Zoominfo

AUGUST 18, 2021

In sales, as with any other field or practice, sometimes you need to think outside the box to come out on top. Knowing the rules for a sales call is vital; so is knowing when to break those rules. Our research has shown how much sales calls have changed in the last year. Longer sales cycles.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 26, 2023

And even if you manage to convince a poor-fit prospect to buy, you're setting yourself up for an unhappy customer relationship and a potential hit to your reputation. To avoid the pitfalls of bad-fit prospects, look out for these seven signs you should give up on a deal. 7 Signs You Should Walk Away From a Prospect 1.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 18, 2021

In sales, as with any other field or practice, sometimes you need to think outside the box to come out on top. Knowing the rules for a sales call is vital; so is knowing when to break those rules. Our research has shown how much sales calls have changed in the last year. Longer sales cycles.

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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

One common perk of a career in sales is the ability to earn more based on your own hard work and selling success. With salary, commission, bonuses, and other incentives, sales professionals often have options and feel in control of the compensation they receive, which can be great for motivation and fulfillment.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It’s here, the biggest sales quarter of the year. The very moment deal-seekers everywhere shoot their shot, turn prospects into buyers, and score buzzer-beating slam dunks that accelerate the business to record-breaking sales. If you want a lucrative Q4, read on for the best-kept secrets in the sales world. Set a goal.

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LeadFuze

OCTOBER 1, 2021

What Does Prospecting Mean? Sales prospecting techniques are important matters in sales but before we dive directly into them, let’s get to know what prospecting means first. Historically, prospecting refers to the hunt for resources such as gold. 25 Prospecting Techniques In Sales .

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MTD Sales Training

JUNE 4, 2019

Many salespeople tell us that the way they differentiate themselves from their competition is by adding value to their products, in order for the customer to see why they are charging the price they are. How many times do you ‘hold something back’ so you can surprise the prospect with that little extra to encourage them to buy?

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The ROI Guy

JUNE 29, 2015

By Mark Schlueter & Tom Pisello More sales execs are revealing that discount pressures are at an all time high, and as a result, they need more transactions than ever just to make the numbers. Procurement specialists’ incentive pay is now directly tied to the discounts they can extract from each vendor. times higher ($25M).

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Close.io

JUNE 4, 2018

The last thing any inside sales rep wants to hear when they pick up the phone is: You suck! Sure, not every sales call is going to go smoothly. But when a prospect turns into a bully, listing off all the reasons your product and company is terrible. You’re not offering a big enough discount. Your company is too small.

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Rob Jolles

JULY 28, 2023

Here’s a quick quiz: Which prospect would you prefer meeting with? Prospect #1: Someone who has been battling with a particular problem, has finally decided to do something about it, and calls you! I’m pretty sure I know which prospect you’d pick. After all, most in sales have been taught a, “needs-based” approach to selling.

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Rob Jolles

JULY 28, 2023

Here’s a quick quiz: Which prospect would you prefer meeting with? Prospect #1: Someone who has been battling with a particular problem, has finally decided to do something about it, and calls you! I’m pretty sure I know which prospect you’d pick. After all, most in sales have been taught a, “needs-based” approach to selling.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

First things first: People buy from people first, product second , according to Director of Sales Steve Wernke. Here’s how to manage so much winning, with 9 tips from our top sales closers. To make customers feel good about the sale, throw in three freebies, in this order: additional support. price discount.

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Chorus.ai

MAY 3, 2019

But why do we see the opposite occur so often in software sales with reps frequently and even proactively offering up discounts? Sometimes reps get thrown off when a prospect says the solution is too expensive or asks for a discount. First this included three bracelets for $10 and then five bracelets for $10.

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Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Myths, misconceptions, and make-believe conceptions abound in the business world, often lead aspiring sales professionals down the wrong path. Let’s explore why these widely held beliefs can hinder your sales success and what you should focus on instead. To illustrate, let’s consider John, a seasoned sales professional.

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Partners in Excellence

JUNE 16, 2023

It’s around pricing and discounting. I never discount, I don’t believe there is a single situation in which a seller should discount. And when we do discount, it’s because we’ve failed. We have trained our customers to ask for and expect discounts. Let me dive into this.

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 10, 2024

Photo by Andrea Schit z via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Do You Know How To Increase B2B Sales? Intense competition in the business-to-business (B2B) landscape often makes it challenging for brands to win potential customers. Poor sales rep interactions are one habit that ruins potential leads.

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Chorus.ai

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

How Throwing Out the Rulebook Can Lead to More Sales Call Success. Type "best ways to approach a sales call" into Google. As a sales manager, establishing a set of guidelines for sales calls should be a cornerstone of your sales process. Well-educated prospects are also more likely to mention pricing first.

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The Pipeline

APRIL 11, 2016

Thus far in this series we have looked at two prospects segments that are popular among sellers, mostly because they are likely the easier of the three. While most sales people spend 80% of their time and effort pursuing these groups, combined they only make up at most 30% of any given market. Objectives over Pain or Need.

