Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 10, 2014

Let''s see, there''s prospecting, qualifying and closing, and then there''s.wow, this is difficult! The biggest changes since our original set of 21 Core Competencies in 1994 are the inclusion of categories that compliment our dashboards as well as the inclusion of Sales Posturing and Social Selling. They are marketing themselves.

Top of Funnel 309

Top of Funnel Social Selling Funnel Promotion 309

The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 23, 2014

Here is just one example of what I received recently: “Our markets are promising. After sending out the emails, the person probably congratulated themselves for doing such a great job of prospecting and how they will be closing sales quickly as a result. Copyright 2014, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

Direct Mail 201

Direct Mail Selling Skills Software Software 201

The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

The pool of prospects next year is going to grow. There will be more prospects than ever, and the good news is more of them will actually buy. The internet continues to open up new areas and this means prospects can come from more places. Prospects are going to engage you later than ever in the process.

Motivation 225

Motivation Loyalty Selling Skills Engineering 225

The Sales Hunter

MARCH 7, 2014

Hesitation to call customers and especially to call prospects. Every time you meet with your boss, you say something like, “If only we had _, then I would be able to sell a lot more.” Are you quick to tell Marketing you lose too many sales because the sales materials aren’t any good?

Cold Calling 226

Cold Calling Territories Consultative Selling Motivation 226

SBI Growth

AUGUST 22, 2013

Read on and you''ll be ready to Make the Number in 2014. Analysis - the candidate studies the data provided, does independent research and determines the prospect''s needs. If appropriate, this may include a business impact analysis and cost justification to demonstrate analytical skills. Sales can learn a lesson here.

Hiring 300

Hiring Proposal Exercises Lead Rank 300

SBI

JUNE 4, 2014

Every two weeks, I interview an executive from a top sales and marketing solutions company. What problem/s are you solving for sales and/or marketing organizations? They are reaching out to their friend Google instead.) This gives a very narrow window within which a sales rep must be able to add value for a prospect.

Up-Sell 139

Up-Sell Revenue Closing Decision Maker 139

Platinum Rules for Success

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Targeting explores the markets or groups you may target as prospective buyers. This includes the sales strategies and tactics you select for each target market. Poor targeting with great selling skills would result in limited success because you would be selling to the wrong people. Follow Jim Cathcart.

Loyalty 87

Loyalty Sales Cycle Lead Rank Lead Scoring 87