Hubspot Sales

MARCH 4, 2019

These are the skills your sales team needs to survive. If you want to develop a more effective salesperson, start with how your organization coaches and trains them. A unique tension exists in the transition from individual salesperson to sales manager that can lead to ineffective coaching. Sometimes, this works.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

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.

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Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The global pandemic forced sales teams to change their processes and go digital. Organizations must adapt their sales strategies post COVID-19 to meet customer expectations. Whether you’re looking to implement a remote sales strategy or improve your current strategy, keep reading. What is remote sales? Image Source ).

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Sales Evangelist

JANUARY 22, 2021

In situations such as that, what are the best sales strategy for engaging unresponsive prospects? They We invest in other things such as clothes and sales but they we forget to invest in prospecting. Look at the gatekeeper as the decision-maker to get past the door. Closing the sale doesn’t always mean that the deal is done.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 30, 2020

B2B sales is always changing, but nothing could’ve quite prepared us for the wild ride that 2020 ended up being. While most of us have settled into the new normal and the challenges that come with it, sales leaders are looking ahead with uncertainty. Best Sales Statistics to Know in 2021. Short on time? What this means for you.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Only 48% of SDRs consistently reach their targets according to TOPO’s 2019 Sales Development Benchmark Report, 48%… that’s it. Couple that with an entry-level salary, and you’ll understand why most SDRs do everything they can to be promoted to AE or any position outside of sales. Traditional outreach channels are overused.

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Tenbound

JANUARY 3, 2024

Predictable Prospecting: How to Radically Increase Your B2B Sales Pipeline By Marylou Tyler & Jeremey Donovan Part 1: TARGET Chapter 1: Internalizing Your Competitive Position Conduct a Six-Factor analysis of your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. sales leaders) 2- Gatekeepers: (e.g., 2- Trust (Why you?)

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Cience

JULY 9, 2020

If you’ve worked in marketing or sales over the past decade then you’ve most likely heard it said: “Cold calling is dead.” Gatekeeper. How to Handle Objections In Sales Calls. Cold Calling Tips From Sales Pros. The cold calling technique takes its origin from door-to-door sales. How is cold calling still viable?

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The Spiff Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Losses aren’t shared with the entire company and teams don’t rally in Slack channels to react to losses with flame emojis. Although sales leaders have long since accepted loss as part of the sales process, not every company is capitalizing on their losses or reacting to them in productive ways. It sounds ridiculous, right?

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SalesLoft

JANUARY 14, 2019

In today’s digital landscape it can be easy to lose sight of the true cost of business, especially for sales organizations. How secure is your Sales Process? Sales organizations cannot be satisfied with merely meeting regulatory requirements. A common defense strategy companies employ is internal security training.

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Autoklose

MARCH 4, 2024

Which sales strategy is better? Another plus lies in the fact that there are no gatekeepers that will stop them from reaching a decision-maker. Cold calling gives you more control over the conversation and the opportunity to leverage your sales chops. Cold calling vs cold emailing? The best answer to this question is – both!

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SalesLoft

MARCH 20, 2020

Guest post by Scott Leese, CEO & founder of Scott Leese Consulting , and founder of The Surf and Sales Summit. Or you’re used to coaching your team on the sales floor. ” A better question is: “What’s one thing I should work on if I’m struggling to get past gatekeepers?” Want mentorship?

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Mereo

JULY 14, 2022

According to a past Objective Management Group analysis , only 1% of salespeople new to sales — those often with the onus of sales development — can get past the shield of gatekeepers to access decision makers. times more likely to join a sales cycle meeting and became more engaged in online channels.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

With the rise of AI, new sales technology and automation at the forefront of the sales echo chamber these days, we thought we’d take a moment to bring it back to BASICS – that’s why we’ve rounded up this complete glossary of sales terms and definitions to help you remember where it all started.

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Zoominfo

MAY 21, 2020

We looked to one of our internal experts, our Sales Development Rep with the 60% response rate, to show you how (and when) to write a perfectly personalized BASHO email. Great sales emails typically reflect a deep understanding of who the prospect is and what they care about. And we’ve got examples. What is a BASHO Email?

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Sales Evangelist

JUNE 25, 2020

How to Double Your Cold-Calling Contacts Cold-calling has always been part of the sales process. David reads a lot as part of his training and personal development. These “dead” numbers can eat up a sales rep’s valuable hours. He also developed a script that he still uses to get “gatekeepers” to provide needed information.

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SalesLoft

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Finding new ways to revitalize sales isn’t always about some special sales training, reading the latest leadership book on Amazon, or following the traditional routes your manager tends to suggest to help you hit your monthly numbers. Develop a relationship with the gatekeeper. We have a really exciting episode.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

We looked to one of our internal experts, our Sales Development Rep with the 60% response rate, to show you how (and when) to write a perfectly personalized BASHO email. Great sales emails typically reflect a deep understanding of who the prospect is and what they care about. And we’ve got examples. What is a BASHO email?

