Don on Selling

JUNE 27, 2021

Sales Managers must act like Coaches to build successful sales teams. It’s not because they don’t want to improve and generate more sales. The real culprit is that most sales managers don’t know how to coach. It helps with retention. On the contrary, most salespeople are driven to succeed.

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Vengreso

JUNE 16, 2022

All by now have implemented virtual sales training or online sales training programs that have had a better impact on sellers’ behavior than a face-to-face training session ever was able to achieve. To be fair, 9/10 sales training companies refused to deliver virtual sales training too prior to the pandemic.

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Sales Hacker

JULY 18, 2022

We all know customer retention is more important than ever. Which is why it’s key to strengthen customer retention processes by automating them, keeping customers engaged, and detecting any signs of churn before they happen. Automate these 5 processes to boost customer retention. Educational sequences. Use Outreach?

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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

Without the incentive of commission or performance-based bonuses, salespeople may lack the motivation to go above and beyond in driving sales results. Sales managers will have to think of nonmonetary alternatives as motivators. The hybrid structure aligns the interests of sales representatives with those of the company.

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Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

They can in turn act out and discuss their approaches. The Goals of Sales Coaching As salespeople transitioned from product-centered “order takers” to trusted advisors, the role of coach has shifted. Instead, coaching intervals should provide reps with flexibility and opportunity while considering the bandwidth of the sales coach.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Increased employee retention Employee retention is a critical factor in a company’s success. According to a study cited by CNBC , 75% of senior managers said they would consider leaving jobs for more diverse and inclusive organizations. “If Want to fill the gap between implementation and meaningful impact?

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Sales Hacker

MAY 8, 2018

On this episode of the Sales Hacker podcast, we talk with Marc Jacobs , SVP of Sales and Customer Success at CB Insights about the secret to incredible sales management and building a sales coaching culture. Coordinating retention and revenue growth to ensure product-market fit. What You’ll Learn.

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BrainShark

JUNE 28, 2023

Why sales coaching matters — a few key points Knowledge retention Sales coaching activities add an interactive element to learning and are an excellent way to ensure knowledge retention and evaluate whether reps can “play back” what they learned in their training. Is this an aberration or a cause for concern?

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Smooth Sale

JUNE 13, 2023

One fond memory about using creativity to make a sale was when I presented at a meeting; only the Sales Manager was skeptical about my idea! And given that you are short on sales reps making quota this month, I know you and the engineers will find the appropriate way to make it happen.

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Zendesk Sell

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Both departments are pushed in opposite directions by different goals, causing them not to share information or act as one team. Most companies would probably agree that customer retention is an important goal. This is not necessarily a reflection on sales or customer service. They operate as silos or separate entities.

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Gong.io

JANUARY 2, 2023

You can offer a more personalized experience throughout the sales cycle with a smaller segment of qualified prospects. Increases customer retention. Every sale you make has positive implications, right? By qualifying your prospects ahead of time, you can increase your customer retention. Not necessarily.

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The Brooks Group

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The company culture’s impact on market valuation reflects a substantial impact on the company’s effectiveness, profitability, and stability–and you can be sure that it will also have an impact on your sales effectiveness. A strong company culture improves recruitment and retention. Here are 5 reasons why.

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Shari Levitin

AUGUST 3, 2023

Whether out of misconception, hearsay, or urban legend, these myths are passed down through the generations and acted on as facts. However, when it comes to training reps to sell, learning myths wreak havoc on your team’s ability to retain information and make sales. What’s the harm in that?

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Apptivo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Sales have a primary role in businesses in building brand awareness and increasing the customer retention rate. Sales teams act as a bridge between the customers and the business. For this purpose, companies invest a huge amount in optimizing the performance of the sales teams. What is lead in sales?

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Highspot

MAY 8, 2020

These interactions are useful, but programmatizing coaching distributes its benefits to a broader audience: the salesperson, the sales manager, and the buyer. For sales reps, coaching provides the space needed to address deficiencies in core competencies. You may notice a pattern here: act early, act often, act with empathy.

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Keith Rosen

JANUARY 16, 2013

Target Audience: This webinar is for any CEO, executive, VP, sales manager and every people manager. Unfortunately; most managers don’t deliver consistent, effective coaching simply because the they have never been trained in a proven framework and methodology. Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2012. Click here to Register.

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BrainShark

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

These approaches are enhanced with sales training technology to provide on-demand access to engaging microlearning content, such as video-based presentations and interactive quizzes. Below, we’ll take a closer look at 10 sales training ideas and activities to revamp your strategy for 2024 – and ensure your reps stay prepared.

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Apptivo

JULY 4, 2023

Here are key sales KPIs that will energize any company and lead it to extraordinary success. 10 Sales KPIs Let’s look at a few key sales KPIs that provide full insights into the entire sales cycle, from the initial contact to the final transaction. It wants to determine the lifetime worth of each customer.

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Mindtickle

JULY 13, 2020

Examples: Increase win rate, grow pipeline, shorten deal cycle, customer retention, etc. . Examples: Sales, account management, customer success, etc. Examples: Product marketing, sales enablement, front-line sales manager. Who is my internal audience . Who is our target customer? Who are my play builders?

