John Barrows

MAY 9, 2018

In my sales trainings I always ask reps what they think their #1 competitive differentiator is. Most answers focus on specific features, functions, the company history, people, customer service, etc. Regardless of whether or not it’s true, our competition can say or spin information however they want, and they will.

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Competition Ideal Customer Profile Case Study Marketo 78

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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SalesFuel

MARCH 20, 2024

As buying groups grow bigger, there’s even more chance of someone being able to sabotage your sale. But, by being aware of what is driving these decision-makers, you can successfully counter their objections and win them over. Unfortunately, these types of price-related objections are common. That is a lot of opinions.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 23, 2021

Sales account management, like sales, is selling. For the sales account manager, getting processes down can mean the difference between achieving massive growth and losing customers to the competition. What Is the Difference Between Sales and Account Management? Let’s do a quick overview.

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Seismic - Sales Effectiveness

AUGUST 13, 2019

World-class sales teams embrace competition and collaboration, which ultimately result in increased sales productivity and sales efficiency. “Competition makes us faster. ” Competition is in our nature. Why Should Sales Teams Compete? Why Should Sales Teams Collaborate?

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SugarCRM

MAY 9, 2023

Customer Experience (CX) has recently become a buzzword, a phenomenon that Adrian Swinscoe , customer experience consultant and expert, attributes to the power of choice the internet has bestowed upon modern consumers. Punk Experience Leadership (Punk XL) It’s no longer sufficient to talk about customer experience in isolation.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Its customer service? Its sales expertise? That's all well and good when your sales force works in a traditional workplace – sharing office space and meeting face-to-face. We tend to think of inside sales reps as being reasonably autonomous. Over time, you risk your remote sales reps becoming too self-focused.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 31, 2020

According to HubSpot research, 93% of consumers will be repeat buyers at companies with excellent customer service. With stakes that high, it is perhaps ironic that the early steps of building customer loyalty start with the figurative eyes and ears of a company. Customer interviews are also beneficial. Build Loyalty.

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Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Marketing Loyalty 264

Zoominfo

JANUARY 23, 2021

Sales account management, like sales, is selling. For the sales account manager, getting processes down can mean the difference between achieving massive growth and losing customers to the competition. What Is the Difference Between Sales and Account Management? Let’s do a quick overview.

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Nutshell

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Even when you offer a superior product, better service, or lower price than your competitors, mishandling objections can ruin your best deals at the eleventh hour. Obviously, the first salesperson didn’t handle your objections as well as the second one did, even if they ended up giving you the same information.

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Sales operations teams frequently encounter hurdles such as juggling too many tasks, outdated procedures, insufficient data management, and communication breakdowns. When sales performance starts slipping, it’s a call to action for a sales operations strategy makeover. As a result, data silos emerge.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

By identifying trends and predicting future outcomes, organizations can stay competitive and adapt to shifting market conditions effectively. With real-time insights at their disposal, decision-makers can navigate complexities with confidence, ensuring strategic actions align with business objectives and customer needs.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 14, 2022

One day you might have to explain to your children that companies once had sales meetings in person, in a room with the lights dimmed and something called a PowerPoint presentation. (If The truth is that most sales meetings, online or in person, always were and often still are boring lectures. . The basics: What is sales enablement?

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Allego

APRIL 16, 2024

Generative AI has changed the game in sales. Increasingly, sales teams use it to personalize content, enhance sales training , improve onboarding, conduct competitive analysis, streamline sales communication, and more. And I think it’s going to change the game in sales. It’s due tomorrow.”

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Highspot

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In this article, we help you navigate the intricacies of sales performance metrics, guiding you on which ones are pivotal and how best to measure them. What Is Sales Performance? Sales Performance vs. Sales Metrics Why Analyze Your Sales Performance? Why Analyze Your Sales Performance?

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Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In movies, sales is the ideal career for anyone who would rather play golf. Afterall, sales and golf have much in common. But most importantly, sales is about relationships. With that, let’s examine how some famous golf quotes can improve your sales game. In sales, concentration starts with preparation.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 1, 2013

This time of year, Sales Ops leaders are often faced with a pressing question. Today’s post is about a simple approach to improve efficiency with current sales resources. Sign up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014 : A Sales Strategy You Can Execute." Reduce your cost of sales.

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Ideal Customer Profile Tools Scale Hiring 317

Gong.io

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Salesforce brought once-in-a-generation improvements to sales teams. Want sales forecast accuracy? Create a custom object in Salesforce with fields that match the data you want to export into Gong. Create a custom object in Salesforce with fields that match the data you want to export from Gong.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 25, 2023

A sales plan is a roadmap that outlines your business’s strategy for selling its products or services. Acting as an essential tool for businesses of all sizes and in all industries, a robust sales plan helps to identify sales goals, target markets, and sales tactics to achieve those goals. What is a sales plan?

