Julie Hanson

MARCH 4, 2021

When a marketplace changes so dramatically, sales leadership so too must change/adapt and prepare for sales calls in an entirely different manner. 5 Tips for Successful Virtual Sales Role-Plays: It’s time that we change our tune about the dreaded sales role-play! Familiarizing yourself with the video platform?

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The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

One attribute many successful sales people possess is clarity of purpose, this helps them plan and execute more effectively, as well as help them review their actions and results more objectively. The also-rans, spend time and energy building up calluses to protect their egos from constructive input, and change.

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Smooth Sale

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Set Definite Objectives And Goals. Setting specific goals and objectives is one of the most crucial aspects of business planning. Setting precise, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals entail outlining your objectives. Construct A Strategy Plan. Effective Marketing Precedes Sales.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

By comprehending the customer journey of a small business, an agency can formulate a plan that not only amplifies strengths and alleviates weaknesses, but also aligns with overarching business objectives. Such a comprehensive plan offers a definite roadmap to achieving marketing goals, balancing costs, and delivering impactful results.

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Highspot

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Sales is the engine that powers your company. But what’s powering your sales? By now it’s universally known that sales and sales team practices have undergone a tectonic shift in recent years. And, even more alarmingly, buyer needs and behaviors seem to be moving way ahead of the sales learning curve.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 1, 2020

It's true across the board, and sales is no exception. That's why sales efficiency is one of the most important metrics for businesses to understand, track, and ultimately improve. Sales efficiency is, in large part, a measure of the speed of your sales operations. Why Sales Efficiency Matters.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 31, 2013

A field Sales Rep should be spending around 64% of those available hours selling. The statistics I share below are from SBI’s 2012 Sales & Marketing Research. These tools will help you excel in your current and future sales positions. Those are definite wasters. Finally, “Sales Specific Admin” typically steals 8.9%

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 4, 2022

The secret to maximizing sales training is simple. In this article, we will outline how organizations can maximize their sales training to increase performance, prevent failure, and maximize their sales training investment. . Plan Sales Training Strategically. Plan strategically, reinforce consistently, ensure buy-in.

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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

MAY 7, 2020

At the same time, your sales time is not feeling the effects of their efforts and are spending more time prospecting when they should be closing. In many organizations, a disconnect happens between marketing and sales: The sales team says that leads coming in are unqualified. Marketing says the sales team just can't close.

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Partners in Excellence

JULY 14, 2023

When I look at sales performance, there are a lot of things one can do to improve sales performance. We can spend a lot of time focusing on specific selling skills, for example questioning, probing, objection handling, presenting skills, closing skills. Don’t waste time on deals that are not likely to be yours!

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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. You want to have your feet beneath you to set yourself up for success.

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MarketJoy

AUGUST 24, 2022

While more leads on paper may look good to a marketing professional, the quality of leads is what a sales team is looking for. According to a recent survey, 70% of B2B marketers cite improving the quality of leads as the most important objective of a lead generation strategy. Set Your Goals and Objectives. What is Lead Scoring?

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Alice Heiman

MARCH 12, 2020

As sales leaders make any necessary adjustments to their team’s daily routines with health and safety in mind, it’s also a good idea to consider how coronavirus will influence sales conversations with customers. And it will definitely require us to keep clear heads. Coach your salespeople on how to handle sales objections.

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Increase Sales

JANUARY 27, 2015

You want top sales performers. From your own past selling experience, you know top sales performers have the right sales attitudes reinforced by certain sales skills. Yet, how do you find if those sales skills really exist beyond the standard hiring interview? This definition is simple and quite on target.

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LeadFuze

DECEMBER 1, 2021

How To Approach Sales Coaching Like a Pro the Right Use of Sales Data. Need Help Automating Your Sales Prospecting Process? Using Sales Data to Inspire Commitment. Here are the highlights of this article: 1) Why does data driven sales coaching matter? Why Does a Data Driven Sales Coaching Matter?

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 14, 2020

I don't know if you've ever thought about this before, but sales and professional wrestling don't have very much in common. Sales and professional wrestling can both be cutthroat. As you can assume, sales gimmicks are quite a bit different. Lowering prices in some way, shape, or form is the basis for a variety of sales gimmicks.

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MTD Sales Training

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Some of these tips will also suggest that in some cases and at some point, you should terminate the sales process. You will not make every sale and you will not change the laws of psychics by sacrificing your time, money and dignity. Address each question IF it is a question and continue with your normal sales process.

