SalesHandy

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Especially when you’re looking for decision makers, who’re usually inaccessible, and often indistinguishable from other prospects within the organization. Hence it is important to learn and figure out how to find decision makers in a company as part of your sales process. Who are Decision makers in a company.

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Braveheart Sales

MARCH 30, 2021

Salespeople who are easily able to reach decision-makers are infinitely more effective at closing business. If we know that more business will be closed, tons more business, but only slightly more than a quarter of salespeople are skilled at reaching decision-makers, it seems to me that there is a pretty big opportunity for impact.

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Braveheart Sales

MARCH 30, 2021

Salespeople who are easily able to reach decision-makers are infinitely more effective at closing business. If we know that more business will be closed, tons more business, but only slightly more than a quarter of salespeople are skilled at reaching decision-makers, it seems to me that there is a pretty big opportunity for impact.

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Zoominfo

MAY 21, 2020

We looked to one of our internal experts, our Sales Development Rep with the 60% response rate, to show you how (and when) to write a perfectly personalized BASHO email. And we’ve got examples. A “BASHO email” is a fancy-pants name for a very personalized B2B email, usually addressed to a decision-maker at a high-value account.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JUNE 20, 2016

My team at Objective Management Group (OMG) built a great new tool and this one does not help us to more effectively evaluate sales forces and assess sales candidates. We're already pretty darn good at that. The new tool allows me to quickly grab and analyze data faster and more effectively than I ever could before.

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SalesHandy

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Especially when you’re looking for decision makers, who’re usually inaccessible, and often indistinguishable from other prospects within the organization. Hence it is important to learn and figure out how to find decision makers in a company as part of your sales process. Who are Decision makers in a company.

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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. Admit it, you’ve invested time and resources to prepare for a sales call, only to find you’ve reached the wrong person. Who’s the right decision-maker now? You’re left asking, where did my contact go?

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Mereo

JULY 14, 2022

B2B decision makers have often been akin to the Viking warriors centered behind a shield wall. According to a past Objective Management Group analysis , only 1% of salespeople new to sales — those often with the onus of sales development — can get past the shield of gatekeepers to access decision makers.

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Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 12, 2022

“If you consistently follow the sales process, you will sell more stuff!” Bad sales process = bad results. Use your CRM to document all steps and to track your progress through your leads and sales pipelines! Identify decision makers. Confirm decision makers. Pre-Meeting. Initial Meeting.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 9, 2019

According to psychologists , the average person makes thousands of decisions per day. These decisions range from inconsequential ("Which cereal should I eat for breakfast?") As a sales rep, you're responsible for guiding your prospect through both big and small decisions. Who are the decision makers at a company?

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DiscoverOrg Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

We looked to one of our internal experts, our Sales Development Rep with the 60% response rate, to show you how (and when) to write a perfectly personalized BASHO email. And we’ve got examples. A “BASHO email” is a fancy-pants name for a very personalized B2B email , usually addressed to a decision maker at a high-value account.

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Understanding the Sales Force

AUGUST 28, 2023

For example, let’s take a well-respected company with well-received products/services and a salesperson who is not particularly successful at bringing in new business. A salesperson is having success despite gaps in the 21 Sales Core Competencies, where other similarly weak salespeople are struggling. Think Apple.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 12, 2023

In sales, it’s only natural that we’re using email to set up calls, demos, and appointments. In fact, you could argue that the call to action is the metric for success in a sales email. Because a sales email is only completely successful if the prospect actually does what you asked them to do in the call to action.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 31, 2024

Earlier this week, I was interviewed by John Radkins, for his Sales Machine Blog, and he asked me to explain sales process for those who don’t want to be restricted by sales process. Think of the sales process as a journey rather than an adventure. Similarly, there are stages to the sales process.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

sales processes and their methodologies is crucial to mastering the art of closing deals. Whether you're new to sales or a seasoned salesperson, you know that sales strategies vary depending on the deal you're trying to close. Because of the intricacies involved in this process, enterprise deals are referred to as complex sales.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 14, 2022

Each time I work with a new company, the first thing I ask for are recordings of both their top two or three sales reps, and then recordings of everyone else. I’ve been doing this for over 30 years, and things have remained constant during that time: top sales reps are better for many different reasons (personality, work effort, etc.),

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MarketJoy

APRIL 17, 2018

Savvy sales professionals know that the most fruitful lead generation activities come from in-depth knowledge of exactly who you are talking to. It is also about understanding the difference between decision makers, gate-keepers, and influencers. How to Identify Sales Prospects. Decision Makers. Influencers.

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Customer Centric Selling

JANUARY 11, 2017

Sales Tips: Maintaining Contact with Decision Makers. By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company. For example, if someone that can’t buy asks for a demonstration, sellers can ask: “You indicated that Janet would be involved in approving this initiative.

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Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

I’ve written more than 2,000 articles on my Understanding the Sales Force Blog and there are hundreds of other sales blogs. Some are written by sales experts. I am concerned about the subjects being curated for sales and sales leadership professionals. One or two are sales enablement topics.

