The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Sales Motivation: Customers Will Always Pay More For Confidence. Customers want solutions. You could put it another way — what customers want is confidence. In fact, I’ll go one step further in saying customers buy confidence. In fact, I’ll go one step further in saying customers buy confidence.

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Ideal Customer Profile Motivation Customer Negotiation 180

Showpad

AUGUST 1, 2019

Front line Sales managers are key to Sales growth. The best way to positively impact Sales at a given organization is to improve the sales productivity of its Sales reps. And the most effective way to do that is through the front line Sales managers. Support from upper management.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 10, 2012

STOP Letting Customers Control Sales Negotiations. If your customers are controlling sales negotiations, you need a better plan. I’m going to make a safe bet that your customer is controlling you more than you might think. Statements like these from customers are going to happen. Contact Mark.

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criteria for success

MARCH 29, 2021

Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! John is the Chief Marketing Officer at DialAmerica , a teleservices company that provides B2B and B2C customer engagement services across multiple industries. With over 36 years of experience at DialAmerica, he has held many sales and leadership roles. Matching changing markets.

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Sell Integrity

MAY 13, 2021

Customer expectations are higher than ever. No wonder sales managers are worried about whether they have the teams in place to recapture lost ground and take advantage of a rebounding economy. Trust, that building block of relationship sales, comes down to integrity. 10 Selling Principles for Relationship Sales.

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Showpad

JULY 25, 2019

A coach sets the tone for success, creates a strategy, and provides continuous sales training and support so the team can reach its full potential. In Sales, front line Sales managers take on the role of coaches, supporting and developing team members day in and day out in their sales execution.

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Nutshell

AUGUST 3, 2023

Every business’s sales pipeline is different, but one thing they all have in common is that they take people from prospective leads to paying customers. As a manufacturing company, a steady customer base is key to your business’s growth, and the best way to maintain that customer base is through sales pipeline management.

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Nutshell

MARCH 8, 2023

Customer relationship management (CRM) can open your business up to a world of possibilities, from a streamlined sales process to happier customers. If the data you’re collecting doesn’t help you gain insight into your audience or help you reach your sales goals, then you’re probably collecting the wrong data.

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Keith Rosen

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Instead of training salespeople with recycled techniques your competitors are using, developing high performance sales teams requires transforming the traditional salesperson into The Selling Coach. Develop your salespeople into coaches for their customers. Transforming Salespeople Into Selling Coaches who Coach Customers to Succeed.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 13, 2015

Well, it’s a new year—with new sales goals and quotas to meet. Teach your sales team to put out their own fires so you can do what you were hired to do: coach and lead. Get Proactive Sales leadership expert Kevin Davis puts this issue into perspective in his blog post, “ 5 Things Proactive Sales Managers Do Differently.”

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 4, 2024

Inadequate pipeline management A thin or poorly managed sales pipeline can lead to a slump in conversions, as it fails to continuously and efficiently move prospects to the point of sale. Get Pipeline Management in Sales Hub free 2. Embrace discomfort and cultivate resilience. Sometimes you win.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 8, 2021

Sales development reps (also known as business development reps, or BDRs) are responsible for the first step in the sales funnel: bringing in qualified leads. They conduct research to find prospective customers, reach out to gauge people's interest in the offering, and decide whether or not the lead is ready to move down the funnel.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

To all my customers — a very big thank you for believing in me. Thank you customers for being patient with me when I may not have responded as quickly as you would have liked. Thank you customers for your questions and your comments. customer service. phone sales tips. sales goals.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Ask yourself — “Do ALL of my customers do the same thing?” Now ask yourself a MORE IMPORTANT question: “Do all of the customers I don’t sell to — but would like to — do the same thing?” 27 a day to do a phone blitz to customers and prospects to let them know you’re open.

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Ideal Customer Profile Hiring Negotiation Facebook 196

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. And notably, when the median salesperson fails to reach the goal, at least 50% of the sales team doesn’t either.).

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Highspot

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Tips for Measuring Sales Performance Types of Sales Performance Metrics Challenges in Measuring Sales Performance Improve Sales Team Performance With Highspot’s Powerful Platform What Is Sales Performance? By doing so, you foster more robust connections with customers.

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Pipeline

MAY 30, 2023

Sales support: support is a broad category that includes training, workflows, escalation, feedback, and tactical support (e.g., your customer wants to modify the terms and conditions of your deal, and you need management guidance/approval). Sales content: this type of information is designed to persuade customers to buy.