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Partners in Excellence

DECEMBER 15, 2015

” It was challenging, but I couldn’t go to my management complaining, “We need to give them a discount,” or “We are just too expensive.” I started to focus on TCO, total cost of ownership, recognizing, that even if I could do some discounting, often these had a relatively small impact on TCO.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

People buy from people first, product second, according to Director of Sales Steve Wernke. Let’s explore this conundrum with nine tips from our top sales closers. To make customers feel good about the sale, communicate these three pieces of value, in this order: additional support additional product and services price discount.

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Nutshell

AUGUST 28, 2023

Creating a structured sales process is one of the most effective ways to boost your sales teams’ efficiency and results. With a formal sales process in place, your sales team has a framework to follow, and it’s much easier to stay on the same page, track results, and onboard new team members.

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Janek Performance Group

JULY 15, 2022

When a sales rep asks us point-blank, ”What is the best way to follow-up with a prospect that goes silent?“ It’s a real question we hear often, and we know sales reps are not wanting to hear a vague reply like, ”It depends on your situation.” They are looking for practical advice to a real-world sales problem.

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Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

You’d have fewer lost deals right now and you’d be heading for the long-term results you want (like an accurate forecast and a President’s Club-level sales team). In this post, we’ll explore the analytics you should track now using sales analytics software so you know where to invest your coaching time. We’re down with sharing it.

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The ROI Guy

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Discounting is unfortunately a way of life for many of our sales professionals today. As well, these buyers are now firmly in control of the purchase cycle, inviting sales later than ever, when the process is already 65% complete (Forrester). This enables the sales professional to address “Why Your Solution?”

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

In our recent white paper The Ultimate Guide to Sales Negotiations , we discuss how negotiations improve with consultative selling. By stressing long-term relationships over short-term sales, sellers should form partnerships and work with buyers to achieve the best outcomes. This gives them a competitive advantage.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 22, 2022

We surveyed over 1,000 sales professionals around the globe to find out the top sales trends of 2022, and one thing is certain – the pandemic made a lasting impact on the relationship between salespeople and their prospects. If you’re looking for a specific insight, you can skip ahead to these sections: The Top Sales Trends.

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Chorus.ai

APRIL 13, 2021

In sales, as with any other field or practice, sometimes you need to think outside the box to come out on top. Knowing the rules for a sales call is vital; so is knowing when to break those rules. Our research has shown how much sales calls have changed in the last year. Longer sales cycles.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 14, 2023

Welcome to "The Pipeline" — a new weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice and insight from real sales leaders. In worst-case scenarios, you can lose the sale completely if the buyer’s concerns reach a level that you can’t overcome. An outreach email sets the tone for your entire sales process.

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BuzzBoard

JANUARY 23, 2024

The basics of prospecting games teach that small businesses and local enterprises have unique needs and constraints, making it essential for digital marketers and sellers to hone their skills in identifying the right prospects and hooking them in by delivering personalized solutions. It’s quality personalization!

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 26, 2018

Sales Promotion Ideas. Avoid Discounts of More Than 50%. Avoid Discounting Outside Traditional Guidelines. Leverage Sales Promotions to Get Deals Moving Again. Sales promotions aren’t always necessary to close business. So, are sales promotions necessary in 2018? Tips for Running a Solid Sales Promotion.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 7, 2021

Sales is rarely directionless. Every aspect of the practice requires established expectations and some degree of guidance — and in many cases, "expectations and guidance" amount to firm predictions of a sales org's performance. Sales budgets are often conflated with sales forecasts — and that kind of mix-up makes sense.

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Marc Wayshak

OCTOBER 6, 2021

They crush their sales goals. And they dominate the competition. But there’s a reason why sales superstars only make up a tiny sliver of the population…. There are tons of pitfalls in sales that easily trip up the vast majority of salespeople , keeping them out of the superstar realm. Check it out: 1.

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Mr. Inside Sales

DECEMBER 22, 2015

One of the objections I always get from sales people who don’t want to use scripts is that they sound so, well, like scripts. The other great thing about a carefully crafted and delivered script is that you can use softening statements if you sense your prospect is getting irritated or short or is in a hurry.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Salespeople and entrepreneurs need sales. Pushy sales fail. Product knowledge simplifies sales. Trial or discount. Developing customers and prospects boost confidence. Software, real estate, insurance, and mortgage sales are competitive. Sales demand perseverance. AI may aid sales.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Today we’re exploring this conundrum with nine tips from our top sales closers. 9 B2B Closing Techniques People buy from people first, then product second, according to ZoomInfo’s Director of Sales Steve Wernke. So here are nine steps to humanize your closing process, and strengthen your overall sales strategy.

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 28, 2021

Early in a typical customer journey, prospects interact with content (clicks, opens, downloads, contact-me requests, etc.). Sales conversations should guide prospects to quantify (usually financially) the value of the outcomes of doing business with you. Once they do, that opportunty has “deal winning value” to the prospect.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 27, 2017

Author: Lance Walter, CMO, Capriza Under more pressure than ever before, today’s sales organizations are tasked with figuring out how to drive revenue, ensure accurate forecasting, deliver great customer experiences, and shorten sales cycles, all with less time and resources. One thing is clear: Sales is in need of a mobile makeover.

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