Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 6, 2022

I also found a similar pattern as I did when I searched for "top sales blogs" last month as part of my research for the article, The Top 12 Sales Blogs of 2022 That Make You Think and Sell More. There were lots of articles that had the top 5, 7, 10, 12, and 15 reasons why salespeople leave or quit their jobs.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 1, 2022

Ask any sales leaders, particularly those in SaaS based sales approaches, retention and growth in current customers is critical. We have all sorts of metrics focused on the issues of customer retention and growth. Many sales leaders would state, retention and growth is the most critical thing to sales success.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 24, 2017

Today’s sales leaders agree on today’s top sales training challenges: it’s too expensive, there’s not enough time, and there’s a lack of engagement. Add to this the fact that when surveyed, the majority of sales leaders question the effectiveness of their current sales training programs.

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Allego

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This blog post originally appeared on the Training Industry website. This is especially true for sales teams dealing with evolving products, shifting markets and dynamic customer preferences. Studies have shown this approach boosts retention. How much information do you remember from your onboarding? Probably not much.

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Nutshell

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Most sales training focuses on prospecting , lead nurturing, and closing techniques. In other words, the things a sales rep needs to know to attract new customers. So today, we’re diving deep into the world of customer retention. But what should a seller do after securing a new buyer?

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Alice Heiman

APRIL 14, 2021

More often than not , sales and marketing efforts are centered around customer acquisition. So why not focus on customer retention? . What happens once your sales team lands a new customer? The sales team closes a deal. Attract New Customers. The primary reason is market share or market dominance. Send thank-you notes.

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Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Now the economy is growing again and you are looking to hire more sales talent for your team. The bad news is your sales managers have maxed out their bandwidth with their current responsibilities and daily activities. This leaves you with a critical decision regarding how to ramp up the new sales hires. That’s the good news.

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Smooth Sale

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Attract The Right Job Or Clientele: Are You Properly Researching A Web Host? Note: Our collaborative Blog asks plus offers insights into, ‘Are You Properly Researching A Web Host?’. Below you will gather ideas for properly researching a web host and questions to ask upfront. Properly Researching A Web Host.

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BrainShark

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The sales profession isn’t what it used to be. Reps need to know A LOT to be at their best in front of buyers, but has your sales training strategy kept up with the times? It’s no surprise that 20% of salespeople say their training needs a complete overhaul. What about sales training programs?

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Sell Integrity

APRIL 28, 2021

What actions can you take to both increase employee engagement and create a customer retention strategy that moves more of your customers from “satisfied” to “loyal”? One of the key tenets of a customer retention strategy is that it relentlessly focuses on value creation. Creating a Customer Retention Strategy: A Leadership Roadmap.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 20, 2020

Sales coaching is all about looking forward and developing your people. High-revenue growth companies are seeing the payoff; 54% of high-performing companies are using sales coaching more than in the past, and 60% use sales coaching as an integrated part of a sales training program. A survey of 330 U.S.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 31, 2021

Author: Brian Trautschold As a new hire, structured training and onboarding programs are expected. Today, it is rare to see a company that doesn’t have a strict training program in place from the moment a new hire walks through the door. That’s where sales coaching comes in. In a week, that average increases to 90 percent.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Author: Jim Ninivaggi, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Brainshark Sales rep attrition remains a vexing issue for organizations?— By some estimates, it takes two or more years for companies to recoup expenses put into new sales hires. Then, sales enablement and the sales team at large?—?along Doing the math.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 31, 2023

Most have done their research before they contact a seller, so features are not enough. When it comes to sales training , however, sellers become clients. As salespeople themselves, sales organizations might think they need sophisticated solutions, like a complex methodology. These days, buyers are better informed.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

What makes it more complicated is that 90% of buyers don’t follow a linear sales funnel path , leaving sales reps little to no room for mistakes. This makes B2B sales training more important than ever. What Does the B2B Sales Process Look Like? What Is B2B Sales Training? What is B2B Sales Training?

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Highspot

JANUARY 4, 2024

Achieving revenue targets can be tricky, and it’s tempting to overlook training. A sales training strategy is your blueprint to equip sales teams with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel. It addresses all of sales, from product knowledge to customer relationship building.

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Highspot

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

7, 2022 — Highspot , the sales enablement platform that increases sales productivity, today announced it has been named a Leader by Forrester Research in The Forrester Wave : Sales Content Solutions, Q4 2022 report.

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The Digital Sales Institute

MARCH 29, 2021

Now more than ever it is important to have some sales training ideas to engage the remote or home based salesperson. Salespeople now have to figure out how they can adapt to rapidly changing selling conditions, and sales training must match those challenges. The Importance of Sales Training.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 17, 2024

In B2B sales and marketing, companies employ various strategies to drive growth and expand their client base. Here, we’ll explore the role of BDRs, the pros and cons, and best practices to utilize them effectively: The Role of BDRs Typically, BDR is an entry-level position in larger, more complex sales organizations.

