Janek Performance Group

APRIL 23, 2024

In our digital sales age, we’re seeing increasing attention paid to the idea of personal branding. Although the idea itself is by no means new (a brief history is below), awareness of its importance and value in business – including for sales reps – is now reaching a critical mass of awareness. There’s a problem, however.

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Smooth Sale

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Of course, not all criticism will be constructive, so it’s important to distinguish between helpful feedback and that which to ignore. Create a Positive Environment Your working environment should be conducive to a productive atmosphere. Today’s insights are provided to help you achieve the Smooth Sale!

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 12, 2024

Sales executives and sales managers would agree that their sales teams need ongoing training, coaching and support to get to the top of the game and stay there. In a fiercely-competitive market, your sales reps should challenge themselves to learn more, achieve greater results and embrace new strategies.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 3, 2021

There's no denying that sales can be chaotic. Sales technology might be unreliable, and every rep is bound to deal with their share of curveballs here and there. Sales orgs need to do what they can to keep things on as even a keel as possible. That said, many organizations leverage it to inform the full sales lifecycle.

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Highspot

OCTOBER 11, 2023

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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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Utilizing AI allows digital marketing agencies to optimize sales and maintain a competitive edge. This insight allows businesses to conduct more personalized marketing campaigns, driving high-performance sales teams and bolstering customer engagement. Beyond this, agencies should also concentrate on improving sales.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 15, 2024

Also, create a detailed marketing plan outlining your promotional strategies, pricing structure, and sales projections. Happy and loyal customers become repeat buyers and serve as brand advocates, spreading positive word-of-mouth and driving new business. A robust financial plan is essential to attract investors or secure funding.

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Pipeliner

AUGUST 24, 2021

Figuratively, of course, but perhaps literally on the darkest days. But in the interest of time, rapid sales team brainstorming events can be just as productive. In sales, we do love our love frameworks. In sales, we do love our love frameworks. Construction, transportation, and the consumables markets as well.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Regardless of where my team traveled or who we were playing, our coaches and trainers worked hard to cultivate a positive, successful environment for us. In your sales organization, this starts with your sales environment. A sales environment is a vague, intangible concept. Types of Sales Environments. I sure did.

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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. Let's dive in. Be thorough and thoughtful when hiring.

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Pipeliner

DECEMBER 31, 2019

In our series on building a house of business, we first covered the numerous aspects of vision, which of course comes before anything else. When erecting a building, between the vision and actual construction comes the architectural design, and the detailed plans. The same is true for building a business or a sales team.

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Highspot

JANUARY 29, 2024

Sales negotiations can be tense and anxiety-ridden. Sales negotiation is a skill that can be learned which is great news, because let’s be honest, not all of us are born sellers. There are certain strategies that many successful salespeople use to move the sales process forward and close more deals.

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Sales Evangelist

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In this episode of The Sales Evangelist Podcast, host Donald C. Using his own experience, Donald illustrates how he addresses queries about leveraging LinkedIn for sales and team performance, emphasizing the importance of tailoring content to address prospective clients' early-stage inquiries. Try it for yourself at hubspot.com/sales.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 29, 2022

It's meant to set you in the right direction, not plot the whole course for you. Running a constructive team effectiveness assessment rests on your ability to understand the qualities that have the most bearing on your team's immediate success. What to Do After a Positive Team Effectiveness Assessment. Is it reviewed each month?

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In sales, we our love frameworks – simple and direct guides that take us from murkiness to solid understanding. And of course, there’s overlap. Yours will, of course, be customized to your business but let’s look at some that matter in any model. What about the media, advertising and of course, social platforms?

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 8, 2022

Industries with the slowest growth were Construction and Financial Activities. The industries that saw the largest dips in traffic were Construction (-12%), Financial Activities (-11%), and Manufacturing (-7.2%). How to Bounce Back From a Summer Slump, According to Sales Leaders. Remember — sales isn't all hunting, all the time.

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Trinity Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

In sales, sometimes we default to providing a discount because in the absence of anything else, the easiest lever to pull is price. If you can understand what your customer values, you’ll be in a very strong negotiating position. Of course, price will come up. What sales success feels like. It ticks all the boxes.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

To respond, you must fully understand what – at at its core – your company does, what your value proposition is to your most important customers, how you are positioned vis-à- vis your competition, and how to tell your story in a compelling way. Not chemical, biological DNA, of course, but what I call corporate DNA. So who are you?

