Awarathon

APRIL 12, 2024

Understanding the role of Generative AI in training The rise of Generative AI is transforming fields with the ‘adapt or perish’ mantra, and sales training is no exception. Generative AI is on the cusp of revolutionizing sales training programs. Let’s go through this in detail.

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Crunchbase

MAY 17, 2023

In a world where growing at all costs is no longer accepted, pressure on sales teams to make the most of every interaction is at an all-time high. Companies and sellers no longer have an abundance of opportunities to sell into — every interaction with a potential prospect makes the difference between success and failure.

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Nutshell

MARCH 25, 2024

Regardless of your business type or industry, a well-thought-out and structured client onboarding process is the secret to long-term customer retention. But there’s more to do. We’ve created this customer onboarding guide to kickstart your onboarding strategy and create a process that reduces churn and delights customers.

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The Pipeline

JANUARY 7, 2020

At first glance, good times are continuing for selling organizations; revenues are up and it looks like everybody is hiring. The economy seems to grow in line with the average sales, or is it the other way? Reminds one of the old joke about a salesman introducing technology to a VP of sales. You’re A Prospect – I’ll Sell You.

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The Pipeline

JULY 9, 2019

Every journey has a beginning, middle and an end, and this is true for a buying cycle and sales cycle. And while it may work for Zen and motorcycles , in sales, it is not about the journey but the destination, the win. Everything we do as sales professionals needs to maximize that end and ease the journey for all involved.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Daily, sales reps (mostly SDRs) face the daunting task of turning cold calls into warm calls. Sales reps look to increase conversion rates by upping their cold call game. Along with actionable intelligence, guidelines for cold calls allow both sales managers and SDRs to tailor their sales processes.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 25, 2023

Like many disciplines, sales teams everywhere are trying to understand what role artificial intelligence will play in their industry. It’s here, and it’s already changing sales as we know it. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or fully on board, it’s important to educate yourself about how sales reps are using AI.

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Zoominfo

JULY 12, 2022

Unfortunately, it’s all too common for sales teams to be hamstrung by incomplete routing systems and low-quality data. To set their sales teams up for success — and drive the largest possible return on investment for their businesses — today’s go-to-market leaders need comprehensive, integrated data and intelligent lead-routing systems.

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Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 17, 2023

More importantly, they see it providing professional benefits. While likability can be a huge plus in sales, it’s not the only reason buyers buy. Today, with tighter budgets and multiple decision makers, there’s much more to it. Sellers get so caught up making friends they skimp the process or lose sight of goals.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

It left me wondering whether that sentiment rings true now that inside and outside sales reps are spending more time connecting with prospects and customers remotely versus face-to-face. million sales professionals in the country, more than 47 percent were inside salespeople. What there isn’t much of is research?—?until

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

McKinsey Institute reports that one-fifth of sales functions could be automated with artificial intelligence (AI). Sales pros spend hours a day on manual and administrative tasks. Luckily, AI is paving the way to reduce or even eliminate the time you spend on routine sales tasks. How much time?

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Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Introduction: Several weeks ago, I wrote, “ Sellers, Are You Really Interested In Selling? ” My good friend, Christian Mauer , challenged me, “Dave, why are you so interested in selling?” ” It was a great question and he caused me to reflect, I wrote, “ Why I Am Obsessed With Selling.

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 9, 2018

Author: Rich Lanchantin, CEO, Qstream With unemployment rates at a 10-year low, it simply isn’t practical to buy your way to sales performance by cherry-picking top reps from the market. Instead, the most resilient and successful sales organizations are building programs that draw maximum value from more of their existing reps.

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Zoominfo

MAY 9, 2022

It wasn’t long ago that sales as an industry was driven largely by volume — more leads meant more prospects, which sometimes translated into more revenue. This process was inefficient, time-intensive, and unpredictable. Today, sales is driven by insights. Why Do You Need a Sales Engagement Platform?

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Zoominfo

JUNE 13, 2018

Social media has completely transformed the way people interact with each other—including the way sales professionals interact with customers and prospects. Social selling is one of the hottest trends in the business world, yet many sales professionals remain skeptical of its effectiveness. Keep reading!

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 30, 2023

Like all disruption, generative AI in sales has the potential to completely change the way things are done. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales.

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Vengreso

JULY 20, 2023

Being a sales superstar requires more than just knowing the key benefits and features of the product or services that you’re selling. Research has found that a successful salesperson has to do at least 8 outreach attempts before a prospect will book a sales call.

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Zoominfo

MAY 25, 2022

Industry researchers have found that a typical salesperson only spends about a third of their time actually selling. When time is money, sales professionals can’t afford to waste precious hours doing something that could be automated. Investing in Business Intelligence The world of sales has changed.

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Zoominfo

JULY 29, 2020

Sales professionals are always on the lookout for ways to step up their game. It’s all about closing more deals — but that can’t happen without boosting lead conversion rates. One of the best ways to improve sales numbers involves something everyone dreads — cold calling. Why do Sales Cold Calling Scripts Matter?

