Sales Hacker

MARCH 24, 2021

Let’s get meta for a second: How do you build a process for improving your sales process? That’s exactly the puzzle this expert panel unravels as we dive into perspectives from sales managers, RevOps leaders and sales VPs. Kaitlen Kelly – Manager, Sales Development at Outreach.

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Product Management University

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

B2B Product Manager September 2021. There’s only one way to get that expertise…spend more time with prospects and customers. The #1 Reason the Sales Process Stalls After a Demo. August 2021. April 2021. March 2021. Enjoy our September issue. In This Issue. Product Management Playbook.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 30, 2020

That’s why the team at Sales Hacker decided to put together a statistics round-up showcasing how things changed in this year and where they’re likely headed in the future. Here are the 15 most important sales statistics every salesperson should bookmark today. Best Sales Statistics to Know in 2021. Short on time?

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Pipeline

AUGUST 10, 2023

According to a 2021 McKinsey survey, 75% of consumers stated that personalization made them more likely to repeatedly buy from a brand and recommend that brand to others. Source: Think with Google Clearly it’s important, but what makes personalization such an important part of the sales process?

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LeadFuze

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

We’re going to take a close look at the world of sales process automation. You’ll learn what it is, how it can help your sales team, and what pitfalls to avoid. Tap on a topic below to jump to a specific section in the article: What is sales process automation? Do’s and don’ts of sales process automation.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2021

That’s why putting plenty of focus on sales enablement will be crucial for 2021. Sales enablement is the art of equipping your sales team with the things they need to articulate the value your product can bring to your prospect and their business. It’s about helping your sales organization do what they do best.

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KLA Group

JANUARY 19, 2021

The post How to Adapt Your Cold Calling for 2021 first appeared on KLA Group - Denver. When the pandemic will “end” depends on whom you ask – spring, winter, sometime in 2022 – your guess is as good as mine. At this point lockdown feels “normal.” Frustrating and stressful, but normal. We’ve acclimated. Certain […].

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 31, 2021

Now that we’re moving into the second quarter of 2021, the economy is beginning to improve, and vaccinations are helping us slowly approach herd immunity. They recognized that asking clients for referrals was the way to gain access to prime prospects. Same old, same old in 2021? Why the sudden interest in referral sales?

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Gong.io

JANUARY 1, 2021

And while tactics are important, a sound sales strategy is critical to improving your closed/won ratio. Here is the 7-step framework for crafting a bullet-proof sales strategy in 2021. SALES STRATEGY STEP 1: BUILD AN IDEAL ACCOUNT PROFILE. Without accounts, there are no sales. the stage in the sales process.

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The events of 2020 changed the customer buying journey, so we must change our prospecting tactics. Sales leaders have an ongoing challenge to get more qualified leads in the pipe, but seller access has evaporated. You can ask: During the sales process when you’ve added value. Suddenly it became almost impossible.

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Crunchbase

JANUARY 26, 2021

Over the last few decades, we’ve seen the rise of everything from e-commerce, to virtual reality sales. While it’s impossible to predict what 2021 and the years beyond may bring to sales, assessing the confusing marketplace in 2020 does give us some useful insights to use as a launchpad. Here’s what we discovered for 2021.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 13, 2021

There are two parts to the sales process: Part One: Getting meetings with decision makers. You get an introduction to your prospect, and you get a meeting with the decision maker. The biggest challenge for sales teams is seller access , according to Gartner’s recent report, The Chief Sales Officer’s Leadership Vision for 2021.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 15, 2020

According to recent HubSpot research, 65% of sales leaders who outperformed revenue targets in 2020 reported having a dedicated person or team working on sales enablement efforts instead of making it an initiative someone works on off the side of their desk. How to Improve Sales Enablement for Your Team.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

These powerful insights can inform every aspect of your sales process — from pitching to customer retention. Read on to learn how to sales has changed from 2021 to 2022, and what to expect in the coming months. More interaction with prospects throughout the sales process.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 5, 2021

I’ll cover a different sales topic each month to help you get comfortable asking clients for referrals. After all, that’s the most important step in your sales process. That’s why I continue to share insights about prospecting, the importance of referrals, and what you should (and shouldn’t) do on social media.

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 13, 2021

Stay Ahead With These Sales Training Courses this 2021! Predictable Revenue, sales hacking, and now account-based everything has massively impacted the sales profession over the last 10 years. Based on the size of your team, aim for 25-50 per month to guarantee your sales staff has adequate follow-up time each month.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 5, 2021

As we move into 2021, buyer intent data will help you gain ground on competitors and connect with prospects. The remote sales landscape is getting stuffy. Across the table (or buffering screen on Zoom), sellers are embracing digital sales and prospecting. Companies that were unable to make the switch have suffered.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Ben Volkman of Zoom says, "It’s 34x more effective to sell using video in prospecting and calls than relying on phone or email.". When it comes to CRM, successful sales teams have automated parts of the sales process using the data flowing through the tool. Check it out here: The 2021 Sales Enablement Report.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 28, 2020

HubSpot recently surveyed over 500 sales leaders and found 40% of them have missed revenue targets this year — a significant trend that can’t continue if their businesses are going to survive. It’s time to rewrite the sales leadership rulebook. Continue reading to learn what sales leaders should prioritize in 2021.

