Close.io

MAY 30, 2018

So you’re looking to build out your inside sales team and you’ve lined up a full day of interviews with potential new hires. To make sure you don’t waste time and money on a bad hire who doesn’t fit the culture, there are some questions you absolutely need to be asking in your interviews with prospective inside sales reps.

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Closer's Coffee

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Look at any job description for an inside salesperson and there is something very important missing. Inside sales representatives work with customers to find what they want, create solutions and ensure a smooth sales process. Inside sales reps are friendly, well-spoken and ready to close the deal.”.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 18, 2022

Leveraging technology, social selling, and sales prospecting tools has ushered in a new era for anyone wishing to pursue a career as a sales rep. It is through the use of the right B2B prospecting that we can continue to succeed in this always-evolving field. What is Sales Prospecting?

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Nutshell

AUGUST 24, 2018

Inside sales refers to any form of selling that isn’t done face-to-face. Unlike outside sales (or field sales ) reps, inside sales reps connect with potential customers remotely through phone, email , and web conferencing. Among B2B companies, the use of inside sales reps has exploded in popularity.

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SalesHandy

JULY 15, 2018

To get that inspiration, direction, and motivation we follow mentors on social media like Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn influencers. And when it comes to expert advice & motivation, LinkedIn is the best place with over 400 million professionals sharing their stories & lessons. Steli Efti. He is the founder of Close.io

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Pointclear

JANUARY 11, 2011

Comment on The Bridge Group's ten predictions for inside sales in 2011. No longer will the Inside Sales Rep be a “jack of all trades” Roles will be clearly defined and measured based on specific desired outcomes. Data will become an integral component for predicting the likelihood of Inside Sales success.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 25, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Debunking the Myth of “Inside Sales” Jan 26, 2012. When somebody tells me they do inside sales, I want to choke.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In fact, Kavadellas, CEO of Georgia-based Orasi, a software developer, reseller and consulting firm, was scheduled to play a round with a client and a prospect the day after we spoke with him in November for this story. But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting.

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SalesHandy

JULY 15, 2018

To get that inspiration, direction, and motivation we follow mentors on social media like Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn influencers. And when it comes to expert advice & motivation, LinkedIn is the best place with over 400 million professionals sharing their stories & lessons. Steli Efti. He is the founder of Close.io

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

But in reality, many people who work in sales are also motivated to help other salespeople succeed and advance their careers. Following the right sales influencers on social media channels can give you a lot of insight into best practices, new trends, tips and advice, and help you find ways to connect with prominent thought leaders.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 12, 2019

Jeb is also a renowned author, having written eight hard-hitting books on sales development, including the best-selling, Sales EQ: How Ultra-High Performers Leverage Sales Specific Emotional Intelligence to Close the Complex Deal. In fact, her latest book, The Sales Development Playbook , was an Amazon #1 bestseller!

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 24, 2019

My definition of a cold call is any attempt to reach a prospect who doesn’t know you and doesn’t expect to hear from you. Regardless of the way you reach out—via email, social media, text, direct mail, or even a knock on the door—prospects are cold as ice unless they know who you are and expect to hear from you.

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Score More Sales

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

What 5 sales prospecting lessons can we take away from the big event? The NFL has a media circus happening to make sure you are engaged in the biggest event in America. How can you do the same through your LinkedIn page or company blog? email lori@scoremoresales.com | My LinkedIn Profile | twitter | Visit us on google+.

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LeadIQ

OCTOBER 16, 2018

If you are into punching juke boxes, growing some sad excuse of a beard, or just starting out in sales, you likely are one of the many sales professionals out there trying to catch up on the social selling stuff. If you do these things, being recognized will likely help you get more replies and call backs when you cold prospect.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 24, 2020

The definition of digital sales is relatively broad and can encompass a wide variety of practices, but they're all tied together by one fundamental premise — using virtual avenues to make meaningful contact with prospects. Leverage social media. Social media is one of the foremost channels at any digital salesperson's disposal.

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Let’s start at the beginning: First of all, my question to the sales rep who sent me this email would be, “How did the gatekeeper know you were an “outside” call,” rather than a client, prospect or friend?” And then just go through them to be put through to your prospect). Do you mind letting her know I’m holding, please?”.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 3, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. 5 Secrets to Get Better Prospecting Leads. There are 5 secrets used by top-performing salespeople to get better prospecting leads. Client List.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In fact, Kavadellas, CEO of Georgia-based Orasi, a software developer, reseller and consulting firm, was scheduled to play a round with a client and a prospect the day after we spoke with him in November for this story. But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting.

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Nutshell

AUGUST 27, 2018

There are hundreds of different sales tactics that you can use to find prospects, qualify leads, and make a sale. To point you in the right direction, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best and most popular B2B sales tactics from general practices to specific sales techniques you can use to close more of your deals.

