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The top 9 sales management software tools of 2020

Nutshell

Sales managers are responsible for growing revenue. That means 1) providing sales reps with the guidance they need to continuously improve, 2) building a sales process that gives reps the best chance at closing each lead, and 3) understanding which efforts are moving the needle and which are a waste of energy.

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Which is Worse - Crappy Salespeople or Crappy Sales Managers?

Understanding the Sales Force

In his book, The Art of the Start, Guy Kawasaki said, "Don't Worry, Be Crappy.". That advice suggested that companies just get their early versions of software and tech products out there and they could make them better later. How are early versions of technology different from crappy salespeople and crappy sales managers?

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Book Review: The Gamification Revolution

SBI Growth

A few weeks ago I got an email from a client telling me “ You have to read this book.” The book, The Gamification Revolution , by Zichermann and Linder, discusses how to leverage game mechanics to beat the competition. The concept of gamification is catching on in B2B sales and marketing. The book could be cut in half.

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Growth software: What is it and why your team needs it

Nutshell

Think of CRM and marketing automation software as two rockets tied together, pointed in opposite directions. The purpose of growth software is to close that gap and get sales and marketing teams operating as an organized unit. What is growth software? What are the benefits of growth software?

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7 Skills Every Sales Manager Needs

Gong.io

It’s hard to become a sales manager without first being a good sales rep. After all, when the majority of your own quota is based on your team’s sales performance, you need to know how to sell. . But that doesn’t mean the best closer is guaranteed to make the best sales manager. Let’s look at each one.

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The Ultimate Guide to Sales Management

Hubspot Sales

Although factors like your product line, buyer personas, and brand awareness are important, sales managers are also critical to the success of any business as they have the potential to unlock huge returns that impact the business's bottom line. Onboarding and training new hires is another sales management responsibilities.

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Best Sales Books: 55 Top Picks for More Sales Conversations in 2023

Vengreso

I’m not a book reader in general and prefer consuming content in short, small bites. In fact, I find books a little overwhelming at times. Even so, my sales book collection is mounting, thanks to the privilege of hosting Vengreso’s Modern Selling Podcast. I’ll be the first to admit it!