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Getting Culture Right: Five Lessons for Merger Success in the Sales Department

Sales and Marketing Management

This situation presented a challenge precisely because each team was so effective – and not surprisingly, so competitive. Quickly share tools and processes for success. A sort of panic set in: this meant merging two sales teams that had been accustomed to going head to head. It isn’t easy. That isn’t always the way it goes.

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Looking to make more sales? Maybe it's in the cards!

Jeffrey Gitomer

to set yourself apart from the competition. saw this yesterday in your trade journal, thought it might be of interest to you." I don't think of my company as people who make cards – we create business development tools.". (This salesperson or company may not be so bad after all – or – maybe I should reconsider.).

Journal 222
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Building an office culture without the office

Sales and Marketing Management

The company has tried to bolster team spirit and camaraderie while its employees are working remotely with virtual interoffice competitions, including a recent challenge to see who could hold a plank the longest. The office as a recruitment tool. Many of the New York-based company’s 320 employees stay for only about 15 minutes.

Journal 156
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Setting Your Strategic Direction

Sales and Marketing Management

In a study of 89 companies, the biggest difference between the groups with superior profit and sales and the laggards was agreement with the statement, “strategic planning in our enterprise has led to an improved competitive position.” Brevity can also be a powerful tool in setting strategic direction. ROI of strategic planning.

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Enabling RevOps in A Hybrid Working and Selling Environment

Vendor Neutral

Learn how to get your operational teams on the same page—whether they’re in the office or not—and gain an important edge over the competition! Which sales technology tools and solutions can arm RevOps with everything they need for success. Mediafly acquired his company Alinean, a pioneer in value messaging and interactive sales tools.

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5 Steps to an Effective Sales Strategy

SBI Growth

You will be able to download the Sales Strategy & Execution Tool to help you make your number. You are trying to understand how your sales force is producing against your competition. The Sales Strategy & Execution Tool will help you improve sales strategy clarity. Common Signs of Poor Sales Strategy. Identify your gaps.

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Sales Faces a Hiring Crisis. How Should Leaders Respond?

Zoominfo

The Wall Street Journal notes that many companies are struggling to attract new sales reps, due in part to negative perceptions of sales as an industry. When I think about how we ramp salespeople into our business, it’s about giving them the proper tools to be successful, both from a technology perspective and from a value perspective.”

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