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How to Lead a Sales Team: 14 Key Tips to Help New Managers Thrive

Hubspot Sales

Even the most seasoned, effective salespeople can struggle when hashing out how to lead a sales team. Taking the reins doesn't come naturally to everyone, and even born leaders might need a little guidance when transitioning into a sales management role. Sales is an inherently competitive field. Let's dive in.

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How to Increase Profit Margin: 5 Strategies for Any Business

Hubspot Sales

Every company has its eyes on its bottom line and, in turn, is mindful of its profit margin — the most definitive metric of how successful your sales efforts are, relative to your expenses. Find gaps in your sales process where a disproportionate number of prospects fall off. Ask for your customers' feedback and act on it.

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How to Talk with Customers during Coronavirus Fears

Alice Heiman

As sales leaders make any necessary adjustments to their team’s daily routines with health and safety in mind, it’s also a good idea to consider how coronavirus will influence sales conversations with customers. Here are some tips for handling sales conversations in this kind of environment.

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Why Business Acumen is Key to Sales Success (And How to Get It)

Hubspot Sales

What sets sales leaders apart from everyday reps? In today’s hyper-connected world, the “lone-gunslinger” model of sales is no longer effective. They’re good at reacting and responding to day-to-day tasks and challenges but struggle to look or act beyond the immediate scope of their job. The answer is simple: Business acumen.

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15 CRM Statistics You Need to Know

Pipeline

More and more startups emerge every year, and with remote working becoming the new normal because of the COVID-19 pandemic, sales teams need a reliable sales hub that can sync all sales touch points wherever they are. 70% of salespeople say CRM is very important to closing deals.

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How to Talk with Customers during Coronavirus Fears

Alice Heiman

As sales leaders make any necessary adjustments to their team’s daily routines with health and safety in mind, it’s also a good idea to consider how coronavirus will influence sales conversations with customers. Here are some tips for handling sales conversations in this kind of environment.

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Burnout Part 2 – Recognizing Burnout in Your Employees

LevelEleven

However, if your employees begin acting increasingly sensitive in conversation and it’s out of character, it might be a sign that they’re burned out. What to look for: Unable to tolerate or listen to constructive criticism Short or limited patience for tackling challenging tasks Getting stuck on minute details. Signal #4: Exhaustion.