Customer Centric Selling

AUGUST 30, 2013

Sales Training Article: Why A Rising Win Rate Could be a Bad Sign. By Drew Zarges, Sales Benchmark Index The software company''s VP of Sales boasted about his win rate. The software company VP of Sales missed the shift in buyer power. The software company was among them. Each year we''ve improved."

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LeadBoxer

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In this article, you’ll learn how businesses use varying strategies to sell to each other and what type of software they can use. How to do B2B sales: 8 B2B sale strategies you can use Sales software for B2B sales What Are B2B Sales? B2B selling uses a multitude of strategies; some which we’ll cover later in this article.

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Customer Centric Selling

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

While often glossed over, the fact is that salespeople were the data entry people for SFA software. During a workshop I was teaching I asked the VP Sales (Phil) if he was using their offering to forecast. At this point I asked him: Phil, do your sellers tell prospects they’ll have similar forecast accuracy rates?

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 5, 2011

We at Software Advice typically focus on sales force automation software , but we decided to broaden our focuse and see what is available on mobile devices to match the needs of a mobile sales force. For more information on each one and to see more choices for each category, check out the original article here: [link].

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Lessonly

JUNE 24, 2021

This is one of those sales training topics that’s for all of you out there who’ve suffered through one too many semi-helpful workshops, role play exercises, instructor-led training sessions, or online learning modules. Three little words: sales training software. What’s the solution? Lessonly helps 1,200+ teams hit their bottom line.

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Customer Centric Selling

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

I found the results of a recent Software Advice™ study encouraging (Software Advice™ is a sales software reviews firm ). Save your seat now for the FIRST public workshop of 2015 in Boston, Feb 3-6! They’re busy and just want to understand the potential value that can be realized through the usage of an offering.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

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. In this article, we’ll explore the B2B sales process, types and components of an effective training program, best practices, current trends, and pitfalls to avoid.

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Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Tony Cole can tailor a workshop or keynote that will help your team discover the spark of extraordinary motivation and success. Prospecting (25). qualifying prospects (13). qualifying sales prospects (10). sales prospecting (34). Current Articles. | Does Your Team Need a Wake Up Call? Fix Your Problem Now.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

MAY 18, 2016

This article suggests a framework for analyzing the Client Pain Profile (CPP) to guide discovery, focus demos, and further clarify the SDR and AE roles. Once the SDR has defined an initial CPP, the AE may benefit from additional discovery to avoid engaging the prospect in a generic or stock demo. CPP and Trigger Events. Conclusion.

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Anthony Cole Training

JUNE 5, 2015

As I continue to think about habits of sales people and the role of the sales manager in identifying, assessing and “correcting” habits, I keep looking for additional information that might be additive to this string of articles. Ike is a media relations specialist at SoftwareAdvice a company that helps businesses find sales software.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Technical selling of SaaS, on-premise software, and hardware solutions has relied on sales proofs of concept (POCs) that require pre-sales professionals to lead, manage, and drive to a ‘technical win” outcome so that account executives can close the deal. Duration: 15 to 30 Days. Seller’s Cost: Low. Deal Size: Low. POC and POV.

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Lessonly

AUGUST 21, 2019

Dear e-Learning software, We probably don’t say it enough, but we really like you. Traditional training—think workshops, sessions, and slide decks—often feels burdensome and inconvenient, rather than important and essential. With you, e-Learning software, we can train and learn at our own pace, whenever and wherever we want.

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Customer Centric Selling

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Upon hearing about this concept years ago in one of my workshops, a student approached me at a break and realized in trying to sell software to a heating oil distributor, he had lost a software sale to a delivery truck! The best defense against being displaced by competitors is to take the offensive.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 22, 2018

I run a European-based sales agency for software and technology companies. In this article, I will summarize what I’ve learned about B2B sales outsourcing. There are sales specialists who help you with that in a non-consulting, first-hand, prospect-facing manner. W hat is Sales Outsourcing? 3) Systematically generating leads.

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Customer Centric Selling

MAY 15, 2015

Most sellers are unaware of the internal competition for funding initiatives within prospect organizations. A student selling accounting software to heating oil distributors realized during a workshop he lost a recent sale because the business owner decided to buy a delivery truck instead. Save yours now!

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HeavyHitter Sales

JULY 1, 2011

IT Sales Strategy: Software, SaaS & Hardware Sales. Martin: The Real Story of Informix Software and Phil White: Lessons in Business and Leadership for the Executive Team. Here’s one of my recent Harvard Business Review articles about the Seven Personality Traits of Top Salespeople. Top 7 Critical Sales Trends for 2012.

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Babette Ten Haken

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Technical decision makers are just as skeptical with each other as they are with the sales, marketing and non-technical types reading this article. After all, incompletely specified data leads to software codes generating security vulnerabilities and engineered outcomes which miss targets (literally). Her website is [link].

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Your Sales Management Guru

AUGUST 3, 2012

Recently I spoke at a major software vendor’s partner and client conference and a few weeks later I received an email from one of the attendee’s suggesting I should comment in a future blog on the Harvard Business Review (July/August 2012) paper titled: The End of Solution Sales. The End of Solution Sales. At 35,000 feet it woke me up.

