Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 26, 2017

SDR/BDR Skills for 2018. Video prospecting. We’re about to turn the corner into 2018. And from where I stand -- as the manager of an inside sales team -- one thing is clear. To be successful next year and beyond, sales development reps need to think outside the box. 1) Video prospecting. Active listening.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Selling Skills 2018. Your job title hasn’t changed -- you’re still a salesperson, sales manager, sales director, etc. -- but of course, everything else has. Sales tools are different; they’re basically the phone book and your business card. 2018 is going to be even bigger. 2018 is going to be even bigger.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 31, 2018

I’ve seen some incredible changes, and I can say without a doubt that right now is the best time to invest in a sales career. Sales is fun, critically important to scaling businesses, financially lucrative, and intellectually stimulating. But being a salesperson in 2018 is very different than being a salesperson in 1987.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

There are several facts I thought I knew about prospecting. The RAIN Group Center for Sales Research surveyed 488 buyers and 489 sellers in 25+ industries to get their take on effective methods, timing, and more. The results are probably not what you’d expect -- but they do bode well for your prospecting strategy.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Here’s a recap of the best sales articles from 2018 from Sales Hacker! With 2019 is right on the horizon, I’m taking this as an opportunity to look back at the kickass year we had at Sales Hacker. for making Sales Hacker what it is. The 18 best sales articles of 2018 from Sales Hacker.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 3, 2018

If you worked in sales or marketing in the past year—you’ve already heard the news: Account-Based Marketing (ABM) is an incredibly effective way to target qualified prospects and close more deals. Although they’re not often talked about in the same conversation, branding and customer experience go hand-in-hand. Don’t believe us?

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Zoominfo

JULY 29, 2020

Sales professionals are always on the lookout for ways to step up their game. It’s all about closing more deals — but that can’t happen without boosting lead conversion rates. One of the best ways to improve sales numbers involves something everyone dreads — cold calling. Why do Sales Cold Calling Scripts Matter?

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 19, 2018

If you’re in sales, you’ve likely seen the 2011 “ Lead Response Management Study. ” It analyzed three year’s worth of data,100,000 call attempts, six companies, and 15,000 leads and synthesized findings to bring salespeople scientific answers to age-old questions like “ What are the best days to call my prospects? ”

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LeadFuze

JUNE 29, 2021

However, much like warfare, if you charge into battle without a proper sales strategy, you’re running blind. What is a sales strategy. A sales strategy is plan that outlines how a business is going to sell its products or services. A sales strategy enables a company to position itself and its offering in a meaningful way.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 31, 2018

Sales development is a passion of mine. Say what you will, I don’t consider the sales development rep (SDR) an entry-level role. And as more and more outreach becomes automated, more prospects tune out and you have to try harder to be memorable. In 2018, more than ever, you have to EARN that sales meeting.

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InsideSales.com

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Salespeople instinctively believe there must be an optimal time to reach out and contact prospects. Their gut leads them to construct sales plays that target different times in hopes of eliciting a response. years (2018-2020), and generated by over 10 thousand users in North America. Calls occurred in all major time zones.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 4, 2018

That means our clients and prospects, our families and friends, our colleagues. Ready to prioritize relationships in 2018? Whatever you want to call them, here are six ways to strike a better balance in 2018: Make time for yourself. And yes … Pick Up the Damn Phone and have a personal conversation. Here’s where to start.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

So the question is – where do we find the inspiration to climb out of these sales motivation slumps? We’ve put together a list of the 20 most motivational sales quotes. These quotes cover everything from general motivation to sales strategy, and they’re words to live by for any sales professional. Keep reading!

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Zoominfo

JULY 5, 2018

We cover topics related to sales, marketing, recruiting, and business—just as we do on our own B2B blog. At SHRM 2018, Alfredo Castro and Mardely Vega will present “Strategic Storytelling: Engaging New Talents in a Global Workplace!” But, businesses vary drastically regarding branding, products, sales cycles, and much more.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 22, 2018

Educate prospects with new ideas and perspectives. Collaborate with prospects. Listen to prospects. Understand prospect needs. Help prospects avoid obstacles. Connect with prospects personally. These selling skills are what buyers indicated were the top factors that separated sales winners from runners up.

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PandaDoc

JULY 1, 2020

Creating new sales opportunities and achieving stable growth is the goal of every company. Precision prospecting is the first step towards reaching new revenue heights. The goal of prospecting is to convert leads (contacts) into prospects (potential buyers) into clients. Prospecting should be your top priority.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 7, 2018

KPIs for Sales Managers. Sales Volume by Location. Sales managers -- and particularly field sales managers -- can often feel like they are trapped in a fog. Download our free report here to learn the top 3 metrics ranked by sales professionals. Are lower-performing reps approaching bad-fit prospects?

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Alice Heiman

DECEMBER 12, 2018

So, we have gone through and found our top 5 blog posts that were published in 2018 and a few of my favorite podcasts I was on this year. Our Best Blogs of 2018. Showing your customers appreciation is part of any great sales organization’s routine. It’s funny to me that people forget that sales is a social process.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

For sales, 2020 brought on restrictions and social distancing, leading to less face-to-face interactions and remote sales. Not only did sellers make almost all their sales online, they also had to be cognizant of how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their customers’ financial standings.

