Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 13, 2020

Most teams are rapidly adapting to remote work environments and the adoption of technologies to facilitate more collaboration and face time. While face-to-face dialogue is the pinnacle of building connections with our customers, it is not always the preferred method of communication. The need for connection is great and simple.

Face-to-face 393

Face-to-face How To Negotiation Lead Rank 393

Mindtickle

APRIL 9, 2024

In the past, most B2B sales were conducted face-to-face – perhaps in a prospect’s conference room or at a golf course. Many deals are closed today without the buyer and seller meeting face-to-face, a practice known as inside sales. The shift to remote sales accelerated during the pandemic. What do these teams do?

Inside Sales 52

Inside Sales Face-to-face Hiring Outside Sales 52

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Train AI in sales, and you’ll join 81% of salespeople surveyed who agree that AI significantly reduces their manual tasks and data entry workload. Image Source For sales professionals, ethical AI concerns compound as they handle customer data and represent their company in customer-facing roles. Use trusted software.

Training 94

Training Policies Guidelines How To 94

Allbound

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Being a channel manager isn’t an easy job. While a Google search will provide plenty of “best practices” for channel management, we wanted to take a deeper dive. In this post, we sought advice from leaders that are on the front lines of channel management. We spoke with three channel leaders from different industries.

Channels 83

Channels Face-to-face Intent Data Intent 83

Act!

APRIL 16, 2024

Top challenges for remote sales teams Remote sales teams have to face several unique challenges compared to in-person teams. It’s challenging to showcase your performance How do you stay on top of your manager’s mind and show off your skills and results when you never meet face to face?

Strategy 52

Strategy Hiring Top of Funnel Face-to-face 52

Allbound

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Even for the most channel-centric companies, partner conflict is inevitable. To increase channel sales, it’s vital to keep your product top of mind with your partners. In competitive industries like IT and software, partners rely on trust and loyalty. There are two sides to preventing channel conflict.

Channels 52

Channels Face-to-face Collateral Software 52

Nutshell

MARCH 18, 2024

Today’s online-centric sales landscape requires sales reps to adapt quickly to technological advancements in the software necessary to connect with customers and prospects. CRM adoption can be a significant challenge for companies with inadequate training, tedious onboarding, complicated features, and resultant poor user experiences.

CRM 71

CRM Face-to-face Software Software 71

Vengreso

MAY 30, 2019

For the first time ever on the #SellingWithSocial podcast, my guest and I address how sales organizations can identify and build relationships with channel sales partners to drive sales. This topic is of increasing relevance in the sales world because over 75% of world trade flows indirectly, through channels other than direct sales.

Channels 107

Channels Revenue Influencer Google 107

Pipeline

APRIL 1, 2024

Establishing a continuous flow of quality leads is a common challenge faced by small- and large-scale logistics companies. Break down your sales pipeline into basic parts: Lead generation channels: decide on the channels you will be using to generate leads. Lead evaluation: not every lead is worth pursuing.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Pipeline Sales Qualified Lead 52

Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Thanks to the internet and a plethora of online communication tools, sellers can engage buyers remotely through virtual channels like email, video chat, social media, and more. Gartner predicts that 80% of B2B sales interactions will occur in digital channels by 2025. What is remote sales? Why remote selling is the future of sales .

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Face-to-face Decision Maker Lead Rank Pipeline 108

Distribution Pricing Journal

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Several of our subscribers reached out to us to comment that although remote work provides the advantage of flexibility and location independence, certain elements of pricing management could be enhanced through face-to-face interactions. Spending time directly with reps face-to-face builds trust and collaboration.

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Meeting Face-to-face Distribution Ideal Customer Profile 52

Alice Heiman

MAY 19, 2022

By using sales discovery to truly understand the prospect, you can build a relationship and partner with them to solve the challenges they’re facing. Jody Glidden is CEO of Introhive , a customer intelligence software that does discovery research and delivers valuable insights about clients and prospects to your sales team.

