Janek Performance Group

APRIL 24, 2024

In B2B sales, autonomy, creativity, and adaptability are essential for success. Therefore, micromanaging your sales team can have detrimental effects on morale, productivity, and outcomes. In research cited by the Center for Sales Strategy , 69% of workers considered changing jobs because of micromanagement.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 14, 2020

Company decision-makers seem open to the idea of remote work?—?at sales and marketing at Intel, told Bloomberg. Sales reps are ideally suited to work from home. at least part time?—?but but many are not comfortable with the idea of full-time work-from-home arrangements. Workers’ mental health is a chief concern. “I

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Miller Heiman Group

JULY 7, 2020

The Rational Decision Maker vs. the Emotional Decision Maker. Think about your buying influence as consisting of two separate decision makers. The first, the rational decision maker, is governed by reason and data, and considers this data in the logical, more deliberate processing areas of the brain.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 5, 2014

Each recommendation addresses the biggest obstacles every sales manager faces to making the number: Not enough ‘A’ players on the team. Reps struggling to get in front of Decision Makers. Every sales manager is time starved. Sales Managers should be spending 75% of their time coaching their team. INTERNAL MEETINGS.

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Highspot

JANUARY 28, 2024

This underscores the influence of sales collateral, ranging from traditional brochures to dynamic digital content like blogs and videos, in steering potential customers through their buying journey. This guide shares the importance of sales collateral, who is responsible, and how to use it to seal the deal. What Is a Sales Collateral?

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Sales Evangelist

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Would you like a secret technique to help you develop relationships with decision-makers? In this episode of "The Sales Evangelist Podcast," host Donald Kelly speaks with Spencer Muhonen on the concept of multithreading in sales and shares strategies and tactics for effectively implementing it.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 30, 2020

Warmer months mean more distractions, and with key decision makers on vacation, a potential drop in leads. This is a toxic combination for sales reps and their managers. Sales leaders that fall back on run-of-the-mill motivation techniques struggle to drive their reps toward aggressive growth targets.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 22, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan The Harvard Business Review finally published a relevant article that I agreed with! With all of that information about their past, how can you possibly gauge potential when hiring for your sales force? Trainable - whether or not the candidate has the incentive to change and adapt.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

DECEMBER 18, 2018

"Call me after the holidays" is the second most-heard objection in sales. It's an excuse for decision makers to put buying decisions on hold. It's an excuse for decision makers to put buying decisions on hold. Two of the most hated phrases in sales. Offer incentives and alternatives.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 27, 2019

Author: Brad Wilsted Note: This is part 3 in a 3-part series on the powerful role sales management plays in driving sustained revenue growth – and how companies can better leverage this critical position for improved top-line performance. Hire the right sales managers. Establish a Company Way for sales management.

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Igniting Sales Transformation

DECEMBER 1, 2019

As sales teams mount their final push to finish 2019 strong, someone in a sales enablement, marketing or sales support role is planning what has become status quo in sales. The annual sales kick off (SKO) meeting. As the term implies, a sales kick-off meeting is meant to be a sales reset.

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Janek Performance Group

JULY 26, 2022

Salespeople make sales calls. But the best sellers know each sales call is an opportunity. For most sellers, sales is a process-oriented profession. However, the best outcomes begin with the best process, and the best sales calls start with a plan. As part of discovery, sales calls follow prospecting. Offer Value.

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Understanding the Sales Force

MARCH 13, 2013

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Last week I posted an article that linked to two additional articles I wrote for EcSell Institute and Top Sales World. Effectively applying a consultative sales process helps to accomplish this. That creates urgency, and an incentive for a prospect to self-qualify.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 25, 2024

Welcome to " The Pipeline" — a weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice from real sales leaders. He says, "As a sales leader, I think one of the most difficult types of prospects is the people pleaser. It would also help to offer a little extra reassurance or incentives to nudge them toward a decision.”

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Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

“We have a game-changing, disruptive technology, but the economic environment is slowing down our sales,” said a CEO recently. There needs to be more than technological innovation to ensure sales success. Companies with good sales strategies do. More than innovation is needed to ensure sales success.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 9, 2023

My first day in B2B sales, I onboarded with an account executive who was part of my new company’s enterprise sales team. Instead of tipping him off to my ineptitude, I consulted my best friend, who was also in sales. Instead of tipping him off to my ineptitude, I consulted my best friend, who was also in sales.

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The Spiff Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With cost-efficiency top of mind, many buying committees have now expanded to include the ultimate decision-maker, the CFO. In other words, knowing how to sell to the CFO is essential if you want to hit your sales quota. But, you’re probably wondering: do you treat the CFO like any other decision-maker?

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Zoominfo

JULY 1, 2018

We know B2B decision makers are using social media to inform their buying decisions. In fact, a recent study suggests that 91% of B2B buyers are active and involved in social media, while 75% are significantly influenced by social content when forming their buying decisions ( source ). Monitor online review sites.

