Understanding the Sales Force

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Before I can make any predictions for 2020, let's start with these ten simple truths about selling for proper context. ONE: Selling is not as difficult or as simple as many would have you understand. THREE: Selling is about opening people's minds, changing people's minds, and getting them to take action.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 8, 2023

Average compensation for the role is expected to grow as well Pharmaceutical and medical sales is a massive industry with many opportunities for sales reps. Job growth as a travel agent is expected to increase by 20% from 2020-2030, much faster than most other industries. requires an extensive understanding of finance to back it up.

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Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

These deficiencies can hinder selling or drive buyers away. Here, then, are some keys to preparation in selling, including understanding the prospect or client’s industry, account, and people: Industry Prep Central to preparation is knowing their industry. As part of your industry prep, be aware of national news.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 4, 2024

Jack has written one of the best books on business/financial acumen, I ‘ve ever read: Bottom Line Selling. He suddenly found himself in selling, developing a deep passion for it. He suddenly found himself in selling, developing a deep passion for it. I had to figure out how to sell, and quickly.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

These could be industry changes, a new funding round announcement, a merger, or a prospect getting a new role. Broadly speaking, any industry change can be considered a trigger event and indicate a channel for making a sale. Industry Newsletters : Keeping up with industry news can really pay off.

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Allego

JANUARY 17, 2023

Melissa Finnegan possesses a broad depth of experience that comes from 25 years of service in the financial services industry. She currently serves as vice president of Learning and Development at Lincoln Financial Distributors. Welcome to The Adapter’s Advantage : Breakthrough Moments that Lead to Success.

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Mindtickle

JULY 31, 2023

In the highly competitive financial services industry, effective sales training is a game-changer. Sales reps are crucial in promoting and selling financial products and services to a diverse customer base. Let’s consider some stats.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 4, 2019

No matter the industry, the traditional title of the person in charge of sales is the sales manager. The numbers and financial performance comprise the smallest tip at the top of the pyramid. For the sales leader and its team to deliver on the financial performance, they have to start at the broadest foundation and work their way up.

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Allego

MARCH 31, 2021

In episode 22, Rhomes Aur , CEO of First Horizons Advisors, shares insights on achieving the right kind of growth, the role of financial services companies in serving communities, and the opportunities of virtual selling. Listen and Subscribe Now: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn. Based in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Sugey has dedicated her career to helping high-earning, service-based business owners navigate the complex journey to long-term wealth. Sugey and I delved into the common hurdles entrepreneurs face, debunking the myth that revenue alone ensures financial stability. With over two decades of experience.

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Allego

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In this episode, financial services executive Bill Harmon, chief client officer at Voya Financial, discusses selling with a greater purpose, the importance of a holistic approach to financial planning, how sellers can help clients prepare for retirement, and why improving employee benefits helps attract and retain top talent.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 13, 2023

You'll provide a brief overview of your product or service and try to gain their interest. You’ll ask open-ended questions to understand their pain points and determine if your product or service is a good fit. You act as a trusted advisor, providing insights and recommendations based on your industry knowledge and expertise.

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Allego

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Does your financial services firm have a succession plan? The challenge facing financial services firms is how to capture and share this wisdom—before it’s too late. Many financial services reps were hired between 1987 and 1994. Preserving Institutional Knowledge. According to a 2019 J.D. Product knowledge.

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Allego

MARCH 5, 2021

In episode 21, Harry Hoopis , CEO of the Hoopis Performance Network and industry icon, shares insights on developing advisors, his formula for productivity and success, and the importance of listening. In addition to founding the Hoopis Performance Network (HPN), Hoopis is a renowned entrepreneur, industry leader, speaker, and author.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 5, 2024

As you will see, Martin has a fascinating and rich career an selling. Martin articulates something that I think so many of us find so exciting about selling: “The main reason is that it challenges you to reinvent yourself and stay current with your knowledge because it is the most dynamic industry of all.

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Allego

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Today, we’re experiencing a similar revolution—the transformation of in-person sales to virtual selling. And as it was in 1999, companies that adapt to this new selling paradigm will be the ones that succeed, while those who are slow to respond will lose out. Adapting to a New Way of Selling.

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Zoominfo

MAY 31, 2022

Total Addressable or Available Market, also referred to as TAM, is a monetary value that represents all of the selling opportunities for your organization. A total addressable market (TAM) is a calculation that represents the overall revenue opportunity for a given set of products or services. Highlights What is TAM? Bigger budgets?

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Pipeline

APRIL 1, 2024

Are you a financial advisor looking to get more leads into your pipeline? Cold calling is an outbound sales tactic companies use to contact a potential customer who hasn’t shown explicit interest in the company’s services. Why Should Financial Advisors Use Cold Calling Scripts? Add cold calling to your sales outreach strategy.

