The Sales Hunter

JULY 27, 2013

A sales manager can help tremendously if they occasionally go on sales calls with their salespeople. I call this the “four-legged sales call.” ” Problem is too managers won’t do this at all — or when they do it, they do it wrong. ” Sales Motivation Blog. .

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The Sales Hunter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

One of the easiest things sales managers and senior management can do is to call every person they know at a client company. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog. Sooner you make the calls, the better. Objective of the calls is three-fold. It’s your business.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 26, 2024

Most sales managers would like to do that. But since they can’t, the next best thing may be to reengineer your sales training program. How to Reengineer Your Sales Training Program Before you begin to adjust the details of your sales training initiatives, take time to study your rain makers.

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The Sales Hunter

MAY 17, 2014

Too many salespeople and sales managers spend too much time in the office! Blog Closing a Sale Consultative Selling leadership Professional Selling Skills Prospecting Sales Motivation sales leadership sales manager sales motivation salespeople selling skills video sales tip'

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Women Sales Pros

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

If you want to know how to be a good sales manager, remember the importance of emotion management when addressing sales performance issues. For example, a sales manager is meeting with one of her top salespeople who is running behind plan for the very first time in two years.

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The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 19, 2014

” If you’re reading this and you’re a sales manager, I want you […]. Blog Closing a Sale Consultative Selling leadership Professional Selling Skills Prospecting Sales Motivation leader sales leader sales leadership sales motivation success'

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The Sales Hunter

MAY 21, 2014

Far too many salespeople and sales managers are still living as if it is 2013 or even 2010. Things change and they change quickly, and if your sales process and strategies aren’t keeping pace, then you’re going to find yourself closing fewer sales. Here are 6 Dead Horse sales activities you need to stop ASAP: […].

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SalesHood

JULY 19, 2022

Definition The best sales training programs help sales reps learn and improve their selling techniques, skills, and processes. Essential selling skills are key to building customer relationships and consultative selling skills. The ultimate goal is improving top line revenue growth.

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The Sales Hunter

APRIL 6, 2013

Too many salespeople and sales managers are “asking” a customer for a price increase. If telling a customer you’re taking a price increase seems difficult, then trust me on this… you can learn these skills. ” Sales Motivation Blog. . This is the wrong approach!

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 25, 2013

A stupid salesperson working for a stupid sales manager. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog. Blog Cold-Calling Consultative Selling Customer Service Professional Selling Skills customer service questioning skills sales presentation selling skills'

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The Sales Hunter

MAY 10, 2013

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard salespeople and sales managers use what I refer to as the two deadly words in sales: “if” and “then.” ” Here is how this plays out: If we could come out with a cheaper model, then I know I could sell more.

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The Sales Hunter

MAY 27, 2013

You’re sitting at computer knocking out one update after another, complaining the entire time about the amount of paperwork you have to do, and then the next moment you’re out selling? There is no way you’re going to be effective selling immediately after doing some lame paperwork. ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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The Sales Hunter

MARCH 7, 2014

You think your sales manager is stupid. Unfortunately, “Sales Prevention Syndrome” exists in the minds of too many salespeople. Mark Hunter is the author of High-Profit Selling: Win the Sale Without Compromising on Price. You think all customers are stupid. You think your company is stupid.

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The Sales Hunter

APRIL 11, 2013

These secrets will continue to strengthen your relationship with the customer — and with your senior management. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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The Sales Hunter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Too many times, sales teams wait until it’s too late into the year to realize things have to change to make the number. If this is you, then you’re not being a strong sales leader. You’re being a weak sales manager. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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Women Sales Pros

OCTOBER 11, 2019

So, what does this have to do with sales development? How many sales managers have watched a salesperson conduct a role play, one where he or she did a really great job of executing the right selling skills? The salesperson stumbled, bumbled and secretly wished a New York power outage would end the sales call.

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 12, 2013

The sales manager is anxious to hear how the sales call went. When you follow-up, it shows that you take your involvement seriously and you value the role the sales team plays in the success of the company. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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Women Sales Pros

AUGUST 9, 2019

The salesperson’s prior successful sales experience involved selling a need-to-have product, one where deadlines – not just great selling skills — sometimes drove the decision. My client sold high-end management consulting and advisory services, which often get put into the nice-to-have, no-deadlines bucket.