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Highspot

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A sales process is a structured set of steps that guides salespeople through the sales cycle. This roadmap helps sales teams approach each opportunity consistently and enhances the likelihood of achieving sales goals. It’s repeatable, constantly adapting to new customers and evolving needs.

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Highspot

JULY 6, 2023

With proven sales training strategies and ongoing coaching and enablement, reps will be ready to tackle the art of selling. Why are Sales Skills Important? Sales skills enable sellers to persuade, negotiate, and communicate effectively. Many sales skills apply to in-person sales, remote roles , and many areas of life and work.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 5, 2012

Book Review: The Challenger Sale. I recently read The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation by Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson. In the book, the authors reveal the findings from their extensive studies regarding the sales process. Copyright 2012, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Do you really understand what your customer wants and/or needs? What I’ve discovered, though, is that whether a salesperson can command high profits usually boils down to this matter of what the customer really wants. Getting the sale no matter the loss in profit becomes an over-riding drive. Feb 21, 2012. 2 Comments.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Is Your Company Ready for Year-End Sales? At this time of year, too many salespeople find themselves in an awkward situation with a customer, wondering how to fill a December or January order. So, you tell me — is your company ready for year-end sales? Copyright 2011, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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Highspot

JULY 20, 2023

Managers juggle many duties, from taking care of current business to training new sales reps. At the same time, account executives must keep up with new product features and customer needs, manage their deals, and meet their sales goals. This leads to stronger customer relationships and business outcomes.

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

By working closely with stakeholders across the organization, sales operations enhances sales success, improves customer relationships, and significantly impacts the company’s profitability. Common Problems With Sales Operations Operations teams are busier than ever.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

5 Sales Negotiation Strategies that Work. Customers continue to get smarter, and in today’s economy, they are using more tactics than ever to get what they want. Here are 5 sales negotiation strategies you can use: 1. Negotiate on services you can provide at a low cost but the customer will perceive as being high in value.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Salespeople all know the power of referrals from existing customers and how these can be some of their best leads. Unfortunately, too few salespeople have a plan to get referrals on an ongoing basis from their customers. Again, you contact each customer. This is why I like tapping into existing customers for leads.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 17, 2012

The salesperson is in the role of helping their customers learn what they don’t know — but need to know. You are your customer’s research and development department. Many times when I share this with sales teams, I am met with a look of ”I hadn’t thought that way before.” customer service.

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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. This matters.

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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. This matters.

Training 52

Training Scale How To Hiring 52

The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Have a “customer satisfaction” phone blitz. Contact each customer you have sold to and ask them how they like your service. Remember, regardless of whether the customer likes your service, they are telling others. customer service. phone sales tips. sales goals.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 6, 2011

It’s not what you say; It’s what your customer believes. You can have the best sales presentation in the world, but if the customer doesn’t believe your proposition, then you don’t have a chance. Take the time to engage with the customer. customer service. phone sales tips.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 13, 2022

But both teams can get relatively close to this by creating a customer flywheel. This happens when marketing and sales are moving in lockstep. When the marketing team attracts prospects, they pass the baton to the sales team to engage them. Over time, your business will consistently deliver a remarkable customer experience.

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The Sales Hunter

MARCH 2, 2012

Our goal is to influence them positively. Our customers don’t care about our problems, they care about their problems. Customers are buying confidence. We never know when the next phone call made will open the door to the biggest sale made. Our customers determine your level of success. customer service.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Too many salespeople when they come out of a bad sales call will call their spouse or mother as a way of gaining sympathy. Instead, when you have a call that goes bad, pick up the phone and call one of your favorite customers and let them pick you up. Sales Motivation: Getting Back on Track After a Bad Month. customer service.

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Motivation Training Hiring Ideal Customer Profile 275

The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 12, 2011

We came up with a slogan that we lived by: “A company built by agents for agents to better serve our customers.” Because in my opinion they are the customer—they built the company and they own the success of the company. I love to brag about companies that are passionate about giving great service. customer service.

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Motivation Real Estate Training Hiring 147

The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Recently I had a discussion with a sales manager who said the key to success in sales is having an effective sales process. His argument was very strong, but not more than 30 minutes later, I received a phone call from a sales recruiter looking for sales candidates. Does it match the needs of the customer?

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Increase Sales

JUNE 4, 2016

Most sales professionals have sales goals and in many instances these are mandated to be SMART goals. By the way did you know that Zig Ziglar was the first salesperson I found to talk about SMART goal setting? Credit: Gratisography. Just as a fresher the acronym SMART stands for: Specific. Measurable. Attainable.

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