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Highspot

MARCH 9, 2022

We’ve all had experiences with sales leadership. And most of us could list the benefits of working with a good sales leader — like the fact that their average annual quota attainment sits around 105% or that by offering dynamic training, they can boost their reps’ win rates by 28%. Why is sales leadership important?

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

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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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Come week seven, you start to question your basic sales abilities. Here is the six-step action plan to employ when you're doing the work but not getting any sales. Powering through a dry spell in sales is virtually impossible if you're not confident. No sales" isn't necessarily a reflection of you as a salesperson.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Having a feel for what to expect, what can go wrong, and what you need to do better makes literally any situation run more smoothly — and sales calls are no exception. And as a sales manager, you want to do everything in your power to put your reps in that position. What's your position? Let every call run its course.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 19, 2024

Recognize the diverse skill sets and requirements associated with each position. As such, leadership must establish robust feedback mechanisms that enable open and constructive dialogue between employees and management. Today’s insights are provided to help you achieve the Smooth Sale! Be Inspired and Inspiring!

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criteria for success

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

We're here to tell you that when done right, negative feedback does just the opposite; it yields positivity and great results. In sales, it can have a negative impact on your performance, therefore affecting your team's success. Of course not! Check out our eBook for more on how to quiet those nagging thoughts in sales.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Whether you’re struggling to get sales prospects to buy into your message or you just want to make your sales presentations as effective as they can be, storytelling could be the answer. Once you know who you’re speaking to, you can begin constructing a story that’s custom-tailored to their needs. Here’s how to do it well.

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BrainShark

JULY 9, 2023

If you’re trying to maximize sales rep performance and drive results, coaching should be an essential part of your strategy. CSO Insights reported that sales coaching has had the greatest impact on win rates and quota attainment over the span of five years. This example shows how a sales manager posted a win story from a top rep.

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Highspot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Sales training programs are often like that — but they don’t have to be. When done right, they can improve your team’s performance and help you move closer to your sales goals. Why sales training is important. The different types of sales training programs. The 15 best sales training programs.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

And that doesn’t have anything to do with your sales skills. For the sake of example, let's assume you work for a company that sells construction project management software. The company is looking to construct five new franchises in a nearby city. Take advantage of every viable sales opportunity.

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MTD Sales Training

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Sales incentive contents can be a positive force to help motivate your sales people to new levels of productivity and loyalty. Alternatively, poorly constructed or inequitable sales challenges can result in anti-productive activity, resentment and rebellion. Beat the Boss. Lead By Example.

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Highspot

JANUARY 4, 2024

A sales training strategy is your blueprint to equip sales teams with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel. It addresses all of sales, from product knowledge to customer relationship building. The strategy ensures reps are well-prepared to meet and exceed sales targets.

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Janek Performance Group

MAY 3, 2022

In sales, price is always part of the discussion. Often, however, buyers want to know the price early, before sellers can adequately understand needs or position value. The more you know, the more you can position value. The more value you position, the easier the negotiation. This presents a challenge.

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Bigtincan

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

There is no shortage of sales onboarding solution options to choose from and most of them offer basic instructor-led training that is created once and typically isn’t updated for months or years at a time. Visual data points on sales KPIs (like bookings and close rate) that quickly allow you to see where reps are struggling.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Finding effective leadership in sales is every bit as difficult as it is vital. You need someone with the authority and experience to set and maintain an effective course for your sales efforts. The term that best captures the nature of a sales executive's responsibilities is guidance.

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Anthony Iannarino

APRIL 11, 2020

There are better, healthier, and more helpful choices you might make, like reading books, taking courses, spending time with the people who matter most, and planning your most meaningful work. Our two-party system allows us to have the constructive tension necessary for solving problems in ways that create some balance, some middle way.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 4, 2023

Be sure to focus on the positive results. Why are you the best person for this position? Focus on the ones that are most relevant to the position. For example, "My expertise in carbon management, combined with my desire to work on tough problems, makes me an ideal candidate for this position. Don't be vague here.

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 25, 2023

For employees to feel comfortable voicing their concerns, businesses must be receptive to constructive feedback. Pushing your employees to take courses or attend conferences will not only benefit them but benefit your business as well. Why would someone want to make the step up into a higher position? It’s that simple.

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Pipeliner

MAY 20, 2018

Modern sales pros know that no amount of natural skill is enough when you’re working in an industry that’s not growing. That’s why it’s important for those working in sales to keep a watchful eye on the industries that are currently in a growth phase or are likely to be entering one in the near future.

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