Janek Performance Group

MARCH 1, 2023

” a new sales hire proudly told me early in my sales management career. Term and Volume Deals When selling to a larger company, the decision-maker often leverages their size to obtain a deep discount. However, the account rarely turns into a whale account, and the sales rep is left scratching their head.

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Margin Decision Maker ROI Hiring 62

SBI Growth

JANUARY 23, 2014

Marketing is not driving the quality sales leads the field needs. Very few leads from marketing convert to accounts. You’re hearing it from your Sales Managers and reps. Your VP of Sales is sick of the excuses. They have a large pool of prospects with direct access to key decision makers.

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Forecasting Prospecting Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Lead 303

Pointclear

MAY 13, 2016

How to define a lead and gain agreement is the first of 7 Truths about Sales and Marketing that CEOs need to know. This post is part of a series about the CEO’s role in eliminating wasted marketing spend and increasing sales results. For whatever reason (was it beneath him?) the CEO failed to step in and act.

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Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Consider the following: Market share Competition National news Financial news Before taking a call or entering a meeting, know their place in the market. Consider the economic trends that affect their industry. It can show the values important to decision makers. Maybe their reputation exceeds their success.

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Pointclear

JULY 17, 2013

To read an excerpt from her latest book, Smart Sales Manager , click here. Today’s “new normal” sales landscape has sales leaders scratching their heads, wondering about the best way to structure their sales organizations. Should they keep their expensive sales duo: inside sales AND field sales?

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Field Sales Inside Sales Hiring Face-to-face 245

Chorus.ai

MARCH 18, 2021

That’s why making full use of sales data via a high-functioning sales analytics program is vital to ensure your business’s safe passage through an uncertain market. Good sales analytics isn’t just a question of knowing to measure or which metrics are more valuable in times like these.

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Analytics Top of Funnel Buyer Persona Marketing 62

InsightSquared

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Halloween is here and there are spooky things all around us, but your sales pipeline should not be one of them. While others might be thinking of candy and costumes on October 31st, those of us who are part of the go-to-market engine are hoping we receive treats from our prospects and not tricks.

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Pipeline Opportunity Decision Maker How To 63

Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the B2B sales process, types and components of an effective training program, best practices, current trends, and pitfalls to avoid. What Does the B2B Sales Process Look Like? What Is B2B Sales Training?

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B2B Training Top of Funnel B2C 52

Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Improved Decision-Making: Automated software gathers and analyzes data from diverse sources, empowering businesses to make informed decisions swiftly. By identifying trends and predicting future outcomes, organizations can stay competitive and adapt to shifting market conditions effectively.

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Software Software Benefit Decision Maker 52

Allego

JUNE 21, 2023

Excitement because three trends have reignited energy into sellers, said Yuchun Lee, Allego CEO and co-founder, during the company’s S3 event. But there’s also concern because sales, enablement, and marketing teams face serious challenges that impact their ability to attract and win over buyers.

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Revenue SalesForce Hiring Face-to-face 118

Highspot

MARCH 13, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping sales, transitioning from a buzzword to a core component of how sales teams connect, predict, and work. AI can enhance every customer interaction and leverage predictive analytics to spot trends early. Why Do You Need AI in Sales? It helps sales reps work smarter, not harder.

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Webinar Metrics Strategy Lead Rank Lead Scoring 52

Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2019

This year, the ZoomInfo team published nearly 250 blog posts related to sales, marketing, recruiting, and business growth. It is our hope that our content helped spark your creativity, allowed you to discover something new, or made your life as a sales professional easier in some way. 12 Ways to Handle Sales Pressure.

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Social Selling Cold Calling Social Media B2B 185

Sales Hacker

MAY 24, 2023

In the highly competitive B2B tech space, it’s easy to market your offer with so many tools and channels available. In this episode, we dive into this renewed trend with Tito Bohrt, the CEO of AltiSales, the one-stop shop for world-class sales development. Well, funny enough, we call a lot of SDR directors.

