Fri.Apr 29, 2016

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What You Won’t Learn From Books About Sales

DiscoverOrg Sales

Yes, I am aware a lot of you have spent dozens of dollars – maybe even hundreds – on sales books that intricately detail the savvy art of sales & persuasion. Honestly, they will only take you so far if you haven’t actually spent time talking with real-live prospects. Sure, a book can explain to you how to appropriately organize your day, or outline a strategy you can put to use , but it can’t help you develop the character – or grit – necessary to persevere through th

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Executive Sales Leader Briefing: Do Leaders Think Big Enough?

The Sales Hunter

Welcome to the Executive Sales Leader Briefing, a new blog series I am doing every Friday. If you want to receive the Executive Sales Leader Briefing in text form in an email early Friday morning before it is published on the website, go to this page to sign up or complete the below information: I […].

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SMBs Unleash Your Intrinsic Motivation Through Social Selling

Increase Sales

Social selling for SMBs continues to be in the business and news. Sales experts and gurus continually write and speak about this “new way” to sell or to market. However, what many of these same experts fail to discuss is how social selling can unleash intrinsic motivation by working with instead of against the Theory of Self-Determination.

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High Velocity Prospecting

Partners in Excellence

I’m a huge fan of high velocity outbound calls — at least when done well. Recently, I needed to buy a new car, my current car was coming off lease, I thought I’d take advantage of some of the end of quarter promotions. I did my research, narrowed down to a couple of different models, configured those models at the manufacturer’s sites (Build Your Car) to get an idea of pricing.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Sales Development Leaders Must Serve Two Masters, Masterfully

SalesLoft

For the best sales development leaders , or leaders in any field, the focus is on service. In the green years of a Sales Development Rep, it would bode well to explore this outlook in order to accelerate contribution to their organization, and set their career on the brightest path. But without specifics, these words of inspiration are just a bunch of platitudes… Here’s how to genuinely apply the perspective of service to the role of the SDR as sales development leaders: SDRs serve 2

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Commissions Can’t Fix Accountability | Sales Tips

Engage Selling

You can’t expect your sales team to perform consistently if they aren’t holding themselves accountable to produce results. Want proven sales strategies to help your sales team succeed? Get your copy of Nonstop Sales Boom.

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New Employee Orientation Best Practices – Measure

Mindtickle

New employee orientation best practices are fundamental to the success of any new hire orientation and it begins with measurement. Now that your organization has a new employee orientation program, it is time to determine if it is a success. In order to determine if it is a success or not, it is important to ask yourself the following questions: Did you measure the outcomes?

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OpenSymmetry Releases 2016 SPM Vendor Guide

OpenSymmetry

The 2016 SPM Vendor Guide is an information resource that provides organizations an introduction to the leading suppliers of Sales Performance Management systems and solutions. OpenSymmetry, a trusted leader and global advisor that provides consulting services for Incentive Compensation Management and Sales Performance Management for HR, Sales, and Finance, would like to announce the release of the 2016 SPM Vendor Guide, as well as the sponsorship of many SPM conferences starting the second week

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What Data Do Onboarding Managers Need to Determine the Success of New Hire Orientation Programs

Mindtickle

So often in the recent decade, we have read reports revealing the impact new hire orientation programs have on new hires and organizations working on arriving at an effective program for their employees. But the million dollar question is “Is the new hire orientation program a success?”. Like any process, new hire orientation programs requires consistent measurement and reporting.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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TSE 301: 7 Steps To Sales Force Transformation

Sales Evangelist

A solid, performing salesforce is one of the most crucial elements in any organization. However, many salespeople tend to exhibit a strong resistance to change even when it’s called for. Change can cause a dramatic increase in your overall sales success but you have to make sure you did the right change. So I’m bringing […] The post TSE 301: 7 Steps To Sales Force Transformation appeared first on The Sales Evangelist.

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What Data Do Onboarding Managers Need to Determine the Success of New Hire Orientation Programs

Mindtickle

So often in the recent decade, we have read reports revealing the impact new hire orientation programs have on new hires and organizations working on arriving at an effective program for their employees. But the million dollar question is “Is the new hire orientation program a success?”. Like any process, new hire orientation programs requires consistent measurement and reporting.

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