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Face-to-face Software Software LinkedIn 136

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Author: Paul Nolan Nick Kavadellas is thankful for golf, not only because he’s enjoyed playing it for years, but also because it is one of the few face-to-face selling tools he has continued using during the COVID-19 outbreak. The shift to less face-to-face interaction with customers and prospects isn’t a 2020 development.

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Demand Generation Targets Outsourcing Services Face-to-face Travel 120

Nutshell

MARCH 19, 2024

We’ll also explore some of the challenges sales reps face that impact their productivity, detail how to calculate your team’s sales productivity, and discuss the best tools to help you increase it. As the backbone of any business, the sales team needs to be efficient to meet targets and ensure the company remains profitable.

How To 71

How To Sales Qualified Lead CRM Face-to-face 71

LeadBoxer

DECEMBER 8, 2019

You’ll also discover 7 ABM software solutions; since there are more moving parts in an ABM strategy versus a one-size-fits-all marketing strategy, you’ll need the right tools to keep everything running smoothly. Consider offering free training sessions or reports that analyze how effectively they’re using your product.

Account Based Marketing 89

Account Based Marketing Account Software Software 89

Lessonly

JULY 26, 2019

Through our use of Lessonly for my online employee training and development, we were able to quickly bypass many of the hurdles teams face when their members aren’t all in the same room. As a result, companies are tasked with tackling the unique set of challenges these employees face, including onboarding via online training.

Software 33

Software Software Training Face-to-face 33

SBI

MARCH 18, 2021

Allego allows sales teams to onboard new reps without having to meet face to face or rely on traditional classroom training. They can pre-board new hires by giving them access to onboarding channels within Allego containing company and product information, welcome videos from the team, and examples of what good looks like.

Hiring 164

Hiring Face-to-face Video Distribution 164

Vengreso

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the digital era, sales professionals need to embrace social selling training to remain relevant and successful. Tips for adoption of social selling training. The four pillars of this training are: Harnessing the power of social networks effectively. Let’s embark on a journey towards social selling mastery!

Social Selling 52

Social Selling Training Outsourcing Services Top of Funnel 52

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. Vengreso's transformation from sales training firm to influential SaaS enterprise is a testament to business evolution.

Training 40

Training Lead Rank Pivotal Hiring 40

Allego

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The seismic shifts caused by Brexit have left UK sales professionals facing a labyrinth of new challenges, especially those targeting markets outside the UK. Constant Market Changes: The uncertainty and evolving market mean sales strategies must be more flexible and attentive to what customers want and need, exactly when they need it.

Strategy 62

Strategy Face-to-face Margin Revenue 62

SugarCRM

JULY 4, 2023

Thus, finding good customer service software is one of the main challenges faced by companies of all sizes, regardless of their profile. If you’re also wondering which are the ingredients that make such software worthy of your attention, you’re in the right place.

Customer Service 26

Customer Service Software Software Ideal Customer Profile 26

Allbound

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The best, most successful channel partnerships are built on a strong foundation that consist of establishing a business plan, educating, and training on the product or service, and ensuring a clear vision and mutual understanding of goals—from day one. What Is Channel Sales? an event planner partners with a caterer).

Outsourcing Services 48

Outsourcing Services Channels Pipeline How To 48

Allbound

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The best, most successful channel partnerships are built on a strong foundation that consist of establishing a business plan, educating, and training on the product or service, and ensuring a clear vision and mutual understanding of goals—from day one. What Is Channel Sales? an event planner partners with a caterer).

Outsourcing Services 48

Outsourcing Services Channels Education Retention 48

Cincom Smart Selling

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

CPQSync by Cincom, the company’s cloud-based, configure-price-quote solution, will be featured at this training and networking event for Microsoft Business Applications. CDT for “ The Top 3 Problems Every CPQ Buyer Faces.” Cincom is a global software company with a legacy of innovation dating back to its founding in 1968.

Microsoft 62

Microsoft Face-to-face Channels Networking 62

Highspot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Sales training programs are often like that — but they don’t have to be. The trick is knowing what training program and techniques to use. In this guide, we’ll dive deep into sales training and give you the information you need to choose an impactful course for your team, including: What is sales training?