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How To Decision Maker Retention Referrals 86

criteria for success

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In fact, sometimes it can help companies identify opportunities to develop solutions the market needs. Consider what products and services they buy, their budgets, and your points of contact – both decision-makers and influencers. What is the total market for that solution? Sales & Marketing Alignment.

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Buyer Persona Ideal Customer Profile Buyer Trade Show 98

Increase Sales

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

With all the sales experts, gurus, consultants to small business coaches, there appears to be an ever growing trend of making selling and sales far more complex than it needs to be. Yes, there are complex sales that involve multiple decision makers and have an extended to what seems like an exhausted sales cycle time.

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Small Business Small Business Decision Maker Coaching 177

Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Even if you get blackjack, hitting a 17 is still a bad decision, because the odds are, in the long run, you’ll lose. Data-driven marketers aren’t playing to win a hand or two. They’re playing to grow market share. Base decisions on performance rather than appearance, gut instinct, or forecasts. Marketing by the Numbers.

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Sales Enablement Data Hiring Decision Maker 86

PandaDoc

MAY 9, 2024

Sales velocity is a robust metric used by sales managers for good reason. It presents a snapshot of how your entire sales process is performing. This guide will explain the sales velocity formula and what it means for your business. The key is to increase the number of qualified prospects in your sales pipeline.

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Lead Rank Examples Ideal Customer Profile Lead Scoring 52

Sales Hacker

APRIL 1, 2021

As the world is starting to reopen, there is likely room for your products in new markets, if you understand the complexities and risks. It’s a driving factor for how the world gets work done and where future sales potential lies. While that can feel like a B2C trend, your B2B shoppers and targets are doing much the same thing.

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Outsourcing Services Company Scale Transportation 67

Gong.io

JULY 13, 2022

There are almost 10,000 solutions available within the marketing technology sector alone. There are two factors to consider: your buyers and the market. It does this by breaking down the purchasing decision into three smaller decisions. The next factor to consider is the market. . Identify key decision-makers.

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Decision Maker Ideal Customer Profile Buyer Software 62

Pipeliner

APRIL 5, 2018

“Inbound marketing alone doesn’t always get you meetings with your wish list prospects, but the right sales strategies layered on top of these marketing campaigns will get these meetings.”. This trend is rapidly becoming one of the primary reasons why sales don’t close.

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Scale Decision Maker Trends Banking 59

Hubspot Sales

MAY 19, 2018

Whether you’re sending a sales pitch, a guest post, or asking for a quote -- these mistakes can kill your productivity and your chances. If you have no idea how to write a sales pitch, no problem. Mistake 1: Missing the decision maker. How to find the right decision maker? Regards, [Lazy Salesperson].

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Prospecting Decision Maker Sales Qualified Lead Social Media 110

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. Solution: Focus on educating the prospect about the evolving market trends and how your solution aligns. Time management: Reps dedicate only about a quarter of their weekly hours to direct sales activities.

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Closing Training Lead Rank Negotiation 52

InsightSquared

APRIL 14, 2021

They work tirelessly to assess the funnel quality, sales process adherence, and the overall go-to-market strategy. The key is identifying the sales metrics that matter most and getting ahead of pitfalls with actions like managing dashboards correctly. . Activities Required to Reach the Decision-Maker.

Lead Rank 62

Lead Rank Ideal Customer Profile Lead Scoring Top of Funnel 62

Gong.io

OCTOBER 19, 2021

For a long time, sales leaders thought that the way to give sales teams a leg up was to help them target the right buyers in the right ways. But if you thought that gifted reps and some targeted marketing would get your team to the top, pull up a chair. Sales Enablement is about to become your priority (if it isn’t already).

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Highspot

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Essential Steps of the Sales Process Navigating the sales process is a journey with a specific destination – closing the deal. Each step is integral to a successful sale, guiding sales managers and salespeople from prospecting to closure. Prospecting Prospecting is the initial scouting mission in sales.

