Understanding the Sales Force

JUNE 4, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan The Selling Power Blog published a new article of mine, The Top 10 Steps Salespeople Can Take to Improve. The article includes a really terrific video on the importance of tonality. What about the prospects who are far along in the sales process when they suddenly go missing?

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Sales Hacker Training

OCTOBER 10, 2022

I’m the Director of Enablement at WorkRamp, with more than 12 years of experience in enablement, training, and sales operations. In this article, I’ll walk you through bridging the gap between L&D and sales enablement for your sales teams to create a culture of continuous learning that leads to super-powered sales reps.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Sales eXchange – 119. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , HR Management , Hiring Sales Talent , Proactive , Sales eXchange , execution. We often do an exercise with teams centered on expectations of roles, the frontline reps and their managers. Who’s Expectations? What’s in Your Pipeline? Tibor Shanto.

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Anthony Cole Training

JANUARY 11, 2013

Occasionally I post an article where I directly suggest "DO THIS". I want you to take a look at this list and either use it or revise to to fit your view of required competencies and then go through the exercise for yourself and then in your next sales meeting with your team. 5 step exercise. Yes I said work from.

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Sales Hacker

JULY 17, 2019

Now, look at his advice: To become a sales manager, you essentially need to become an extension of your HR team — something every employee can do to make a positive impact on the organization. Of course, I also wanted feedback from industry veterans — the folks who are training & coaching sales management teams around the globe.

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Janek Performance Group

JUNE 5, 2023

Sales leaders worldwide, myself included, can get sucked down the rabbit hole of distractions disguised as opportunities. This article explores what separates highly focused sales professionals from those who are easily sidetracked and simple steps you can implement today to improve your sales focus. Sound familiar?

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 12, 2015

Just as importantly, many sales leaders don’t know how to make the case for change, so they measure their reps on legacy activities—even when they know change is essential to deliver significant results. He renovated his basement and bought some expensive exercise equipment including a fantastic sound system to keep him motivated.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 28, 2019

How do men and women in your sales organization perceive access to training and coaching support? By the way, even if you don’t find there are gender differences on these three criteria (good job), this exercise can help you improve how you manage your team in myriad other ways. Are all of your sales coaches men?

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 24, 2012

Think of this article as a holiday gift. Below are six of the worst decisions we’ve seen senior sales leaders make. Accompanying each is a link to an article where you can learn more. As a bonus, you can click here to receive an exercise developed especially for an SBI client. Are you ahead of the curve? Bad decision.

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Close.io

MARCH 17, 2020

Stress management 101 (Sleep enough, eat well, exercise, take breaks, and meditate). 3 steps to managing stress: 1) Know your s**t. For more on the importance of sleep in stress management, check out this article by the American Psychological Association. Stress management for salespeople in 3 steps.

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SBI

JUNE 27, 2019

Looking at Sales Enablement From Two Different Lenses. Defining the role Sales Enablement plays in your organization is a multi-faceted exercise. First, there’s a small matter of defining what Sales Enablement even means. What follows is an article originally posted by John Moore of Bigtincan.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 20, 2015

You’re firing on all cylinders, while still trying to make time for sleep and maybe even a little exercise. Streamline Your Sales Process Koka Sexton offers fresh insights for increasing sales productivity in his LinkedIn Sales Solutions article, “ Social Selling Tips: The No Sweat Solution for Higher Sales Productivity.”

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 16, 2014

Message to Management: The No. The media is flooded with articles about resolutions right now. (I Disconnect from the everyday so that you can enjoy exercise, spend time with your family, and socialize with your colleagues. Associations Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' 1 Resolution That Matters.

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Janek Performance Group

JULY 11, 2023

A sales manager recently asked, “Is cold calling effective?” My answer was not an attempt to be glib or elusive, but rather a factual observation from working with hundreds of sales teams. There are sales teams who find cold calling effective, while there are others who think it is useless. I replied, “Sometimes.”

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

This makes B2B sales training more important than ever. A well-designed program, paired with a robust training software , will empower your sales reps with the knowledge they need to deliver value and close more deals. What Does the B2B Sales Process Look Like?

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

If your sales team has lost a big deal recently, this article is for you. The most troublesome loss is one the sales team virtually guaranteed. I recently spoke with a sales manager about a big deal one of his reps lost. If the exercise doesn’t resemble the wheel, download the tool. The Situation.

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Mindtickle

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

One of the most frequently searched questions about AI in sales is, “Will AI replace salespeople?” The fear of this is driven by attention-grabbing headlines like this one from Forbes: Why Artificial Intelligence Will Eliminate Millions of Sales Jobs. ” AI-assisted coaching makes personalized sales training possible at scale.

