The Center for Sales Strategy

MARCH 22, 2023

Many organizations rely on sophisticated sales tools to automate sales activities, manage sales pipelines, communicate better with leads, close more deals, and improve their sales team’s performance. That said, some businesses still struggle with adopting software for sales. Why does this disconnect happen?

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Allego

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Since then, rivals Google and Microsoft have poured billions (with a B) of dollars into generative AI tools, with mixed results. AI tools such as ChatGPT have many potential applications in sales , from creating marketing content to predicting customer behavior. How many new AI tools are there?

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Janek Performance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

As salespeople, we frequently come across what looks like the latest in a series of game-changing, disruptive sales automation technologies. As sales leaders, we love tech. But what are the limitations of technology, and can too much be a bad thing? It would be a mistake to interpret our position as anti-technology.

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SBI

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Top Sales Tools of 2020 and the Digital Sales Revolution. Today, I’m announcing the solution providers I’ve selected for the final cut of the Top Sales Tools of 2020 list. I include more than 20 solutions that can make a huge impact on sales. December 8, 2020. Let’s take a look back over time.

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Sales Gravy

JANUARY 18, 2022

Most sales organizations and sales enablement teams are actively seeking ways to ramp salespeople up fast on new sales technology. Likewise, many sales leaders and executives have experienced the frustration of investing in Sales Tech only to see it go unused by their sellers. Check them out here: [link]

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SBI

MAY 20, 2020

The Top Sales Tools of 2020. Now is a great time to invest in technology for sales. It can’t help sellers find the perfect content for each sales situation – but Sales Enablement Solutions can. Stop relying on CRM alone to bolster your sales. CRM can’t do everything. Beyond CRM.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Technology is fantastic, but it will never replace a great salesperson. You are the ultimate sales technology! As a buyer, I don’t care how your technology works until I know what it can do for my business. Over the last 30 years, I’ve seen technologies come and go. How do you use technology for sales?

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Close

JULY 10, 2023

Want to leverage sales technology, but not sure where to start? These tools will help you automate your sales process, boost efficiency, and close more deals.

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Score More Sales

JUNE 6, 2018

Do you ever feel confused over sales technology tools?

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Vengreso

JANUARY 18, 2022

With digital selling taking over traditional sales methodologies, there has never been a more exciting time to be in sales. Leveraging technology, social selling, and sales prospecting tools has ushered in a new era for anyone wishing to pursue a career as a sales rep. What is Sales Prospecting?

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Mindtickle

MARCH 28, 2023

As I learned about their challenges, it became clear there are some recurring themes when it comes to the sales technologies in their stack. Here’s what I heard during my tour: “We simply don’t have enough repeatability built into our sales org.” “We need to get better at timing deals and knowing why they’re won or lost.”

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Vendor Neutral

JULY 22, 2021

The 5 E’s of a Sales Technology Ecosystem. Building a Successful, Sustainable Sales Technology Stack. Your sales technology stack can either be your greatest asset or your biggest source of agitation. When most companies start thinking about sales technology, they begin with a few common questions.

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SBI

MARCH 3, 2021

DealCoachPro Secures First Patent for its Exclusive Sales Technology. DealCoachPro announced today being awarded its first Patent for its data-driven sales technology (Application No: 15/381,790). The patented DealCoachPro framework offers sales teams a unique way of dynamically assessing deal health and status.

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Vendor Neutral

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Learn why a sales technology digital strategy is essential before selecting any sales technology tool & discover 4 tips for finding the best solutions for your company.

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SBI

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Our last blog post of the year is a gift to all of you who are looking for sales tools for 2019. It’s our annual Top Sales Tools of the Year Guide – Final Cut, nicely packaged into a shiny guide for you to unwrap. If you have any questions on sales technology for 2019, don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Vendor Neutral

JULY 1, 2021

Digitally Enabling Sellers by Creating a Sales Technology Road Map. That’s where a sales technology road map is invaluable. What Is a Sales Technology Road Map? A sales technology road map is a strategic approach to the selection, implementation, and adoption of your sales technology stack.

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Pipeliner

AUGUST 29, 2020

Technology is a sales agent’s best friend. Through the ability to manage customer relationships, conduct market research, and explore the analytics of your business, you can create a sales model that brings you optimal results. CRMs are software tools that exist as a hub for all your customer data. CRM is only a tool.

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SBI

MAY 7, 2019

The Top Sales Tools of 2019 Guide. It was way back in 2010 when I published the first Guide to Sales Tools. The 100 page guide, the first exhaustive list of sales technologies to be published, included just 53 solutions. It’s got everything you could want in a Guide to Sales Technology.

