The ROI Guy

JANUARY 3, 2012

I n 2011 you worked hard to produce new value-focused tools, empowering your sales team to meet the growing challenges of today’s more empowered, skeptical and frugal buyer. So how do you get the much needed sales tool adoption to occur in 20012. Is there a way to get sales to overcome this status-quo bias?

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Cincom Smart Selling

MAY 3, 2024

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM (customer relationship management) provides a way to centralize data and connect systems to give sales teams and other departments visibility across quote requests, orders, and fulfillment. For manufacturers, Dynamics 365 centralizes data and connects systems to give everyone visibility into sales and operations.

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The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

We recently asked the developer of a very successful ROI/TCO tool what it took to get the tool to have such a big impact on driving incremental business, increasing competitive win rates and reduced discounting. So what did Mark and his team do to get this TCO sales tool well adopted and used so effectively?

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Crunchbase

JANUARY 26, 2021

Every year in the sales industry brings new trends and processes for business leaders to consider. Over the last few decades, we’ve seen the rise of everything from e-commerce, to virtual reality sales. Channels in the sales playbook are evolving. The easiest option could be to simply add a new channel to your sales cycle.

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Fill the Funnel

APRIL 19, 2011

When registering, use priority code 15800 and discount code F2716129 for a 20% discount. Sales people are finding it increasingly difficult to decide which social tools to use for effectively identifying and engaging with their customers and prospects. Maximizing your Profile for sales. Complimentary Tools.

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Product Management University

MARCH 3, 2020

Situational competitive battle cards are a sales tool that help salespeople communicate your unique business value without the need for in-depth product knowledge. Years ago, when I was a pre-sales consultant (demo guy), our sales teams employed situational competitive tactics with a high degree of success.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 29, 2020

That very idea is one aspect of a sales orientation approach to business. As a sales rep, if you work for a sales oriented company, your approach to sales might be different than a company with a market approach. Below, let's learn more about what sales orientation is and what it looks like in practice.

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The Pipeline

JULY 15, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Sales tips for your website. Stored in Business Acumen , Guest Post , Marketing , Proactive , Sales 2.0 , Sales Tip , Selling , execution. It might seem like you are not there to guide a client through the sales process, so you need to really drum home the message.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 30, 2023

But what changes will it bring to the sales industry? Will it be the end of salespeople, or will it become the secret weapon to help sales reps work more efficiently? Furthermore, we’ve interviewed leading sales teams to collect 11 AI sales predictions that you should watch in 2023. Let’s jump to the nitty-gritty.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 14, 2020

The SaaS industry has different selling techniques , key metrics , and sales process activities compared to the ones you’d encouter while selling a tangible physical product or a more traditional service like a marketing consultation package. By the end, you should have a clear roadmap for reaching your or your company’s sales goals.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 26, 2023

A sales process is crucial to any commercial organization looking to secure revenue and grow. However, since sales activities have been notoriously hard to measure in terms of performance, many business owners have adopted various commission structures to keep their sales reps motivated. Let’s dig in.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Read on to find out how Teamwork.com increased sales efficiency by 50% when they ditched "more is better" in favor of "better is better." Teamwork.com's Sales Story Who are you and what is Teamwork.com all about? My name is Beau Brooks and I’m the Global VP of Sales at Teamwork.com, a project management tool for client work.

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The Pipeline

MARCH 6, 2012

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Win The Sale Without Compromising on Price. Stored in Attitude , Book Notice , Price , Proactive , Sales Leadership , Sales Success , Sales Technique , execution. All sales aren’t created equal. A Random Walk Up Sales Street. EDGE Sales Process.

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SBI

JANUARY 28, 2020

6 Ways Sales Enablement Leaders can Gain Sales Management Support. Sales Enablement is generally focused on assisting individual sellers with less focus placed on others in the organization. “ Sales Enablement supports the sales team to move buyers to a decision point. Coaching skills for sales managers.

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SBI

MAY 12, 2020

Sales Enablement often fails to support this relationship fully. The focus on the sales team, and how they move the buyer through the sales process smoothly and linearly, is a problem. Buyers are in control and care little for the sales cycles we have defined. Train them on critical sales skills.

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Salesmate

AUGUST 4, 2020

Suddenly everything changed; death rate surged, sales plummet, and the global economy plunged into severe contraction. If looked through an optimistic lens, even sales professionals can find opportunities during the crisis and contribute to the business revenue. It is time to level up your sales game. – Helen Keller .