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OnePageCRM

JANUARY 15, 2021

Meetings will likely stay virtual in 2021, but this doesn’t equate to a lackluster performance or challenges for your team. Audit your technology stack and your employers’ knowledge of processes to ensure your virtual experience meets’ buyer’s new expectations. Start 2021 with an audit. Ensure Sales and Marketing Alignment.

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Chorus.ai

JANUARY 29, 2021

That’s why putting plenty of focus on sales enablement will be crucial for 2021. Sales enablement is the art of equipping your sales team with the things they need to articulate the value your product can bring to your prospect and their business. It’s about helping your sales organization do what they do best.

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Lead411

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

4 Tips To Finish 2020 Sales Strong and Make Your 2021 Sales Pipeline Even Better. Odds are if your end of the year sales goals are coming up a bit short, it could have something to do with your preparation in the beginning of the year. Here are 4 easy tips to close 2020 on the right foot, and hit 2021 at full speed.

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InsideSales.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

LinkedIn and social selling give sales reps powerful tools to learn about their prospects and communicate with them. During our Sales Development Summit 2020, Daniel Disney shared his top 10 tips for selling more through LinkedIn in 2021. A personal brand also helps speed up the outbound process.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 30, 2021

Not only do buyers now prefer remote sales interactions, but they're also more than happy to make large purchases online — a trend that has sellers embracing and investing heavily in digital sales and prospecting to keep up. This information is prospecting gold. The sales landscape has changed.

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Leveraging technology, social selling , and sales prospecting tools has ushered in a new era for anyone pursuing a career in sales. Buyer behavior and selling motion are completely in sync and it is through correct B2B prospecting that we can succeed in this always-evolving field. What is Sales Prospecting?

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Bigtincan

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Reps can directly search for content within Outlook and quickly insert it into an email that can either be sent internally (for another rep to quickly reference a particular sales training) or externally (to clients to further the sales process, such as a customer testimonial). Sales cycle. Pipeline created. Close rate.

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Zoominfo

MAY 7, 2021

“The summary of it is that we prospected like heck, we did probably 50 to 100 demos, we struck out a lot, and every time we struck out we just kept going and going and going. In the same month that Lyon lost the first deal, he immediately started prospecting for the second. Challenge #5: Closing an Eight-Figure Deal (February 2021).

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

2021 will bring sales professionals a host of new challenges and trends to consider, and it could be tricky to adapt. Several salespeople are coming into this new year holding onto some dead weight — outdated strategies that are bound to undermine sales efforts instead of enhancing them. Trying to Reinvent the Sales Wheel.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 22, 2022

We surveyed over 1,000 sales professionals around the globe to find out the top sales trends of 2022, and one thing is certain – the pandemic made a lasting impact on the relationship between salespeople and their prospects. The Top Sales Goals. The Top Sales Challenges. Top Sales Metrics to Track.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you think a B2B sales funnel is an abstract idea, brace yourself. It’s time to build a sales funnel that captures and converts your best buyers. Your digital-savvy B2B prospect is researching the product they think they need. What Is a B2B Sales Funnel? A sales rep walks them through a product demo.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

These upgrades focus on three areas: Easier access to Chorus’ Momentum Insights feature Automatic transcription of calls from ZoomInfo Engage More accurate data feeding into Chorus The integrations help revenue teams develop stronger prospect and customer relationships, make better decisions, and win more business.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 13, 2023

From paid advertising to buying their own books, every sales author is doing all they can to get their book to the top of the list. I published this list in 2019 with 33 books, added 17 new books for the 2020 edition, and now another 5 for 2021/23. What selection process did I use to find the best sales books?

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SugarCRM

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

As 2021 draws to an end, we want to celebrate our customers who push the boundaries of SugarCRM’s platform for breakthrough customer experience (CX) and business growth. With that in mind, we’re happy to announce the winners of our 2021 Customer Breakthrough Awards and recognize our customers’ success. Customer of the Year.

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Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 22, 2021

This is just one example of a sales technology interfering with the customer relationship. Technology is supposed to make it easier and more efficient to reach prospects and sell to customers. And the good news is, when the right technology is combined with the right strategy, processes, and skills, it certainly can.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The HubSpot Blog’s Sales Strategy & Trends Report says that 42% of salespeople exceeded their goals in 2021, a similar amount simply met their goals, and 16% underperformed. Let’s go over how those top-performing sales reps met their goals. Sales Management Tools. 18% said they performed worse than their goals.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 14, 2021

So to help you up your social selling game, we reached out to a few HubSpot experts for some key tips and tricks you can apply to better leverage your social media presence to connect with prospects and make hard sales. Leverage information on social media to connect with prospects on mutual experiences. Let's dive in.

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Allego

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Granted, the software has only been trained on information up to 2021, so there are knowledge gaps. I signed up and—because I write blog posts for salespeople—entered this query: “Write a blog post about how to use ChatGPT for sales.”. Overall, ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help your sales team to be more efficient and effective.

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