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Zoominfo

MAY 21, 2020

We looked to one of our internal experts, our Sales Development Rep with the 60% response rate, to show you how (and when) to write a perfectly personalized BASHO email. And we’ve got examples. A “BASHO email” is a fancy-pants name for a very personalized B2B email, usually addressed to a decision-maker at a high-value account.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Author: Todd Handy Before we start, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page regarding the term “direct sales.” Often, the differentiator may come down to the sales rep, whose product knowledge, experience and ability to solve the customer’s problem end up being the deciding factor in turning a prospect into a customer.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

First things first: People buy from people first, product second , according to Director of Sales Steve Wernke. Here’s how to manage so much winning, with 9 tips from our top sales closers. To make customers feel good about the sale, throw in three freebies, in this order: additional support. The Rule of Three. price discount.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 31, 2020

If a prospect is looking to move forward “as soon as possible,” for example, it means that budget is in place. It also means that the decision makers have all agreed that their buying motives (needs) are such that a decision needs to be made now. Everybody is onboard. Who Should Attend? Upcoming Schedule.

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MTD Sales Training

JULY 26, 2016

One way is to present a beneficial situation from another customer’s viewpoint and then ask the decision-maker if that appeals to them. Both these examples use ‘benefit-statements” and a quick-fire question to follow up. MTD Sales Training | Sales Blog | Image courtesy of Big Stock Photo. Happy selling!

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Mr. Inside Sales

JUNE 3, 2022

And in sales, this is especially true. Here’s a quick example from a new client I’m working with now: At the end of speaking with current accounts, the habit of the sales team is to ask: “If you need anything, please give me a call…”. Developing a better habit during this part of the call will greatly increase your sales.

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Mindtickle

MARCH 6, 2016

Startup sales teams need to create new entry points and doors into the business functions likely to be the biggest beneficiaries or most active users of their offering”. Easier said than done, I set about researching the best way to identify key decision makers, and here’s a summary of the best advice and tips that I found.

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Mindtickle

MARCH 5, 2016

Startup sales teams need to create new entry points and doors into the business functions likely to be the biggest beneficiaries or most active users of their offering”. Easier said than done, I set about researching the best way to identify key decision makers, and here’s a summary of the best advice and tips that I found.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 26, 2021

Long Sales Cycles: Enterprise companies are big, and they want to make sure they are getting best-in-class solutions. For that reason, they usually have longer sales cycles (6-18 months is typical), meaning you have to be on your game for an extended period of time in order to actually close the deal. Engaging Multiple Stakeholders.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Sales development representatives and gatekeepers. If you're in sales, chances are you've encountered plenty of situations in which you're trying to reach a CEO or C-level executive to pitch your product or service. But experienced sales reps know that gatekeepers don't have to be a roadblock in your sales process.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 29, 2018

I share plenty of referral examples and explain why referral sales works. Want even more referral examples? But the first step to harnessing this power is understanding just what referral selling is and how it feeds your sales machine. Here are the most common referral sales myths—and why they’re busted.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 7, 2024

But when an inside sales professional wants to establish their authority over the phone, they need to use their voice tone and pacing to get the point across. Sales reps who use these words sound like hesitant amateurs, so be very careful to avoid them. But there’s a good way and a bad way to find out who a decision-maker is.

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Corporate Visions

JULY 8, 2020

The post Three Examples of Situational Enablement in Action by Tim Riesterer appeared first on Corporate Visions. This article describes three examples of Situational Enablement in action. Consider the following three examples. What is Situational Enablement? Communicate a Price Increase.

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The Pipeline

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Sales, and the corner my fellow pundits and I occupy is no different. People often talk about changes we face in sales but continue to try to deal with theses changes using old schtick. People often talk about changes we face in sales but continue to try to deal with theses changes using old schtick. Going High.

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Sales Gravy

MARCH 9, 2024

On this fascinating episode of the Sales Gravy podcast, master sales trainer Jessica Stokes spends time with Steven Farber of Take Flight Learning discussing why it is important for salespeople and leaders to understand and adapt to different personality styles. Think about your last sales call. You know it, I know it.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 28, 2021

“Enterprise sales” and “fast” are two terms that don’t often go together. Once you start selling into the enterprise world, you’re greeted with more complex processes, more decision-makers, and slower-churning gears. Adjust Your Internal Approach A big factor in a deal’s speed is simply the stance a sales team takes.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Welcome to "The Pipeline" — a weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice and insight from real sales leaders. AI and the pandemic threw a wrench in the typical sales funnel that companies have now realized is too outdated to consistently bring in the profits they want to see. Clients aren’t buying like they used to.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 8, 2024

This is done by forming a team of stakeholders and decision-makers, establishing approval workflows, and effectively integrating automation tools. This article highlights how a deal desk functions and its ability to transform the way companies tackle their sales strategy. Let’s get to it!

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