Lessonly

APRIL 30, 2021

As the face of your businesses, your customer service reps are largely responsible for the quality of service offered to customers. Delivering great customer service has many contributing factors, but customer service training for employees lies at the heart of this challenge.

Customer Service 26

Customer Service Customer Training Skype 26

The Brooks Group

JULY 23, 2018

Today, customer experience dictates how successful a company will be in the long-term. That’s why it’s key that your salespeople use a customer-focused, consultative selling process with every prospect and customer they interact with. But your customer-centric strategy should go beyond the sales team. vs. 36.3%).

Customer Service 56

Customer Service Research Revenue Customer 56

Lessonly

MAY 12, 2020

Now more than ever, customer service is playing an integral role in the ways companies do business. No one, not even the corporate behemoths, can afford to have a negative customer service persona. With customer service training software. Think back to your most recent workplace training.

Customer Service 26

Customer Service Software Software Training 26

Smooth Sale

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Attract The Right Job Or Clientele: Note: Our collaborative blog offers ideas on how to ‘Protect Your company Wisely: Use These 3 Tactics.’ Given the almost overwhelming news about scams of many types, it’s more important than ever that we digest all the suggestions we hear and see to select the better ones for our companies.

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Company Policies Hiring Ideal Customer Profile 78

Score More Sales

MAY 28, 2013

For midsize companies there was no shortage of ideas, examples, and tools to help any company improve marketing, sales, and procurement. Six ideas I found to be most helpful for smaller and mid-market companies: Multiple Ways to Learn. Marketing Study Update. Procurement Study. More on that in a follow up post.

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Company Film Study Lead Rank 208

Sales Hacker Training

AUGUST 10, 2021

In this episode of the Sales Hacker podcast, we have Keith Daw , VP of GSD and Trainer at McDonell Consulting Group , where he ‘Gets Stuff Done’ and teaches the Sandler Training methodology. Know why you’re training your team before you start. Create a personal, customized learning path. powered by Sounder. Sam’s Corner [28:12].

Training 119

Training Scale Webinar Metrics Face-to-face 119

Sales Hacker Training

JULY 24, 2020

That’s why ongoing product knowledge training needs to be a priority in every sales team. So, today, I’m going to walk you through five key areas you need to focus on for successful product knowledge training so your reps can start winning more deals. The Pitfalls of Poor (or no) Product Knowledge Training.

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Training ROI Software Software 116

SugarCRM

AUGUST 15, 2019

Why is it that some businesses are so successful at generating revenue through outstanding customer service — while others struggle to keep churn at bay? . Most recently, we took a look at concrete best practices from companies at the top of the American Customer Satisfaction Index. In fact, the answer is far simpler. .

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Customer Service Company Customer Insurance 20

Lessonly

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

I don’t know about you, but I think customer service roles get a bad rap. The stereotypical customer service agent is just listening to customer complaints, resolving help tickets without a whole lot of passion, and troubleshooting basic problems. What is customer service really about?

Customer Service 26

Customer Service Retention Webinar Metrics Strategy 26

Lessonly

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Okay, now raise your hand if you think it’s vital to have a customer service enablement strategy, too? . I’ve never met anyone with a job title that includes “customer service enablement” in the same way people build a sales enablement career path. Offering excellent customer service ranked as the #1 factor.

Customer Service 26

Customer Service Customer Lead Rank Lead Scoring 26

Lessonly

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

This same idea can be applied to customer service skills and their effect on customer relationships. In short, good customer service skills are the HGTV of the customer experience. Where would great CX companies be without them? What is good customer service anyway? . Sounds nice, right?

Customer Service 26

Customer Service Customer Loyalty Churn 26

The Digital Sales Institute

MAY 4, 2021

What are sales skills training and techniques as they apply in the modern sales process? The way that we sell and reach customers will naturally reflect changes in our methods of communication and our technologies. Customers almost always have a choice in the company they work with or choose to buy from.