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Cience

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Although new sales are important, smart companies also focus on retention. What Is Customer Retention? Customer retention means keeping the clients you already have. Companies that neglect retention do so at their own risk. Why Is Customer Retention Important? Customer Retention Strategies.

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The Digital Sales Institute

JUNE 5, 2020

Due to a shift towards remote selling and more salespeople working from home, sales leaders are asking “does online sales training work?”. We know that best in class companies (and indeed the most successful salespeople) are constantly seeking ways to improve sales performance. Online sales training courses.

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Allego

MAY 24, 2023

This article originally appeared on Training Industry. Effective new hire training is critical to business success. Research by Brandon Hall Group found that organizations with strong onboarding processes can increase productivity by 70% and experience an 82% improvement in new hire retention.

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Vengreso

JUNE 16, 2022

Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Adobe, SalesLoft, Outreach, and every other sales organization of companies globally have as a result of Covid-19 been forced to pivot. A virtual sales training program can and will help remote selling teams and sales management grow sales opportunities and close more sales pipeline.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 11, 2014

Have you ever presented a “ sales golden nugget ” that your audience didn’t understand? It is so compelling, yet your sales training class did not grasp it. This post is about the importance of sales training fundamentals. The best sales training content is forgotten without memorable delivery.

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Vendor Neutral

APRIL 22, 2021

Do You Have a Value Driven Strategy to Enhance Client Retention? It is little surprise client retention is so prominent in the minds of businesses leaders today. What is the role of value in these efforts, though, and what are some methods for improving retention in today’s selling landscape? Why Client Retention Matters.

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Nutshell

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Most sales training focuses on prospecting , lead nurturing, and closing techniques. In other words, the things a sales rep needs to know to attract new customers. So today, we’re diving deep into the world of customer retention. Customer Retention: A Definition. Customer Retention = More Revenue.

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Score More Sales

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

But how does this relate to midmarket sales teams? by Dixon, Toman and Delisi, the authors discuss their research on how customer loyalty is built on meeting rather than exceeding expectations. Does your sales team function in the same way? Do customer-facing reps take actions that help ease a sales or up-sell opportunity?

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Smooth Sale

JUNE 5, 2023

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: What Your Business Needs for A Smoother Training Experience What Your Business Needs for A Smoother Training Experience Training employees is a crucial part of running a business. The easiest way to do all this is to choose an LMS (learning management system).

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 13, 2022

No doubt the question, ‘How do you see effective sales training?’ raises memories of poor experiences with previous training. Those who apply the technique are the ones who can provide concrete answers for effective sales training. Steps for Effective Sales Training. One lesson is we are never alone.

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Mindtickle

JULY 13, 2020

Evaluation of Sales Readiness and Enablement Technology Highlights Completeness of Strategy and Performance. SAN FRANCISCO — July 13, 2020 — MindTickle , the leader in Sales Readiness technology, today announced it has been named a Leader in the Aragon Research Globe™for Sales Coaching and Learning, 2020.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 4, 2022

The secret to maximizing sales training is simple. In this article, we will outline how organizations can maximize their sales training to increase performance, prevent failure, and maximize their sales training investment. . Plan Sales Training Strategically. Who should be trained?

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Anne Miller

AUGUST 11, 2022

This month’s newsletter is as timely today for sales training as it was when it originally ran in 2014, particularly because attention and retention are harder to achieve when so many teams are remote. See how two sales trainer pros prove that metaphor power is forever! Train to the Brain. Again, point made.

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Alice Heiman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

If you could read their minds, or if you asked, what would your sales leaders say it is and what would your sellers say? Spencer Wixom from The Brooks Group says that his research shows the answer you likely will get if you ask is prospecting and discovery calls. Wouldn’t you love to know what they are struggling with most?

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Babette Ten Haken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

How would you rate your own customer retention performance? That critical time-period, the post-sale handoff of the contract for execution, involves more than a digital document passing through a CRM. Listen in on my latest video about post sale customer abandonment, and how it negatively impacts customer retention.

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Mereo

MARCH 31, 2022

Buyer retention is vital to the revenue performance of your selling organization. Gartner Research surveyed 750 B2B buyer stakeholders and found that customer improvement activities are equally effective at buyer retention as solution success and service. Most believe salespeople are just after the sale.

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SBI

JULY 9, 2019

The3 C’s Needed to Achieve Your Sales Training Goals. We like sharing our wins and cursing our losses, but we also enjoy discussing big-picture issues, like the challenges we face, where the sales industry is as a whole, and where it’s going. Of course, training for training’s sake can be ineffective.

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Smooth Sale

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

You can, most of the time, accomplish what you need via research, experience, and speaking to your team and customers. Reducing Human Error Photo by George Becker Train Your Team Mistakes happen when people have clear instructions on what to do or take shortcuts because it’s easier, and they need proper training.

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