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Mindtickle

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The most successful sales organizations are adopting a consultative selling approach to meet buyers’ lofting expectations – and start closing more deals, faster. In this post, we’ll explore what consultative selling is, how it differs from traditional selling, and how it can set your organization apart from the competition.

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Understanding the Sales Force

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

These weaknesses can neutralize entire sets of skills, from Hunting skills to Consultative Selling skills, to Qualifying skills to Closing Skills. The skills might be there but if the weakness gets in the way, they won't use or execute what they know.

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Klozers

JUNE 10, 2014

Sales Management has only one goal, which is improving sales effectiveness within the organization. Although there is only one goal, there are many different areas a sales manager can help increase sales performance and choosing the right ones and prioritizing is obviously important.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 5, 2012

In fact, I would argue the best audience for this book is the sales manager, because the book explores how to hire and coach “challenger salespeople.” ” Some of the best information in the book is on page 152, where they show a graph with the results a sales coach will receive from a typical sales team.

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Women Sales Pros

JANUARY 22, 2019

Then I would tap into these individuals to give a presentation at the sales kickoff. They would share better ways to sell, service, manage their accounts or unseat the incumbent vendor. My goal was to make my sales team – not my regional sales managers or myself — the company heroes.

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Anthony Cole Training

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

These weaknesses can neutralize entire skill sets, from Hunting skills to Consultative Selling skills to Qualifying skills to Closing Skills. The skills might be there, but if the weakness gets in the way, they won't use or execute what they know.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 25, 2012

Sales Training Tip #265: Your Slang is Lost in Translation. Sales Training Tip #379: A Benefit? Sales Training Tip #374: RFPs — Win by Not Winning? Professional Selling Skills Training: Sales Calls and the Myth of Preparation. high profit selling. phone sales tips. sales goals.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Sales Motivation: Are You Asking the Right Questions? Sales Training Tip #175: Ask the Right Type of Questions. Sales Motivation: Are You Dealing with Prospects or Suspects? It's Called "Professional Selling Skills" for a Reason. high profit selling. phone sales tips. sales goals.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

.” Sales Motivation Blog. Related posts: Sales Training Tip #406: Never Compromise on Your Personal Ethics. Sales Motivation: Success in Sales. Consultative Selling: Solid Sales Strategy Requires It. Sales Motivation and Your Big Account. high profit selling. phone sales tips.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

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The Pipeline

APRIL 27, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s The six elements of a perfect sales meeting. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Coaching , Emotional Intelligence(EQ) , Guest Post , Sales Leadership , Sales Management , Sales Meetings. Do you dread the weekly sales team meeting? Sales Bloggers Union.

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Highspot

APRIL 14, 2023

A lot of learning programs also fail because there’s no way to reinforce the knowledge sales reps need to retain on the job. Sales managers will train and certify sellers on new selling skills, yet find that these skills aren’t being used when engaging with customers. Make it easy to understand.

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Highspot

APRIL 14, 2023

A lot of learning programs also fail because there’s no way to reinforce the knowledge sales reps need to retain on the job. Sales managers will train and certify reps on new selling skills, yet find that these skills aren’t being used when engaging with customers. Make it easy to understand.

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Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Helping our customers requires new sales skills. The traditional solutions and consultative selling skills become table stakes. Since I’ve been writing this blog, we’ve seen a downward trend in sales and sales manager tenure. This process is complex.

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Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Nearly every coaching call with a sales manager is about a salesperson with a delayed closing. On Sunday, Waze, my favorite navigation app, said that the drive would take just 2 hours and 32 minutes. 4 traffic delays because of road construction delayed us for another 2 and 1/2 hours. Delays, delays, delays.

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Highspot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Let’s look at three of the most common buckets for sales training courses and discuss who they’re right for. Sales Management Training Programs. Training your sales managers and leadership is very different from training junior- and senior-level sales reps.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Want to know the best way to get your 2012 sales off to a great start? Too many sales managers and even C-Suite officers hold off on visiting customers until it’s time to close the sale. high profit selling. phone sales tips. sales goals. sales manager. sales motivation.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

The B2B sales process is a structured yet flexible journey tailored to meet the unique needs of customers. Each stage requires specific selling skills to satisfy prospect needs. Ethical Sales Practices Training Integrity and ethical behavior are essential for all sales reps.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 17, 2012

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