Autoklose

MAY 6, 2024

Many people wonder whether sales is an art or a science. The main idea behind this approach is that with the help of scientific research, salespeople can better understand what is going on in their prospects’ minds, how they make purchasing decisions, and how to influence their decision-making process. My answer would be – both.

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Rob Jolles

JULY 28, 2023

Here’s a quick quiz: Which prospect would you prefer meeting with? Prospect #1: Someone who has been battling with a particular problem, has finally decided to do something about it, and calls you! I’m pretty sure I know which prospect you’d pick. After all, most in sales have been taught a, “needs-based” approach to selling.

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Rob Jolles

JULY 28, 2023

Here’s a quick quiz: Which prospect would you prefer meeting with? Prospect #1: Someone who has been battling with a particular problem, has finally decided to do something about it, and calls you! I’m pretty sure I know which prospect you’d pick. After all, most in sales have been taught a, “needs-based” approach to selling.

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Prospecting Call-back Up-Sell Face-to-face 52

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 13, 2018

Creative Sales Ideas. Attend Your Customers' Events. Start or Join a Niche Group. Sales success largely depends on routines. If you rely on the same prospecting methods and never try anything new, you’ll miss out on valuable opportunities. The last section of the site should motivate prospects to take action.

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Outsourcing Services Prospecting Ideal Customer Profile Sales Qualified Lead 102

Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 14, 2019

One thing many businesses with collection issues have in common is that they focus too strongly on making a sale, and not strongly enough on improving their sales process. Focusing on your sales process and the negotiation skills that your salespeople need can help improve your bottom line. Practice Active Listening.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 20, 2024

As buying groups grow bigger, there’s even more chance of someone being able to sabotage your sale. SalesFuel reports that on average, today’s buyer groups can reach up to 10 people. And there are specific types of stakeholders in the group that could derail progress. That is a lot of opinions.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Author: Mark Kovac, David Deming and Sushant Khandelwal Virtual selling in business-to-business markets, often associated with inside sales, has carried a bit of a stigma within field-dominated sales organizations. Myth 1: Field sales reps sell primarily in person. Myth 1: Field sales reps sell primarily in person.

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Alice Heiman

APRIL 22, 2020

As a longtime sales leader and consultant to B2B sales leaders and CEOs at companies of various sizes, across various industries, I know teams that stay positive and adapt quickly will survive in a tough economy and come out strong on the other end. Stay Focused and Keep Sales Strong in a Crisis. Selling is about solutions.

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How To Construction Customer Service Coaching 167

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 4, 2024

Having a bad sales month? Nobody is answering the phone and emails, and it seems like your prospects are falling off the face of the Earth. What makes a bad sales month? A bad sales month can be attributed to a variety of factors, ranging from internal processes to external market conditions. We’ve all been there.

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Lessonly

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Lately, I’ve been hyper aware of the link between customer service and sales. They’re often thought of as separate, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned as a salesperson, it’s this: We need to treat prospects more like people and less like opportunities. Customer service is not a department. She was scared.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Author: Scott Greenberg Quick quiz: John gets paid when he makes a sale. Each day he prospects for new customers. He builds relationships with these customers, assessing and meeting their needs. He works hard to compete against others in the industry vying for the same customers. Same Questions and Opportunities.

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Partners in Excellence

JUNE 9, 2021

This impacts everything we do to try to engage our customers, creating value through their buying and usage journey. To effectively engage our prospects and customer, we have to rethink all our strategies and approaches in working with them. They might be speakers influencers, or even current customers.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 12, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. prospecting.

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Janek Performance Group

MAY 29, 2024

In B2B sales, business development is the activities and processes that promote growth and increase revenue. This includes boosting new business, enabling sellers to succeed, and providing customer value. A recent Janek poll revealed 83% of sales organizations utilize detailed buyer personas. Start with your customers.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 10, 2020

What does it really take to be successful in sales? Though one’s idea of success can vary from person to person, there are some core proficiencies top reps and sales organizations have in common. Core Competencies in Sales. At a high level, there are core skills that are a must for a career in sales. Communication Skills.

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Ideal Customer Profile Face-to-face Gatekeeper Negotiation 142

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 8, 2023

So you know you want to enter sales, you've chosen a field with a wide range of career avenues and niches. The demand for certain sales roles rises and falls as time passes. We wanted to provide you with a list of some of the most hireable sales jobs for 2023 and beyond — so you can choose the best job for you.