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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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Mindtickle

MAY 29, 2020

28%…that’s how much you can improve revenues through effective sales coaching. Over the past few months, companies have faced significant challenges as their sales teams have transitioned into remote workforces. Develop a plan that outlines the needs of the organization, and more importantly, the needs of your sales team.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 31, 2018

Definition of Business Acumen. What sets sales leaders apart from everyday reps? In today’s hyper-connected world, the “lone-gunslinger” model of sales is no longer effective. If your sales organization has an administrative assistant who helps with paperwork, HR, or scheduling, find out how you can make their job easier.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 12, 2018

If the impact of your sales enablement initiative seems disappointing or misunderstood, it could be because of your organization’s (all too common) mistake of confusing sales training with sales enablement. What sales enablement isn’t. Sales enablement also is not only about supporting sales training events.

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Mindtickle

MARCH 21, 2017

This post is based on a webinar on the secret to building a sales enablement powerhouse. Procore is the world’s most widely used construction project management software. Three challenges triggered Procore’s need for sales enablement. Aligning their core messaging and sales process in a period of hyper-growth.

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Mindtickle

MARCH 21, 2017

This post is based on a webinar on the secret to building a sales enablement powerhouse. Procore is the world’s most widely used construction project management software. Three challenges triggered Procore’s need for sales enablement. Aligning their core messaging and sales process in a period of hyper-growth.

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The Digital Sales Institute

MAY 20, 2021

Soft skills sales training is becoming just as important as the hard skills training, we are most familiar with in the world of training. We know we live in unprecedented times but most of all, when it comes to the sales profession, these are times of profound change. However, hard skills need to be balanced with soft sales skills.

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SalesLoft

JUNE 6, 2017

When you consider the skill set typically associated with a sales rep, creativity is not usually on the list. Based on how they spend their time, sales professionals are often labeled as left-brainers. Sales professionals follow this cycle each and every day. Constructive criticism is crucial to innovation.

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Chorus.ai

MARCH 5, 2021

Building a new sales strategy in the face of a recovering economy is even more exciting when you’ve got a new or revamped product or a slew of new features to give to your customers. You have the product in hand, but without a high-quality sales strategy, it won’t attain the success it was made for. What is a sales strategy?

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Mindtickle

MAY 29, 2020

28%…that’s how much you can improve revenues through effective sales coaching. Over the past few months, companies have faced significant challenges as their sales teams have transitioned into remote workforces. Develop a plan that outlines the needs of the organization, and more importantly, the needs of your sales team.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 29, 2018

The primary objective of one-on-one meetings will vary depending on the salesperson’s specific situation and level of experience, but the mechanics of the meeting are fairly consistent. You see, the real objective of a one-on-one meeting is to encourage dialogue. But being a sales manager isn’t just about sales forecasts and KPIs.

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Gong.io

JULY 31, 2019

Are you looking for a rich list of sales questions you can use today? Master sales pro know that this skill is as important as what they ask. How to Earn the Right to Ask Sales Questions. These buyers are further along in their journey, so you can focus your sales questions on the business outcomes they want to achieve.

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Mindtickle

MARCH 11, 2020

When comparing multiple suppliers‚ they might only spend 5% or 6% of that allotted time with any one sales rep. If sales reps fail to deliver compelling value or perceived value during that time, they will find it exceedingly difficult to establish themselves as credible or consultative. Constructive feedback from peers and managers.

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A Sales Guy

DECEMBER 1, 2011

This question was posed over at the small business question and answer forum Focus.com yesterday; What are the essentials to become a great sales manager? Here are a few excerpts from the some of the answers: A great sales manager understands that her salespeople are unique individuals. — Bob. — Bob. — Todd.

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Costello

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Cory Bray , coauthor of The Sales Enablement Playbook , Sales Development , and the recently released Triangle Selling. With a background in sales, finance, and operations, he’s crafted his experiences into a career in sales enablement. What is The Sales Enablement Playbook about and why did you write it?

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Pipeliner

JULY 19, 2018

interviews one of our top contributors, giving readers a peek into the mind of experts in the sales industry. Hansen leads the sales industry in presentations, helping salespeople to create and deliver the perfect sales presentation. including Is Your Sales Presentation Built to Bore? , check out her interview below.

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Mindtickle

MARCH 11, 2020

When comparing multiple suppliers‚ they might only spend 5% or 6% of that allotted time with any one sales rep. If sales reps fail to deliver compelling value or perceived value during that time, they will find it exceedingly difficult to establish themselves as credible or consultative. Constructive feedback from peers and managers.

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Mindtickle

OCTOBER 24, 2018

According to research from CSO Insights, “organizations with successful sales enablement programs see 67% quota attainment, compared to only 42% for companies that admit their enablement programs fall short of expectations”. This points us to two potential takeaways: There’s a problem with how sales training is done today.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Have you ever faced a problem, business-related or otherwise, and needed an objective perspective to help solve it? Let’s hone in on an aspect of the above definition: expert. For example, let’s say you were hired to assess a sales team’s performance. Upon initial assessment, you recommend a new sales strategy and training plan.

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