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5 Skills Every Sales Development Rep Needs to Master in 2018

Hubspot Sales

SDR/BDR Skills for 2018. 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. That’s why in addition to these hard skills, it’s important to learn to keep your energy up and stay positive. Video prospecting. Highly customized outreach.

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Consultative Selling: 5 Strategies You Need in 2018

Hubspot Sales

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. Consultative selling fits the inside sales model hand in glove. The answer is a consultative approach.

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Weekly Roundup – Nov 30, 2018

CloserIQ

Struggling With Inside Sales Turnover? “If you are struggling with inside sales turnover, it is likely the team is feeling underinvested, or a lack of optimism.” The post Weekly Roundup – Nov 30, 2018 appeared first on CloserIQ Blog. ” Managing Teams. ” Essential Tech Reads. .

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Weekly Roundup – Nov 9, 2018

CloserIQ

.” Top Skills for a Sales Resume (Alison Doyle of The Balance Careers). “Sales skills are a subset of the skills necessary for many jobs, while other skills you need will vary from position to position, so be sure to read job descriptions carefully.” ” Selling Strategies.

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50 Sales Champions: Winners of the Sales Hacker Top 50 Awards 2018!

Sales Hacker

The Sales Hacker Top 50 is different. These awards go to practitioners: people who not only did a fantastic job, but also elevated the sales profession through their behavior in 2018. It’s been heartwarming to see how eagerly people in sales have lifted up their peers, mentors, and employees. Sales Leadership.

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Sales Hacker’s Top Sales Trends & Predictions You MUST Be Aware Of In 2018

Sales Hacker

The race to the 2017 finish line is in full throttle – While last minute closed deals are still trickling in, B2B organizations are researching how to shape next year’s sales strategy to align with the top sales trends that are expected to emerge in 2018. – Lars Nilsson , VP of Global Inside Sales, Cloudera.

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20+ LinkedIn Influencers a Sales Person Must Follow in 2018 [Updated]

SalesHandy

After spending around 70+ hours on LinkedIn, observing & analyzing hundreds of profiles of Sales Influencers or Sales Gurus we have mindfully put together the list of 20+ Sales LinkedIn Influencers/Gurus that you must follow in 2018. He has over 15 years of experience in Marketing, Business Development, and Sales.