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Why Did The Move from Outside to Inside Sales Take So Long?

Understanding the Sales Force

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Eventually, most antiquated models are replaced by more up-to-date, efficient, and sometimes exciting models. Outside sales is being replaced by inside sales but not in the way that most people think. Let''s quickly compare inside sales to outside sales.

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Inside Sales Growth Beyond CRM

Velocify

According to a 2012 Bridge Group study [1] , from 2009-2011 the number of inside sales jobs grew 124% in the U.S. This evolution means an increasingly mature buying market that is driving new CRM-related needs for sales and marketing teams. The bottom line, process is critical for inside sales teams.

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What is Inside Sales? The Definition of Modern-Day Selling

OutboundView

Sales organizations today are commonly organized in two groups, outside sales and inside sales. Inside salespeople reach out to possible prospects and find new sales opportunities. Inside salespeople are also called business development representatives, or sales development reps.

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12 inside sales skills you need to master to be a top-performing rep

Close.io

If you’ve got ambitions of becoming a top inside sales rep at your company, you’re going to have to build and sharpen these critical sales skills first. Many of these sales skills can be relatively quickly learned and cultivated through self-education and a relentless dedication to bettering yourself in your sales role.

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Need an Expert for Your Next Panel, Presentation, or Podcast? Here Are Over 530 of the Top Female Sales Practitioners

Sales Hacker

Director of North America Sales. The Bridge Group, Inc. Digital Sales and Development Manager. VP Europe Sales, Presales and Marketing. Vice President, Sales. The Santa Fe Group. Executive Vice President & Group CEO – Verizon Business. General Manager, Worldwide Partner Sales.

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Why Did The Move from Inside to Outside Sales Take So Long?

Understanding the Sales Force

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Eventually, most antiquated models are replaced by more up-to-date, efficient, and sometimes exciting models. Outside sales is being replaced by inside sales but not in the way that most people think. Let''s quickly compare inside sales to outside sales.

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Are You Building Pipeline in Squads or Pods?

SalesforLife

Honestly, it’s crazy to think that in 2019 and going into the 2020s, some companies aren’t thinking holistically as a selling unit about how to target key accounts , geographic territories, or verticals. You will only get this level of scrutiny if you get more than one person’s eyes on a territory or vertical.