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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.

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What Companies Don’t Know About Sales

Understanding the Sales Force

And “We don’t know what we don’t know about sales” is a true statement in most companies. CEOs trust Sales Leaders to set and follow the strategy to achieve the company’s growth goals and CEOs get frustrated when Sales Leaders fail to meet forecasts. We didn’t know what we didn’t know.

Company 212
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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.

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Companies Surprised by Unexpected Remote Selling Challenges

Understanding the Sales Force

For most salespeople and companies, the last three weeks has been an absolute roller coaster. Most companies expect their sales teams to be not only active, but proactive; to replace face-to-face meetings with virtual meetings; and to continue pipeline building so that there is business to close when we return to work.

Company 353
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In the Race to Win More Customers, Sales Needs Digital Transformation

Salesforce users were surveyed about the forces shaping today's workplace. Discover the results and why investments in digital transformation and automation are pushing sales teams ahead.

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Power of a Salesperson’s Training, Knowledge, Spirit of Service

SMEI

Their training, knowledge, and spirit of service are what set one company apart from another. And it’s not just manufacturers who need to be competitive – their sales teams need to be just as sharp. Training, knowledge, and spirit of service determine whether the customer buys from Company A or Company B.

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How To Improve Standards In Your Company

Smooth Sale

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: How To Improve Standards In Your Company Raising standards within your business can have many positive benefits. Our collaborative blog offers insights on how to improve standards in your company. Be Inspired and Inspiring!

Company 78
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Reconstructing Your Product Sales Training for Success in 2022

Customer meetings will be harder to schedule, sales rep turnover will be higher, and traditional Product Sales Training (Lunch ‘N Learns, Demo Days, Sales Meetings) will be tougher to execute. Success stories of leading companies. Understanding the options. Assessing the need. Criteria for selecting a platform/vendor.

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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.

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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.