Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2021

Among many takeaways — about sales enablement , forecasting , hiring , and more — one thing was certain: Sales has changed a lot since the pandemic began. In these conditions, without the right knowledge, tools, and team assistance at their fingertips, your sales reps will find consistent sales success hard to come by.

Sales Enablement 100

Sales Enablement Webinar Metrics Top of Funnel Strategy 100

Crunchbase

JANUARY 26, 2021

Every year in the sales industry brings new trends and processes for business leaders to consider. Over the last few decades, we’ve seen the rise of everything from e-commerce, to virtual reality sales. Here’s what we discovered for 2021. Here’s what we discovered for 2021. Channels in the sales playbook are evolving.

Trends 98

Trends Social Media Discount Decision Maker 98

No More Cold Calling

APRIL 26, 2021

If you have a big-deal prospect or client, you’d better jump on a plane, catch a train, or take a road trip as soon as possible. I wrote that in 2013, back when virtual sales meetings weren’t the only option. The Problem with Virtual Sales Meetings. B2B sales reps have asked me that question repeatedly over the past year.

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Sales Meeting Meeting Referrals Face-to-face 287

Carew International

APRIL 1, 2021

How Top-Management Involvement Impacts the Sales Process. One of the most interesting and conflicting circumstances sales managers, leaders and executives find themselves in is whether to get involved in the sales process with one of their sales professional’s customers. The impact could literally make or break the deal.

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Study Face-to-face Policies Sales 84

Chorus.ai

JANUARY 29, 2021

Among many takeaways — about sales enablement , forecasting , hiring , and more — one thing was certain: Sales has changed a lot since the pandemic began. In these conditions, without the right knowledge, tools, and team assistance at their fingertips, your sales reps will find consistent sales success hard to come by.

Sales Enablement 62

Sales Enablement Webinar Metrics Top of Funnel Strategy 62

Zoominfo

JUNE 2, 2021

B2B sales jobs have a strikingly high turnover rate. In a study conducted by Sales Insights Lab, sales reps rated culture and management above base compensation, commission, and job flexibility. What are Core Competencies in Sales? Core competencies are essential sales skills that AEs can rate themselves on.

Scale 130

Scale Commission Compensation Report 130

Zoominfo

JUNE 2, 2021

B2B sales jobs have a strikingly high turnover rate. In a study conducted by Sales Insights Lab, sales reps rated culture and management above base compensation, commission, and job flexibility. What are Core Competencies in Sales? Core competencies are essential sales skills that AEs can rate themselves on.

Scale 130

Scale Commission Compensation Report 130

Showpad

JUNE 29, 2021

**This post is part of a series based on Showpad’s 2021 Modern Selling Study. To dig into all the data, visit the study homepage. Sales effectiveness is the domain where enablement collaborates with sales management to translate enablement efforts into tangible sales results.

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Face-to-face Study Survey Coaching 96

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

To answer this question, let’s start with some data: According to the latest HubSpot Research Study , we found that 40% of businesses will miss revenue targets this year. Sales leaders in charge of new revenue growth have felt this change in their core. Teams that traditionally sold in person had to pivot to an inside sales model.

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Hubspot Lead Rank Opportunity Lead Scoring 125

Highspot

AUGUST 19, 2021

As we look towards the future of sales, the trends defining what, how, and where we will sell are taking shape. ” (The Future Of Sales, Forrester Research, Inc., May 3, 2021). Revenue leaders must now realign their approach to sales accordingly. Continue to Hone Virtual Sales Skills. May 3, 2021).

Trends 105

Trends Survey Research Pivotal 105

Zoominfo

MARCH 21, 2022

According to the report, more than 24 million Americans left their jobs between April and September 2021, an unprecedented high. The study showed a broad range of attrition within specific companies in various industries. The data reveals that the impact of the Great Resignation is being felt across all industries and economic sectors.

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Quota Hiring Face-to-face Advertising 100

Showpad

JUNE 29, 2021

**This post is part of a series based on Showpad’s 2021 Modern Selling Study. To dig into all the data, visit the study homepage. Sales readiness is the enablement domain that connects the dots to engage and empower your sales force. This domain should also be closely connected to sales effectiveness.

