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Sales Data Or Insight Driven?

The Pipeline

The other day I go a resume that had a familiar phrase in it, “John Smith – A Data Driven Sales Professional. No doubt the age of “big data” or perhaps a better label being used by some, “fast data”, is upon us. Data is a commodity, information is a commodity. Or maybe it was just me).

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Do Distributors Need a Chief Data Officer?

Distribution Pricing Journal

We don’t need to tell regular readers and distribution pricing experts that data is the most powerful catalyst for growth in the distribution industry. The importance of data analysis has grown in every area of distribution, from the small startups to the large national acquirers. You can spot emerging trends in each location.

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Without Data, We’re Just Salespeople with an Opinion

Crunchbase

Sales make the business world go ’round, but data is the gravity that holds everything together to be cohesive and coherent. Data teaches us the most important lessons: what went right or wrong, what can be improved, and what path forward we should take. Why is a data-first approach so important? Data As A Sales Tool.

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Where to Invest in New Sales Tech for the Greatest Return in 2022 and Beyond [New Data]

Hubspot Sales

Presentation and training problems (execution). Companies that get this right typically see 5 to 10 percent revenue growth with the same or improved margins … often within a few months.". Tools for Training and Presentation. Data-driven Training Tools. Capacity and productivity problems (time). Tools like involve.ai

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3 Steps to Maximize Your Sales Training Investment

Janek Performance Group

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. Who should be trained? Simple, but not easy.

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How to Make Your Sales Training More Inclusive, According to HubSpot's Inclusion Experts

Hubspot Sales

Whether you’re welcoming a new person to your sales team or helping develop skills among your current staff, sales training is a very important part of fostering a successful sales program. Studies show that sales teams who complete highly-rated sales training programs see a 10% higher win rate and are at least 10% more likely to hit quota.

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Grow Revenue During a Recession by Being Counter-Intuitive

Understanding the Sales Force

Anyone who knows how a company’s economic engine works, knows that if you pay a salesperson $150,000 and they generate $1 million at a 40% margin, the company will get a return of $250,000 on their investment. Only CFOs would see the addition of salespeople as an expense to be cut. What’s not to like?

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