Bernadette McClelland
MARCH 24, 2018
We’ve more than likely had people in our lives offer us advice or have given feedback that sticks in our mind. Possibly because it was repeated enough times that we had no choice but to remember it, or probably because there was an element of truth behind the message. In my case it was a sales manager who would use the phrase, ‘Attention to Detail’ quite regularly.
SBI Growth
MARCH 28, 2018
In this line of work, I run into many turtles on fence posts. If you have never heard the expression, it refers to a management fable that goes like this: When you walk down the road and see a turtle.
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The Pipeline
MARCH 27, 2018
By Tibor Shanto. “I may make you feel but I can’t make you think” Gerald Bostock. Those of you who have followed Gerald over the years know that he has dabbled in careers from banking to preaching, but had he picked sales as a career, he could have leveraged his observation above and found a stable, rewarding and reliable source of income.
Sales and Marketing Management
MARCH 26, 2018
Author: Peter Gillett, CEO and founder, Zuant. Despite the plethora of martech and sales enablement technologies now on the market, most sales teams are still performing at sub-optimal levels. With all these new tools making a salesperson’s job easier, there’s no excuse for your sales team not to excel. Sure new technologies in other industries can be a little daunting.
Speaker: Carlos Hidalgo, Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Exhaust, Author, International Keynote & TEDx Speaker
Recent research shows that only 50% of B2B organizations state that they have good alignment between their marketing and sales teams. This lack of alignment tremendously impacts the ability to meet business goals, and is a limiting factor for building and maintaining customer relationships. While many B2B organizations continue to struggle with aligning their marketing and sales teams, they can take practical steps to unify both teams and simplify their overall approach.
Score More Sales
MARCH 27, 2018
Whether you are new in your sales role or have been in sales for a while, it is easy to get wrapped in in the latest new sales tool that could help you, or that one magic bullet to specifically help YOU in your role.
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No More Cold Calling
MARCH 29, 2018
One quarter down, only three to go. I’m pretty sure you don’t need me to remind you it’s the end of the quarter, but I’m doing it anyway. If you hope to meet quota by year-end, your most important task is quality lead generation, which requires a quality lead generation process. Of course, pipeline-building is a daily priority, year-round. Yet, it’s so easy to sit back and wait for leads from marketing or SDRs—or even worse, to spend hours sending connection requests on LinkedIn, thinking these
Zoominfo
MARCH 26, 2018
The differences between B2B marketing and B2C marketing run deep. These differences range from price point to length of sales cycle, to key buying motivators, and beyond. Today we’re putting our differences aside because we believe, there’s a lot B2B marketers can learn from their B2C counterparts. Ready to learn more? Keep reading! 1. Put the customer before the product.
The Sales Hunter
MARCH 27, 2018
The number of salespeople and companies that share with me how they do not feel their prospecting plan works always amazes me. Then again, I have to admit I am continually assessing my own prospecting plan to determine its effectiveness, too. If we’re not prospecting effectively, then how do we expect to be able to […].
DiscoverOrg Sales
MARCH 29, 2018
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One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.
SBI Growth
MARCH 30, 2018
Either you’re launching Customer Success or have already started on this journey. This type of transformation involves many people, departments, and functions. To be successful, a change management program is necessary. While an established framework, John Kotter’s 8 step change management.
Zoominfo
MARCH 27, 2018
On the most basic level, customer engagement can be defined as the ongoing relationship between a brand and its customers. And, even though customer engagement is only a piece of the marketing puzzle, it shouldn’t be ignored. Engaged customers spend more money, actively support branding initiatives, and often become your company’s best ambassadors. No matter how big your company is, the industry you work in, or the products you sell, customer engagement is vital to the growth of your business.
Sales and Marketing Management
MARCH 26, 2018
Author: Steve Randazzo Once upon a time, trade shows were deemed the kings of B2B marketing events. Top business leaders flocked to convention centers to learn about new equipment, technology and other tools. This gold standard of education brought awareness to potential clients and gave brands a platform to flaunt their latest products. If attendees were lucky, a little fun was mixed in for good measure.
Connect2Sell
MARCH 28, 2018
Consultative selling doesn’t work anymore. I realize that's a provocative statement, but I think it's a fair one.
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SBI Growth
MARCH 26, 2018
A new sales comp plan should seek to (a) attract and retain top sales talent, (b) motivate productive sales activity, and (c) remain within budget. One requirement of comp plans that is too often overlooked, however, is establishing and maintaining.
Zoominfo
MARCH 28, 2018
The strongest brands have one thing in common– a loyal base of trusting customers. Trust is at the center of every business strategy– without it, you’ll struggle to, develop relationships, win business, and retain customers. Jim Stengel, former global marketing officer of Procter & Gamble puts it best, “We’re seeing more of an emphasis on brands building emotional relationships with consumers because it’s powerful and it works.