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Hiring Study Survey Sales Leadership 66

Factor 8

MAY 11, 2021

This feels like a big deal… Twenty (cough) ish years ago during my first week as a Sales Manager, my colleagues (and assigned hazers) dropped a stack of Selling Power magazines on my desk. Naturally, I pretended to bemoan the assignment, but secretly I was thinking, “There’s a whole magazine about sales?!” I was a little in awe.

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Company Training Distribution Study 45

Allego

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

While no industry or department is immune to economic headwinds, there’s one that consistently hires during times of high layoffs: sales. In any downturn, businesses still need to sell products and services, and sales reps make that happen. Sales enablement is an ongoing process that should not be limited to just onboarding.

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Hiring Exercises Lead Rank Case Study 118

Vengreso

JANUARY 13, 2023

Even so, my sales book collection is mounting, thanks to the privilege of hosting Vengreso’s Modern Selling Podcast. Because I interview some of the world’s top influencers and authors, I knew I had to come up with a resource list of the best sales books for 2023. In fact, I find books a little overwhelming at times.

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Paid Content Conversion Top of Funnel Hiring 81

Vendor Neutral

APRIL 30, 2021

Sales Enablement Technology Checklist for Financial Services. Financial services firms are the ideal case study for sales enablement technology. Here’s what you need to know about implementing sales enablement into your firm and what tech can enhance that process.

Sales Enablement 52

Sales Enablement Lead Rank Lead Scoring Webinar Metrics 52

Bigtincan

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Too many retail brands are still using antiquated learning methods in their retail training, leading to sales associates not retaining information. Incorrect retail training contributes to the enormous turnover rate, which is almost twice that of the general labor force. . The boredom of long-form training.

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Retail Tools Training Survey 98

Highspot

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Unique partnership enables a faster, more flexible approach to sales training and enablement. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Highspot , the sales enablement platform that improves sales performance, today announced an expanded partnership with Corporate Visions , the leading provider of science-backed training and consulting services.

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Strategy Customer Lead Rank Lead Scoring 98

Smooth Sale

MARCH 17, 2022

The insights are essential for business growth and the precursor for successful sales. Janice is listed in the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Customer Experience, 2020 and 150 Women B2B Thought Leaders You Should Follow, 2021 and LinkedIn Sales 15 Innovating Sales Influencers to Follow, 2021.

Scale 78

Scale Hiring Lead Rank Report 78

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 11, 2023

Your sales team plays an essential role in driving revenue and reaching goals that stretch across the organization. So should you be worried about churn in your sales department? Sales teams have higher-than-average turnover rates than other business units. Why do sales teams experience high turnover? In short, yes.

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Churn Hiring Survey Hubspot 114

Allego

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Great sales content drives conversations—and results. To keep sellers ahead of the competition and hitting their targets in 2021, they need access to the most timely, relevant, and impactful materials. In many organizations, a sales enablement team drives the creation, distribution, and management of sales content.

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Sales Enablement Top of Funnel Case Study Face-to-face 71

Allego

DECEMBER 9, 2021

We observed the evolving role of sales learning from formal, instructor-led training to becoming part of the essential enablement experiences that reps count on day-to-day to help themselves. Here the four top sales enablement trends for 2022: B2B buyer journeys require smarter, virtual selling.

Top of Funnel 125

Top of Funnel Sales Enablement Trends Coaching 125

Allego

APRIL 26, 2022

But I study the con artists because if you can use their strategies to promote trash, imagine what you can do to promote something good. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers was released by McGraw Hill in 2021.

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Handbook Google Promotion Study 118

Vendor Neutral

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Sales Tech and Innovation Hub A Critical Look: Opportunities and Limitations of AI for Sales Professionals REGISTER NOW Sales professionals always seek ways to stay ahead of the competition and improve performance. Previously he hosted the top-rated sales podcast, Sales Enablement with Andy Paul.

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Outsourcing Services Opportunity Webinar Metrics Telecommunications 52

Mindtickle

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

“Sales is both an art and a science.”. Sales rep performance is a complex challenge we’ve tried to address through traditional training and enablement programs, and for many, it’s not working the way we hoped. A study by CSO Insights suggests only 27.5% A study by CSO Insights suggests only 27.5% Readiness Index.

