Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 8, 2021

Two weeks into the New Year, and are you already stressed about picking up the phone and making prospecting calls? Like my first sales manager used to say: “There’s nothing to it but to do it.”. ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS! Imagine that….

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 16, 2021

This quote sums up my management philosophy: A leader isn’t afraid of jumping into the trenches and showing their team exactly how to succeed in their job. In sales, this means leading by example. What’s interesting in my training these days is that there are a good number of sales managers who resist this idea.

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 13, 2021

Stay Ahead With These Sales Training Courses this 2021! Predictable Revenue, sales hacking, and now account-based everything has massively impacted the sales profession over the last 10 years. In partnership with LeadFuze, Sales Hacker has launched FREE LeadFuze Certified Sales Hacker Bundle.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

What makes it more complicated is that 90% of buyers don’t follow a linear sales funnel path , leaving sales reps little to no room for mistakes. This makes B2B sales training more important than ever. What Does the B2B Sales Process Look Like? What Is B2B Sales Training?

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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. The trick is knowing what training program and techniques to use. Why sales training is important. or a 353% ROI.

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Highspot

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Sales training can be like sailing the high seas – an always-on adventure where focus, navigation, and teamwork are vital. We’ve curated a collection of the best sales training tips so you can build a program that will put wind in your team’s sails to navigate an uncertain selling landscape and outperform every quarter.

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BrainShark

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Reps need to know A LOT to be at their best in front of buyers, but has your sales training strategy kept up with the times? Many organizations’ sales training has grown stale by relying on old-school tactics, like on-site boot camps and long-winded presentations, causing information overload for new reps.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

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. Here are a few solid tips for today’s sales leaders: 1. Companies have very little room for error in this environment.

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Highspot

JANUARY 3, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned sales manager or a frontline rep hustling for results, we get it – the struggle is real. Read on to discover how reps can confidently approach each closing conversation with closing sales training that works. What is Sales Closing and Why Is It Important How Does the Sales Closing Process Work?

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 6, 2020

Me: (I was in a good mood, otherwise I would have hung up right there): “That’s me, Mike Brooks, how can I help you today?”. We’ve been in business for over 15 years and I want to know how I can set up an appointment to speak with the owner about this?”. technology, there is simply no reason for sales reps to be so totally unprepared.

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Anthony Cole Training

AUGUST 29, 2011

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. Does Your Team Need a Wake Up Call? Increase Sales (22). key to sales success (4). keys to sales success (30). Leadership Training (2). managing sales (4).

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The problem with most bonus programs is that as soon as they are released, over half of the sales team knows they can’t win so they immediately give up. ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS! . #2) Make bonuses or prizes specific to each team member.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 20, 2015

If you’re a sales manager, you’ve probably even said it. The problem is that sales reps neglect important activities during early stages of the sales process. Follow-up consisted of a series of emails that promoted products, didn’t address the client’s unique concerns, and had no calls to action.

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Nutshell

MAY 16, 2019

Do you dream of leaving your sales associate desk behind and stepping up to a sales management position? The arrangements may vary from company to company, but in general, most sales professionals would jump at the chance to assume a leadership role. Are you Sure You Want to Become a Sales Manager?

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 29, 2019

So you’ve just been promoted to sales manager -- congratulations! In your first three months as a manager, you’ll have to learn an entirely new set of processes -- some related to sales, some not. Assess your strengths as a manager. If you understand your strengths, your team will follow your lead.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Sales leaders, be honest — you're curious about what your peers are up to. The ability to share information with other leaders, or to ask "how are you managing?" Sales leaders who did not invest in remote selling fell behind — 50% of this subgroup did not hit their sales targets this year. Sales Leader Priorities.

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Zendesk Sell

MAY 2, 2019

Maybe you’re a new sales manager, stepping out of your sales rep role and wanting to find the best management practices. Or maybe you have been managing a team for some time now but are struggling with hitting your targets. The right sales management process helps a sales team (and company) thrive.

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Sales Management Plus -- SMP

OCTOBER 17, 2023

When you add focus on expiring quotes to your sales management process, you establish a sense of accountability within your sales team. Each sales rep is aware that prompt follow-up is necessary to secure deals before they expire. Timely follow up on all these unconverted bids is extremely important.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 2, 2018

So, you think you want to be a sales manager? If you’re an individual top-performing contributor in your sales organization and you’re thinking of applying for a sales manager role, let me give you a bit of a reality check first. Check out my book on running a human-centric sales process that'll win more customers.

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Gong.io

JULY 7, 2022

When buyers feel like they’re not being put first, they are quick to put up defenses. No one likes to feel sold to or taken advantage of, so prospects put up barricades, come up with excuses, negotiate hard on price and scope out alternatives. The sale becomes a fight, not a discussion. . Define decision-makers .

