Sales 2.0

MARCH 15, 2023

This is the fourth in a series of interviews I am conducting with subject matter experts and practitioners in the sales profession. I am examining where we are today with AI in sales and where we are going. AI as a sales assistant The most exciting application of AI will be as a sales assistant.

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Force Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

When executed well, your channel program will decrease the cost of a sale, improve reach into new markets, and grow overall seller capacity without increasing internal headcount. Increasing Channel Partner Productivity When it comes to channel sales, your ability to control the sales process is limited. years in business) 5.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2021

Among many takeaways — about sales enablement , forecasting , hiring , and more — one thing was certain: Sales has changed a lot since the pandemic began. In these conditions, without the right knowledge, tools, and team assistance at their fingertips, your sales reps will find consistent sales success hard to come by.

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Pipeline

APRIL 1, 2024

In fact, most sales teams rely on long-term accounts and word-of-mouth to maintain revenue, which is not a sustainable approach. Create a Formal Sales Process The first step in elevating your lead generation process is to build a definite sales process. Lead evaluation: not every lead is worth pursuing.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Companies have a wide selection of sales enablement platforms to choose from, but none deliver the unique blend of compliance focus and enablement support that Allego does for financial services firms. Each case study underscores Allego’s role in not just meeting but exceeding the unique needs of financial services firms.

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LeveragePoint

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Understanding Sales Challenges , Richardson’s recently compiled survey, identified the top 3 concerns among seller executives: (1) Competing against a low cost provider, (2) Combatting the status quo and (3) Knowledge about how to team sell effectively. This is a lonely time for a sales rep. Objectives Early in the Sales Cycle.

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Allego

APRIL 18, 2024

Well, it’s no longer just a promise—AI is actively reshaping the way we manage our day-to-day tasks and how we conduct business, particularly in sales. In fact, consulting firm McKinsey & Company says, “AI is poised to disrupt marketing and sales in every sector.” To help you, I dug deeper to see how sales teams can use AI.

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SBI Growth

JULY 21, 2013

The sales field is suffering. Sales forces lack buyer-centered tools for success. When will Sales catch up with Marketing? Sales field alignment with the modern day buyer requires more than lip service. This blog is focused on the transformation of Sales to incorporate buyer-centered tools.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2021

Among many takeaways — about sales enablement , forecasting , hiring , and more — one thing was certain: Sales has changed a lot since the pandemic began. In these conditions, without the right knowledge, tools, and team assistance at their fingertips, your sales reps will find consistent sales success hard to come by.

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Mindtickle

MAY 2, 2023

Odds are, if you’re a sales enablement leader right now, you’re operating your team much differently than you did less than a year ago. According to our 2022-2023 Sales Enablement Outlook Report , almost 40% of sellers achieve below 75% of their quotas. Less (or no) budget. More pressure. Heightened competition. Overwhelming stress.

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The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

We recently asked the developer of a very successful ROI/TCO tool what it took to get the tool to have such a big impact on driving incremental business, increasing competitive win rates and reduced discounting. So what did Mark and his team do to get this TCO sales tool well adopted and used so effectively? Consulting.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Of course, when we talk about the future of sales, it's less about the products we might sell (flying cars, anyone?) Here, I spoke to sales leaders at Bardeen.ai , Aircall , and HubSpot to get their top predictions for the future of sales. Sales professionals need to become influencers — kind of. Let's dive in.

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Eyeful Presentations

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

After fine-tuning the story, polishing the content and a final flourish of the visuals, your brand new sales presentation is ready to share with the sales team. It was worth the wait – an optimised creds presentation is one of the most valuable and persuasive sales tools in your business’s toolkit…but tread carefully.

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SBI

MARCH 27, 2019

Transforming Sales: Why Sales Organizations Need to Embrace Technology That Allows Them to Capitalize on the Explosion of Data. In this series, we ask Sales Tech Executives to describe how their solution can transform sales in a significant way. This week I interview Doug Erickson , VP of Sales, Americas at Zilliant.

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SBI

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Six Essential Skills for Responding to Sales Objections. By Randy DeHaan, Director of Sales, Chorus.ai. Every sales rep has experienced it: A call is going well until a prospect voices objections that throw you off, leaving you searching for a response as the silence grows.

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Salesmate

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Another quarter ends with the same disappointing sales results. It is undoubtedly disheartening when you fail to achieve your sales quota at the end of the month or quarter, isn’t it? Like these players, even you’ll have to play the game of sales differently by trying various hacks and strategies. Clement Stone.

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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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Highspot

MARCH 26, 2024

Whether you’re launching a new product, implementing new sales strategies, or upskilling your team, sales training and coaching will always be of utmost importance. Oftentimes, sales managers won’t have the bandwidth to set up personalized training and coaching sessions for each rep on their team. That’s where AI comes in.

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Highspot

MARCH 21, 2024

Despite this, many sales emails find their resting place in the trash, unopened and unread. We’ll explore how to craft good sales emails that get opened and inspire action, all while introducing four metrics to measure sales email success. What are the Different Types of Sales Emails? Send a promo email.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 26, 2018

In an ideal world, sales reps would spend all day sending emails, taking calls, and ultimately, doing what they do best—selling. But, sadly, this isn’t often the case. There’s a lot more to sales than meets the eye. Today we share our own set of productivity tips, in the form of sales productivity statistics. .