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Customer Centric Selling

MARCH 6, 2013

Sales Training Article: Penny Wise or Pound Foolish? By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company This article is a continuation from last week's article , as part of the IIWII series. Some can quickly qualify (or disqualify) prospects. Not all sellers are created equal.

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Customer Centric Selling

JANUARY 14, 2013

Sales Training Article: The Death of a Sales Tool By Drew Zarges, Sales Benchmark Index (SBI) As the CSO, you want to arm your reps with every tool to give them an advantage. Consider this disaster: I accompanied a new rep on a Sales Call for a financial software solution. One of the most common we see is the ROI Calculator.

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Customer Centric Selling

MARCH 4, 2016

Decades ago, while selling clients their first business computer systems, I learned a valuable lesson: Software is only as good as the data that’s entered. Implementing software within sales organizations such as a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is a significant undertaking ( What is CRM?

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Customer Centric Selling

MARCH 17, 2016

Software firms struggle the most in all three KPI categories. Use “drip” and nurture campaigns to stay top-of-mind with buyers and prospects for future business opportunities. Take a look at the sales training workshops available to get started and improve sales performance. Need some help to increase sales?

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Customer Centric Selling

JANUARY 28, 2015

For that reason they don’t want sellers influencing their requirements with a bent more toward winning the business than addressing the needs of prospects. I appreciate why this view is taken, but believe most B2B sellers do try to qualify prospects to ensure their offering is a reasonable fit.

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Customer Centric Selling

MARCH 11, 2015

Sellers, vendors or offerings taking ownership of achieving a business outcome such as: “ I/my company/my software will solve your forecasting accuracy problem.” Oddly enough, this statement borders on asking executive to trust (referenced above) you/your company/your software. Software won’t improve forecasting accuracy.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 16, 2022

It’s about listening — mostly to customers, prospects, and partners — and managing what you measure. Your prospects may share that they’re pausing on projects or vendor meetings. Bonus: Check out Richard’s upcoming free job skills workshop !

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Chorus.ai

JULY 9, 2019

Certain software allows your team to automate lower-value tasks, giving them more freedom to communicate with high-potential prospects and existing customers. Higher-value assets like ebooks and white papers allow prospects with deeper interest to get a more rounded sense of the value of your product.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Andrea Austin – VP at Nokia Software | Published Author. Andrea has led numerous sales initiatives and teams at enterprise software and solution providers, including Varolii, IBM, Symphony Technology Group, Vitria Technology, DigitalThink, and PeopleSoft. Brooke Bachesta – SDR Manager at Outreach.

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Allbound

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

As AppDirect co-CEO Daniel Saks points out , “80% of on-premise software vendors operate a channel program to enable other companies to sell their products, while only 20% of SaaS vendors operate similar programs.” Every software company is different, and likewise, every partner program is different. 3 Types of SaaS Partner Programs.

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Chorus.ai

JULY 28, 2020

Some sales objections are representative of a deeper incompatibility between your prospect and your product, true. By applying the right objection-handling techniques in these situations, you can take steps to reframe the issue and change your prospect’s mind. We’re here to help you understand how to handle objections like a pro.

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The Pipeline

APRIL 15, 2011

Recent research by Demand Gen Report found that, “…58 percent of B2B marketers believe the role of a marketer ‘never ends’ even when the lead has been transitioned to sales…” Marketing automation helps marketers add value to buyer relationships even after those prospects have begun to interact with salespeople. Prospecting. Next Steps.

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Customer Centric Selling

MAY 18, 2016

It prompted me to wonder if companies have modified their sales process milestones developed in the 90’s and imbedded them into their CRM software? Take a look at the sales training workshops available to get started and improve sales performance. Over the weekend I gave thought to changes in buying behavior.

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Customer Centric Selling

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

The point of my last article was that the integrity of data determines how accurate CRM forecasts will be. The primary titles are IT (they have to implement and support the new software) and salespeople who ironically serve as the data entry staff. They hate to enter volumes of data for unqualified prospects.

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Pipeliner

MAY 28, 2021

Many customers now sign up for software subscriptions instead of installing solutions on-premises, and it’s easier than ever for them to switch to new vendors who offer better features or more competitive pricing. They help show your prospects that other people have used your product and loved it. Up your SEO game.

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Chorus.ai

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Some sales objections are representative of a deeper incompatibility between your prospect and your product, true. By applying the right objection-handling techniques in these situations, you can take steps to reframe the issue and change your prospect’s mind. We’re here to help you understand how to handle objections like a pro.

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Customer Centric Selling

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

When a software client grew frustrated with their dismal results from efforts to improve sales, they knew they needed to find out exactly what their buyers wanted. They were confident their clients liked the software, and that it was superior to the competition, but they couldn’t figure out why their win rate was not higher.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The focus has been on serving up sales collateral: How can you reach more prospects? Events, conferences, and enablement workshops will play a big role in helping people get all the juice they can from their existing tools. As a general rule, the first phase of sales tech has focused on top-of-funnel activities.

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PandaDoc

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Give an incentive to the salesperson who signs the most deals with a specific sort of prospect the following month. Salespeople should take risks, from trying a new prospecting sales strategy to experimenting with different negotiation strategies. Then, the next day, reward the person who has the shortest average sales cycle.

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