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LevelEleven

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Selling to every prospect you come across. The more time you spend on prospects that wouldn’t be a good fit, the less time you have for right-fit prospects. Nothing looks worse than a seller obviously having no knowledge of the prospect on a call. Not prospecting enough. Did one of your prospects go dark?

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JUNE 13, 2018

“When I first started at DiscoverOrg two years ago, I joined a group of six other Sales Development Reps (SDRs). We were all green to the role and new to sales in general. Fast-forward two years later : I am the manager of Sales Development. 35% conversion rate of lead to good fit completed demo.

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Paul Cherry's Top Sales Techniques

MARCH 7, 2018

Start by doing your research How do you initiate a value-added conversation with a prospect? Go to your favorite search engine, then type in the prospect’s vertical market category followed by the phrase “Trends 2018-2023.” Now, share it with your prospect by email or in person. …Do your research.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

You should be focused on lead generation for 2018. Closing the sales year with a bang is nice, but signing new clients shouldn’t be the focus for account based selling teams in Q4. Account based sales reps quarterback complex deals that rely on an exquisitely crafted, fine-tuned prospecting strategy—not a last-minute free-for-all.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 22, 2018

Sales Hacker has once again brought another electrifying edition of The Revenue Summit! If you’re a sales leader and you couldn’t make it to the event, make sure you head over to the event recap published last week. 1) 9 Elements of Highly Effective Sales Conversations. Get prospects to comfortably ask your questions.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 15, 2017

That’s why I’m sharing my 3-step process to preparing for a strong start in 2018. 1) Dig out your “not-now” prospects. When a prospect says “this might not be the best time” for them, I set a task to follow up with them around the end of the year. 3) Research your prospects before calling.

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SBI

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

2018 is poised to be a particularly busy year for people looking to start new jobs. While that’s great news for most, the rapid turnover may actually disrupt the goals of sales and marketing professionals. Admit it, you’ve invested time and resources to prepare for a sales call, only to find you’ve reached the wrong person.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 19, 2018

So, I’ve put together a carefully curated list of the best real estate blogs to follow in 2018. Real Estate Blogs Every Realtor Should Read in 2018. Million Multifamily Sale Says About Sacramento’s Housing Market. Must-read post: These Tips May Speed Up Your Home Sale. Happy reading! Zillow Porchlight. Trulia’s Blog.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 24, 2019

percent of sales reps made quota last year. Cold calling doesn’t address the top two challenges that sales teams face. My definition of a cold call is any attempt to reach a prospect who doesn’t know you and doesn’t expect to hear from you. That means sales reps spend a lot of time on the phone, getting absolutely nowhere.

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Pipeliner

AUGUST 14, 2018

Some people might think of cold calling as an outdated method of prospecting, where salespeople make their way down a list of numbers, trying to engage customers they know nothing about in a conversation. Watch Live on 6th September 2018 9am PT/Noon ET. What comes to mind when you hear the word “cold calling?” Episode Questions.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 20, 2018

We looked at the sales process. Typically, it would start with an email from a prospect, asking a question about price, availability or some product feature. The sales team was jumping on these opportunities, firing back an answer to the prospect’s question – often within minutes – and then following up with a phone call.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 22, 2018

With sales email subject lines, a little creativity goes a long way. After all, sparking your prospect's curiosity is often the simplest and most effective way to get them to open your email -- and once they've done that, you can win a response by writing a relevant, timely email. 1) "Have you tried [restaurant in prospect's town]?".

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 23, 2019

If you’ve worked in sales for any length of time, you know your success is dependent on the quality of your sales prospect lists. Although sales is a numbers game, most professionals caution against casting a wide net in the hopes of catching a sale. Building A Sales Lead List 1. Let’s get into it!

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 9, 2019

As a result, 90% of sales leaders cite information overload for missing quotas. So much so that 57% of sales representatives surveyed in 2018 missed their sales quotas the prior year, according to Forbes. To make matters worse, nearly half of a sales representative’s time is spent on administrative tasks.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

When developing a sales strategy, many leaders aren’t sure where to begin. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to revamp an existing sales strategy, creating campaigns based solely on instincts or assumptions is no longer acceptable. To craft an effective modern sales playbook , data and analytics must reign supreme.

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KO Advantage Group

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Standard sales methodology would tell you to call, email, and “pop-in” into the client's office. What does this mean for the way we used to prospect? 3 Top Performing Prospecting Approaches. 71% of sales pros agree that video email outperforms text-based email. 2 Prospecting Methods That Are Quickly Dying.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 3, 2018

The “name of the game” in cold calling is different than other types of sales calls, such as sales discovery calls. We have a rapidly growing database of over 1 million sales call recordings. The rep “owns” more of the conversation: Sure, it’s great to get the prospect talking if you can.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Consultative selling is an approach that focuses on creating value and trust with the prospect and exploring their needs before offering a solution. Advancements in sales and marketing automation are making inside selling more effective than ever before. In some industries , 55% of sales now come from inside sales teams.

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