Training 52

Training Top of Funnel Customer Service Motivation 52

Highspot

APRIL 14, 2023

Sales training programs that educate and prepare your team to anticipate rather than react to challenging sales situations is key. Why Sales Training Programs Fail Most organizations use some type of LMS for onboarding new hires or retraining current staff. With hybrid workforces, in-person training isn’t always feasible.

Training 52

Training Scale How To Hiring 52

Highspot

APRIL 14, 2023

Sales training programs that educate and prepare your team to anticipate rather than react to challenging sales situations is key. Why Sales Training Programs Fail Most organizations use some type of LMS for onboarding new hires or retraining current staff. With hybrid workforces, in-person training isn’t always feasible.

Training 52

Training Scale How To Hiring 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. A well-structured charging system impacts revenue generation positively while ensuring customer retention rates remain high over time.

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Training Lead Rank Pivotal Hiring 40

Janek Performance Group

APRIL 17, 2024

In B2B sales and marketing, companies employ various strategies to drive growth and expand their client base. Market Insights and Feedback Customer intelligence Feedback loop BDRs serve as frontline ambassadors for the company. In addition, BDRs relay customer feedback and market trends to internal teams.

Outsourcing Services 118

Outsourcing Services B2B Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead 118

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

That’s why it’s important for companies to understand the needs of their younger buyers to avoid costly customer discontent. The marketplace is not just about products or services — digital platforms, social influences, company values, personalization, and authenticity all matter to younger generations.

B2B 130

B2B Social Media Loyalty B2C 130

Lessonly

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Instead of just reading the next best-selling book or checking out another “latest trends” report, customer service conferences provide an unparalleled opportunity to learn exclusive and valuable knowledge. The series provides the opportunity to learn how to take your customer service to the next level, regardless of the channel.

Customer Service 35

Customer Service Conference Customer Education 35

Pipeliner

AUGUST 2, 2023

From business insurance to protect you from lawsuits to conflict resolution skills, read on for tips in dealing with unhappy customers. Tip #1 – Business Insurance Protects From Unhappy Customers The most disgruntled customers may be looking for a reason to sue your company.

Insurance 97

Insurance Insurance Customer Survey 97

Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 10, 2019

If the latter scenario has ever happened to you or your company, you have entered the Service Recovery Paradox (SRP): the situation in which a customer thinks more highly of you after you have corrected a problem than if they never had. Prior to our latest research, apologies had been a reasonably well-studied area.

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Loyalty Remedy Journal Study 234

Lessonly

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Over and over again, we found that the best teams examine their training efforts through six key phases: Assess, Plan, Build, Learn, Practice, and Perform. So, how do high-performing customer service teams listen to their people, identify successes and challenges, and accurately assess their team’s training needs?

Customer Service 22

Customer Service Training Customer Wireless 22

Apptivo

JULY 25, 2023

Unforgettable Customer Service: Real-Life case studies of Effective Complaint Handling 3. Scenarios’ on How to handle customer complaints effectively 4. Proven Impacts of effectively handling customer complaints In today’s highly competitive business landscape, customer satisfaction is paramount.

Customer 52

Customer Case Study Loyalty Customer Service 52

Lessonly

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I’d rather have fewer, better things—and I’m going to venture a bet that your sales team might feel the same way about online sales training. While it is an investment in your time and energy, high quality content is the “treat yo’ self” of training. . The best online sales courses allow for customization. Read it out loud. .

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Training How To Course Study 48

No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 24, 2017

There are a lot of places to examine (and blame) if your company isn’t consistently achieving sales goals. Because of this belief, CEOs invest more money in beer Fridays and office supplies than training their salespeople, sales managers, or any other department that interfaces with the customer. . By Colleen Stanley.

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Hiring Account SalesForce Quota 214

Lessonly

OCTOBER 25, 2018

With more than 500,000 members, it’s important that everything Thrive Market does is curated with care, and customer service is no exception. We sat down with some Thrive Market teammates to find out how they’ve built a healthy customer service that is designed to win. Dillon Ryan, Member Services Trainer, Thrive Market.

