MTD Sales Training

AUGUST 17, 2017

Your ability to make a profitable sale often hinges on your skills when discussing what price you are willing to settle on for your product. If you are worried about whether you will make the sale or not, you may well offer a lower price to get the buyer to agree to the sale. However, buyers are cute (!) Aren’t they the same?

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Partners in Excellence

JULY 14, 2020

It seemed an inordinate part of the discussion focused on the competition. People went back and forth on their strengths relative to the competitors, the relationships the competitors had with the customer, strategies to deal with the competition. ” But we seldom develop competitive strategies to deal with this possibility.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

As the VP of Sales, you’re pulled in 15 directions. You’re coaching and mentoring Sales Directors and Managers. Many Sales VPs are innately aware of the competition. Many Sales VPs are innately aware of the competition. They even track their peers’ marketing and competitive messaging.

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MTD Sales Training

AUGUST 17, 2017

If you want to negotiate a discount and you’re a buyer then I’ll give you some phrases to use. Conversely if you’re a sales person I’m going to give you some phrases on how to counter buyers who are haggling and negotiating for a discount. You want to draw a reaction from the sales person. Phrase 1 “How Much!”.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

AUGUST 29, 2017

This blog is more personal than business – it’s the story of how two companies pushed each other to be better, how that competition changed me as a leader, and why I couldn’t be more excited about our future. Third, never discount the staying power of determination and grit. I remember the first time I heard of RainKing.

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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. Talk About the Competition.

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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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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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SalesFuel

APRIL 8, 2024

By the time reps meet with a lead, the buyer has likely learned all about them and their competition. This includes pricing details, as well as offers and discounts. They might also have insight into any promotions or discounts you or competitors offered in the past.

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Force Management

MARCH 9, 2023

Today's sales environment is highly competitive. Rising economic headwinds mean that many buyers are adopting more complex purchasing processes, and sales organizations are looking for any way to preserve vital margins. As a sales leader, you don't want your sellers resorting to discounting to close deals in this environment.

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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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Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 20, 2022

He reported on pricing problems within the sales organization. I can’t recap the conversation, but here are some of the issues we discussed: Pricing is never established by sales It’s usually established by some combination of product management, finance, and sometimes strategy. But sales never establishes pricing!

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The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 26, 2014

To these salespeople, the only thing holding them back from making more sales is their company’s unwillingness to be more flexible with price. The argument the salesperson makes is that the competition has never […]. Blog pricing discount price sales discounting'

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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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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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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 14, 2014

Sales are slow, the competition has never been tougher, and to top it off, customers are looking for a reason to buy. The discounted price you gave to the customer is now the price they expect every time they buy from you. The discounted price you gave to the customer is now the price they expect every time they buy from you.

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Sales Management Plus -- SMP

MARCH 5, 2024

Distribution is exceptionally competitive, and finding ways to maximize your sales opportunities can help you with that competitive edge. Here is an overview of its functionalities so you can unlock its potential for driving strategic sales growth. Upselling isn’t about pushing products.

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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. Sales professionals who are doing their best work in Q4 are executing their sales processes to perfection.

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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. Remember, discounts will never increase value; they will only cheapen the product in the prospect’s eyes. Happy Selling!

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Anthony Iannarino

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

There were financial deals that didn’t improve their competitive situation, but there is a more fundamental failure here, and one I have been pointing to for some time. I know I am out of step with the modern narrative about relationships no longer being meaningful in sales. Get my first book: The Only Sale Guide You'll Ever Need.

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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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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Don’t discount. The same principles hold true in B2B sales, but customers don’t instinctively get the message. In this week’s guest post, Geoffrey James shares six ways to stand out from the cheaper options: “When you’re selling against a lower-priced competitor, you have two basic choices: discount or differentiate.

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Pipeliner

MAY 2, 2024

In 2024, the integration of social media marketing strategies into online sales platforms has become increasingly crucial for businesses looking to drive sales and enhance their market presence. They also ran flash sales announced exclusively on Twitter, creating urgency and boosting immediate sales.

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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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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. Mentioning pricing early in the sales process can make things go faster.

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Partners in Excellence

JULY 5, 2021

Price is important—of course, but sometimes I think we, sales people, make it more important than it is to the customer. Too often, pricing, moreover our willingness to discount, is the centerpiece of our sales strategies. Sadly, too many sales people lose track of this. We Need To Discount." "How

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The Sales Readiness Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Sales training is proven to help your team close more business deals, stay competitive, avoid discounting, win bigger deals, and boost productivity. A well-designed sales training program gives your team the skills, tools, and techniques they need to become top performers.

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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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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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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 27, 2022

Competitive pricing is a fact of life for most businesses. But what happens when pricing low turns from competitive to malicious? Naturally, consumers start buying mattresses from the major retailer at a significant discount. In 2007, Walmart attempted to price out its competition by selling generic drugs at a loss in Minnesota.

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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. See the Data for Yourself.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 22, 2018

Author: Kevin McGirl Sales managers have a tough job. A good sales manager needs to stay on top of their game at all times, and ensure that their team is focused, efficient and most importantly, profitable. Success in sales demands quick reflexes. It’s all too easy to miss important trends, spending gaps or sales opportunities.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 20, 2024

Though Wauneka had only been on the job for a short time, she knew AdMall would help set her apart from other media sales reps. Result: A new client for a new media sales rep The real estate client agreed to an annual contract of nearly $5,000 — a good win for a new sales rep. million in 2021.

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The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 27, 2013

I never cease to be amazed at the companies that become more consumed with having a price that is slightly lower than their competition than they are with having a price that is all about the outcomes the customer will gain. You may think you’ll make up for this lost profit through quantity (more sales at a lower price).

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Cincom Smart Selling

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Cincinnati, OH (February 15, 2021) – In order for manufacturers to stay competitive and thrive in 2021 and beyond, the need to digitize business and streamline configure, price and quote processes has never been more important than it is today. Increase sales dollars per quote, and quote volume. Cincom Systems, Inc. About CPQSync.

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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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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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