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Gong.io

APRIL 22, 2022

Examples that got replies, were shared on social media, and (many of them) ultimately helped book that ever-elusive booked meeting. Cold Email Example #1: It’s not about you (it’s about the prospect). Hmmm … well … this is part of Evan’s LinkedIn bio: “In my spare time I enjoy traveling, snowboarding, and mountain biking.”

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 5, 2023

AI’s natural language processing can analyze customer interactions, email, and social media conversations. This includes answering questions, making recommendations, and guiding prospects through the sales funnel. This includes face-to-face, inside sales, and e-commerce. Plus, 85 percent say they are effective.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 22, 2018

Prospecting is hard for most salespeople. In fact, getting a response from prospects was identified as the hardest part of the sales process in the 2018 State of Inbound Sales Report. These 45 tips from three remarkably insightful sales experts should make it much easier for you. Plan your prospecting approach.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 31, 2018

18 Outdated Sales Tactics to Kick to the Curb in 2018. If you’re still cold calling prospects and think it’s a great way to generate new opportunities, stop selling now. I mean it -- quit sales and get a new job. Of course, you still need to do call prospecting, and in this scenario, warm calling is the way to go.

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Pointclear

JANUARY 31, 2013

TeleSmart is a leader in providing inside sales coaching and consulting to Fortune 1000 companies. As publisher of TeleSmart’s “Trend Report,” Josiane has spent most of the last decade tracking the biggest challenges that sales leaders face each year. The Inside Sales Superhero to the Rescue. They’re social.

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John Barrows

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Prospecting into new accounts, following up, doing his best to exceed his number and get his team to do the same. He’s got a killer podcast, a great personal brand and has an interesting story of how he found his true passion in an inside sales job, after working in retail sales. They saw me as a human. Got the job.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 4, 2020

Be able to answer questions that your prospects and peers are bound to ask, and let them come to you. If you see a particularly thoughtful piece of content online, share it on your social media profiles. Stay active on industry-relevant forums and social media hubs. LinkedIn also has groups that offer something similar.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 28, 2022

Sales engagement is all about connecting with your potential customer or prospects to build a relationship and hopefully move them closer to wanting to buy from you. These days, a lot of sales engagement happens through social media, as more and more of your target audience is using social platforms in their everyday lives.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Whether you want to start a conversation over the phone, via social media or email, you need to start your message with something that pertains only to that individual. Here are some possibilities: Check out the individual’s LinkedIn profile to see if there are any tidbits you can pull from it.

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The Pipeline

JANUARY 15, 2015

There are two trends unfolding of in sales which to date have accidentally intersected, which should be proactively encouraged and facilitated by B2B sales organizations. The second is newer, although given the incessant hype it just seems like it’s been hanging around for ever, is social media and social applications.

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Score More Sales

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

I trust their research and know of many ways they have embraced social into their inside sales teams and into their business plan. How great is it to know when a prospect company is looking again at an emailed proposal you sent two weeks prior? 3 Underutilized B2B Sales Strategies in Social Media. .

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Allego

JANUARY 12, 2022

Scrolling through LinkedIn recently, I saw several sales leaders sharing their goals. One common theme: They want to empower their sales teams to succeed. Other sales leader resolutions I saw on social media: “Start giving reps objective coaching and feedback.”. Start the Year Strong.

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Close.io

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Build a brand on LinkedIn. Over the last few years, LinkedIn has undergone a massive overhaul. It’s moved from being a boring business platform to a full-fledged social media platform where people are building real personal and professional brands. It’s also great for prospecting !). Get a sales mentor.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Whether you conduct your sales outreach by phone, social media, or email—it’s undeniably an essential aspect of B2B sales. Everything from the channel you select to the language you use impacts how your prospect will respond. Salespeople spend one-third of their day actually talking to prospects. emails, 35.9

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InsideSales.com

JUNE 4, 2020

Together the SDR and BDR roles entail building a business’s prospect database with leads. Differentiating between jobs is crucial when building a robust sales force. Each department has a specific task taking care of different aspects of prospect development. BDR is focussed on outbound lead prospecting.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 31, 2017

Let’s face it — prospecting by phone is hard. It doesn’t matter if you’ve done your social media homework on LinkedIn and found a distant cousin in Utah, if you’re making, fill in the blank here (“unexpected calls”, “prospecting calls”, “discovery calls”, “cold calls”, etc.), you’re going to get resistance.

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Sales Hacker

MAY 8, 2020

But now that countless sales professionals are forced to make the transition for the first time, many face an entirely new set of challenges. There probably isn’t a more directly impacted area than the field sales rep. Key Challenges in Remote Sales: Connecting with prospects and coworkers. Delivering a great online demo.

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 12, 2021

2 Predictable Prospecting. Predictable Prospecting brings in some of the top minds in lead gen, social selling, and sales process. You’ll be sure to hear the importance of prospecting as well as dynamite for the rest of your sales process, even if you listen to a few episodes. 3 The Sales Podcasts.

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