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Earlier this week I posted about the how your sales stack stacks up, (couldn’t resist) How Productive Is Your Sales Stack? Exploring how many companies and sales leaders are actually contributing to their team’s’ lack of success by overloading them with “sales tools”, the “Stack”.

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Alice Heiman

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

My clients often ask about sales playbooks. Which got me thinking about what a sales playbook is and why you need one. . What is a Sales Playbook? Playbooks, according to Kevin, can really help reps shorten their sales cycles and are a great way to improve consistency and repeatability across an organization.

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Salesmate

APRIL 14, 2021

80% of sales are achieved by just 8% of the sales reps. But how far can you go by making various sales excuses? However, the top sales performers learn from those mistakes instead of covering them up with excuses. In today’s challenging sales environment, you are ought to face hurdles and even fall.

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LeadBoxer

AUGUST 29, 2021

In this guide, we’ll discuss what thought leadership is and why it drives sales. As a result, you’ll be able to attract and qualify a constant stream of leads for your sales team. 6 Ways to Increase Sales with Thought Leadership. Get More Sales with Thought Leadership. 6 Ways to Increase Sales with Thought Leadership.

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Your Sales Management Guru

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Sales Leadership: You are the Practice Squad. As a sales leader it is your job to ensure your team is prepared not only for each sales call but for unexpected situations that might arise at any time during the sales process. A description of 7 potential players, titles, years employed.

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LeadFuze

MAY 24, 2021

What is Sales Enablement. For those out of the loop, sales enablement is when you provide your sales reps with all the information they need. All the materials and tools. They’ll also be able to answer any question their prospect throws at them, all while guiding them to the end goal (a sale!).

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SBI

JULY 14, 2019

Resources All Case Studies eBook ebooks & Guides Interview Video Video Reviews Webinars. Field Sales. Sales Enablement. Konecranes USA Marketing wanted a seamless way to deliver both sales and marketing content to their sales teams, but also deliver a quality sales. Case Studies.

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SBI

MARCH 1, 2020

RICH : Buyers are more informed, smarter in terms of how they purchase, and better at identifying authenticity or hype in a sales process. Enabling sales with the information helps them deliver a great buying experience that is, we believe, the foundation of an enduring post-sale client experience.

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Customer Centric Selling

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Sales Training Article: Top Sales Tool for 2014. By John Kearney, Sales Benchmark Index (SBI) Image courtesy of FrameAngel at FreeDigitalPhotos.net As a Sales Operations leader, you have 3 major challenges heading into 2014. This tool has been around for a few years now. They put down their product pitches.

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Sales operations teams frequently encounter hurdles such as juggling too many tasks, outdated procedures, insufficient data management, and communication breakdowns. When sales performance starts slipping, it’s a call to action for a sales operations strategy makeover. As a result, data silos emerge.

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The ROI Guy

JANUARY 26, 2015

Advice: Sales reps need to be empowered to engage all stakeholders no matter what the “Point of Value” or where they are in the decision making process. 2) Training Effectiveness: In the US, companies will spend more than $5B on sales training last year (SPI). And on-going coaching and sharing of best practices by the community is key.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

OCTOBER 17, 2017

For years, sales and marketing teams have been spending money to buy lead generation tools and contact data to grow their email marketing database. Today, there are so many choices and tools that promise to accelerate growth and build your pipeline, it can be overwhelming. The DiscoverOrg vs. ZoomInfo case study.

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BuzzBoard

JANUARY 19, 2024

In this blog, we will explore some actionable insights on how to generate small businesses sales leads, focusing on quality personalization and effective identification and qualification of potential clients. Highlight how your digital marketing solutions can provide tangible benefits, using real-world examples or case studies.

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Vengreso

AUGUST 1, 2023

Embarking on the journey of SaaS Sales Training can feel like navigating a labyrinth. The truth is, without proper SaaS sales training, scaling your software company becomes an uphill battle. Consider this: You’ve just onboarded a new sales rep who promises to skyrocket your revenues. Sounds familiar?

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SBI

JANUARY 28, 2020

6 Ways Sales Enablement Leaders can Gain Sales Management Support. Sales Enablement is generally focused on assisting individual sellers with less focus placed on others in the organization. “ Sales Enablement supports the sales team to move buyers to a decision point. Coaching skills for sales managers.

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Chorus.ai

JANUARY 29, 2021

Among many takeaways — about sales enablement , forecasting , hiring , and more — one thing was certain: Sales has changed a lot since the pandemic began. In these conditions, without the right knowledge, tools, and team assistance at their fingertips, your sales reps will find consistent sales success hard to come by.

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SalesLoft

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

That means sales reps must make the most of every chance they get to interact with a prospect. Sales enablement, and sales enablement tools, help them do just that. It’s no wonder that Gartner expects sales enablement budgets to increase 50% by 2027. All three pillars rely heavily on sales enablement software.

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