Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 20, 2018

Author: Ryan Myers We’ve all been caught in a tricky text thread, the kind where you absentmindedly respond to a friend’s question with a simple “OK” and then suddenly find yourself getting the cold shoulder. You witness facial expressions, noticing smiles at light parts and (hopefully) shock at the impressive parts.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Questions for Interviewing a Sales Manager. How comfortable are you with data analysis? What do you think are the necessary skills and qualifications for success here? Why do you want to be a sales manager? Pretend I'm a sales rep who has missed quota three months in a row. What would you say?

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Vengreso

MARCH 2, 2021

Prospecting to generate sales leads is one of the most important jobs of the modern sales professional. In fact, if you ask any sales leader what their teams struggle with the most (and I have), they would say it’s prospecting, especially now that virtual selling is the norm. Sales Prospecting Techniques.

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Miller Heiman Group

JULY 8, 2019

Because it takes six to 12 months for organizations to achieve meaningful sales transformation , now is the time for chief revenue officers and chief sales officers to improve sales performance to bring their companies to a position of strength before the downturn hits. What does retention look like on your sales team?

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Miller Heiman Group

AUGUST 25, 2020

Consider these two statistics: Less than a quarter of B2B buyers think sellers are a resource for solving their business problems or see differences among sellers, according to our 2018 Buyer Preferences Study. Both share a skeptical view of sales talent. The Phases of Sales Talent Development.

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Miller Heiman Group

JULY 18, 2019

On the surface, your sales organization looks like it’s doing everything your shareholders or board expects: Your revenue attainment is up, and more salespeople are exceeding their goal than you’ve seen in the last five years. But if you peel these layers back, how are your sellers performing individually?

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 2, 2018

So whether you prefer comedy or drama, you’re bound to enjoy a few movies on this list … and that’s a money-back guarantee. The Best Sales Movies of All Time. Kurt Russell plays a hotshot used car hustler who dreams of running for state senate in Robert Zemeckis’s outrageous sales satire. Used Cars (1980). Tin Men (1987).

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Vengreso

APRIL 10, 2022

Are your sellers using a sales methodology to guide them, step-by-step, in their daily prospecting and closing sales activities? However, most sales methodologies and most sales teams do not subscribe to a sales method that covers prospecting. What is a Sales Methodology? The Challenger Sale.

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SalesLoft

JULY 17, 2019

Where does evolution begin? For a long time, those of us in sales thought we were exempt from change. As a result, we’re all scrambling to understand why our pipelines are low, competition is high, and forecasts are neutral. The last ten years have been transformative to the sales community. But it still felt like sales.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Sales needs an overhaul. A sale is a sale is a sale. To get better results, you need to rethink your system. Sure, you should let your friends know what you do. It’s a misconception that you always need to be prospecting. That’s so everyone can understand. 1) Prospect part-time.

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Crunchbase

JANUARY 27, 2021

Timing is everything when it comes to sales. Tracking and understanding buying signals and connecting with leads and prospects with the right message at the right moment can help you close more deals. What exactly is a ‘buying signal’ in sales? Buying signals are key to understanding your prospects.

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SBI

JANUARY 14, 2020

Brainshark Unveils READY20 – the Only Sales Enablement Event Dedicated to Furthering Sales Readiness. READY20 will be held August 17-18, 2020, at the Encore Boston Harbor resort – providing actionable ideas and insights for elevating sales preparation and performance. Brainshark , Inc., Brainshark , Inc., WALTHAM, Mass.

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InsideSales.com

DECEMBER 4, 2019

In this post, you’ll learn how to use predictive analytics and big data to improve your team’s inside sales skills. Follow these sales best practices to improve your sales reps’ selling skills and turn regular salespeople into sales superstars. 7 Sales Best Practices. I agree with them.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Women in sales often have a polarizing experience. The expectation is that we can “do it all.” Let’s flip the script: Your intellect, emotion, instinct, and empathy as a woman are what make you both a valuable human and invaluable company asset. 150 of them share their best advice and career-defining “aha moments” below.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 26, 2018

A lot’s been said about the skills and traits that will enable salespeople to perform at their optimum best. Among the most frequently mentioned are product knowledge, customer empathy, problem solving, persuasiveness, and sales methodologies. The list of required skills can go on and on.

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Miller Heiman Group

JULY 15, 2019

In our last post , we started our deep dive into the best practices correlated with selling success in leading sales organizations, as identified in the “All That Glitters Is Not Gold: 2019 World-Class Sales Practices Study.” Our sales managers effectively coach salespeople to higher levels of performance.

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Miller Heiman Group

MARCH 26, 2018

Although there’s a frenzy of investment happening in the sales enablement technology space right now, there is still a disconnect between the excitement for innovation and the efficacy of the software. Why is there such a disconnect between sales enablement investment and business results?

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 28, 2019

This week on the Sales Hacker podcast , we talk to Jamie Scarborough , Co-Founder of the Sales Talent Agency, one of the largest sales recruitment firms in North America. . The keys to building your own business as a career sales professional. Moving into sales from other industries. What You’ll Learn.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 18, 2020

This week on the Sales Hacker podcast, we’ve got a fantastic episode for you. If you missed episode 122, check it out here: Tips for Building a Diverse Team of High-Quality Salespeople with Wesley Ulysse. Subscribe to the Sales Hacker Podcast. Welcome to Sales Hacker Podcast. Sales enablement is easy.

