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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Smooth Sale

MAY 3, 2023

Positive word of mouth is essential for branding that converts to sales and business growth. Offer Free Workshops Pexels – CCO Licence Offer Free Workshops or Webinars Hosting free workshops or webinars can help establish your business as a thought leader in your industry and generate free advertising.

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Bernadette McClelland

JANUARY 20, 2018

It’s a question I’ve asked a couple of times in workshops and online, and it’s a question that was triggered by a few ‘posts’ I read, stating that. 4. Make your key objective to help the customer, not to close a sale. And I’d like to refer to them as Identity Skills. And the basics of selling are….? Solve their problems.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 3, 2023

Training your team requires providing them with more than a manual and a few workshops before sending them out into the field. In fact, if that’s your current sales training program, all of that hard work and education could be forgotten by your team in just a few months. Start a free trial 3.

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BuzzBoard

MARCH 28, 2024

An Overview of the Marketing Agency Sales Process The sales process in a digital marketing agency is a multi-step journey that requires a thorough understanding, strategy, and execution. Lastly, the follow-ups and closing the sale come in. Therefore, understanding and mastering the marketing agency sales process is critical.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 4, 2024

Unlike a love-at-first-sight experience, my affection for selling developed over time, leading me to embrace the role of a salesperson and integrate coaching skills to enhance not just my sales, but also to help others sell more effectively. I started to sell because I was building a new business alone without any prior sales training.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Business leaders need a diverse skill set to elevate their organizations and solve challenges in the workplace. Business acumen training can help your team build this tool kit. In this article, we’ll explore the fundamentals of business acumen training. The Benefits of Business Acumen Training. Let’s dive in.

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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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Smooth Sale

APRIL 26, 2024

Worse, some names are up for sale at very steep prices. Sales Tips: Choose An Impactful Small Business Name Know the needs and desires of your audience, including your next new employer, in detail. Develop related branding strategies such as public speaking, class workshops, and social media to create an extensive reach.

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Highspot

JANUARY 29, 2024

Sales negotiations can be tense and anxiety-ridden. Sales negotiation is a skill that can be learned which is great news, because let’s be honest, not all of us are born sellers. There are certain strategies that many successful salespeople use to move the sales process forward and close more deals.

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Smooth Sale

DECEMBER 30, 2023

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. Group cooking lessons can be a great place to begin, and DIY workshops or pottery crafting sessions can be fun, too. CatCat : Build your future one skill at a time.

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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. Train your team on security protocols; often, humans are the weakest link. Today’s insights are provided to help you achieve the Smooth Sale! Take Your Leap Today!

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Highspot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Sales training programs are often like that — but they don’t have to be. When done right, they can improve your team’s performance and help you move closer to your sales goals. The trick is knowing what training program and techniques to use. Why sales training is important. or a 353% ROI.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 24, 2018

Author: Tim Riesterer Most training and learning efforts are based on clusters of competencies, supported by a curriculum or catalog that gets scheduled on interest and availability. And then think about how well your training program can or can’t respond to them. In the old days, training was primarily an offline activity.

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Allego

MAY 7, 2021

In episode 24, sales effectiveness expert Mike Kunkle shares how he pivoted from a career as a musician to helping companies drive dramatic revenue growth through best-in-class training strategies and proven sales transformation systems. Mike is a recognized expert on sales training, sales effectiveness, and sales enablement.

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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. So if you are in Toronto, or driving or flying distance, mark down August 27 in your calendar, that is the day that we will be present the Proactive Prospecting Workshop. See full details here. ” Ingrid B.

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Carew International

DECEMBER 17, 2020

‘Twas the end of the sales year and finally, at last, Sales pros were finishing their final webcasts. Carew training programs took on a whole new design, As each of our workshops shifted online. Sales professionals and leaders all took it in stride, Learning new skills, which they cheerfully applied!

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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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The Digital Sales Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Free sales training can be a step in the right direction for those of you who may be new or newer to sales. Selling is changing rapidly and having a longer term career as a salesperson now depends on having a far wider of value added sales skills than even five years ago. What Is Free Sales Training?

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Sales Gravy

JULY 14, 2023

On this episode of the Sales Gravy podcast, Sales Mastermind Group "Awesome" asks Jeb Blount sales questions. Sales Gravy Mastermind Groups are an excellent way to improve your sales skills, become a more effective leader, or solve problems. It's free flowing, insightful, and informative.

