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Five Ways to Amp Up Direct Sales

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Todd Handy Before we start, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page regarding the term “direct sales.” Often, the differentiator may come down to the sales rep, whose product knowledge, experience and ability to solve the customer’s problem end up being the deciding factor in turning a prospect into a customer. Go get ‘em!

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15 Sales Statistics That Will Change How You Think About Revenue In 2021

Sales Hacker

Including your sales operations team in these important conversations will help your organization stay ahead of the curve and build a more cohesive overall sales strategy. 78% of customers expect a consistent customer experience across departments and digital channels. Sales reps should plan to reach out to prospects every 1.5

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The Best Cold Call Script Ever [Template]

Hubspot Sales

Your sales manager has given your team a big pep talk encouraging you to dial, dial, dial. In many cases, prospects need to be compelled to act, and digital channels may not be enough to close the sale. Gatekeepers are more likely to pass along "Dan Tyre, Director of Sales at HubSpot" than "[Name], sales rep at HubSpot."

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Your Sales Training Is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It.

Hubspot Sales

A unique tension exists in the transition from individual salesperson to sales manager that can lead to ineffective coaching. I often work with new sales managers who think, "If these tactics and scripts worked for me, they'll work for my team." A few decades ago, salespeople were gatekeepers of information.

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20 Effective Sales Strategies And Tips That Get Results

Autoklose

Don’t let that frighten you, as many sales tactics are actually hard-rooted in sales management by being extremely effective no matter what year it is. The following sales strategies and tips can help you gain more customers, achieve the desired sales results, and ultimately grow your brand.

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An Open Letter to Social Sellers Everywhere

Tony Hughes

For Millennials and others looking to leverage LinkedIn or Sales Navigator at the core of your strategy, I would highly recommend dropping everything and reading Neil Rackham 's books like SPIN Selling. Where I'm going with this is that Trigger Event selling is a science irrespective of technological channel.

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Are You Creating Value In Every Customer Interaction?

Partners in Excellence

It’s no wonder that customers put huge barriers to sales–screening calls, avoiding calls, putting gatekeepers in place. of the time, sales people will be wasting their time. The Sales Manager’s/Executive’s Perspective: Imagine you have a team of 8 sales people.