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Smooth Sale

JANUARY 3, 2020

Like most salespeople,you, too, might have faced a dilemma of cross-selling in your career while dealing with prospective clients. Are you familiar with cross-selling strategies for prospective buyers? The facts show that keeping a repeat customer happy is far less expensive. Divyang is an H.R.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 17, 2024

Customer reviews are a valuable asset to your business — the good and the bad. From improving your sales processes to using positive reviews for peer-driven marketing, customer reviews are your golden ticket. The key to making the most of your customer feedback? Ali Reviews Price: Starting at $9.90/month

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SBI

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

While that’s great news for most, the rapid turnover may actually disrupt the goals of sales and marketing professionals. B2B sellers can spend months, even years, cultivating relationships with potential buyers in hopes of turning them into customers. The road to closing business in the B2B realm can be a long, complex journey.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

APRIL 16, 2013

Visit existing customers. Use the “keyword” search feature to uncover prospects you never knew existed. Ask your informal network of connections to recommend customers. Join high-level executive groups and get involved. All civic groups are eager to get a speaker for their weekly meeting. Offer ideas and help.

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 27, 2022

With the New Year just around the corner, it’s time to consider the new B2B sales strategies you may have been putting off. To stay ahead of the curve, sales leaders must adapt or fall behind. This article explores the 2023 sales landscape and how sales leaders can position their teams for greater success.

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Score More Sales

JANUARY 27, 2014

Need some sales inspiration? A new twist on an old sales idea you’d like to do again? A quick sales jump-start this week? Here are the first 50 of a list of 101 ways to “snap out of it” and score more sales: read a recommended sales book. bookmark a sales blog and read regularly.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Hiring Ideal Customer Profile 281

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 9, 2024

The art of door-to-door sales is timeless — even during the rise of modern sales strategies. There’s no two ways about it: D2D sales can be tricky. So, if you can master the art of door-to-door sales, the juice is worth the squeeze on the income front. Table of Contents What is door-to-door sales?

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Vengreso

JULY 5, 2023

As the world of sales continues to evolve, Digital Sales Referrals have emerged as a powerful tool for driving business growth. This shift from traditional methods towards more modern approaches has revolutionized how we engage with potential customers and generate leads. It’s a virtual sales revolution.

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Referrals Maximizer Ideal Customer Profile Social Media 89

Zoominfo

JANUARY 11, 2021

Yet the people who actually might be interested in buying your product or service also play a big role in your target market. Although each prospect is unique, your target audience will have some traits in common, based on industry, location, company size, etc. What’s Included in a B2B Customer Profile?

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Ideal Customer Profile B2B Buyer Persona Top of Funnel 162

SugarCRM

JANUARY 7, 2021

Whether you are building a new sales team or expanding an existing operation, finding and reaching new customers is one of the most difficult challenges that your company must address. Cold calling yields some results, but it requires an inordinate amount of luck and good timing not only to make contact but also to land the customer.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. 5 of the BEST Sales Tips Ever. Negotiation.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Can you count on your current Sales Rep behaviors to “Make the Number” in 2013? HR has a stake in this as the governor of company-wide behavior modification, including the Sales Department. Sign up for our Make the Number tour to learn more about how top performing companies will change Sales in 2013. says the Sales rep).

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Delegate – A lot of sales people have a Superman complex, they feel they have to do it all themselves, “no one is as capable as I am”. As a sales person, your territory is “your business”, and when you look at successful business people, one of the things executives do well is delegate. A variation on the delegate route, is automation.

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The Sales Hunter

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

When you sell on price, the biggest group of people you’re going to attract is stupid people. Don’t prospect with those who want to make every decision by way of a committee. Steer clear of customers who are concerned about specific little issues that don’t play a key role in the overall sale.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 5, 2013

The sales organization is into the final run for the year. How has Sales Operations done this year? Did you directly enable the sales organization to close more business? Did you help keep sales expenses in check? With focus, Sales Ops leaders can positively impact sales revenue and costs.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. Sales Amateur or Sales Professional?

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Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Negotiation Facebook 164

Highspot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Sales training programs are often like that — but they don’t have to be. When done right, they can improve your team’s performance and help you move closer to your sales goals. Why sales training is important. The different types of sales training programs. The 15 best sales training programs.

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Training Lead Rank Hiring Course 92

Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In movies, sales is the ideal career for anyone who would rather play golf. Afterall, sales and golf have much in common. But most importantly, sales is about relationships. With that, let’s examine how some famous golf quotes can improve your sales game. In sales, concentration starts with preparation.

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Decision Maker Follow-up Social Media Up-Sell 62

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 27, 2023

Selling services online means reaching a wider audience compared to selling services at a brick-and-mortar location, but marketing to everyone will not help you get the customers you need to drive sales. Capture and nurture leads Lead capturing means obtaining the necessary information for a prospect to become a lead.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Digital selling yields the best results when companies offer consistent experiences across all channels, including brand image, media releases, client presentations, customer service, and product engagement. EY found that the increase in products and services available to B2B buyers in recent years has made them more discerning.

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Strategy B2C Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Lead 166

Sales Hacker

JUNE 3, 2021

Because I had found success with the CRM I was using, I decided to use the same software I had built the landing page with as a CRM for my sales efforts since it collected all the basic prospect information I sought. To know whether one CRM software is adequate, you need to understand the differences between B2B and B2C customers.

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