article thumbnail

Sales prospecting made easier

Sales 2.0

I picture how a company in the high tech chip business could survive when only 1 in 100 of their chips was usable (or 1 in 1,000). Meanwhile most high tech companies accept this level of productivity in their sales departments. Before you can go setting up meetings, you need to figure out who you need to meet.

article thumbnail

A Guide to Running a Successful Discovery Meeting

Autoklose

Plus, it allows you to set initial expectations and build trust with your prospects. That’s why running an effective discovery meeting is crucial to securing the next appointment with your prospect and paving the way for the ultimate “yes.” Table of Contents What Is a Discovery Meeting?

Meeting 98
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

My Latest on Using Email to Book New Meetings

Understanding the Sales Force

Using email to book new meetings sounds awesome. Let’s exclude newsletters that you get but delete, product updates, and other emails from legitimate companies that you may or may not have signed up for. They lack credibility when they don’t include a last name, company name or title. The writing is cringy awful.

Meeting 193
article thumbnail

Build a prospecting team

Sales 2.0

The biggest challenge facing most sales people and small business owners is getting meetings with prospective clients. Cold prospecting techniques get harder-and-harder every day. Maybe you are system administration firm but your prospect currently needs a new lawyer. Recruit your team. Be a smarter seller.

article thumbnail

The Impact of Direct Dials on Sales Productivity

While dialing away at targeted prospects, it’s important for them to remember that not all sales outreach is created equal. Take the following stats into consideration: It takes 5 minutes to connect with a prospect via direct dials, but takes 22 minutes using company switchboard numbers.

article thumbnail

4 Ways to Make the Most of Virtual Sales Meetings

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Leeatt Rothschild Virtual sales meetings have become the norm as a result of COVID-19. However, many sales reps may find themselves unsure of how to best lead a meeting with prospects over video. Here are four actionable tips to help you lead more successful virtual sales meetings and ultimately earn more new business.

article thumbnail

How to Run Virtual Sales Meetings

Janek Performance Group

Virtual sales meetings are becoming increasingly common as teams transition to working from home and offices are spread out in different cities. In the past, a virtual sales meeting, whether by video or phone call, was generally not given the same consideration as an in-person meeting.

article thumbnail

Essential Guide to Sales Engagement – Overcome the Challenges of Remote Selling

Sales teams are trying to prospect, connect, and manage an effective sales cycle, yet many companies are falling short of hitting their sales numbers. Sales engagement takes a broad view, leveraging process, tools, training, and a host of other capabilities to ensure that your efforts align with each prospect along their buyer journey.

article thumbnail

7 Must-Have Automated Documents for Sales Success

Companies are increasingly implementing technology to bring efficiency to their workforce. Data accessibility aside, teams continuously struggle with manual processes for document generation. Learn why automating your documents is key to sales success.