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Value-Added Services Can Provide a Pricing Advantage

Distribution Pricing Journal

Distribution pricing managers are typically focused mainly on product and customer segmentation to drive more favorable pricing and profit. Yet, value-added services can be some of the most effective ways to improve pricing and brand perception for a distributor and shouldn’t go overlooked buy pricing managers.

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Five Tips for Transitioning Into a Sales Leadership Role

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Chris Mason So many of us begin our sales careers as representatives of a company, product, service or all the above. We learn the tricks of the trade, the importance of customer service, the power of relationship building and what it feels like to win and lose. But what does it take to make that jump?

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Robust Field Service Management Using Help Desk Software

Apptivo

In most countries, laws and regulations make a business duty bound to provide after-sales service and it is imperative to meet Guarantee and Warranty terms under which the product has been sold. What software to use for Field service management? Offering every service to every customer is not what customer service is about.

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How to Increase Profit Margin: 5 Strategies for Any Business

Hubspot Sales

Every company has its eyes on its bottom line and, in turn, is mindful of its profit margin — the most definitive metric of how successful your sales efforts are, relative to your expenses. Find gaps in your sales process where a disproportionate number of prospects fall off. Ask for your customers' feedback and act on it.

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How to Use Predictive Analytics to Improve Your CRM

Apptivo

The organization must preprocess the data before using it to construct predictive models for weather forecasting. By learning from this data, the computers build predictive models that precisely predict each customer’s possible interests, resulting in better product recommendations and more customer happiness.

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What is a Franchisee vs. a Franchisor?

Hubspot Sales

The franchisee will manage the daily activities that go into keeping a franchise location operational — including opening the store, overseeing sales, and locking up at the end of the day. Product Distribution Franchising. Job franchising is a small-scale type of franchising and is often common for companies selling services.

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Key CRM functions and functionalities for effective sales management

Apptivo

Why is it important in sales management? CRM Functions to Speed Up the Sales Process 5. Footnotes In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective sales management involves more than just charm and persuasion. CRM stands for Customer Relationship Management. Why is it important in sales management?

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