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How to Shift From Sales Management to Sales Leadership

Miller Heiman Group

Even before the rise of COVID-19, sales managers had what’s known as the “hardest job in sales.” They must simultaneously juggle three demanding tasks: finding new ways to attract buyers to their solution, improving their sellers’ performance and handling the demands of their organization.

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New Sales Manager? Follow This Guide to Crush Your First Quarter

Hubspot Sales

So you’ve just been promoted to sales manager -- congratulations! In your first three months as a manager, you’ll have to learn an entirely new set of processes -- some related to sales, some not. Assess your strengths as a manager. Understand how your team wants to be managed. Define your hiring process.

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5 Tactics When You’re Team Just Isn’t Hitting Their Numbers

Revegy

Without accountability and opportunities for refreshers, you will see a decline in your sales managers’ leadership. You’ve all heard it before, 20% of your clientele is directly responsible for 80% of your revenue. Emotional Connections: Buyers are smarter and more experienced than ever before.

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5 Tactics When Your Team Just Isn’t Hitting Their Numbers

Revegy

Without accountability and opportunities for refreshers, you will see a decline in your sales managers’ leadership. You’ve all heard it before, 20% of your clientele is directly responsible for 80% of your revenue. Emotional Connections: Buyers are smarter and more experienced than ever before.

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How to Revolutionize Your Sales Enablement Strategy in 2021

Zoominfo

The instability and threats to survival so many companies are facing have resulted in longer sales cycles and increased executive presence on calls (up 53% from a pre-COVID-19 baseline). We’re seeing more meetings per closed-win and more buyer-side focus on how a product will immediately provide ROI.

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What is Inside Sales? Everything You Need to Know

Gong.io

An inside AE ( Account Executive ) takes meetings booked by BDRs or directly by the buyer, presents product demonstrations, and closes contracts. Vastly different roles, but still both inside sales positions. The same goes for the outside sales world. . Why you should consider moving to an inside sales motion.

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How to Create a Sales Plan: The Ultimate Guide

Hubspot Sales

Entrepreneurs, sales executives, and sales managers all benefit from writing sales plans -- whether for their business, department, or team. What is a sales plan template? A typical sales plan includes the following sections: Target customers. Deadlines and DRIs (Directly Responsible Individuals).