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Allego

JUNE 21, 2023

This includes updating your buying process to meet buyers’ needs, ensuring your sales reps have the right training and skills, and having a robust, easy-to-use sales content management system. Want proof that B2B sales teams are facing a wake-up call? And in today’s economic climate, you can’t risk that.

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HeavyHitter Sales

AUGUST 12, 2012

Harvard Business Review is arguably the most prestigious publication for business leaders and management thinkers. Here’s one of my recent Harvard Business Review articles titled “What’s Wrong With Your Sales Training Program.”. That means 75 percent of the time, customers made their decision halfway through the process.

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Pointclear

AUGUST 17, 2011

Sales managers have six basic jobs—hire, compensate, train, deploy, monitor and manage, and coach and counsel—and they generally fail at the last three. Manage on the basis of both the art and science, and you’ll drive more revenue. Sales Deployment Most companies deploy reps in traditional ways.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 20, 2019

Measuring your team’s response to these crucial selling situations is what drives everything else , especially your bottom line: Sales. So here are some questions for you (whether you’re an independent producer or a sales manager or V.P. See it here. Need More Proven Responses to the Selling Situations You Face Every Day?

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Mindtickle

MAY 21, 2021

It might not come as a surprise that 57% of sales reps are expected to miss their quotas in 2021. Sellers often can’t explain why deals don’t work out, leaving your sales managers in the dark. Conversation intelligence solutions offer invaluable support to sales managers. Pre-qualification call.

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SBI Growth

JULY 22, 2013

You have to make the rest of 2013 with the sales heads you have.” Sign up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute." There are 10 best practices Sales VPs have taken to ensure this doesn’t happen. It also allows you to coach and develop the sales rep further.

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Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

What rules your sales team – order or chaos? Do your reps follow a consistent and repeatable process that makes it easy to predict quarterly sales? Or are they flying by the seat of their pants, following their own playbooks, and sending your metrics all over the place? Some of the best sales teams start that way.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 5, 2023

They educate customers on products and services to finalize a sale. Regional sales managers oversee sales reps for a determined district and are focused on helping their team meet sales goals. A regional sales manager has an average salary of $124,000 yearly with bonuses and commissions.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 26, 2019

I was working with a sales manager last week—he manages a team of 20 inside sales reps with a direct report manager who helps manage half that team—and I asked him what kind of producer he was when he was selling. “I If you’re picking up the phone and dialing…. Sales solve everything.”.

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

Let me ask you a question: Do all of your leads end up buying? Next question: Out of ten leads that you set up to pitch a demo to, how many of those ten end up buying? Think about all the time and effort you spend following up, chasing, sending emails and leaving voice mails. Of course not. in the office.

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Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

I just finished reading a chapter from the book – Harvard Business Review on Strategic Sales Management. The chapter is “Understanding What Your Sales Manager Is Up Against” by Barry Trailer and Jim Dickie. This article was no exception, especially when they were writing about the sales process.

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Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Before reaching out, look up pertinent information about their industry. Consider the following: Market share Competition National news Financial news Before taking a call or entering a meeting, know their place in the market. Maybe your client’s longstanding products are top sellers, but they can’t keep up production.

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Hyper-Connected Selling

JUNE 21, 2017

A version of this article originally appeared on the Salesforce Sales Blog. When you think “sales manager”, do you think of Alec Baldwin in Glengarry, Glenross or Ben Affleck in Boiler Room. Be Your Own Sales Manager. The best sales manager you are ever going to have is yourself.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 22, 2015

I’ve heard it takes at least seven to 10 touches for sales teams who cold call and cold email prospects to connect with decision-makers. Because decision-makers don’t take cold calls or respond to cold emails. They have better things to do, and so does your sales team. Who has that kind of time?

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Zoominfo

MAY 13, 2018

It’s also reported that, when a person suffers from stress, they’re unable to access previous knowledge or training and instead resort to an automatic response—typically shutting down, quitting, or losing confidence. In sales, this automatic response can be a career killer. Do yourself a favor and build up your pipeline as you go.

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Steven Rosen

AUGUST 29, 2013

As the VP of sales key customers would like to know who Walter is and how he is going to take care of them. Many key customers want to be connected to the decision makers in the company. Know where they live, what they like, what gets them up in the morning, where they want to go and what their fears are. Want to fail?

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 11, 2017

How Do I Get Promoted to Sales Manager? But sales is a labor-intensive job. 5 Ways to Get Promoted to Sales Manager. Former HubSpot Director of Sales and current Director of Product Michael Pici shares his path to leadership in a great post here. Ask if you can help them ramp up and find success.

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