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The Ins & Outs of Successful Peer-to-Peer Selling

Hubspot Sales

In most cases, a prospect's peers have less of an agenda or incentive to speak highly of a company than the company itself. Have a robust, active social media presence. One of the better ways to get there is to be active on social media. In turn, they come across as more objective and trustworthy. Participate in online forums.

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Maximizing Success with Digital Sales Referrals: A Guide

Vengreso

Gone are the days of face-to-face sales and cold calling, now replaced by a digital world where technology is king – from social media networking to email marketing, content creation, and SEO; connecting with customers online has become paramount. Say hello to social media networking, email marketing, content creation, and SEO.

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10 Sales training techniques every manager should know

PandaDoc

Not only will your team come up with fresh new insights, but they’ll learn to collaborate and offer constructive criticism. Incentivize your team One of the big attractions of a sales job is that pay and incentives are often linked to performance. So, why not also incentivize training for your sales team members?

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What mistakes should I avoid in building a sales funnel?

Apptivo

With growth in customer touchpoints like social media, mobile, e-commerce, apps, and more, there have been significant changes to the way organizations interact with leads. You can increase awareness through email marketing campaigns , social media posts, guest blogging and posting, whitepapers, and webinars. Not providing incentives.

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Quick and complete guide for sales teams: What to do, what not to do, plus sales coaching activities you can use right now

BrainShark

Some managers take the easy route and answer with “great job” or “needs improvement” while others take too long to give feedback or give overly subjective feedback that is more critical than constructive. But you could make it as simple as sharing results on social media or during company town halls.

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How to Recruit a Sales Team: 4 Tips to Attract Top Sales Talent

Pipeliner

Additionally, performance incentives and time-based bonuses can significantly impact creating a comprehensive and compelling pay package. Carve an employer brand Any chatter around your company on LinkedIn or other social media platforms is a tell-a-tell sign that individuals are pursuing your ’employer brand.’

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Preparation is the Key to Successful Sales Calls

Pipeliner

The constructive criticism and feedback you get from them can help you improve your approach before making the actual call. Go on their website, social media, and anywhere else they are online to learn more about them. Your coworkers and managers are a great source of feedback to tap. Practice Active Listening. Conclusion.