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Smooth Sale

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

One favorite story is the following: By my fourth sales job, I knew the selling process and, more importantly, was in tune with what clients preferred. The sales manager was tasked with joining me on an appointment with a prospective client. The reward is in knowing you helped another or many to advance their careers.

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Pipeline

JUNE 7, 2023

Based on a CRM buyer survey , the top three problems that most companies want to solve from a CRM adoption are contact management (50%), sales management (33%), and lead generation (33%). CRM acts as an extra help that many small to medium businesses (SMBs) need. It’s also a critical tool to retain existing customers.

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Mindtickle

AUGUST 28, 2023

Pharmaceutical sales training faces several unique challenges that require tailored approaches and solutions. These challenges include: No insight into field activities Traditionally, it has been difficult for sales managers to gain visibility into the daily activities of their sales reps in the field.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 27, 2021

When you explain how AI allows sales managers to review more calls and provide more precise feedback that directly benefits each individual seller and allows them to close more deals, they’ll understand the why. To enable reps to move deals forward with AI-powered recommendations you must train them first.

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Increase Sales

APRIL 7, 2015

I continue to sit back in amazement because the real reason behind “I want sales training” is ignored. Sure sales training fails because: Scheduling that fails to work with long term cognitive retention. No buy in from sales teams or sales managers. I am sure there are plenty of more reasons.

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Increase Sales

MAY 21, 2012

Years ago when earning my first degree in education and then later my Masters of Science in Instructional Design (thank you Purdue University ) I was exposed to Edgar Dale’s Learning Model and today when reading another blog about assumptions realized the prevalence of assumptions in sales training coaching as well. 10% of what we read.

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CloserIQ

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Formulating a compensation plan for SDRs is one of the most important tasks sales VPs perform, one which will play a major role in SDR recruitment and retention. The Top Six Tips for Managing Your Own Career (Anita Absey of Voxy). ” Creating a Sales Rep Dashboard (Mike Lawson of Rekener).

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 4, 2019

A unique tension exists in the transition from individual salesperson to sales manager that can lead to ineffective coaching. I often work with new sales managers who think, "If these tactics and scripts worked for me, they'll work for my team." The best sales coaching is individualized. But it's not enough.

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Highspot

JULY 20, 2023

The Benefits of Conversation Intelligence for Sales Reps Conversation Intelligence acts as a real-time coach and a post-call analyst for sales reps. Improve sales performance: With objective data about customer experience, sellers will understand what is working and what is not.

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Gong.io

DECEMBER 5, 2022

As a sales manager, you’re like a general marshaling your troops (or sales reps) into battle. That’s why having a strategic sales plan is vital. It sets out everything your sales team needs to know about your sales process, including what they need to do at every stage of the B2B sales funnel to convert high-value leads.

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The Brooks Group

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Follow these 4 keys to maximize the ROI of your sales training reinforcement program and permanently shift the performance of your sales team. Have Expert Sales Coaches Lead the Program. Implement a Structure that Allows Reps to “Test Drive” New Skills. Measure and Track Success (ROI).

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The Brooks Group

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Follow these 4 keys to maximize the ROI of your sales training reinforcement program and permanently shift the performance of your sales team. Have Expert Sales Coaches Lead the Program. Implement a Structure that Allows Reps to “Test Drive” New Skills. Measure and Track Success (ROI).

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Pipeliner

AUGUST 27, 2018

AmEx spokeswoman Marina Norville, responded, saying, “We constantly reinforce the importance of acting in the best interest of our customers.”. The incumbent is responsible for achieving client revenue targets and overseeing the effective management across the end-to-end client life cycle, including, early engagement, loyalty, and retention.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Sales deals with almost impossible contradictions constantly; it’s integral to the sales way of life. Short and long term objectives must be balanced to meet both annual revenue targets as well as longer-term client loyalty and retention goals. What traits are required of the recovery leader?

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Mindtickle

JULY 13, 2020

Examples: Increase win rate, grow pipeline, shorten deal cycle, customer retention, etc. . Examples: Sales, account management, customer success, etc. Examples: Product marketing, sales enablement, front-line sales manager. Who is my internal audience . Who is our target customer? Who are my play builders?

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The Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2015

How do they act because of it? The problems come when your top rep starts to ACT like they’re the best, and expects special treatment because they’re just so great. The problems come when your top rep starts to ACT like they’re the best, and expects special treatment because they’re just so great. They should act like it.

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Sales Hacker Training

MAY 7, 2020

To help, we’re going to cover every aspect of sales management during a crisis, starting with how to lay the groundwork ahead of time. How to Act During the Crisis. Now it’s time to act. As soon as you recognize the crisis situation, you need to mobilize your team and begin implementing your crisis management plan.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 8, 2021

People in this role work with customers after the first purchase and act as the point person on behalf of their company for customers. They're responsible for maintaining relationships, understanding customers' needs, acting as advocates for clients, and staying up-to-date on industry trends to create long-term sales strategies.

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