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3 Big Challenges for the CSO in 2013

SBI Growth

Here are the biggest threats to the CSO in 2013. 5 years ago, the two black boxes of reliable data were Sales and Marketing. Armed with Marketing Automation Software, CMOs are tracing new customers back to their campaigns. Last month, I sat in on four software demonstrations for a client. 2013 is going to be tough year.

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Is This an Example of Succeeding or Failing at Inside Sales?

Understanding the Sales Force

The salesperson was from Oracle and wanted to know if I was aware of and had seen their CRM software demonstrated. His response was that he was from inside sales. In other words, "I''m not supposed to figure out what you''re trying to explain to me - I''m an inside salesperson!". Most of them hate me for my opinions.

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Inside Sales Power Tip 127 – Share Stories

Score More Sales

Make it a good one – like: How one of your clients now has piece of mind for the first time in years since they started using your security software. Subscribe to the award-winning blog and the “Sales Ideas In A Minute ” newsletter for sales strategies, tactics, and tips in selling. Just try it and see how it goes.

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10 Reasons Why Inside Sales Will Displace Field Sales Teams by 2015

Pointclear

Should they keep their expensive sales duo: inside sales AND field sales? Or just go with inside sales? The following trends indicate that field sales teams are becoming extinct. Here’s why: Inside sales teams continue to grow at 15% each year. Good question. Step into my time machine.

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Inside Sales Power Tip 113 – Energy

Score More Sales

Lucy works for a software-as-a-service company. Lori Richardson is recognized as one of the “Top 25 Sales Influencers for 2012″ and one of “20 Women to Watch in Sales Lead Management for 2012 and 2013″ Lori speaks, writes, trains, and consults with inside and outbound sellers in technology and services companies.

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Build a Bold, Data Infused Sales Strategy for 2013

SBI Growth

We have a lot of opportunities at software companies right now. Joe continues to look for data points and develops his recommendation for the VP of Sales. Brutus can then build a financial model to determine the most efficient and effective way to cover the marketplace and make the number in 2013. Must be a hot bed!

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Inside sales – it is a new dawn and sales training needs to shine

Sales Training Connection

Inside Sales. When it comes to inside sales, put aside old visions of airplane hanger-size room filled with lots of salespeople making lots of sales calls using finely polished scripts. These rooms may still be around but inside sales has undergone a dramatic shift in the last several years.