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Already Think Your 2018 Quota is Mission Impossible?

SBI Growth

When setting a yearly quota, all too often leadership defers to a top-down approach. Territory potential, industry dynamics, and the skill-set of the sales team are not taken into consideration. Reps get overwhelmed and nothing gets achieved. Here is what.

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

Understanding the Sales Force

During 2008 and 2009 more than half of all US sales reps were missing quota and considering the circumstances, that didn't seem to shock anyone.

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10 Most-Read Sales Articles of 2018

Zoominfo

The conclusion of 2018 not only allows us to look back and fine-tune our business strategies, but it also affords us the opportunity to reflect on a few things we got right this year. We’ve compiled a list of our most-read sales blog posts of 2018 to kick-off your new year on the right foot. So, allow us to indulge. Let’s get started!

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Top Lead Generation Statistics for 2018

Zoominfo

Companies that have mastered lead nurturing have 9% more sales reps making quota ( source ). The post Top Lead Generation Statistics for 2018 appeared first on ZoomInfo Blog. Follow up with web leads within 5 minutes, and you’re 9 times more likely to convert them ( source ). Demand Generation vs. Lead Generation.

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How to Successfully Coach Your Sales Team to Drive Efficiency

Speaker: Steve Benson, Founder and CEO, Badger Maps

According to CSO Insights, sales coaching has a double-digit impact on win rates and quota attainment. August 30th 2018, 11 AM PST, 2 PM EST, 7 PM GMT. Every sales rep has their own unique strengths and you need to be able to identify them to leverage their skills accordingly and empower your entire team.

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SBI’s November 2018 Pricing Newsletter

SBI Growth

How Reps Can Retire Quota by Embracing Pricing Levers & Value-Based Pricing Firms adjusting their pricing to better support customer buying desires should carefully design the program, support the rollout and provide ongoing support which incorporates feedback. Setting up the structures.

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7 Reasons Why Your 2018 Sales Coaching Initiative Will Fail

Xvoyant

2018 is shaping up to be the Year of Coaching. More and more sales thought leaders are coming to the conclusion that robust coaching programs can make a huge difference in win rate, quota attainment, and overall revenue. Coaching your sales team has become non-negotiable.

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In the Race to Win More Customers, Sales Needs Digital Transformation

Salesforce users were surveyed about the forces shaping today's workplace. Discover the results and why investments in digital transformation and automation are pushing sales teams ahead.