Your Sales Management Guru

AUGUST 10, 2016

Channel Strategy: Building a Sustaining Partner Community. -A A Case Study-. What I would like to do in this blog is attempt to document and tell the story of one Worldwide channel focused software organization that did it the best– at building their channel. Business Management: Cash Flow, Sales Capacity.

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Steven Rosen

MAY 11, 2024

The Importance of Recognizing Burnout and Stress Sales leaders often focus on performance metrics and productivity when assessing their team’s performance. According to a 2020 study, 76% of employees reported feeling burned out, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have only increased stress levels.

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

A new research study unlocks the key to using social media for sales. Is it just another term to check off your buzzword bingo card at the next sales meeting you attend? The newly-released “ 2014 10th annual Lead Management & Social Engagement ” report uncovered an emerging trend in B2B sales this year: social engagement.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

Author: SMM Sales managers rely on meticulous onboarding programs, continuous coaching and extensive product instruction to instill confidence in their sales reps. In fact, Gartner research shows that 89% of customers report encountering high-quality information during the purchase process.

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Miller Heiman Group

JULY 8, 2019

Both studies found a common thread in those companies that didn’t just survive during the economic downturns but thrived: they prepared for it. . Last year, the average sales organization saw revenue attainment of 101%, according to CSO Insights, the research division of Miller Heiman Group.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 3, 2018

AI-powered bots, for instance, can be programmed to answer prospect questions, respond to emails, book sales meetings and provide price quotes. Bots can also help with routine manual tasks, like creating sales reports, completing paperwork and inputting data to CRM systems. Superior sales forecasting.

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Allego

AUGUST 20, 2024

Whether through personalized selling techniques , leveraging technology, or fostering strong customer relationships, a well-executed sales strategy ensures that every effort is aligned with the company’s overarching business objectives, ultimately driving growth and profitability.

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Salesmate

APRIL 14, 2021

Use case studies to show them how you helped a business overcome a similar issue. Sales is all about gaining trust and persuading the prospect by communicating the value of your product. If you manage to do both of them, you can easily sell high-priced products. The sales targets are unrealistic”.

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Sales Hacker

JULY 17, 2019

Now, look at his advice: To become a sales manager, you essentially need to become an extension of your HR team — something every employee can do to make a positive impact on the organization. Of course, I also wanted feedback from industry veterans — the folks who are training & coaching sales management teams around the globe.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

To answer this question, let’s start with some data: According to the latest HubSpot Research Study , we found that 40% of businesses will miss revenue targets this year. In August 2020, Yelp reported that 165,735 businesses indicated that they have closed, and 97,966 (60%) of those were reported as permanent closures.

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Showpad

JULY 21, 2020

Adoption rates above 75% lead to significantly better sales results. Based on the CSO Insights Fifth Sales Enablement Study , it’s fascinating to look at an example. . In the case of implementing sales methodology and process training, revenue plan attainment improved by 4.1%, quota attainment by 6.7% Probably not.

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Crunchbase

JANUARY 26, 2021

Channels in the sales playbook are evolving. The number of touchpoints necessary to transform a cold lead into a completed sale is evolving, which means a lot more pressure for today’s agents. Even before the pandemic began in 2020, the sales journey was growing increasingly complex. Here’s what we discovered for 2021.

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Sales 2.0

JANUARY 26, 2012

NE: Both sales and marketing people always seem hung up on this question of “WHEN should I send email? Your study suggests just before the weekend. NE: I noticed an interesting riddle in your study report. What does Yesware bring to sales people and sales managers?

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Act!

APRIL 25, 2024

It’s the key to making each prospect feel valued instead of treating them like another sales target you need to tick off your to-do list. Case in point—a McKinsey report revealed that 71 percent of consumers expected personalization from brands in 2021. Did you just find out that they host a podcast on their company’s YouTube channel?

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Act!

APRIL 25, 2024

It’s the key to making each prospect feel valued instead of treating them like another sales target you need to tick off your to-do list. Case in point—a McKinsey report revealed that 71 percent of consumers expected personalization from brands in 2021. Did you just find out that they host a podcast on their company’s YouTube channel?

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Allego

JUNE 11, 2024

Successful sales enablement is the difference between a team that’s just getting by and a team that’s crushing it. What Is Sales Enablement? Sales enablement involves comprehensive training on product features and sales techniques, along with providing high-impact content like case studies and presentations.

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Zendesk Sell

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

However, rather than simply demanding their teams dial faster and juggle more leads, the most successful sales managers are strategically coaching their way to a more productive team. However, you know what they say happens when you assume… Maybe email just isn’t the right channel to reach your desired target. Be Data-Driven.

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Highspot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

In our quest to learn more about the state of our industry around the world, we partnered with CSO Insights for their Fifth Annual Sales Enablement Study. The study found that companies with an aligned sales enablement team and formalized collaboration processes had the most impact on: Increasing win rates for forecast deals.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 11, 2019

For example, your sales reps can ensure their contact details are completely filled out. As a sales manager, you can use data in your CRM to see how your team is performing. How long is the typical sales cycle for your reps? Sales Outreach Metrics. Primary Conversion Sales Metrics. Channel Sales Metrics.

