Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Author: Mark Kovac, David Deming and Sushant Khandelwal Virtual selling in business-to-business markets, often associated with inside sales, has carried a bit of a stigma within field-dominated sales organizations. Myth 1: Field sales reps sell primarily in person. Myth 1: Field sales reps sell primarily in person.

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Lead Rank Quota Face-to-face Hiring 339

Smooth Sale

DECEMBER 30, 2023

2024 is a new year, and the opportunity to get out there with something new and refreshing is rife. Group Cooking Or DIY Workshops Getting hands-on can always be a fun activity for all, and it helps to get out of the “we need to bond” office mindset. Today’s insights are provided to help you achieve the Smooth Sale!

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The Pipeline

JULY 18, 2013

Not that I want to look past the end of the summer, but as successful sales people we always have to be planning ahead. As we get ready to round the bend to the end of after Labour Day, it is not too early to start thinking about how we maximize our opportunities into the end of the year, and to kick 2014 off strong.

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Prospecting Cold Calling Discount Maximizer 275

Customer Centric Selling

JUNE 22, 2016

Sales Tips: "Trust but Verify" Opportunities. Their primary concern is keeping sales managers off their backs by showing they have adequate activity to get at or near YTD against quota. By doing so the opportunity remains at the milestone. Need some help to increase sales?

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Allego

DECEMBER 13, 2023

saying those types of events provide the best opportunity to learn about new products or services. In 2024, we’ll see plenty of top-notch conferences for professionals in all industries, especially sales enablement. Below is a list of the top sales enablement conferences for 2024. Music to my ears! But wait, there’s more.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 7, 2021

Sales customer insights. Customer business challenges/opportunities: Issues that customers face or opportunities to improve the way they do things that can motivate prospects to engage. This is important for anyone who prospects or handles inbound calls – could be both inside sales and field sales.

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MEDDIC

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Are you a Sales leader, Sales enablement manager, Sales ops guru, or HR honcho wondering how to deploy MEDDPICC at your Sales Kick-Off? Get ready for the ultimate sales training extravaganza: your annual Sales Kick Off (SKO). Each zeroes in on a specific aspect of your sales strategy.

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How To Commence Course Motivation 52

Partners in Excellence

APRIL 16, 2024

We spend 100’s of millions on SKO speakers, books, and training–all focused on doing the things that drive business, sales and marketing performance. For example, as sales people, we know–without a doubt that: We’ve got to prospect and fill our funnels. I contribute my fair share to the clutter.)

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Top of Funnel Funnel Pipeline Exercises 103

MEDDIC

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In the fast-paced world of sales, where every deal counts and every opportunity is a potential game-changer, mastering the art of effective sales training is non-negotiable. A successful sales training can have a huge impact in revenue. Participation in the workshop, whether in-person or virtual, is equally vital.

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Smooth Sale

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Retreats can include team-building activities, workshops, or meditation sessions to help employees relax and recharge. These programs can include activities like yoga or fitness classes, nutrition workshops, and even mental health support sessions. Observing creativity from management will spill over to those so inclined.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 26, 2024

Worse, some names are up for sale at very steep prices. Before anybody else takes the opportunity to register the name that you desire, ensure that you do so first. Sales Tips: Choose An Impactful Small Business Name Know the needs and desires of your audience, including your next new employer, in detail. Rise to the Big Stage!

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Anthony Iannarino

JANUARY 21, 2020

On May 6 and 7 and 8, my friends and I will once again host our annual conference, one we believe to be the very best sales conference on Earth. This year will be the fourth year for OutBound , with each year bringing more salespeople, sales managers, and sales leaders. Opportunity to Learn.

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Sales Gravy

AUGUST 4, 2023

Sales Training Is An Investment In YOU In this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, Jeb Blount is joined by Sarah Browner, the Global Sales Enablement Manager at Adobe. As for salespeople, you’ll find out why it’s critical to continue advancing your skills and investing in yourself throughout your sales career.