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

Sales reps can easily lose a successful sale if they don’t have the right tools or framework to work with. Both market and sales intelligence fall under the umbrella of lead intelligence, which collectively gives comprehensive insights about prospects. What is Sales Intelligence? What is Market Intelligence?

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Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Here, let’s examine five sales stereotypes, where they come from, and how to overcome them. Before this, we must first understand how a changing sales environment affected sellers. For that, let’s briefly look at the shift from transactional to consultative selling. Of course, being a jerk was never an effective sales strategy.

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Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

In the not-so-distant past, a significant portion of a typical business-to-business (B2B) sales professional’s life revolved around in-person meetings with key prospects and high-value clients. Today, as much as 80% of B2B decision-makers prefer remote or even fully self-serve sales interactions.

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Janek Performance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

High-achieving sales representatives exhibit uniquely different sales behaviors compared to their lower-performing counterparts. Unfortunately, many low performers remain unaware of the sales behaviors hindering their success. This feeling is familiar among most sales reps, resulting in a lack of outreach during these periods.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 13, 2023

AI is increasingly becoming a natural addition to daily workflows across sales and revenue departments. 79% of sales professionals who use AI say AI tools are an important addition to their overall sales strategy, according to our State of AI survey. But what brings about these AI concerns in sales?

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Allego

JUNE 29, 2021

2020 was a transformational year for sales organizations. The challenges caused by COVID-19 launched a boom in virtual selling and an estimated 90% of B2B sales are now virtual. > > Watch Now: How to Use Rep-Centric Sales Enablement to Future-Proof Your Revenue Engine. This data reveals the impact of the pandemic.

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BuzzBoard

JANUARY 3, 2024

One strategy that has been gaining momentum and proving to be a game-changer is hyper-personalized sales presentations. In this blog, we will delve into the concept of hyper-personalization, specifically focusing on how it can transform sales presentations for digital marketing products.

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BuzzBoard

JANUARY 17, 2024

In the constantly changing environment of sales and marketing, the term ‘hyper-personalization’ has become more than just a buzzword—it’s a transformative strategy that harnesses the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 23, 2023

But this natural leaning causes significant headaches and roadblocks when it bleeds into the sales world. Let’s talk about how to spot overcomplication in your sales process and what to do about it. They engage in the most complicated mental gymnastics to avoid doing the simplest actions: eat fewer calories and exercise more.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 19, 2024

At the end of the day, the goal of every business is to win sales and earn revenue. Keep reading to learn more! They also send out bills and process payments. That means you can spend time focusing on things like marketing, sales, product innovation, and more. That’s where invoicing software comes into play.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 30, 2023

Artificial intelligence has moved beyond the hype and is now seamlessly integrated into many aspects of business operations. But what changes will it bring to the sales industry? Will it be the end of salespeople, or will it become the secret weapon to help sales reps work more efficiently? Let’s jump to the nitty-gritty.

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Vengreso

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Subscribe to Modern Selling on the app of your choice! Sales organizations don’t operate in an economic vacuum. But, how you approach and redefine your selling process when times aren’t ideal is what often separates the companies that survive from those who routinely thrive – no matter the market conditions.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 14, 2023

This guide will provide you with strategies and tips to maximize your success in your first month as a salesperson and beyond. As a salesperson, your primary goal is to drive sales and increase profits for your company. Developing a deep understanding of the sales process might be most critical. Most sales reps work hard.

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Janek Performance Group

AUGUST 2, 2023

This is a statement emphasized by legendary sales expert Zig Ziglar. This eye-opening observation exposes a hidden opportunity for sales professionals—the transformative power of vocal training. Most salespeople need to recognize their voice’s pivotal role in the sales success.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 3, 2022

I'm going to be honest — I'm familiar with BATNA from business school and from a textbook point of view. Beyond it sounding awfully similar to Batman, I still wasn't too sure what it was. Here, we'll discuss why BATNA is an invaluable part of the selling process. Let's say you work for a business that sells software.

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Crunchbase

MARCH 1, 2023

The Crunchbase 2023 Influential Women in Sales List is a submission-based list. They’re launching sales podcasts, YouTube channels and startups of their own. They’re creating safe spaces to empower female professionals and championing diversity in sales, both inside and outside their organizations.

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 5, 2023

At Janek, we help many sales leaders plan and forecast. While no one predicted a global health emergency, sales trends did anticipate future needs. More than blindsided by crisis, many organizations weren’t adequately prepared for virtual, which was expanding long before 2020. More importantly, investing in AI pays dividends.

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Crunchbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

Sale made, deal closed, customer acquired. This process is a thing of the past. This process is a thing of the past. Today’s average B2B buyer is typically more than halfway through the sales funnel before interacting with a rep, having done their own market research, competitive analysis and price comparisons online.

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