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A 2026 excursion to the future of sales training

Sales Training Connection

Sales Training – 2026. As a way of exploring the future of sales training, let’s time travel to the year 2026 and examine the major trends of the day. Suspending disbelief, assume you have time traveled and have arrived in the summer of 2026. Let’s tune in and listen to what Dr. Beckett has to say.

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How to Win the Talent War: Women in Sales

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Cristina Gomez The war for top-performing sales talent has begun. By 2026, the number of open sales positions is projected to grow by more than 3 percent , putting the pressure on sales leaders and HR teams to attract top talent. The lack of parity in sales is not only a fairness issue, it’s a business issue.

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17 Key Revenue Enablement Stats Coming Out of S3

Allego

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, …” —Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities Looking at what is happening in sales these days, one can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and concern. Want proof that B2B sales teams are facing a wake-up call? Buyers are up to 70% through their research before contacting a sales rep.

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Report: The Top 7 Reasons Salespeople Lose Deals in 2022 (& How to Fix It)

Sales Hacker

In these challenging economic times, business as usual has been anything but – and like many sectors, B2B sales is in the midst of transition. A recent survey of B2B sales professionals commissioned by my company, Lusha, sheds light on the extent to which this critical industry is in a state of flux. 33% had poor sales demos.

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Building a successful digital transformation team: 5 essential elements

Pitcher

By 2026 65% of B2B sales organizations will have transitioned to data-driven decision-making.

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The Impact of AI on Sales Professionals

Janek Performance Group

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in sales can be both an asset and a liability for professional salespeople. This dynamic interplay prompts a critical question: can sales AI and human sales expertise coexist harmoniously? The future of sales lies in amplifying human capabilities with automation, not replacing them.

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65+ Statistics About Artificial Intelligence

Zoominfo

The largest companies (those with at least 100,000 employees) are the most likely to have an AI strategy, but only half have one ( source ). 47% of digitally mature organizations say they have a defined AI strategy ( source ). 47% of digitally mature organizations say they have a defined AI strategy ( source ). AI in Sales.

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