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LeadFuze

JUNE 2, 2021

What do Top Sellers Know on How to Close a Sales Deal. Negative comments can drag down the success of a sale, so it’s important to eliminate them. 7 Techniques on How to Close a Sales Deal. The assumptive close is a technique that assumes the sale and continues to go through the motions of completing it. Soft close.

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Emissary

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The days are starting to shorten, grocery shelves are stocked with Halloween candy, and annual sales goals are quickly coming due. Whether you’re pushing to meet targets or going for bonus incentives, it’s time to pull out all the stops, use every tool available, leverage every advantage you have, and leave no stone unturned.

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Crunchbase

JANUARY 12, 2022

The world of B2B sales has undergone significant transformation over the past two years, and while some changes are starting to settle in as the new normal, I anticipate 2022 will bring yet another round of shifts. Virtual selling isn’t a fad—it’s a permanent shift in sales norms. Search less. Close more.

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Zoominfo

MAY 9, 2022

It wasn’t long ago that sales as an industry was driven largely by volume — more leads meant more prospects, which sometimes translated into more revenue. Today, sales is driven by insights. In an increasingly competitive business environment, organizations of all sizes are turning to sales engagement platforms to manage this workload.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 22, 2018

During sales qualification, salespeople can't simply focus on establishing a fit on one of these criteria. 21 Sales Qualification Questions. 21 Sales Qualification Questions. For instance, if your product costs $1 million and the prospect can only afford $100, the sale isn't going to go through. But it's not working.

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 18, 2021

3 Sales Voicemail Statistics You Should Know. Are you leveraging sales voicemail as part of your prospecting process? There’s this dirty little rumor circulating the sales world that says voicemail is dead and gone this 2021. 80% of Sales Calls Just Go to Voicemail. Don’t become a sales voicemail leaving zombie.

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Act!

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Each stage has distinct goals and should ideally involve the key stakeholders from your customer service , product development , data analysis, and marketing and sales teams. Encourage feedback through incentives Since customers don’t always speak up, encourage them to share feedback by offering incentives.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 6, 2019

But, regardless of the products you sell or the space you sell into, nothing sways a person’s buying decisions quite like a recommendation from their trusted peers. In fact, 84% of B2B decision makers start the buying process with a referral ( source ). But, we recommend you give more thought to your referral incentives.

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Janek Performance Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

For as long as there have been sales, there have been referrals. Let’s look at how sellers can leverage referrals to boost their networks and grow their business: Advantages In sales, proof is gauged by measured and documented success. What specific incentives do you offer, such as discounts or special offers? Don’t wait.

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Crunchbase

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Most retail brands have a sales cycle in place, but the events of 2020 have impacted the way the cycle works. Sales team leaders should consider creating a sales cycle flow chart to share internally so the sales team understands how the process works. Sales teams need to hustle the moment they confirm an inbound lead.

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Janek Performance Group

AUGUST 23, 2023

No one wants to miss a deal, and, in sales, time counts. For one thing, uncertain times mean tighter budgets and more decision makers. For every stalled sale, there are a multitude of excuses. For example, show the immediate effect of a Midwest supply chain issue on sales quota. Of course, B2B selling is different.

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Mindtickle

JANUARY 19, 2023

In 2023, many sales organizations will focus on measuring and improving sales productivity. But first… What is sales productivity? Simply put, sales productivity is how efficient and effective your sales reps are at hitting a variety of revenue milestones and goals. Forrester’s 2021 B2B Buying Study ).

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 12, 2022

In sales, this recalls sellers who stick to a single strategy. Yet, in an ever-changing sales environment, our tried-and-true processes may not yield winning results. Here’s how to avoid fixating on a sales habit: Vary your approach Mix and match Think outside the box Consult sales colleagues or managers.

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Act!

JANUARY 30, 2024

Additionally, 65 percent of worldwide B2B decision-makers believe it positively impacts their opinion of a company. But how you handle these leads after they enter your sales pipeline dictates conversion rates and revenue. In other words, you need to have a solid lead nurturing strategy in place to close a sale.

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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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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Think sales has changed a lot? But while technology may power sales research, people still power the close. . And it certainly won’t solve our sales challenges. But that almost never happens, because CEOs and other senior decision-makers have a powerful weapon at their disposal—their trusty gatekeepers. Absolutely!

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Crunchbase

JANUARY 18, 2022

Behind these impressive figures lie a range of highly methodical, highly strategic SaaS sales processes. Today, we’ll be walking you through a comprehensive guide to the SaaS sales process, before rounding up with some best practices to help you get off to the best start possible. . What are SaaS sales all about?

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Zoominfo

MAY 13, 2018

It’s common knowledge that working in sales is hard. Yet—what most people don’t understand is the extent to which sales pressure can negatively impact an organization. In today’s post we explain the effects of sales pressure and provide ways to mitigate this stress productively. ” ( source ). ” ( source ).

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PandaDoc

APRIL 20, 2022

Creating an effective outbound sales strategy for your team can be a tricky proposition. But just because the days of cold calling and big email blasts are mostly gone doesn’t mean that the outbound sales process is dead. Here are four great methods to boost your ROI when using outbound sales techniques. Target your email list.

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