The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. Cold Calling: Brother, Can You Spare a Sale? Related posts: Cold Calling: The Spam of the Sales World.

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Engage Selling

AUGUST 11, 2017

Cold calling is nothing more than desperation selling. I had a recent debate on one of my social media networks on the effectiveness of cold calling. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. The truth is, he had … Read More »

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The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 23, 2014

Do you think your personal social media accounts have no impact on your sales career? Customers are using the internet more and more to decide who they want to do business with. Guess again. And they aren’t just researching companies. They are researching salespeople. Your social media reputation matters.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 3, 2019

It’s also key for sales success. They work collaboratively with their sales team, customer service team, product team, marketing team—you name it. And together, they all achieve sales success. She says that curiosity can be cultivated, and it breeds creativity (yet another key trait for sales success).

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The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 2, 2014

This isn’t just about the impact it has on your customers, prospects and colleagues, […]. Blog Cold-Calling Consultative Selling Customer Service leadership Motivational Sales Speaker Professional Selling Skills Sales Motivation influence sales influence sales leadership sales motivation'

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 29, 2019

I’m sure you could “fill in the blank” for any number of retailers, and when you have a bad customer experience, you feel the need to tell people about it. What happens in B2B companies when a salesperson pitches strangers on social media , when customer service takes hours to respond, or when the solution didn’t work as promised?

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The Sales Hunter

JUNE 22, 2013

Check out the below video to hear why this is vital to your sales process: Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog. .

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 17, 2013

Sure, you may know quite a bit more than your customer, but if you don’t learn to pause at the right time, you may lose the sale. The typical salesperson thinks they know everything, and many times they do know quite a bit more than the customer. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

I wasn’t cold calling , I was calling a referral—who, by the way, had no contact information on his email signature. He says when we strive to continually exceed customer expectations, we confuse the customer with too many options and too many hurdles. I was so frustrated.

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 18, 2013

Ignoring the customer. Trying to prove the customer is wrong. Failing to ask for the sale. We in sales are a finicky group. We may not think of ourselves as being self-centered, but in reality, there are too many situations where we become exactly that when we are with a customer. ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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The Sales Hunter

MAY 23, 2014

This time it’s about how we can screw up a sales call by talking about too many things at one time. Not only do we wind up confusing the customer, but many times we also wind up confusing ourselves. Salespeople are quick to blame the customer as being […].

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The Sales Hunter

APRIL 30, 2013

You can secure repeat sales from existing customers if you follow the 2/2/2 rule. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 25, 2022

As anyone in sales knows, there is nothing worse than a sales slump. You pick up the phone and no one is answering your calls. Experiencing a sales slump can make you question your ability, or worse, your entire career. Experiencing a sales slump can make you question your ability, or worse, your entire career.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 17, 2024

In B2B sales and marketing, companies employ various strategies to drive growth and expand their client base. Here, we’ll explore the role of BDRs, the pros and cons, and best practices to utilize them effectively: The Role of BDRs Typically, BDR is an entry-level position in larger, more complex sales organizations.

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Vengreso

JULY 5, 2023

As the world of sales continues to evolve, Digital Sales Referrals have emerged as a powerful tool for driving business growth. This shift from traditional methods towards more modern approaches has revolutionized how we engage with potential customers and generate leads. Video calls and emails became the new norm.

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The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 27, 2013

Problem is that questions of that type do little to help the sales process. In fact, I’ll contend many times that they wind up harming the sales process. Short questions are fantastic because not only are they short (and easy to remember), they also get you and the customer engaged in conversation.

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 30, 2013

Sure, we’ll be able to remember the big stuff, but many times the ability to close a sale rests on our ability to take a small key piece of information and leverage it. This means either at the end of each sales call or at the end of each day. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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The Sales Hunter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

One of the easiest things sales managers and senior management can do is to call every person they know at a client company. Sooner you make the calls, the better. Objective of the calls is three-fold. Start making calls this week! Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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Lessonly

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Lately, I’ve been hyper aware of the link between customer service and sales. Customer service is not a department. This quote comes from a 2016 Forbes article , and the date is noteworthy because bringing customer service into sales isn’t revolutionary. Tying things together.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

When developing a sales strategy, many leaders aren’t sure where to begin. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to revamp an existing sales strategy, creating campaigns based solely on instincts or assumptions is no longer acceptable. To craft an effective modern sales playbook , data and analytics must reign supreme.

