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What Sales Managers Need to Know to Support Channel Sellers

Miller Heiman Group

Today we feature a blog by Michael DeRosa, the director of professional development at Travelers Insurance, and one of our 2019 Miller Heiman Group Icons. Channel selling is a different breed of selling from direct sales. Use Sales Training to Differentiate in a Crowded Market. It’s a win-win.

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Sales Managers – Why Isn’t Goal Setting Easy?

Anthony Cole Training

I was first introduced to goal setting in sales when I was an insurance agent with National Life of Vermont. The General Agent was Dave and his manager was Bob. I failed in the life insurance business. Towards the end of my career, I contracted with a sales trainer, Tom. You do the math. Did I see more people?

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Top Sales Enablement Conferences to Attend in 2024

Allego

You get to meet, share ideas, and have fun with other sales enablement managers, sales managers, learning and development professionals, and revenue enablement folks. Below is a list of the top sales enablement conferences for 2024.

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PRO, FUN & MON: 3 Really Good Things to Manage To in Selling

Anthony Cole Training

In addition to being a principle at the UNICO Group, he is an avid traveler and “a nutcase of a Nebraska Football Fan”. From Tuesday through Friday, I spent time with him, his sales team and other partners in the firm. This thought/concept is very important for sales managers and sales people alike to grasp and think about EVERY day.

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Episode #069: Persistence Pays with Jeff C West

Jeff Shore

Jeff has been a quoted source for Sales and Marketing Management Magazine, the National Federation of Independent Business and Peak Sales Recruiting. Links from today’s podcast: HomeStreet Bank.

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Combating Disengagement: What can be done about workers’ lack of interest in their jobs?

Sales and Marketing Management

On this particular day, the store manager greeted the executive warmly and asked if he wanted his usual order. The executive, a Midwesterner, shared that he had recently traveled to California with his daughter to look at schools. When it was time to pay, the store manager said that morning’s coffee was on him.

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Car Accidents On Sales Calls- When Is Your Company Liable

Pipeliner

Sales are the cornerstone of business success. You cannot imagine the growth and success of your company unless you have a committed team of sales representatives. But as you manage a team that travels to meet clients and close leads, there is always a risk of traffic accidents. Insurance can be a savior.

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