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Sales Enablement Hiring Face-to-face Training 82

Force Management

OCTOBER 8, 2020

This post is an extension of the Ten Reasons Why Our Sales Training Is Different. The impacts of the pandemic have left many sales leaders to shift priorities and find new ways to equip their sales teams to succeed. Like many companies, we’ve had to refine our sales engagement and delivery process. Read it here.

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Training Face-to-face Coaching Exercises 147

Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 8, 2019

Author: Joe Andrews We just wrapped up sales kickoff (SKO) season. And how do we, in turn, ensure our own sales kickoffs are effective? We recently completed our sales kickoff at InsideView. The three-day agenda combined information sharing, skills development, team workshops and fun, which I’m sure sounds pretty familiar.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 23, 2024

In the world of sales, understanding how to implement an effective pipeline management strategy is paramount. From the initial stages of customer contacts to the final closure of a sales deal, we’ll elaborate on every step to help you and your salespeople stay more productive in handling the ebb and flow of the sales process.

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Pipeline Lead Rank Lead Scoring Top of Funnel 52

Highspot

JUNE 1, 2023

Major advances include: generative AI for sales enablement, enterprise-class training and coaching, and ​​services and success resources that empower revenue teams to scale what good looks like in business-to-business (B2B) selling. Companies everywhere are intent on increasing efficiency, which requires running programs with rigor.

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Customer Centric Selling

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Sales Tips: Best Practices for Handling Inbound Opportunities. By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company. There are two (2) ways to initiate new opportunities in that sellers can be: Reactive by waiting to be contacted. Need some help to increase sales?

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Allego

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the age of digital transformation, the sales landscape has undergone a remarkable shift. Digital selling has taken center stage, offering sales professionals unprecedented opportunities to connect, communicate, and close deals in ways previously unimagined. 5 Digital Selling Principles for Achieving Success 1.

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Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Lead Scoring Webinar Metrics 71

Customer Centric Selling

DECEMBER 23, 2015

Sales Tips: Is Opportunity-Account Management Lifecycle a Virtuous or Vicious Circle? This indicates the importance of not only doing a good job of managing opportunities during customer acquisition, but also following up with purposeful customer engagement to grow relationships and drive revenue growth on an ongoing basis.

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Customer Centric Selling

MARCH 19, 2014

Sales Training Article: Opportunities or Pipe(line) Dreams? By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company. Image courtesy of BasketMan at FreeDigitalPhotos.net In my first sales management job, I took over an office that had finished 27th out of 28 districts the previous year.

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Opportunity Top of Funnel Training Sales Qualified Lead 58

Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Author: JIM NINIVAGGI, CHIEF READINESS OFFICER, BRAINSHARK “What’s your onboarding program for new sales managers?”. While most companies would agree that sales onboarding is a strategic priority, the focus of their processes is often only?—? Why you need to onboard sales managers. Manager candidate cultivation.

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Sales Management Hiring Forecasting Retention 136

Your Sales Management Guru

MARCH 5, 2012

Take Advantage of the Opportunity. Several years ago, I was speaking in Puerto Rico at a sales conference and while I was waiting for my return flight I was relaxing and started to speak with another flyer. After I explained, he said to me: “ take advantage of the opportunity of a lifetime, during the lifetime of the opportunity!”

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Opportunity Conference Motivation Groups 60

Product Management University

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Here’s why a portfolio vision is so critical to the success of your products and how it elevates Product Management, Product Marketing, Sales and Customer Success teams to plan and execute more strategically. Subscribe to The Product Vibe or follow Product Management University on LinkedIn to make sure you get the 10-part post.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Leads Marketing Qualified Lead 52

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 21, 2021

Demand planning in sales helps make sure your literal and metaphorical shelves are stocked, but not overflowing. While some people may have clairvoyant skills to predict the future, the rest of us need to rely on sales planning and operational tactics to get the job done. Sales Forecasting. What is demand planning?