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Braveheart Sales

JANUARY 9, 2019

Clemson whips Alabama for the National Championship and the 2018 college football season is over. I’m especially curious to understand why a player chooses Clemson over Alabama. The Tide has been a perennial powerhouse of football for years, so it makes sense why coach Nick Saban can get whomever he wants.

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Crunchbase

MAY 14, 2020

This blog post was originally “The 25 Sales Leaders You should Get to Know in 2020.” Initially, the list criteria was based off of the total followers salespeople had on social media, and the level of engagement they had from the community. Newly added sales leaders you should follow (in alphabetical order by last name): 1.

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SBI

JANUARY 29, 2020

SalesTech Industry News: @AllegoSoftware Unveils the Future of Sales Team Development with Latest Platform Release. Allego , provider of the market-leading learning and readiness platform for sales and other teams, today announced its latest release, which delivers a groundbreaking approach to employee development.

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Sales Evangelist

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Salespeople often adopt a commodity selling mindset instead of a value-based mindset, which leaves them making less money than they could have made. They find themselves asking, “how low can you go?” They have become the largest distributor and sales agent of dish networks. Jonathan manages the Vivint portfolio.

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Sales Hacker

JULY 8, 2020

Michael is a member of Revenue Collective, but perhaps most importantly, he’s the chief sales and strategy officer for Compass, that fast-growing real estate behemoth. If you missed episode 116, check it out here: How to Form Great Habits and High Impact Behaviors at Work? Subscribe to the Sales Hacker Podcast.

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Sales Hacker Training

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

It takes a lot to succeed in sales. You need empathy, grit, and drive. You need to know your customers intimately. You need to resiliently bounce back from rejection. You need to know when to talk and when to shut up. But here’s another fact: sales is HARD! Don’t make it more difficult than it already is.

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Mindtickle

MARCH 13, 2020

Sales cycles have become more complex and take longer than ever before. The most effective sales reps are always ready to deliver the right message at the right time to the right prospects. When sales teams are well-equipped and well-prepared, they perform confidently and drive revenue. What is Sales Readiness?

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Cience

JULY 9, 2020

If you’ve worked in marketing or sales over the past decade then you’ve most likely heard it said: “Cold calling is dead.” Best Time to Cold Call. How to Handle Objections In Sales Calls. Cold Calling Tips From Sales Pros. The cold calling technique takes its origin from door-to-door sales. Table of Contents.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 22, 2018

Prospecting is hard for most salespeople. In fact, getting a response from prospects was identified as the hardest part of the sales process in the 2018 State of Inbound Sales Report. These 45 tips from three remarkably insightful sales experts should make it much easier for you. But, it doesn’t have to be.

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Artesian Solutions

JUNE 20, 2018

5 creative strategies for dealing with post-GDPR disruption to sales practices. In the immediate aftermath of 25 th May 2018 dozens of websites blocked EU users, choosing to block audiences rather than comply with the strict new privacy regulations. Although I have to say, I was pretty impressed at the creativity displayed.

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SalesLoft

JUNE 20, 2019

The Hey Sale speople podcast hosted by SalesLoft’s VP of Sales Strategy and self-proclaimed sales nerd, Jeremey Donovan just got even sales nerdier. Episode four stars Pete Kazanjy, Founder of Modern Sales Pros (MSP) and Atrium. He’s also one of the most well-researched sales experts we know.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Have you ever wondered how to become a VP of Sales? I can tell you exactly how to do it, because I’ve lived this journey myself. By the time I was 30 years old, I was working at Oracle (via startup acquisition) helping them build the #1 performing SaaS sales team in my region. I had just turned 27 years old.

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Mindtickle

MARCH 13, 2020

Sales cycles have become more complex and take longer than ever before. The most effective sales reps are always ready to deliver the right message at the right time to the right prospects. When sales teams are well-equipped and well-prepared, they perform confidently and drive revenue. What is Sales Readiness?

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LeveragePoint

JANUARY 12, 2018

What percent of your B2B sales force made quota in 2017? Getting better performance out of the middle 80% of the sales force is an obvious way to meet target sales growth in 2018. To improve average rep performance, sales management and their sales enablement team call in the experts.

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Showpad

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Onboarding is an integral phase for your new Sales reps and your business. The problem many sales organizations run into is that such training can take weeks or months. The problem many sales organizations run into is that such training can take weeks or months. A Sales engagement platform. The solution?

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 13, 2020

This week on the Sales Hacker podcast, we speak with Jay McGrath , the Area Vice President for UiPath. Jay is the Area Vice President for UiPath, where he focuses on leading the account teams covering Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance; the Northeast team; and Canada. Why you should offer value first when selling.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Subscribe to the Sales Hacker Podcast. How to know when you’re ready to be an entrepreneur [9:26]. It’s a great conversation, and it’s really all about going off on your own and pushing yourself into that zone of discomfort where all personal growth happens. This episode is brought to you by Loopio.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

If you missed episode 145, check it out here: Lessons Learned From Winning by Design with Jacco van der Kooij. Subscribe to the Sales Hacker Podcast. Lessons learned from nine months in enterprise sales [10:18]. Lessons learned from nine months in enterprise sales [10:18]. We’re on iTunes. And on Stitcher. Remote work?

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