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Allego

JANUARY 10, 2023

Yuchun Lee and Mark Magnacca—long-time entrepreneurs with successful careers in different industries—launched Allego in 2013 to transform how people learn and succeed at work. Allego engaged key industry partners to provide technical integrations and expertise to our customers. a leading sales and presentation training firm.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 29, 2023

Insurance sales is a highly lucrative industry. He adds that the industry is easily accessible to anyone. He started working in the insurance industry at just 20 years old. The kicker: success in this industry doesn’t come easy. But if you can handle many “no” without faltering, you’ll do great in this industry.

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Zoominfo

JULY 18, 2022

In many companies, the chief financial officer (CFO) is the ultimate authority on buying decisions. You can present your pitch to other managers, who can then check with the CFO or recommend your product or service to them. But in most cases it’s better to sell directly to the buying power. What Does a CFO Want to Hear?

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 11, 2021

Yet the people who actually might be interested in buying your product or service also play a big role in your target market. Although each prospect is unique, your target audience will have some traits in common, based on industry, location, company size, etc. What solutions has our product or service solved for your company ?

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Pipeliner

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Right Seller, Not the Right Industry: A Buyer’s Focus When selecting a business, Richard emphasizes the importance of identifying the right motivated seller rather than fixating on a specific industry. Financial Management: The Cornerstone of Success Sound financial management is paramount for business success.

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Salesmate

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The kind of support you provide to your customers is as important as your services. One handy way of ensuring the best services for any business is using a Customer Relationship Management software that enables timely services as well as personalized experience for their customers. What does CRM stand for in Financial Business?

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Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Perhaps the biggest thing that impacts our performance is we don’t know who our customer, we define our ideal customer in such vague terms that we waste a lot of time and brand equity on customers that we should never be selling to. We don’t buy industrial machinery. We don’t deal in commodity buying/selling.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 21, 2020

“Most companies looking to expand into new markets want to boost their sales and have identified a market in which they can see the potential for growth,” according to Marketo, which sells a marketing automation platform. Sources: Thomson Financial and the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Interesting tidbit: The probability of selling to a new prospect is 5–20%. The probability of selling to an existing customer is 60–70%. In 2020, with businesses in turmoil, many have shifted to focus on growing accounts by upselling more services and cross-selling new product lines. The goal: account growth.

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Smooth Sale

OCTOBER 9, 2022

At worst, it can put your business in such dire financial shape that you won’t be able to pay other bills, like monthly wages or the rent for office space. You may still be paying for services you no longer use. Nice Girls DO Get the Sale is an International Best-Selling and Evergreen Book – among the classics; HIRED!

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 15, 2023

Most of our marketing and selling efforts focus on becoming the “product/solution authority.” Where to our prospects and customers get information on the critical issues impacting them, their customers, their industries, and markets? Topic Authority is, often, the domain of industry pundits, consultants, market researchers.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 23, 2019

Due to the legal issues with compliance, many financial advisors choose to avoid the headache and stay away from digital marketing. So, whether you’re just starting out or trying to grow your business, there are a host of marketing tactics financial professionals can employ to increase their market share. Find your niche.

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SalesProInsider

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Trust is an intangible, and crucially important, aspect of any buying and selling relationship. There is no shortage of messages portraying financial people as untrustworthy. And now the Bernie Madoff documentary is on demand and distrust in the industry is back in people’s minds. Why is it so important? Beware of what?

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Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 24, 2024

We can ask it to look at certain industries/markets, or types of companies. We can even provide financial reports and other data, that can be incorporated into the analysis and recommendations. The “last mile” problem exists in all sorts of industries. We can, for instance, ask it for issues facing certain roles.

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 31, 2023

But skimping on financial management can sink promising young companies. Read on to see why startup bookkeeping services are such an invaluable asset. An accountant can analyze your business model to determine if it’s financially sound. You get financial guidance without needing to become a finance expert yourself.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 17, 2022

Brittney Castro learned the importance of patience when looking to sell her own business. As an entrepreneur and financial planner, she added saleswoman to her list of titles as she tackled numerous negotiations and potential deals. BRITTNEY CASTRO I’m a certified financial planner and I have my own company, Brittney Castro Inc.

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Nutshell

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

But maybe you’re unsure which tools are most useful to an industrial company like yours. On this page, we’ll go over six types of software for industrial companies. Project management software Another essential type of industrial company software is a project management tool. If so, don’t worry—we’ve got answers for you.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 2, 2019

All ZoomInfo products and services are fueled by a comprehensive database of companies and business professionals. Our customers use ZoomInfo’s tools to search for specific companies, employees within certain companies, revenue information, recent web mentions, financial details, and more. Revenue: $170.8 JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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Mindtickle

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

According to Mindtickle research 0 % of VPs and SVPs say its their main challenge #2: 64% of VPs and SVPs cite a lack of benchmarks as a top challenge Maintaining sales funnel health is a common challenge across all industries. However, the reasons why vary by industry. Of course, some industries are leaning into AI more than others.

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