Customer Service 26

Customer Service Customer Scale Pivotal 26

Allego

JULY 19, 2019

About $1,500 is spent per rep on sales training, 20% more per capita than to train any other type of employee. According to data from the consulting firm Marakon , companies only deliver, on average, about 50% to 60% of the financial performance promised in their investor presentations and sales forecasts. A Dirty Secret.

Training 54

Training Survey Objections Advertising 54

Lessonly

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Choosing the right solution to provide training, enablement, and coaching is a big decision. After all, making any type of investment and buying decision is a big deal that has the potential to make or break your company’s bottom line. That’s why we commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact study.*

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Software Software Training Customer 26

No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 16, 2014

With no formal sales training and very little real-world experience, today’s salespeople aren’t equipped to succeed. The Anatomy of a Sales Team Most new salespeople receive little training, even less coaching , and no real-world experience. Engineers study engineering. Engineers study engineering. CFOs study accounting.”

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Hiring Guidelines Engineering Face-to-face 240

Allego

APRIL 18, 2024

In fact, consulting firm McKinsey & Company says, “AI is poised to disrupt marketing and sales in every sector.” McKinsey & Company Sales leaders understand the value of AI; what they need now is to identify the right tools and understand how to apply them to boost sales performance. Listen to the interview.

Examples 62

Examples Top of Funnel Lead Rank Lead Scoring 62

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

If you are able to make a good impression on your customers, they are much more likely to remain loyal. In a study by Qualtrics , 62% of respondents said that businesses need to care more about them. The study also found that after a positive customer experience, consumers are 3.5

Customer 100

Customer Loyalty Consumer Survey 100

Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 8, 2017

Author: Tony Medrano Discovering how to efficiently locate, convert, up-sell and retain top customers are critical success metrics for any growing company. The best customers make four times as many purchases (Source). Reduced Cost of Customer Care. Companies may very well witness even greater results in the process.

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Retail Social Media Oracle Consumer 206

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

But it’s more pertinent than ever before in today’s crowded digital landscape, where businesses struggle to build and maintain customer loyalty in an ever-expanding field of competitors. The good news is, there are plenty of ways for your company to earn trust and loyalty from your customers, even in today’s busy marketplace.

Loyalty 130

Loyalty Customer Incentives Incentive 130

Sales 2.0

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

New traffic pattern data enabled model training to reduce time-to-destination. The big AI opportunity is existing customers Oliver says, “Mature companies generate at least 90% of their revenues by taking care of customers and incrementally growing them and finding opportunities in different divisions… down the hall and around the corner.”

Sales Management 195

Sales Management Top of Funnel Data Intent Signal 195

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 29, 2017

In 2013, American companies alone spent $164.2 billion on training and development, including external providers, internal expenses and tuition reimbursement, according to The American Society for Training and Development. Companies spent approximately $2.2B Companies spent approximately $2.2B 5) Brian Tracy.

Channels 111

Channels Video Training Hiring 111

The Brooks Group

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The Brooks Group is in the business of helping companies meet and exceed their growth expectations through world-class sales effectiveness. The new space is being built to accommodate our needs and the needs of our clients, and will include: A modern, innovative training room that will seat up to 30 participants.

Training 56

Training Ideal Customer Profile Hiring Scale 56

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Here’s what we recommend: Focus on revenue A sales strategy may benefit your business in a number of ways beyond boosting revenue, but executives want to know how an effective, data-driven sales strategy will make your company more money. You see that buyers who were initially contacted via cold call spent the most money with your company.

Strategy 130

Strategy Lead Rank Lead Scoring Hiring 130

The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Sales Training System: Do You Have One? Do you have a sales training system you believe in? It never ceases to amaze me how few salespeople have a personal sales training system. For some reason, they either believe sales training is the responsibility of the company they work for or they’re so good they don’t need it.

System 160

System Motivation Training Hiring 160