Understanding the Sales Force

DECEMBER 9, 2013

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.

Outside Sales 178

Outside Sales Telemarketing Inside Sales Travel 178

Understanding the Sales Force

DECEMBER 9, 2013

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.

Inside Sales 268

Inside Sales Outside Sales Telemarketing Travel 268

HeavyHitter Sales

JANUARY 18, 2014

Sales Cycle Length Seventy percent reported an average sales cycle length of sixty days or less for inside sales while fifty-four percent reported an average sales cycle length of ninety days or more for outside sales. Forty percent of inside salespeople schedule meetings for the outside salesperson.

Telecommunications 126

Telecommunications Quota Inside Sales Field Sales 126

Close.io

OCTOBER 28, 2019

A recent study by Marc Wayshak found that even in 2019, in a world dominated by social media and email marketing, the phone is still a tried-and-true sales tactic — 41% of respondents said that the phone is the most effective sales tool at their disposal.

Paid Content 64

Paid Content Outbound Inbound Top of Funnel 64