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The Top 12 Factors that Cause Delayed Closings and What to Do About Them

Understanding the Sales Force

Invariably, each drive back home has taken twice the time it should have because of road construction. 4 traffic delays because of road construction delayed us for another 2 and 1/2 hours. Nearly every coaching call with a sales manager is about a salesperson with a delayed closing. Delays, delays, delays.

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Top Sales Performers Remember to Spin Their Hats

Increase Sales

Sales is not a one dimensional role. Top sales performers understand how their roles must change to adapt to the sales conversations. Consultant. Years ago during a sales training workshop, I listened to Dr. David Mutchler (co-author of Fail-Safe Leadership ) described the sales process as one of facilitation.

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How All Those Trucks on the Road Can Help You Stop Discounting

Understanding the Sales Force

Trucks and construction. Lots of construction. We've been doing a lot of traveling this summer to baseball tournaments ( how one playoff game turned out) , college baseball showcases and back. During these travels, one thing has become abundantly clear. Lots of trucks.

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B2B Sales Training Techniques and Best Practices

Highspot

What makes it more complicated is that 90% of buyers don’t follow a linear sales funnel path , leaving sales reps little to no room for mistakes. This makes B2B sales training more important than ever. What Does the B2B Sales Process Look Like? What Is B2B Sales Training? What is B2B Sales Training?

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Proven Strategies for Effective Sales Management

Highspot

Effective sales management is the core of any successful business. Read on as we break down why strong sales management matters, along with proven strategies to achieve it. It involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the sales activities within an organization to achieve its revenue targets and close deals.

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How to Craft a Successful Sales Environment

Hubspot Sales

In your sales organization, this starts with your sales environment. A sales environment is a vague, intangible concept. Think of it this way: How do you want your sales reps to feel when they step on your sales floor (or log into work from their home office)? Types of Sales Environments. I sure did.

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The Essential Sales Skills

The Digital Sales Institute

In this article we discuss the essential sales skills that every salesperson should seek to master as selling moves into the next phase of its evolution. Nearly every sales skill that is essential for engaging buyers today can be acquired with regular sales training. Soft Essential Sales Skills.