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5 Book Recommendations to Have a Great 2017

Mr. Inside Sales

How could I not put the bestselling book of phone scripts on this list of books to help you have a killer 2017? Let’s face it: 80 – 90% of the objections and stalls you get are the same, day in and day out. “The Complete Book of Phone Scripts,” by Mike Brooks. If you are in sales, then this is a must have.

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The Official 2017 List of 21 Sales Core Competencies

Understanding the Sales Force

Back in 2014, I introduced what was then the most current version of Objective Management Group's 21 Sales Core Competencies. Selling is evolving, the rules of business are changing, there is more information available on line than there was last week and sales organizations must evolve accordingly.

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Correct Course Now: 10 tips to keep 2017 on track

Sales and Marketing Management

Even if you started 2017 with specific, measurable goals, what happens when you fall behind? Agility around objectives rarely works, but agility around execution and tactics can help you stay nimble, test new ideas and make faster adjustments to get back on track. by: Matt Heinz. You know what they say about best-laid plans, right?

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Start 2017 Sales With This Aim Small, Miss Small Focus

Increase Sales

” I only wish those seeking to increase 2017 sales would heed this advice. ” With the new year fast approaching, some salespeople are probably setting 2017 sales goals or receiving sales goals from their SMB owners or sales managers. Credit www.pixabay.com. Ideal target market (industry). Share on Facebook.

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7 Must-Have Automated Documents for Sales Success

Companies are increasingly implementing technology to bring efficiency to their workforce. Data accessibility aside, teams continuously struggle with manual processes for document generation. Learn why automating your documents is key to sales success.

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Why are Half of All Sales Reps Still Missing Quota in a Booming US Economy?

Understanding the Sales Force

I remember it well as revenue at Objective Management Group dropped by more than 30%, almost overnight. But during a slow crawl back to respectability between 2010 and 2016, and soaring revenue during 2017-2018, the percentage of reps making quota has not only remained flat, but the percentage hasn't even returned to pre 2008 rates.

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Great News! The Latest Data Shows That Salespeople are Improving

Understanding the Sales Force

Some really terrific news came across my desk this week when John Pattison, Objective Management Group's (OMG's) COO, showed me two graphs he had created. For the first time in recent memory, salespeople as a profession GOT BETTER!

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