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Vendor Neutral

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Too often executives within sales organizations see a problem and jump at a sales technology solution to fix it. This is a recipe for poor adoption rates, bloated sales technology stacks, needless sales technology churn, and little to no return on investment.

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Vainu

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Succeeding in sales in the 21st century is not an easy job. Sales professionals who leverage sales technology outperform their peers. In this article, we'll introduce you to the eleven sales software categories that we think are the most important for you to be acquainted with.

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Partners in Excellence

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

I suppose it’s normal to see the flood of articles, prospecting emails, calls and such on “sales technology.” ” Dreamforce is over, we all have visions of our technology based futures dancing in our heads. We all talk about the future of AI/ML enabled marketing and sales.

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Vendor Neutral

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Sales technology can be an incredible asset to companies, but it’s no secret it can also be expensive, consuming of your sales reps’ time, and ineffective too. Learn what a sales technology strategy is, and discover why it’s essential to your organization’s strategic growth.

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Vendor Neutral

MARCH 8, 2021

Manufacturing is an industry with incredible growth potential, and senior leadership in this sector is quickly realizing the tremendous opportunities available to those who harness sales technology solutions. 4 Steps to Create an Integrated, Strategic Sales Technology Roadmap in Your Manufacturing Firm.

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Vendor Neutral

JULY 16, 2021

Why A Sales Technology Ecosystem Is Essential. To Growing Your Sales Org. Why A Sales Technology Ecosystem is Essential. Over the past year, many clients’ wants, needs, and challenges have changed, and there’s never been a greater need to dramatically transform your sales systems and processes to address that.

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Keith Rosen

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Over the past few years, we have witnessed huge investment in new sales technology solutions and sales process tools. However, that investment does not guarantee an appropriate return in terms of increased and improved sales performance.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JUNE 30, 2020

We may have lost a few tools from our sales toolbox, but we’re going to replace them with new ones that we can use to build relationships and advance the sale.

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Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

In the digital age, the quality of work can be influenced by the tools used. So, if you want your sales team to be more productive and win more deals, you must equip them with the right tech stack. A LinkedIn study shows that almost one in every four salespeople uses sales technology every day. The reason?

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Vengreso

MAY 28, 2020

Think about this scenario: Your organization is ready to invest (or renew) hundreds of thousands of dollars (or perhaps millions) in your sales technology stack and tools for your team, but the executives and the finance department want you to calculate the ROI to justify the expense of each tool. The result?

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Score More Sales

APRIL 20, 2017

Several main stage talks and numerous breakout sessions at the 2017 AA-ISP Leadership Conference referenced the many thousands of sales tools in existence and how confusing it can be for sales leadership. Personally I think that is low, as most high growth sales dev teams I know of have probably closer to 10 tools they use.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 9, 2020

You’re the ultimate sales technology—and this is the ultimate sales conversations book. If there ever was a time for real, authentic sales conversations, it’s now. Do you know how to have that kind of sales conversations? Reps told me they didn’t need to have sales conversations. The phone works.

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SBI

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The Top Sales Tools of 2017 Guide: Final Cut is where you’ll find the best sales tech for growing revenue. You’ll find detailed information on top selling tools for: Account-Based Selling. Sales Enablement & Engagement. Sales Prospecting & Communication. Closing Deals.

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Vendor Neutral

JANUARY 13, 2022

Then it’s time to reevaluate your sales technology selection process. Looking to set ambitious business goals in 2022? Here’s how and why to do it.

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Go for No!

MARCH 2, 2020

Our tools and technologies may be changing rapidly but psychology is slow to catch up. The hesitation and reluctance is still exactly the same even though the tools have changed. We still need to focus on changing the changing the mindset not just the tools. So, what’s the answer?

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CloserIQ

MARCH 4, 2019

Adopting new sales technology is a big deal. Whether you’re looking to switch from non-VoIP to VoIP phone systems , get the latest sales engagement software, purchase or enrich a lead database, invest in LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or otherwise, you’re making a major commitment. How Sales Technology Impacts Recruiting.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Commercial leaders have been introducing sales technology for years in an effort to boost seller productivity and efficiency. Specifically, Smart Selling Tools cites that $1.5B Specifically, Smart Selling Tools cites that $1.5B

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SalesLoft

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

That means sales reps must make the most of every chance they get to interact with a prospect. Sales enablement, and sales enablement tools, help them do just that. It’s no wonder that Gartner expects sales enablement budgets to increase 50% by 2027. All three pillars rely heavily on sales enablement software.

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 4, 2020

With digital selling taking over traditional sales methodologies, there has never been a more exciting time to be in sales. Leveraging technology, social selling , and sales prospecting tools has ushered in a new era for anyone pursuing a career in sales. What is Sales Prospecting?

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