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Smooth Sale

MAY 15, 2023

We can define a core competency as any expertise or skill set unique to your company that gives it an edge against its competition and allows it to provide outstanding services or products to customers. Gaining an in-depth knowledge of these unique attributes is the cornerstone of sustaining success over the long term.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 9, 2022

Even the most seasoned, effective salespeople can struggle when hashing out how to lead a sales team. Taking the reins doesn't come naturally to everyone, and even born leaders might need a little guidance when transitioning into a sales management role. Create a healthily competitive atmosphere. Let's dive in.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Market intelligence is information gathered by a company about its market, customers, and competition in order to gain a holistic knowledge of the overall marketplace. Website Analytics: Analyze the traffic patterns to and from your website and social profiles to gain insight into your customers’ online behavior and interests.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 30, 2020

Sales-marketing alignment is a hot topic for most sales and marketing organizations and has been since the beginning of business. Here on the HubSpot blog, we’ve published several posts outlining ways sales and marketing organizations can work better together. Customer Lifetime Value. Customer Turnover Rate.

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Janek Performance Group

AUGUST 24, 2021

While this can present challenges for sellers, it also presents opportunity for consultative sales pros to achieve more than a mere short-term sale. More than a foundation for sales, this positions sellers to solve problems their clients didn’t know they had. Customer Service. Without this, nothing else matters.

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LeadFuze

JULY 7, 2023

Knowing how to set sales goals is a crucial skill for any business owner, sales manager or marketer. It not only drives revenue growth but also helps in managing customer churn and acquisition costs effectively. But setting effective sales goals involves more than just choosing an arbitrary number.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 28, 2018

My answer is always the same: sales skills and best practice selling techniques are transferrable. Core inside sales skills and strategies work in all industries (that is why they are foundational) and can be adapted to work effectively in other industry. And trust is crucial for converting any sale. And my name again is….”.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 31, 2020

Build Loyalty According to HubSpot research, 93% of consumers will be repeat buyers at companies with excellent customer service. With stakes that high, it is perhaps ironic that the early steps of building customer loyalty start with the figurative eyes and ears of a company. Customer interviews are also beneficial.

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Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Marketing Loyalty 130

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 5, 2012

This post is for Small Company CSOs and VPs of Sales. Despite this luxury, the small company sales compensation plan is usually left on the backburner. To drive the right behavior and hit your targets, your sales compensation must evolve at the same pace as your company. Are you clinging to a legacy Sales Compensation model?

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Highspot

JULY 6, 2023

In this guide, we’ll explore the key sales skills that will equip your reps with confidence and boost sales. With proven sales training strategies and ongoing coaching and enablement, reps will be ready to tackle the art of selling. Why are Sales Skills Important?

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MTD Sales Training

JANUARY 12, 2012

In this age of economic problems, strained budgets , reduced revenue and increased competition; companies the world over are doing what is necessary to survive. In fact, you may think about increasing your budget in the area of Sales Support. Let the Sales Team Do It. Sales Person or Administrative Staff?

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 26, 2020

Sometimes, you’re miles ahead of your competitor on pricing, features, and customer service. The last thing you want to do is mislead someone during the sales process about your product, service, or capabilities, only to anger your newly acquired customer with poorly set expectations. Sales Battle Cards.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If you’re looking to move up the ladder into a sales leadership role, your resume is key to getting your foot in the door. Related: 8 High-Paying Sales Jobs (And How to Get Them). Related: Secrets to Acing the Sales Interview: Tips From a Recruiting Leader. Key traits to highlight on a sales leadership resume.

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Highspot

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Explore a range of sales process examples and learn how to align with the customer’s journey for better buyer engagement , relationships, and sales success. What is a Sales Process? Sales Methodology Sales Process Examples Sales Process Mistakes to Avoid Mastering Your Sales Process With Highspot What is a Sales Process?

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 11, 2021

Customer lifecycle success hinges on making every customer a priority — from how soon your rep responds to a request to following up quickly after a demo. What is the Customer Lifecycle (and Why Every Sales Rep Should Care)? And 44% of millennials prefer no sales rep interaction at all in a B2B setting.

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Customer Social Media Top of Funnel Loyalty 130

Zoominfo

JANUARY 11, 2021

Customer lifecycle success hinges on making every customer a priority — from how soon your rep responds to a request to following up quickly after a demo. What is the Customer Lifecycle (and Why Every Sales Rep Should Care)? And 44% of millennials prefer no sales rep interaction at all in a B2B setting.

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Sales Hacker Training

JULY 24, 2020

I’m sure you’ve heard this before, and it’s as true in Sales as anywhere else. If a salesperson knows their product like the back of their hand, there’s hardly a question or objection they can’t answer and overcome. That’s why ongoing product knowledge training needs to be a priority in every sales team. Let’s dig in.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 23, 2020

In the past, where customer may have had dozens to hundreds of projects to support their growth and business objectives, they will be far more conservative. As a result, our competition changes. If we are to be successful in achieving our goals, we must focus on what’s important to our customers right now.

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