found that during a call, buyers asked an average of 18 questions, a significant increase from 13 questions in the 2022 report. As sellers, you’re even more in the hot seat.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 12, 2021

Marketers must manage complex governance and multiple stakeholders, resulting in decreased agility. This requires collaboration across the company, working with multiple teams from sales to product development. By integrating key systems, your marketing strategy, sales processes, operations, and financials all align.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Privacy: The right that defines the appropriate uses and governance of an individual’s personal information. One of the simplest ways to compare B2B data vendors on privacy compliance is with a tool like TrustPage. Here’s a quick definition: Compliance : Meeting established guidelines or specifications (e.g.,

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SBI

JANUARY 22, 2019

Making Sense of the Sales Ops Tech Stack. While there are many point solutions now available to facilitate the sales process, the reality is most companies can achieve much of what they want within their CRM today, given proper policy to sales process alignment. State of Sales Tech Tools Today. Product Showcase.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Predict Future Sales Trends By incorporating accurate firmographic data — industry, company size, location, and revenue — with relevant signals that reflect up-to-date buyer behavior, data teams are able to build AI models that can better predict future sales trends.

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PandaDoc

MAY 9, 2024

Sales velocity is a robust metric used by sales managers for good reason. It presents a snapshot of how your entire sales process is performing. This guide will explain the sales velocity formula and what it means for your business. Sales enablement tools like CRM platforms help increase sales velocity.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 8, 2023

Photo by Ceccucci via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Will You Use Ten Proven Ways to Increase Your Agricultural Sales? Growing sales in the agricultural sector can be challenging due to many variables – the price of crops, weather conditions, and government subsidies.

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criteria for success

OCTOBER 14, 2021

That's why we're re-sharing a story from 2019 about building a Sales PlayBook with one of our clients. Read on learn about how we first made contact, began our partnership, and together developed a Sales PlayBook. Why develop a Sales PlayBook? It’s no secret that Sales PlayBooks are sales success tools.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 25, 2023

A sales plan is a roadmap that outlines your business’s strategy for selling its products or services. Acting as an essential tool for businesses of all sizes and in all industries, a robust sales plan helps to identify sales goals, target markets, and sales tactics to achieve those goals. What is a sales plan?

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SBI

JANUARY 24, 2021

Bigtincan (ASX:BTH), the global leader in sales enablement automation, announced it has acquired 100% of VoiceVibes Inc. The deal extends Bigtincan’s lead in AI-driven sales enablement to help sellers most effectively engage with buyers in the digital world. Bigtincan Acquires VoiceVibes AI-Powered Coaching Platform. About Bigtincan.

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