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The Sales Hunter

JUNE 18, 2013

While some salespeople do cut back during the summer, it also can be the customers who start canceling appointments. Here are a four ways to prevent sales call cancellations in the summer: 1. Always have a back-up plan for Friday sales calls. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 29, 2023

Insurance sales is a highly lucrative industry. In this guide, we’ll explore everything about starting a career in insurance sales, including the pros, cons, and tips to help you succeed. Table of Contents What is insurance sales? Limitless Earning Potential Many insurance sales agents get commission-based income.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 24, 2017

Are sales managers really at fault? You don’t hear that phrase very often anymore, but account based sales reps still carry a bag. percent of sales reps made quota in 2016. The problem is that many sales managers were raised in Sales 1.0 They don’t have the skills or tools for success in a Sales 3.0

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Jeffrey Gitomer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Percentage of sales success. Tweet Share Jeffrey, I have to make 50 cold calls a week.” ” “Because we’re trying to make new contacts and more new sales.” ” “Is there a better way to do that than cold calls? .” Get Sales Blog Updates. Customer Loyalty.

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criteria for success

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Looking to hire new sales reps? Make sure you’re using creative sales interview questions. When hiring sales reps, it can be easy to get a nice illustration of who your candidate wants you to see. Only the most creative sales interview questions will give you a clear understanding of who you are sitting across from.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Impeccable customer service and caring are just part of their culture. The post You Don’t Know Isaac, but I Won’t Forget Him appeared first on No More Cold Calling. I’ve been to many meetings there. The people at the front door always smile, great you pleasantly, and open the door graciously.

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 25, 2013

A stupid salesperson working for a stupid sales manager. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog. Blog Cold-Calling Consultative Selling Customer Service Professional Selling Skills customer service questioning skills sales presentation selling skills'

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 12, 2013

If you are a CEO or senior manager and you are planning to go on a sales call with someone on your sales staff, here are 9 things you must know: 1. The salesperson is going to be nervous having you along on the call. It’s not every day a salesperson has the CEO in their car and on a sales call with them.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 2, 2017

What does it take to increase sales in today’s uncertain business environment? Now more than ever, sales leaders and their account-based sales teams must be prepared for change. Above all, to increase sales, the speed of decision-making must accelerate. Here are three ways to guarantee sales leads for your B2B sales team.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Salespeople always want a higher price and don’t want to offer a discount to close the sale. The price a customer is willing to pay must equal or be less than the value they expect to gain, unless they’re being held hostage to buy. Copyright 2014, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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The Sales Hunter

APRIL 14, 2015

The best way to correct this situation is by using what I call the STOP questioning approach. Before you go into a sales call, develop at least […]. Blog Cold-Calling Consultative Selling Customer Service leadership Professional Selling Skills questioning skills questions sales call'

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. Cold-calling has never been more difficult. Most salespeople leave short sales pitches. FREE Resources.

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The Sales Hunter

MARCH 17, 2015

Blog Cold-Calling Consultative Selling Customer Service Professional Selling Skills Sales Motivation engaging sales skills selling value added' Dogs learn pretty quickly where their food comes from, and once they know, they become quite focused on the person. Are […].

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The Sales Hunter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

They spend their day talking with others about how they could make a lot more sales if only they had some new brochure or PowerPoint or whatever. Sure, let’s put the whole reason why sales aren’t made all on a piece of paper or some stupid software. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 6, 2013

Look at what you sell as an investment and it will help you shift the focus of your sales presentation away from one of substantiating a price by talking features to a conversation about the benefits the customer is going to receive. You might say this is a paradigm shift, and what is funny is we in sales are the last ones to see it.

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Autoklose

MAY 6, 2024

Many people wonder whether sales is an art or a science. Storytelling is a powerful vehicle for both marketing and sales. That’s a big and costly mistake, as it takes approximately eight cold outreach attempts to reach a prospect, while 80% of sales require at least five follow-up calls after the meeting.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Blog Closing a Sale Cold-Calling Consultative Selling Customer Service Professional Selling Skills Sales Motivation sales motivation selling skills technology value value added' In the last several years, we’ve seen thousands of long-standing industries and jobs get wiped out by technology and an app.

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