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. ” Copyright 2011, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 12, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. ” Copyright 2012, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 6, 2018

80/20 Rule in Sales. Also known as the Pareto Principle, the 80/20 Rule is a formula stating 80% of sales are made by 20% of sales reps. The 80/20 rule in sales, sometimes called the Pareto Principle, has been around forever. The 80/20 rule in sales, sometimes called the Pareto Principle, has been around forever.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 29, 2020

According to Gleanster, only 25% of marketing-generated leads are high enough quality to advance to a sale. Let’s discuss what a hot lead is, and why identifying them is key to reaching your sales goals. A hot lead is a qualified lead who is highly interested in your product, and is ready for direct contact asking for the sale.

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Close.io

MAY 1, 2019

Use our list below to start overcoming sales objections and closing more deals. Whenever a prospect throws out the idea of getting a discount before they even try your product, don't give in. If you hear this objection early in the sales cycle , your prospect is just trying to get you off the phone. No,” “No…” and “No!”.

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Nutshell

JUNE 22, 2020

Learn to leverage this underrated communication channel, and SMS sales just might become the secret weapon in your selling arsenal. Keep reading to learn more about what SMS sales is, the benefits and disadvantages of this selling strategy, and seven SMS best practices you can use to sell more products or services via text.

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The Pipeline

JULY 18, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Sales eXchange – 106. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Buying Process , EDGE Sales Process , Impact Questions , Interactive Selling , Interview , Negotiations , Price , Proactive , Proactivity , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , Sales eXchange , execution.

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The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

An ROI Tool is used to economically justify solutions to prospects, an important element of today’s sales and marketing campaigns because of a condition called Frugalnomics , where buyers are more empowered, skeptical and frugal than ever before, and as a result, require proof of the bottom-line impact on most investments.

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The ROI Guy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Hard cost savings are typically not risk adjusted / discounted as part of the business case, because they are likely to be realized post deployment. Based on how soft the benefits are, a range of discounts can be applied to properly keep these softer benefits from “overstating” their contribution to the business case.

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CloserIQ

JULY 1, 2019

And the same is true of sales. An effective process is essential to consistent sales revenue. It doesn’t matter if you have the best sales reps in the world and a value proposition that turns your competitors green with envy. So, here’s how to create a winning sales process in seven steps. . Assess new leads.

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LeadFuze

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

How to Utilize Sales Operations Roles in Startups. If you’ve ever wondered why your head of sales is struggling to give an accurate forecast, or if the new reps that were brought in from a high flying SaaS company aren’t selling already, then it might be time for you to start managing operations roles in startups. Sales enablement.

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The ROI Guy

JANUARY 19, 2015

Here''s what you can expect: Today’s B2B buyer is more in-control, cautious and economic-focused, choosing more often than not to “Do Nothing” versus saying “Yes”, delaying purchase decisions and demanding steep discounts when they do decide to buy.

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Anthony Cole Training

APRIL 19, 2011

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 6, 2019

So how do you maximize the investment you’re making in sales new hires? But the payoff is salespeople who understand your business, your customer, and your sales methodology -- a wicked combination that leads to bigger returns, faster. Onboarding Checklist for Sales New Hires. Provide a sales process overview.

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Smooth Sale

DECEMBER 26, 2022

From a sales perspective, inclusion can put the representative who tries it at the top of the sales scoreboard. As a sales representative, I desired to sell to Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Take a moment to consider experiences where others discounted what you had to say. The best sales strategy of all is inclusion.

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SBI

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The Sales analytics category has exploded in recent years, both in number and diversity. Metrics are the bedrock of any sales function (in fact, one could argue that no enterprise function is tracked, measured and analyzed more than sales!). Here are 3 key sales metrics you may be missing: 1.

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The Pipeline

MARCH 3, 2016

Which gets one to think about price and risk, and the ultimate risk in using price as a sales tool, as many do. Couple that with the propensity to associate risk with the unknown, in sales that would be any provider who is not the incumbent, and you begin to appreciate the challenge many sales people have.

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SBI

MARCH 1, 2020

RICH : Buyers are more informed, smarter in terms of how they purchase, and better at identifying authenticity or hype in a sales process. Enabling sales with the information helps them deliver a great buying experience that is, we believe, the foundation of an enduring post-sale client experience.

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BrainShark

AUGUST 24, 2022

Salespeople need to retain a lot of information and master the right sales skills to consistently hit their numbers. An effective sales readiness strategy is essential to their success. An effective sales readiness strategy is essential to their success. Essential Sales Skills Every Rep Should Have. Communication.

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LeadFuze

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

In other words, sales will be hard to come by for quite a while. The trends covered in this article will be a combination of general trends in sales (technology and processes) and those influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic. 6 Emerging Sales Trends to Watch. 2 Digital Sales. 5 AI in sales. 1 Transparency.

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Crunchbase

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In this article, we’ll dive into the basics of SaaS sales, including what it is, how the SaaS sales process works, and share a few tips to ensure your success. Here’s what you’ll learn: What is SaaS sales? What is SaaS sales? To sell it successfully, sales reps are often needed to explain the product to the prospect.

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