Zoominfo

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As adoption rates in Customer Relationship Management Software (CRMs) continue to rise, a (data-driven) gap in usefulness and effectiveness is very clear. So, let’s dive into how Salesforce Sync helps enable sales reps by supporting the foundation of any sales process: Territory Management. It’s not just reps who suffer, either.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 12, 2023

In this post, you’ll learn tips for managing your team’s sales activity and about the software that can help along the way. By identifying the key activities your reps perform daily, tracking them, and providing the tools to optimize them, you can create a framework for them to close more deals. Will you be next?

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Lessonly

MARCH 16, 2020

How does sales training software simplify your long-term training efforts? That’s because we’re already picturing ourselves painting our newly purchased home, crossing the finish line, or piling up the stack of books we finished over the course of the year. . There are delays, course corrections, car troubles, and energy dips.

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BrainShark

AUGUST 24, 2022

The answer, of course, varies based on role, industry, and the buyers you’re targeting. Territory Management. Quick Tip: Create a training course to teach reps how to deliver effective messaging on social media and identify ideal buyers. Don’t have the right sales coaching tools or culture yet? Communication.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 30, 2020

It listed information for all the prospects in my California territory including the company name, revenue figures, address, telephone number and — of course — the decision maker’s name and title. For the sake of example, we're going to follow the sales process of a rep from an educational curriculum and scheduling software company.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Of course, companies don’t usually shout from the rooftops that their budget cycle is ending and they need to spend down their remaining budget ASAP or they’ll lose it next year. And they don’t publish press releases proclaiming strategic expansions into a new sales territory, and they need new headcount to work that new territory.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 5, 2017

CRM (customer relationship management): Software that allows companies to keep track of their potential and existing customers at whichever stage they may assume in the sales cycle. Does the prospect fall within my territory? Decision-makers are, of course, the ones that either approve or reject the buy. Goal: Get to a connect.

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Crunchbase

JULY 27, 2022

Of course, the purpose of gathering this data and analyzing it is to develop action items to set both the sales and operations teams up for success. This could entail ensuring the sales reps have all the tools and training they need to do their jobs and that the company budget takes these needs into account. Parsing out territories.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 9, 2018

For example, HubSpot salespeople might primarily sell marketing software to CMOs and sales software to sales directors. Of course, you’ll probably have more than one goal. If you have territories, assign a sub-goal to each. Sales tools. Struggle with the same challenge? Strategies and tactics. Sales training.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 28, 2019

As you'll read below, sales operations includes everything from lead management, sales strategy, and territory structuring and alignment to process optimization, compensation plans, sales automation, training, and data analytics and reporting. Territory Definition. On that note, use as many tools as you need — and no more.

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Sales Hacker

MAY 26, 2021

The focus is on things like reporting, territory management and later stage tasks such as contract negotiations and finance approvals. Projects you will work on include choosing and customizing a CRM system, integrating sales applications and tools, overseeing data management and reporting, and automating tasks away from the sales floor.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 6, 2019

Whether it’s pool supplies or software, it’s important to train them on how to administer, use, and see the value of your product or service. They learn how to use HubSpot’s CRM , Marketing , and Sales tools. Reps get to show off their understanding of HubSpot tools, and managers get to gauge new hire progress.

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Xactly

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Sales reps may share one common goal—closing deals—but managers need to understand different personalities, adapt to unique learning styles, and provide the tools each rep needs to hit (and ideally, exceed) their quotas. Take Advantage of Sales Rep Management Software. Sales territories lay the foundation for a successful sales plan.

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InsightSquared

MAY 15, 2019

It’s refreshing to find that more programs are providing courses , structure , and guides but universities and the field itself need to fill in the knowledge gaps. The responsibilities range from daily support of sales to developing the territories for regions of the world. I personally got my B.S. I’ll let you figure that one out.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 9, 2019

Of course you don’t like to work off of spreadsheets. Sales teams tend to cling onto free software like Google Docs because they think switching from spreadsheets to a CRM will be disruptive, or labor-intensive, or will require them to recreate their database from scratch in a new system. Turn Google Maps into a selling tool.

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The Spiff Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Sales reps are trained to track dollars and revenue (yes, you’ve taught them well), so of course they’re going to track their own. Does this include all territories and teams, or just a portion of them? Spiff is the most reliable source for commission data and will prove to be a great motivating tool for your company.

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Xactly

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

In order to create a plan that delivers at every level, you need to make sure your sales and finance teams are united and provided the tools they need. I spent 10 years as a CFO with a private equity organization who invested in software companies, so I have a lot of experience working with companies to help them grow. Marc: I agree.

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Mindtickle

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In our Virtual Sales Kickoff Kit , we share a framework for planning a virtual or hybrid sales kickoff, including checklists, event planning tools, pre- and post-work exercise ideas, and advice from Mindtickle’s own sales enablement team. What tools or skills are our sales team lacking? Unify SKO activities into one platform .