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Ideal Customer Profile Hiring Collateral Analytics 102

Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Has the Great Resignation caused you to re-think your sales team hiring practices? And the sales department is not immune to this phenomenon. Bureau of Labor Statistics*, 4 million Americans left their jobs in July 2021. To reach your sales goals in 2022 preventing a sales talent exodus is critical.

Hiring 118

Hiring Lead Rank Compensation Sales Talent 118

Mindtickle

JANUARY 19, 2023

In 2023, many sales organizations will focus on measuring and improving sales productivity. But first… What is sales productivity? Simply put, sales productivity is how efficient and effective your sales reps are at hitting a variety of revenue milestones and goals. Forrester’s 2021 B2B Buying Study ).

Strategy 52

Strategy Cold Calling Lead Rank Lead Scoring 52

Showpad

JUNE 29, 2021

**This post is part of a series based on Showpad’s 2021 Modern Selling Study. To dig into all the data, visit the study homepage. Engaging buyers in an effective way requires sales professionals having access to the right content and messaging for their targeted buyer roles and their business challenges.

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Buyer Face-to-face Churn Analytics 59

Janek Performance Group

MAY 2, 2023

In an instant, sales organizations saw their operations and teams rendered dramatically less productive. In addition to an uncertain economy, organizations now face dispersed sales teams and a lexicon of new phrases. According to McKinsey’s 2021 Mind the [skills] gap , 87 percent of companies have or will have a skills gap.

Hiring 62

Hiring Negotiation Decision Maker Coaching 62

Allego

MARCH 31, 2023

While we may strive for sifting and recruitment strategies that leave us with rock star sales reps, it’s never bulletproof. Even when you provide sales coaching, a sales rep may still leave. The average tenure of an SDR (Sales Development Rep) stands at just 1.4 If only it always went like that!

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Coaching Sales Coaching Hiring Face-to-face 71

Carew International

MAY 13, 2021

A recent leadership study found that too many organizations are taking a “do it yourself” approach to leadership development, emphasizing generic self-study resources. The previously mentioned leadership study found that leaders expressed a strong desire for assessment to help them pinpoint their developmental areas. Timeliness.

Strategy 66

Strategy Face-to-face Study Forecasting 66

Mindtickle

AUGUST 31, 2021

This month, Forrester Research released its latest report , “New Tech: Conversation Intelligence for B2B Revenue, Q3 2021.” Simply put, this can be interpreted as acknowledgment among premier industry analysts that conversation intelligence is a critical component in the world of sales readiness. . Why is this important?

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Conversion Closing Hiring Coaching 96

InsideSales.com

APRIL 15, 2021

One of the most positive outcomes from the past year was the swift adoption and embrace of technology for sales and marketing. As a result, many sales technologies saw rapid growth, and sales teams shifted their priorities and strategies. CRM and sales engagement (like Playbooks) will better guide SD reps’ time and activities.

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Trends Lead Rank Hiring Sales Qualified Lead 110

Mindtickle

MAY 2, 2023

As a sales enablement leader, sales content is a big part of your job. Whether it’s creating it, training reps on it, monitoring its performance, or updating it, simplifying sales content management lets sales enablement leaders focus on other programs that help sellers actually sell. It went from 3.5

Top of Funnel 52

Top of Funnel Scale Case Study Distribution 52

Crunchbase

MARCH 1, 2023

The Crunchbase 2023 Influential Women in Sales List is a submission-based list. They’re launching sales podcasts, YouTube channels and startups of their own. They’re creating safe spaces to empower female professionals and championing diversity in sales, both inside and outside their organizations.

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Hiring Lead Rank Lead Scoring Enterprise 130

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Navigating the ever-changing digital landscape is a challenge — especially if you have a business of your own and are struggling to market yourself and make sales. From training and education to average salaries and expected job growth, here’s what you need to know before getting into digital consulting.

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Salary Social Media Hiring Media 111

Highspot

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Sales is the engine that powers your company. But what’s powering your sales? By now it’s universally known that sales and sales team practices have undergone a tectonic shift in recent years. And, even more alarmingly, buyer needs and behaviors seem to be moving way ahead of the sales learning curve.

Sales Enablement 75

Sales Enablement Top of Funnel Scale Face-to-face 75