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Hiring Forecasting Sales Forecasts Policies 92

Smooth Sale

APRIL 22, 2024

Whether you’re operating out of a chic downtown office or a bustling workshop on the outskirts of town, this insurance isn’t just important—it’s a must. Sales Tips: Protect Your Business Assets Better Know the needs and desires of your audience, including your next new employer, in detail. Think of it as the moat around your castle.

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Insurance Insurance Real Estate Hiring 93

Score More Sales

JANUARY 27, 2014

Need some sales inspiration? A new twist on an old sales idea you’d like to do again? A quick sales jump-start this week? Here are the first 50 of a list of 101 ways to “snap out of it” and score more sales: read a recommended sales book. bookmark a sales blog and read regularly.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Hiring Ideal Customer Profile 281

Pipeliner

JULY 8, 2023

This can be achieved through effective pay, opportunities for development, and managing employees’ emotional well-being. He suggested that leaders should ask their employees what they want in their “tip jar,” beyond just financial rewards, to understand their motivations and provide opportunities for growth.

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Act!

APRIL 22, 2024

In other words, most businesses will see a drop in sales and revenue during such periods, resulting in cash flow challenges. Given that most small businesses are already cash-strapped, it becomes even more challenging to cater to changing customer needs and drive sales. That’s where modern tech innovations come into the picture.

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Small Business Small Business ACT Face-to-face 52

Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Author: Matt Kamp For B2B sales teams, referrals are worth their weight in gold. When customers or other companies refer people to you, your company is viewed as more trustworthy in front of those leads, and because of that trust, you can expect a faster – and more successful – sales cycle. That’s a huge jump.

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Referrals Company Scale Case Study 177

Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 4, 2017

Author: Matt Brown, Senior Vice President of Sales, Lawson Products Salespeople are often described as extroverted with good social and communication skills. This means sales teams need more than a website to gather product and pricing information. Here are some tips for communicating effectively with sales teams. Create a plan.

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Face-to-face Automotive Webinar Metrics Conference 197

Allbound

MAY 13, 2020

Knowing your strengths is an important career-building tool: it will help you choose the right tasks, projects, and opportunities to take on. Do you find it difficult to manage time? Look for classes or workshops in your community, or online. Make it a point to attend conferences, workshops, and symposiums.

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Channels Scale Pivotal Networking 118

Carew International

APRIL 1, 2021

How Top-Management Involvement Impacts the Sales Process. One of the most interesting and conflicting circumstances sales managers, leaders and executives find themselves in is whether to get involved in the sales process with one of their sales professional’s customers. The Five Types of Involvement.

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Corporate Visions

JULY 23, 2020

The opportunity is to make this experience even more effective than typical classroom practice assignments. Limited Attendance – It takes an awful lot of classroom workshops to train a globally-dispersed group of sellers, often just 20 people at a time. Situational Sales Enablement with Fluency Coaching.

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Coaching Scale Sales Enablement Exercises 119

Customer Centric Selling

MAY 3, 2017

Sales Tips: What Constitutes a "Qualified" Opportunity? By Gary Walker, EVP of Channel Sales & Operations, CustomerCentric Selling®.

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Opportunity Channels Sales Sales Forecasts 65

Customer Centric Selling

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Sales Tips: How to Dissect a Lost Opportunity. When prospects consider four vendors and ultimately make buying decisions, three will receive bad news after spending time and resources on opportunities and having forecasted them to close. Your sales approach/salesperson. You deserve better.”. Your offering. Your support.

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Alice Heiman

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

His founder-led sales approach paid off as he uncovered more and better ways to address the market need. Rather than hire a sales force, Matt has employed two sales strategies. Rather than hire a sales force, Matt has employed two sales strategies. Each champion specializes in a niche such as fintech or blockchain.

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Top of Funnel Company Lead Rank Trade Show 131