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Sales Hacker

MAY 8, 2019

In fact, 36% of sales teams regard it as the most challenging part of the sales process, and 28% say it’s their top priority. A report published by CSO Insights shows a steady decline in the percentage of sales reps attaining quota — from 63% to 53% over a 5-year period. Closing sales is critical for driving growth.

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Janek Performance Group

JUNE 4, 2024

HubSpot notes 87% of sales professionals cross-sell and 91% upsell, driving 21% of revenue. Further, HubSpot’s 2024 State of Sales Report is revealing. In addition, McKinsey notes, when it comes to cross-selling and upselling, 85% of customers prefer digital channels. Also, it can boost customer loyalty by 10%.

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Allbound

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

As AppDirect co-CEO Daniel Saks points out , “80% of on-premise software vendors operate a channel program to enable other companies to sell their products, while only 20% of SaaS vendors operate similar programs.” Study them, learn from them, and apply their best practices in your own partner programs.

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LevelEleven

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

It’s no secret that sales reps have it tough, and their jobs are only getting tougher. A 2018 State of Sales Enablement report shows that nearly 70% of respondents reported that their company’s sales process were becoming more complex. Studies show that 91% of B2B buyers are active and involved in social media.

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Sales Evangelist

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The sales statistics The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2019 that 86% of sales managers were white and 80% of people in the sales occupation are white as well. Sales is a great field and a huge one. Increase in market share The diverse sales team reports a 40% increase in their market share.

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Sales Evangelist

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The sales statistics The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2019 that 86% of sales managers were white and 80% of people in the sales occupation are white as well. Sales is a great field and a huge one. Increase in market share The diverse sales team reports a 40% increase in their market share.

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Miller Heiman Group

OCTOBER 28, 2019

In part, this is because their experience as consumers has raised the bar, according to the 2018 CSO Insights Buyer Preferences Study. Among other things, the diagnostic evaluates how well sellers and sales managers in your organization: Use a formal process to engage decision-makers. Take The Sales Conversation Metric.

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Highspot

JANUARY 2, 2023

These metrics then give your company and sales leaders a blueprint for coaching sellers toward tangible objectives rather than arbitrary objectives. In fact, Accenture reports that 75% of consumers are more likely to buy from retailers that recognize them by name, know their purchase history, and provide purchase recommendations accordingly!

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Allego

APRIL 21, 2022

And even after months of adjusting, you might still be struggling to adapt to this digital transformation and lead your sales team into a tech-driven new world. Sales managers, trainers, sales enablement managers, and sales reps across all industries are encountering the same challenges: Onboarding and training sales reps virtually.

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The Digital Sales Institute

JANUARY 18, 2021

Sales Training Programs Online. Sales training programs online could become the preferred delivery channel over the next few years. Online sales training has both advantages, disadvantages, and parity with the more traditional approach to upskilling salespeople. Sales Training Programs – Online.

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Sales Hacker

MAY 6, 2021

Great VPs of sales have gravitas and tact, command the room and hold their end of the table regardless of who is on the other side. They’ll rip apart your CRM and replace your opportunity fields with their proven-and-trusted sales methodologies and scoff if you try to rehearse Sandler, Challenger, or MEDDIC selling to them.

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Sales Evangelist

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The sales statistics The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2019 that 86% of sales managers were white and 80% of people in the sales occupation are white as well. Sales is a great field and a huge one. There is still so much space and room for more people. Try Pipedrive today for FREE!

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 14, 2020

According to the 2019 HubSpot Remote Work Report , a lack of social connection and communicating with team members are the best challenges for 29% of remote workers, respectively. Remote teams can benefit from tracking exactly what tools are a part of their sales stack , and regularly evaluating their effectiveness.

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Salesmate

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

You surely would want to prove your sales manager or seniors in the new company that you are amongst the 20% who have the potential to win. You need to gain control over your sales game and shine immediately to make an impact on the sales manager as well as the team. The first 30-day sales plan checklist.

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SalesLoft

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

For greater insights into both perspectives, teams use software to build sales pipelines and sales funnel reports. . Sales pipeline reports illustrate activity, deal strength, and volume. Meanwhile, funnel reports track conversion rates , providing data on lead generation effectiveness and funnel leakage. .

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Salesmate

DECEMBER 4, 2020

A sales team becomes efficient when they are all on the same page, have all the data handy, and can communicate in and out of their team with ease. Sales Managers. Managers often face the problem of not being able to keep a tab on their sales team’s activities. Sales Management (HOD/ CEO).

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The Spiff Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

Although women make up just over half of the college educated workforce, they hold less than one third of B2B sales jobs ( source ). Why do we see such marked pay inequalities despite comparable (often, superior) sales performance from women? For now, we leave you with a condensed version of our findings.

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Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

84% of marketers worldwide report using AI in their marketing strategies. AI adoption is growing in sales. 37% of sales organizations reported using AI in 2020, a 76% increase from 2018. Sales teams have reported major improvements in areas from sales forecasting to lead prioritization and more.

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