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Sales Process Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profile Real Estate 52

BrainShark

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

These approaches are enhanced with sales training technology to provide on-demand access to engaging microlearning content, such as video-based presentations and interactive quizzes. Below, we’ll take a closer look at 10 sales training ideas and activities to revamp your strategy for 2024 – and ensure your reps stay prepared.

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Training Hiring Objections Coaching 62

SBI Growth

JANUARY 23, 2014

Marketing is not driving the quality sales leads the field needs. Very few leads from marketing convert to accounts. You’re hearing it from your Sales Managers and reps. Your VP of Sales is sick of the excuses. They have a large pool of prospects with direct access to key decision makers.

Forecasting 120

Forecasting Prospecting Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Lead 120

Miller Heiman Group

AUGUST 13, 2019

In our new whitepaper, “ Reinventing the Machine: Growing US Manufacturing Sales in the Time of Tariffs and Globalization ,” we explore the latest research on manufacturing sales and trends and provide strategies that organizations can take to overcome these challenges and transform their sales performance.

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Decision Maker Face-to-face Top of Funnel Analytics 50

Close.io

JANUARY 28, 2020

Sales analysis is mining your data to evaluate the performance of your sales team against its goals. It provides insights about the top performing and underperforming products/services, the problems in selling and market opportunities, sales forecasting , and sales activities that generate revenue.

Analysis 89

Analysis Top of Funnel How To Analytics 89

SBI

JUNE 4, 2014

Every two weeks, I interview an executive from a top sales and marketing solutions company. What problem/s are you solving for sales and/or marketing organizations? Nancy: What’s the most important thing that today’s business decision-makers should look for (or ask, or consider, or solve)?

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Up-Sell Revenue Closing Decision Maker 139

Highspot

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Technology use : Salespeople need to master the company’s CRM and other sales tools, such as industry platforms like LinkedIn, to reach their sales goals. An approach like MEDDIC equips your team to rapidly adapt to market changes and ensures uniformity in customer interactions.

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Training Hiring Coaching Course 52

Sales Hacker

AUGUST 2, 2019

If you only had 90 days to penetrate the market and produce sales, what would you do? While you could come up with a complicated plan that won’t deliver results for half a year or more, you can get better results, faster, by implementing a DRIP Marketing Plan. DRIP: The Secret to Reliably Penetrate the Market.

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Penetration Industry Buying Cycle Marketing 68

Gong.io

JANUARY 5, 2019

This sales methodology also works well in highly competitive markets. If you have an offer your competitors can’t match or a differentiator your buyers currently undervalue, the Challenger Sale may be the answer. If you don’t have a strong marketing capability, your message will likely be inconsistent and confusing.

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Sales Methodology How To Inbound Lead Rank 131

CloserIQ

DECEMBER 26, 2018

5) The Sales Manager Job Description Template That Will Help You Find The Perfect Candidate. Sales managers are a crucial member of your sales team, and hiring the right one can make or break your team. 6) 11 Simple Questions To Assess The Maturity Of Your Sales Team. 11) Creating a Sales Rep Dashboard.

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Hiring Decision Maker InsideSales Face-to-face 79

Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 30, 2020

There’s no telling how the sales landscape will continue to evolve, and sales representatives will need to stay agile if they want to hit their goals in an increasingly competitive market. That’s why we went ahead and pulled out the five most important sales statistics and listed them here. What this means for you.

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Revenue Lead Rank Hiring Account Based Marketing 125

InsightSquared

JUNE 16, 2020

Your guided selling solution could prompt them to schedule a follow up meeting, engage with a decision maker or acknowledge it’s the dates are off and push the close date to reflect the true status. . For example, does one of your reps have a deal set to close that doesn’t have any recent activity on it?

Scale 71

Scale Decision Maker Buying Cycle Up-Sell 71

SBI

JULY 29, 2014

This post is part of a series of Executive Interviews of top sales and marketing solutions company. What problem/s are you solving for sales and/or marketing organizations? It’s an easy to use product that doesn’t require too much IT involvement, so the Sales Department can run the whole solution themselves if required.

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