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Corporate Visions

JULY 23, 2020

One of the claimed strengths of the traditional classroom training and enablement events was the power of roleplay, or “stand and deliver” activities. But there’s another, more effective way for your reps to gain proficiency in newly learned skills: Fluency Coaching. Situational Sales Enablement with Fluency Coaching.

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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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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 6, 2024

Further, these not only help shape the culture of sales teams but also the outcomes they achieve. In a LinkedIn/Forrester study, 60 percent said their sales team’s diversity contributed to their success. Here, we’ll examine the multifaceted importance of diversity and inclusion in sales. percent white.

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SalesProInsider

MAY 20, 2020

It’s estimated that 90% of sales conversations are happening virtually these days and that though skepticism remains, many people, more than 50% believe that this mode of selling is as effective as our old practices. A New Mindset for a Proven Sales Mode. How Is Your Mindset Affecting Your Virtual Sales? Free Training Workshop.

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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. Today’s insights are provided to help you achieve the Smooth Sale!

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Shari Levitin

MAY 12, 2022

A few months back, I read a post on LinkedIn from Ashlynn White and couldn’t resist changing the context to a sales conversation to show an example of how to overcome price objections. Customer : How much will it cost to do virtual training for our team in for our sales kick-off meeting? Trainer: $20,000. Customer : Cool!

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

When clients pull out their negotiation strategies, it’s easy to get sucked into defensive mode and cave on price—even though my clients always agree that building a referral culture takes more than training. It takes commitment to a referral sales strategy. The good news is that negotiating skills can be enhanced.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 9, 2022

That's why leaders need to leverage effective sales training techniques to set reps on the right course and facilitate their professional growth. When we reached out to Sunny Sandhu — Director of Sales Development at Guru — for his insight, he stressed the importance of covering the "why" behind a topic. Start with "why.".

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 24, 2014

Any ‘A’ Player will tell you that success is built around 3 main concepts: Possessing the right skills. Chances are you have just returned from your annual Sales Kickoff (SKO). SKO’s are great to re-energize and learn about sales direction for the upcoming year. But what about that sales training you received?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 1, 2018

Davis In a SMMConnect webinar I delivered to over 100 sales managers recently, I talked about eight instincts they developed as salespeople that are now harming their effectiveness as team leaders. Interestingly, about 30 percent of the participants said that the sales instinct they struggle with the most is “avoiding conflict.”.

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Highspot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Many sales reps feel this way, constantly racing to adapt to the unpredictable. Fortunately, if you’re aiming for peak sales performance in an uncertain world, you’re in the right place. Our guide provides critical strategies and sales readiness tools to ensure your sellers have the core knowledge and skills to thrive.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

No need to go to the gutter right away, there is a lot to be said for words in sales before we have to go blue. As long as companies fill their sales people’s heads with more “Product Knowledge” than business skills, the challenge will persist. By Tibor Shanto.

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KO Advantage Group

MAY 6, 2019

When did you last attend a workshop or seminar? The best investment you can reward yourself is for your personal development--honing and expanding your skills as well as training for leadership. Attending workshop and events related to sales or marketing will broaden your perspective in a new way.

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Showpad

JUNE 29, 2021

Sales readiness is the enablement domain that connects the dots to engage and empower your sales force. This domain covers impactful knowledge transfer and effective skill development, and is supported by targeted coaching across the entire sales cycle. This domain should also be closely connected to sales effectiveness.

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Braveheart Sales

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the realm of sales leadership, the start of a new year is not merely a calendar change. It's akin to a medical check-up for your sales strategy — a time to diagnose underlying issues and plan for robust health in the year ahead. And to do so, you need a more robust strategy than buying a new planner.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In a study of 89 companies, the biggest difference between the groups with superior profit and sales and the laggards was agreement with the statement, “strategic planning in our enterprise has led to an improved competitive position.” ROI of strategic planning.

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Partners in Excellence

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

In the face of all this, for the most part we are training our sales people in the same skills I learned many decades ago, and my predecessors learned decades before that. To be fair, the training programs have advanced somewhat in their current implementation, though much of it seems cosmetic.

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