Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Author: Matthew Sunshine If you’re a sales manager, you know this to be true: Having that tough conversation with a salesperson who isn’t meeting goals is never fun. As a sales manager, see whether this sounds familiar: You sit down with an underperforming salesperson and open with a statement like, “You’re not hitting your numbers.”

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In the past, sales managers often saw sales coaching as a means of correcting negative behaviors by providing real-time performance feedback. Unfortunately, this feedback often doesn't result in significant behavior change from the sales representative. Sales Feedback Benefits 1. Sales Coaching Benefits 1.

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Xactly

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

One of the most important things to consider when designing plans are the different roles on your sales team. Sales managers and their reporting reps will have responsibilities in their roles, which means your compensation plans should be tailored to different roles. Constructing Commissions in a Sales Manager Compensation Plan.

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BrainShark

JULY 9, 2023

You’d be surprised as to the depth of dialogue that naturally occurs during this, including feedback that’s not only constructive but also encouraging. This example shows how a sales manager posted a win story from a top rep. Maybe it’s how to deliver the elevator pitch or to handle a tough objection.

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Xactly

JULY 5, 2018

One of the most important things to consider when designing plans are the different roles on your sales team. Sales managers and their reporting reps will have responsibilities unique to their roles, which means your compensation plans should be tailored to different roles. Your best sales rep is not necessarily the best leader.

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Highspot

JANUARY 29, 2024

Additionally, negotiation serves as a catalyst for salespeople to cultivate enduring relationships with their customers, providing a platform for constructive communication. You should have clear goals and objectives laid out before the call. This creates an opportunity for further exploration and keeps you on equal footing.

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Close.io

OCTOBER 1, 2018

So you want to become a sales manager ? First you’ll need to make sure you’ve got the right skills, experience, drive and track record at the helm in both selling and at managing others—in order to back yourself up. Want to get a ready-made set of resources to manage a sales team effectively?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 21, 2019

Video coaching (or video-practice or video-role-play) tools aim to provide an easy, scalable way to validate that reps have mastered their messages – usually incorporating video-based activities, practice opportunities and feedback mechanisms. How would you respond to these common objections?” “How 8 – Encourage manager coaching.

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Highspot

MARCH 26, 2024

Oftentimes, sales managers won’t have the bandwidth to set up personalized training and coaching sessions for each rep on their team. From generative AI to conversational intelligence, AI is reshaping how sales managers provide coaching and training to improve sales performance and increase win rates.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

Researching and identifying needs: This stage of sales development is about understanding the potential client’s specific needs and pain points. Initial meeting / Pitch: This is the opportunity to make a solid first impression with a well-prepared pitch that addresses the prospect’s unique requirements.

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Increase Sales

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Today if I was employed as someone in sales management, I would create and modify a hiring process that would include this one sales talent assessment tool – The Attribute Index to ensure the hiring would not cost small business sales. What this means is the statistical reliability runs around.85 Share on Facebook.

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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. — Todd.

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The Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Sales Coaching Starts with Feedback. We’ve all had those moments when a colleague or manager approached us with what they called “constructive feedback” – then unloaded on us with a list of grievances didn’t seem at all to be constructive. Observant Sales Management. What are your thoughts? Be Prescriptive.

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Julie Hanson

MARCH 4, 2021

Unfortunately, most salespeople approach the exercise with a gallows like resolve and this limits the opportunity to get the real transformative benefits that a virtual role-play can produce. 5 Tips for Successful Virtual Sales Role-Plays: It’s time that we change our tune about the dreaded sales role-play! Get Specific!

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Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 4, 2021

However, with the right approach, a pipeline review is an opportunity. In addition to deal coaching and forecasting, managers should challenge reps to know their deals and develop plans to close them. For example, if a rep’s deals experience the same or similar problems, this an opportunity for growth. What are the next steps?

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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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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Having a sales performance management process in place is crucial for your team’s overall success. There is often a disconnect between the level of effort sales reps put into their work and the tangible outcome seen by sales management and the company at large. Helps predict future sales trends.

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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

A study conducted by BankMyCell revealed that 81 percent of millennials encounter phone anxiety, adding a new dimension of sales challenges for sales managers. Additionally, research conducted by LinkedIn shows that 63 percent of sales reps consider cold calling the most challenging aspect of their job.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 22, 2013

Scenario - the candidate is provided with an instruction package that includes the background information on fictional sales opportunity. The task is to create and deliver a winning sales presentation. Questions - after studying the package, the candidate is allowed to ask 5 clarifying questions about the sales opportunity.