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PandaDoc

APRIL 3, 2023

There are others as well, of course—it all depends on the nature of your business and how you conduct your inside sales. However, bear in mind that given the more isolated elements of remote working, it is also important to support this style of working with various sales collaboration tools.

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Crunchbase

JUNE 21, 2022

Possible communication channels include: Email Phone calls Video calls CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tools Social media. With advanced sales tools, collaboration software, and automated workflow technology at their disposal, it’s now possible for outside sales reps to spend more time at home or in the office than before.

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The Spiff Blog

JULY 20, 2023

If you’re responsible for managing sales commission, you’re already aware of the power you wield and, under the right circumstances, your potential to make lasting strategic impact– but without the right tools at your disposal, doing so is almost impossible. Ideally, this process is fast and straightforward.

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Highspot

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As we go, we’ll review some parallel training courses uniquely suited to building and perfecting each skill set. Sales management prep should likewise cover additional software training (such as your CRM, sales enablement platform , etc.) This course can also be customized according to your requirements.

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The Spiff Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

It can highlight which sales strategies, products, or territories are most profitable. AI-driven forecasting tools can help you anticipate future sales trends and prepare for potential challenges. Remember: AI is still just a tool. Recommended reading: Using Automation to Address Sales Burnout 5.

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SBI

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

An intro by Nancy Nardin, Founder, Smart Selling Tools. We treat our territories like our own businesses. The best thing about that course was the wine tasting as the first lecture on Thursdays. Fun fact, the only software companies I’ve ever worked for are ones I started By 1998, we successfully exited both businesses.

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The no-strings-attached free trial, a couple of tutorials, and a bunch of courses allow any user to successfully set up the system and start tinkering with the available features. A weakness that we’ve identified through our conversations with sales reps is that homegrown apps lack good project management tooling. Among these are: G2.com

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Mindtickle

DECEMBER 28, 2023

On the other hand, sales operations planning is focused on ensuring the right tools and processes are in place to support the sales cycle. There are a number of different sales operations tools that may be part of the tech stack. One key tool is the customer relationship management (CRM) platform. But what should they include?

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Product Management University

MARCH 15, 2023

Fundamentals of a Strong Product Management Organization Here’s why I wouldn’t have product manager titles if I were building the team from the ground up in a software, SaaS or cloud company. When it’s all said and done, the job of product operations is to establish and maintain an infrastructure (tools, technology, best practices, etc.)

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SBI

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Act-On Software. Act-On’s streamlined user interface puts first-rate marketing tools at your fingertips, making campaigns and programs easier and faster. Seismic Software ToolSkool. Of course Smart Selling Tools will also be there covering the event and reporting on what we see and hear. ActonSoftware.

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Sales Evangelist

MARCH 19, 2020

He started his career in sales with cold calls, went on to a territory sales job, then became an account manager. Now with his current team, they’re sharing a tool they’ve created that is helpful for salespeople to automate. This tool is especially useful if you have a unique business with solid sales processes.

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The Spiff Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

You want to have access to the most impactful solutions and systems that improve your ability to do your job well— but you also worry about the perception that these powerful tools are more valuable to the company than you are. If you can relate to these concerns, you’ve come to the right place.

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Artesian Solutions

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

To get to the heart of the issue we thought it best to take inspiration from those in the know, and who better to give us the low down on what makes a stellar sales person than 2018’s BESMA Sales Professional of the Year – Andrew Jenkins , Territory Account Executive at Autodesk. Using the tool allows me to spend more time with my customers.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Without the right tools, these teams are suffering. . The fourth is being able to provide their reps with efficient tools that are customized and designed with outside sales staff in mind. Of course, managers also have to contend with challenges. The fifth challenge is getting accurate data from reps in the CRM. Time Management.

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Pipeliner

JUNE 11, 2019

Sales units—defined by territory or other category such as inside and outside sales. Learning the CRM would, of course, depend on the CRM. Except, of course, when it comes to Pipeliner, which requires a matter of a few hours. With an upcoming release, the software itself shows you what’s new, using videos and graphics.

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Salesmate

OCTOBER 28, 2020

When we have a slight idea of what’s ahead, we can create a course of action to achieve success. Territory shift. When a business expands into new territory, assigns different territory to a sales rep, or a new territory management plan is introduced, there are possibilities of a temporary dip in sales.

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Costello

JUNE 11, 2018

New territories or geographies. Of course, the most obvious place to start when setting sales targets for the upcoming year or quarter is to evaluate past performance of the entire sales organization, the team (SMB or enterprise), and the individual quota bearing sales rep. New Territories.

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The Brooks Group

OCTOBER 17, 2018

It’s Not Just About Software. Some sales technology software companies position their solutions as the quick fix to your Sales Performance Management challenges. The reality is that the technology is only a tool, and the tool is only as useful as the strategy and processes that it’s applied to. Focus on Good Management.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 15, 2020

Of course, this tactic isn’t possible without conducting research before the call. In this instance, a quick glance at the LinkedIn profile of this prospect, Jeff, revealed his territory and job description. Offer a Clear Value Proposition Your initial reason for calling is, of course, to initiate a sale.

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