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Training Lead Rank Hiring Course 92

Allbound

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The 4 Types of Channel Marketing Partners. Navigating the world of channel marketing can be tricky, especially when common industry terms overlap. Channel Partnerships, Untangled. There are four different types of channel-marketing partnerships: 1. Which benefits will you offer to your partners?

Channels 48

Channels Marketing Scale Referrals 48

Hubspot Sales

MAY 11, 2020

Working remotely can be challenging for sales teams, and for managers who are used to working with employees face-to-face, there can be some uncertainty around how to support employees in a remote setting. Establish clear communication channels. Stellar sales work is possible outside of a traditional company office.

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Quota Face-to-face Hubspot Channels 111

Highspot

MARCH 2, 2022

There’s an overwhelming “engineers’ market” for job-seeking software developers, with tens of thousands of unfilled jobs across the United States. A software engineering internship bridges an aspiring developer’s education with an entry-level software engineering job. Why Internships Matter.

Engineering 96

Engineering Face-to-face Networking Software 96

Cincom Smart Selling

MAY 27, 2020

Susan Fine, Cincom Director of Channels and North American Sales, says, “Claire manages Channel Development for Cincom and understands the power we have to reimagine the way we can do business. This, in turn, helps our customers and partners both receive more value from Cincom software and services.”. This year the U.S.

Microsoft 62

Microsoft Face-to-face Channels Software 62

Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 26, 2023

No, I’m not channeling my inner Simon Sinek, but “Why” initiates very powerful diagnostic processes. Spending on software stacks skyrockets, yet utilization is very low. Sales training is not producing the results expected–at least on a sustained basis. My feeds are filled with posts on failure.

Channels 93

Channels Face-to-face Buyer Outbound 93

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

There are various stakeholders, priorities, markets, and channels to align, and the right mix for your business may not always be clear. You educate the customer about your brand through different engagement tactics and channels. When developing a sales strategy, many leaders aren’t sure where to begin. What is a Sales Strategy?

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Strategy Lead Rank Lead Scoring Hiring 130

Smooth Sale

MARCH 7, 2023

One of the biggest challenges of remote work is the need for face-to-face communication. If you want to manage remote employees better , you need to establish clear communication channels with your remote employees to ensure that they stay connected and informed. Provide the tools they need to succeed.

Hiring 78

Hiring Lead Rank Face-to-face Motivation 78

MTD Sales Training

APRIL 25, 2017

Make sure they are interesting and concentrate on the problems your prospects are facing. If that works, share specific content from websites you uncover that would deal with specific problems your clients are facing. If You Don’t Have A YouTube Channel, Start One. So you have something to share with them on each contact.

Prospecting 120

Prospecting Face-to-face Social Media Advertising 120

Showpad

APRIL 9, 2021

Not only are the techniques that sellers deploy different today, but remote training requires a unique set of best practices as well. Not only are the techniques that sellers deploy different today, but remote training requires a unique set of best practices as well. The goal isn’t to recreate in-person training environments online.

Training 52

Training Hiring Lead Rank Lead Scoring 52

Mindtickle

MAY 14, 2016

Recently, I found myself having similar conversations about how to manage channel partners with several customers from very different industries. The differences in their channel partner strategies were not due to their industries but rather were influenced by the stage of their business was at, or very specific market factors.

Channels 52

Channels Strategy Lead Rank Retail 52

Mindtickle

MAY 14, 2016

Recently, I found myself having similar conversations about how to manage channel partners with several customers from very different industries. The differences in their channel partner strategies were not due to their industries but rather were influenced by the stage of their business was at, or very specific market factors.

Channels 52

Channels Strategy Lead Rank Retail 52

Showpad

DECEMBER 16, 2020

No face-to-face interaction with their manager. Having to navigate new technology and software on their own. Having to navigate new technology and software on their own. The best way to do this is by customizing a schedule for each new hire that has allotted time for training, reviews and check-ins.

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Hiring Face-to-face Insurance Insurance 105