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. What does it take to transform this dreaded responsibility into a positive, fulfilling part of your day? In fact, most of the time, it’s downright uncomfortable.

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Increase Sales

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

For years, the positive ROI (results) generated from business professionals from front line to the C-Suite who had been coached were the selling points for expanding this combined talent management and organizational development solution. Yes great leadership is all about results and the positive ROI from those results.

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 12, 2019

We tend to think of anger as a wild, negative emotion, but research beyond Averill’s study finds that anger also has its positive side. In one study, participants were shown objects they associated with a reward. Those shown the angry faces were more likely to want objects they were subsequently exposed to. Can anger motivate?

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Awarathon

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of sales, artificial intelligence (AI) is paving the way for a revolutionary approach to training by aiding roleplay for sales. Specifically, roleplay for sales training, powered by advanced AI software, offers a transformative experience by providing lifelike interactions and immersive scenarios.

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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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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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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

As a Sales VP, putting the best people in the correct positions is critical. Making your number next year means promoting, keeping and terminating certain sales reps. Download our Sales Rep Promotability Scale. Download our Sales Rep Promotability Scale. It will allow you to: Objectively evaluate your team.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 21, 2019

Author: Lauren Boutwell As the field of sales enablement has evolved and matured, so, too, have its supporting technologies. Accordingly, video coaching has become a popular tool for driving readiness in sales organizations of all sizes and across industries. How would you respond to these common objections?” “How million words.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Every sales manager has some degree of legitimate dedication to both their company and professional development. Those qualities are almost a given in sales management, but the very best managers don't stop there — they exhibit some other key traits and behaviors that take their management skills from good to great.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 1, 2019

Author: Chris Mason So many of us begin our sales careers as representatives of a company, product, service or all the above. Many are content to continue in that representative position for the entirety of their careers, which can be rewarding both personally and financially. How will a leadership role differ from being a sales rep?

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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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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

And while their intentions are probably good, their behavior reads more as desperate and invasive than noble and constructive. The same principle applies to B2B sales. Sometimes, reps can be exceedingly helpful and friendly, and while that might be perfectly pleasant in theory, it can undermine their sales in practice.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Positioning my Digital Marketing Agency for Small Businesses Digital marketing agencies are uniquely positioned to fuel the growth of small and local businesses. The fundamental role these agencies play in fostering business development is undeniably significant.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 15, 2021

Motivation is a key factor of sales success. Besides simply being motivated to do their job, sales professionals also need to be motivated to push past rejections, deals that fall through, and pipelines that are hard to manage. What is sales gamification? The Psychology Behind Sales Gamification. Popularized by B.F.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 16, 2022

The role of a sales team is to sell. The sales manager is responsible for creating, advancing, and managing the people, processes, and systems for their team to be successful. While this job routinely requires setting goals for the team, sales managers must set goals for themselves as well. Sales goals are often specific.

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SBI Growth

JULY 3, 2013

For many marketing leaders the sales team’s QBR is an afterthought. Marketing typically provides updates to the sales team with a rear-view mirror approach. World Class CMO’s pursue involvement in sales QBRs. In some cases the sales team uses the QBR as an open forum to ambush marketing. The event is often reactive.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Salespeople: Take testimonials and stories as key elements for your sales strategies. Do not underestimate the impact of testimonials in your sales toolkit. Be it positive reviews or third-party endorsements, these testimonials offer tangible proof of your expertise and value. Learn more.

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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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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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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

In a recent survey, we asked sales professionals: “Which aspect of the sales cycle induces the most anxiety?” A study conducted by BankMyCell revealed that 81 percent of millennials encounter phone anxiety, adding a new dimension of sales challenges for sales managers. Let go of the outcome.

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BuzzBoard

APRIL 16, 2024

By tactfully steering the social conversations around digital marketing and related services, agencies can position a local business at the center of community discourse, thus cultivating an interest in their offerings. Regularly generating engaging content to construct a devoted community can significantly advance this objective.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 2, 2021

Your customers can be as effective a sales resource as virtually any other. Sales is, in large part, the process of cultivating and capitalizing on prospects' trust. One way or another, every sales effort is rooted in establishing credibility — that premise is what makes peer-to-peer selling as important and effective as it is.

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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. Sales is an inherently competitive field. Let's dive in.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 25, 2020

Others might only apply to certain sales methodologies , serving as pillars of individual selling frameworks and philosophies. But sales techniques aren't always so niche. Here, we'll take a look at five of the most important sales techniques that fit that bill. Understand and preempt your most common sales objections.

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Emissary

MARCH 2, 2023

Achieving enterprise technology sales goals has always meant overcoming a host of unique and challenging obstacles, including withstanding a protracted decision-making process and convincing a slate of committee members of your value proposition. Even the best computers still can’t beat the transformative power of human intelligence.

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BuzzBoard

MARCH 28, 2024

A sincere photo or review from a user can forge a sense of trust and community more than a professionally constructed promotional post. To execute an effective digital marketing plan, sales personnel at digital marketing agencies should underscore the power of UGC.

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Increase Sales

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Some might not appreciate how this sales leadership talent of correcting others fits within their role of selling. Yet, it truly does have both positive and negative impact. So what does this talent look like in sales and business through a behavioral perspective? As top sales performers, are not these other behaviors present?

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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. Direct Feedback. What are your thoughts?

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BrainShark

JUNE 28, 2023

Why sales coaching matters — a few key points Knowledge retention Sales coaching activities add an interactive element to learning and are an excellent way to ensure knowledge retention and evaluate whether reps can “play back” what they learned in their training. Revenue At the end of the day sales coaching delivers ROI.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 19, 2024

Recognize the diverse skill sets and requirements associated with each position. Aligning individual goals with organizational objectives. As such, leadership must establish robust feedback mechanisms that enable open and constructive dialogue between employees and management. Outlining career progression opportunities.

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Alice Heiman

JUNE 17, 2020

The Wall Street Journal has estimated a loss of 30 – million positions from payrolls and 40-million layoffs this spring as a result of the pandemic. None of this is good news for your company or your sales team – unless you happen to be one of the companies serving a market or industry that’s actually experiencing growth.

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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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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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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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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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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

So, choose the environment that best develops you toward your objective”. Are they truly, in Clement’s words, “developing you towards your objective”? In sales, we our love frameworks – simple and direct guides that take us from murkiness to solid understanding. But what about your environment? And power creates advantage.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 4, 2023

For instance, what was your main objective? 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, in my last position, I successfully [Achievement]. Task: Next, describe the task or challenge at hand.

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