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Bigtincan

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Instead, your sales platform should allow you to easily create short, one to ten-minute pieces of training content using different forms like videos, text, quizzes or exercises. Most training is set up to have reps passively consume content in a sequential order and complete certain exercises (i.e. Image Source: iSpring.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 1, 2017

Author: Erica Abt One of the most common complaints of frontline sales managers is employee turnover. After pouring loads of time and effort into onboarding, coaching, and engaging sellers on their team, frontline managers feel defeated when they hear “I’m leaving.” Bad Leadership.

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criteria for success

MAY 24, 2022

This exercise can be covered in one sales meeting or split into two. Record the best scripts in your Sales PlayBook for the team to use on an ongoing basis, and consider rewarding the team member who comes up with the best (or most effective) script. Share a Current Article or Video. Click here to learn how to do so!

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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

The point of this exercise is to identify gaps where you’re superior to your competitor or where they’re currently falling short. Whether you’re a small- to medium-sized business or an enterprise brand, we have the tools and expertise to help you measurably improve sales. Download This Article Sources : Forbes.

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Smooth Sale

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Reflect on how you can further develop and utilize these skills to achieve your future vision of becoming a sales manager or starting your own business. This self-reflection exercise allows you to prioritize your efforts and focus on what will truly propel you toward your future vision.

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InsideSales.com

JUNE 22, 2020

They ensure an organization delivers an efficient revenue machine by making the sales cycle streamlined, but what does a day in the life of an SDR look like? RELATED: 14 SKILLS SALES DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE HAVE MASTERED. In this article: What is a Sales Development Representative? 6:30 am – Exercise.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Which is why today’s winning leaders implement strategies that accelerate pipeline and empower their reps to find success, no matter where the sale occurs. In this article, I’ll unpack the playbook for winning in the new world of hybrid sales. 6 Ways to Demonstrate Value for Virtual Buyers in the Age of Remote Buying.

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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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Sales Training Connection

JULY 14, 2014

Mentoring new sales reps is a technique many companies use to “jump start” new sales reps. It’s a logical approach providing new sales reps with an opportunity to work with someone besides their sales manager to learn about the customer base, product portfolios, marshaling internal resources, etc. Develop a plan.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. For some reason, they either believe sales training is the responsibility of the company they work for or they’re so good they don’t need it. ” Sales Motivation Blog. phone sales tips.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 29, 2022

Rate the quality of your six-month sales/marketing/management plan. Rate the effectiveness of your sales management leading indicators. How would you rate the effectiveness of your sales contests and business games? Now total up your score, and discover how well your sales team is functioning after the jump.

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Janek Performance Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This is a common sales challenge for companies. Transferring the knowledge and experience from senior leaders so the sales team can close at the highest possible rate is a riddle that needs to be solved. In this article, we will discuss how junior sales reps can sell like their CEO. Why did I think this way?

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Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Sales Coaching (40). sales coaching skills (10). sales competencies (12). sales development (55). sales excuses (15). Sales Force (5). sales goals (29). sales improvement (22). Sales Jobs (5). sales leadership development (4). sales management (49). sales people (8).

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Your team can practice roleplay on your own once a month, or you can find a sales training course that implements roleplay in the material. There are several roleplay exercises your team could try. The sales industry is continuously changing due to updates in technology and culture. Review your sales calls.

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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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Anthony Cole Training

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Sales Coaching (40). sales coaching skills (10). sales competencies (12). sales development (55). sales excuses (15). Sales Force (5). sales goals (29). sales improvement (22). Sales Jobs (5). sales leadership development (4). sales management (49). sales people (8).

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Allego

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

We’ve all attended meetings where “lightning in a bottle” occurs – a presentation, role-playing exercise, etc. Making the Most of Managers’ Time. The RSMs then distribute the best videos as examples of compelling sales presentations as a lead up to the NSM. You think, “Wow, that was great! Uh … what exactly did she say?”

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Tony Hughes

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Batch process by having the discipline to take just thirty minutes when you wake up and thirty minutes before bed on this exercise. LinkedIn Navigator is a watershed moment for front-line sales managers and sales people alike. If you valued this article, please hit the ‘like' and ‘share’ buttons below.

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Showpad

APRIL 2, 2021

Sales managers and business leaders know and appreciate this fact, so sales coaching is often a central component of training new hires and providing ongoing support for long-time agents. The article mentions that key areas of focus could include: Equipment issues. What do all sales managers want?

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 15, 2022

In this article, we will outline the foundation for a solid sales training and development program. We will also give you some real-world practical suggestions you can implement today to improve your sales training outcomes. Clearly, most organizations are opting toward an internal resource for their sales training.

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