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Highspot

JANUARY 4, 2024

It’s about getting sales reps out of the classroom and into actual sales environments, where they can learn firsthand from real-life interactions and challenges. Additionally, set up field visits to actual sales meetings where reps can observe and engage with more experienced reps and customers in real time.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 5, 2020

For many leaders, when we hear the term remote sales management, our blood pressure starts to rise. Sales teams are hard enough to manage already, let alone remotely.". Let’s explore some crucial components you can keep in mind when constructing your own sales enablement strategy. There is no need to fear.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 14, 2020

And as a sales manager, you want to do everything in your power to put your reps in that position. That's why mock calls — practice calls conducted by sales managers — are so crucial. A well-executed mock call is an excellent opportunity for you to get a better feel for your reps' strengths and weaknesses.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 4, 2022

For example, is the plan to increase sales by gaining new market share and increasing the number of accounts, or are we going to focus on increasing profit margins and selling more to our current clients? To maximize your sales training investment, it requires upfront planning. Time constraints and scheduling limits for sales training.

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Jonathan Farrington

MAY 6, 2013

Management, and particularly sales management, operates on and obtains its results from the staff that are managed. To enable the staff that are managed to develop their abilities profitably for themselves and their company – good human relations alone are not enough. Want to become a great sales manager?

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Pipeliner

APRIL 5, 2019

As all sales managers know, there are tons of reasons why sales reps tend to avoid it like the plague. “I It certainly makes sense that these fundamentals strengthen our preparation for actual sales calls, be they in person, over the phone or via the many electronic platforms now available such as Go-To-Meeting.

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Chorus.ai

MAY 17, 2021

A great sales script is fundamental for any sales team, but there’s more to the art of selling than following the beats. From landing deals via impersonations to using Pretzel Day as a sales opportunity, Michael is a master of unconventional selling. The takeaway Your reps shouldn’t be married to your sales script.

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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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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 13, 2020

That's why training is so important for your sales team. Below, let's learn HubSpot sales managers' top tips for training your SDR team. Use a sales training template. Brian Bennett, a sales manager at HubSpot, says, "Plan where you want to go and what you want to achieve, and then work backward.

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LevelEleven

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

This sheds light on what is important to individual reps, allowing managers to personalize their coaching sessions to complement each rep’s goals, abilities, and current challenges. Invest in effective sales technology. Use data to drive your sessions.

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Pipeliner

DECEMBER 9, 2020

It’s crucial that you set clear objectives for each of your employees from the very beginning so they know what they should be doing. When you are in contact with your team on a daily basis, you should use this opportunity to provide regular feedback to your team to help them to improve their performance.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 11, 2019

For example, your sales reps can ensure their contact details are completely filled out. As a sales manager, you can use data in your CRM to see how your team is performing. How long is the typical sales cycle for your reps? As a sales manager, you'll want to work with your marketing team to generate leads.

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Xactly

JULY 11, 2018

As a sales professional, one of the most common things you hear from prospects is an objection. In sales, objections come every day. What sets a strong sales rep apart from someone with less-experienced reps is how the rep handles objections when they are meeting face-to-face or cold calling.

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LevelEleven

AUGUST 7, 2018

You have been promoted to sales manager. Going from a top performing sales person to a manager seems like it will be an easy transition, right? The traits that make all-star salespeople usually don’t directly translate to the skills needed to be an effective sales manager. Congratulations!

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 21, 2023

Your sales manager has given your team a big pep talk encouraging you to dial, dial, dial. This is where you're going to ask them to attend a demo, or continue the conversation with an Account Executive, or take whatever next steps are part of your sales process.] Option 2: Objection I understand. Anticipate objections.

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Close.io

JANUARY 28, 2020

Sales analysis is mining your data to evaluate the performance of your sales team against its goals. It provides insights about the top performing and underperforming products/services, the problems in selling and market opportunities, sales forecasting , and sales activities that generate revenue.

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Highspot

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The success of the launch relies on a shared strategy across various teams, including sales, product managers, customer support, product marketing, event management, and more. The ultimate objective? Sales enablement is pivotal in this endeavor. To captivate and engage the target audience.

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Apptivo

JULY 11, 2023

They play an important role in a company’s overall sales strategy and should be considered in conjunction with other objectives and goals for the allotted period. Why are sales forecasting essential for a business? Failure to conduct sales predictions can have serious consequences for a business.

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