The Sales Hunter
MARCH 30, 2018
At 34,000 feet over the Pacific, on my way to Hong Kong, I did something I rarely do — I watched a movie. I found myself immersed in the movie “Darkest Hour,” the story of Winston Churchill during World War II. The movie shows truly a dark period of time for the United Kingdom. The […].
DiscoverOrg Sales
MARCH 27, 2018
What kind of grocery shopper are you? Do you take your time, comb every aisle, look at every option and add to your cart whatever looks good in the moment? Or do you plan a little, consider meals you might like to eat, think of a ballpark budget, prepare a list, and aim to get in and out as quickly as possible? A survey by an online magazine Kitchn showed that 97% of grocery shoppers use a list.
Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.
Mr. Inside Sales
MARCH 26, 2018
The words “cold calling” still make sales people sweat. I was on the phone with a client just a moment ago, while writing this, and he told me the biggest problem with his sales team is call reluctance. When I asked him why they won’t make more calls, he said they hated being rejected. Here are two things you can do about cold calling to instantly make you, and your team, more effective at overcoming the “objections” they get: Number One: Recognize that objections while cold calling aren’t reall
MTD Sales Training
MARCH 29, 2018
Episode 5 – What Mindset Should We Be Pursuing, React or Respond & Tony Robbins on Mindset. Episode 5: Loads Bubbling Podcast. This podcast includes: What mindset should we be pursuing? Should we react or respond? Tony Robbins on mindset. The post What Mindset Should We Be Pursuing, React or Respond & Tony Robbins on Mindset appeared first on MTD Sales Training.
The Sales Hunter
MARCH 25, 2018
Start your profits NOW! Don’t wait until Wednesday or Thursday to get moving on closing sales. Set even a small sales objective TODAY, because momentum creates momentum. If you can start the week already moving toward your first close, then you are well on your way to building more momentum and sales motivation. Want […].
SBI
MARCH 28, 2018
Forecasting is an evidence-based process that weights all the available evidence. The role of the forecast is to show what is probable and realistic, and it should confirm that set targets are achievable. It’s often the case that targets are set ahead of time and are not supported by hard evidence, e.g. this year’s target is, “last year + 10% because we feel good about the business and have some evidence of increased demand.”.
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Mr. Inside Sales
MARCH 28, 2018
Greetings from Chicago! I’m here this week presenting at the American Association of Inside Sales Professionals (AA-ISP) Leadership Summit. If you’re attending the Summit, then make sure and say hello to me. And if you’re in the city, then stop by and join the breakout session I’m giving tomorrow, Wednesday, at 4:15 pm in the Mayfair room, entitled: The Sales Manager: Seven Crucial Skills Every Inside Sales Leaders Needs Now. ”.
MTD Sales Training
MARCH 27, 2018
Episode 4 – Generating Fresh Leads, When People Question Your Price, Zig Ziglar on Attitude. Episode 4: Loads Bubbling Podcast. Generating Fresh Leads, When People Question Your Price, Zig Ziglar on Attitude. This podcast includes: How to Generate Fresh Leads. What to do When People Question Your Price. Zig Ziglar on Attitude. The post Generating Fresh Leads, When People Question Your Price, Zig Ziglar on Attitude appeared first on MTD Sales Training.
Hubspot Sales
MARCH 29, 2018
What Is Skill Assessment? A skill assessment allows employers to test how well a job candidate can complete tasks required of them in their future role. Candidates might be asked to role-play a client phone call, submit a writing sample, or conduct client research. These exercises ensure candidates haven’t exaggerated their skill level and demonstrate how well they think on their feet.
RAIN Group
MARCH 28, 2018
How many touches does it take to make a sale? The simple answer is: more than most people think! According to our Top Performance in Sales Prospecting research, it takes an average of 8 touches to get an initial meeting (or other conversion) with a new prospect. But the initial meeting is just the beginning. It takes a lot more to make the sale.
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Membrain
MARCH 28, 2018
Goal setting is an important part of motivating and holding salespeople accountable. The right goals give salespeople something to stretch for, plus the satisfaction of achievement when they do. When goals are realistic, they will also improve forecasting. Unfortunately, many sales teams struggle to hit the sweet spot between “challenging” and “achievable.”.
MTD Sales Training
MARCH 25, 2018
Episode 3 – How To Increase Value, How To Find Your Customer’s Value Perception, & Albert Einstein on Thinking at Different Levels. Episode 2: Loads Bubbling Podcast. How To Increase Value, How To Find Your Customer’s Value Perception, & Albert Einstein on Thinking at Different Levels. This podcast includes: How to Increase the Value in your Product/Service.
Hubspot Sales
MARCH 26, 2018
Words Not to Use in Sales. "Sorry to bother you". "I'd like to connect.". "I thought you might be the right person to connect with.". "Could you direct me to the right point of contact?". "Is it a good time to connect?". "Can I tell you about. ?". "Just checking in.". "I'd like to have an informational chat.". "Touching base.". "I wanted to/I'd love to/I'd like to/I need.".
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