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Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 18, 2013

There’s the old adage–still promoted in way too many sales training workshops, articles, and blogs: “Start at the top!” But the most appropriate level to start your sales prospecting is the highest level of someone who cares—and no higher! Gatekeepers will do their job.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 2, 2020

And for leveling up your sales skills, nothing beats a good sales book. So what are the best sales books for helping you reach peak performance? Have been recommended by sales professionals. Here’s how you can find the sales books that are most relevant to you. Here they are… The 97 Best Sales Books in 2020.

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SugarCRM

AUGUST 15, 2022

ProductLed is a consulting firm that helps train B2B software companies on how to execute product growth strategies—such as launching freemium models or learning how to scale operations on existing products. Product-Led Growth vs. Sales-Led Growth. The “Try Before You Buy” Mentality: What Does This Shift Mean for Sales?

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SBI

OCTOBER 30, 2018

If you’re like a lot of busy Sales Executives, you’ve likely noticed there are a lot of fantastic podcasts popping up. I recently had the pleasure of being the guest on the Sales Enablement Radio podcast hosted by the Brevet Group. Announcer: Welcome everybody to Sales Enablement Radio. Listen Here: [link]. So welcome Nancy.

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Tony Hughes

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Any advanced selling system is based on the fundamentals however you have to leverage a process and acknowledge the nurturing required for an effective sales cycle to happen in social environs over time. Don't just install it, train your people on it thoroughly, weekly and quarterly. The folly of Sales 2.0 Let me make my case.

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Cience

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Not only do we participate in events, but we also help our clients leverage event sales meetings to full potential. Conduct a multi-channel outreach campaign prior to the event, offering to meet (e.g. Send key executives and/or sales teams to the conference. CIENCE marketing managers are among that 68%.

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Tony Hughes

MARCH 13, 2018

It's being done right now in the field by a sales team near you [perhaps a competitor], it's remarkable and it's not for the faint of heart. Just reading Jonathan Farrington's statistic that, 'the average quota attainment in B2B sales is below 60%,' prompts me to lay out a blueprint on how to fix it. May the 'first in' win!

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Chili Piper

APRIL 13, 2020

Around 90% of the buyer’s journey is over by the time a lead reaches out to talk to someone in sales. The longer you take to move someone through your sales process, the more risk you have of not being able to get someone on a call. Spend enough time in sales and you know that following up with leads is critical.

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LeadFuze

JANUARY 14, 2021

Appointment setting is a sales development activity where specialized reps follow-up on top of funnel leads or do cold calling. An appointment setter’s goal is to schedule a sales meeting between a potential client and a closing sales representative. Sales Development Representative V.S.

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Zoominfo

MAY 21, 2020

We looked to one of our internal experts, our Sales Development Rep with the 60% response rate, to show you how (and when) to write a perfectly personalized BASHO email. Great sales emails typically reflect a deep understanding of who the prospect is and what they care about. And we’ve got examples. What Is A BASHO Email?

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Keith Rosen

OCTOBER 7, 2010

What compounds this challenge are spam filters, firewalls and a slew of other devices that channel our innocent solicitation into the prospect’s spam folder or worse, the trash; never to find its way to the inbox of our targeted prospect. • Sales. Unfortunately, this is only part of the challenge. 2: Hyperlinks.

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OnePageCRM

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

That’s the cost of a sales rep mis-hire, according to research by Dr. Brad Smart of Topgrading Inc., a firm that helps companies assess sales candidates. But how do you identify a great sales hire? Not all sales people come from the same aggressive ABC (Always Be Closing) mold. Teams that use coaching see 161% more sales.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 21, 2023

While the traditional, one-off funnel method focuses on attracting leads and nurturing them into sales, the flywheel approach uses inbound marketing and other strategies to build long-lasting customer relationships. You’ll have three variables to test: the channel you advertise on, the audience you target, and the message you share.

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OnePageCRM

MAY 25, 2017

The ultimate guide to planning, conducting and tracking your outbound sales calls. Prospecting is the most difficult part of the sales process for salespeople. The key to outbound sales is smart calling. However, it can also be the fastest way to build yourself a sales pipeline. Sales calls work. Making the call.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Pick a sales strategy. It generally includes a business plan outlining the target audience, marketing plan, and sales strategy. decision makers for every sale who have a say in whether a product is purchased. Gatekeeper: Blocker in getting a product implemented or approved. Steps for developing a GTM strategy.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Welcome to another Whiteboard Wednesday, hosted by Steve Waters , DiscoverOrg’s Director of Sales. I want to talk about how to improve morale on the team over time by enabling them with great data and helping sales leaders invest in their team’s success. Morale is the best indicator of retention on a sales team.

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Allego

AUGUST 4, 2020

But what does that mean for training and learning and development professionals? Once controlled by a limited number of gatekeepers, content exploded horizontally across a huge number of new channels—YouTube, blogs, and social media to name a few. You may have heard the phrase, “democratization of content.”

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