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The Difference Between Inside and Outside Sales, Explained 

Crunchbase

There comes a time when every business needs to decide on its primary sales strategy, which usually means considering inside sales vs. outside sales, or settling on a blend between the two. It’s no shock that the sales industry landscape has changed considerably over the last couple of years. What is outside sales?

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Inside Sales vs. Outside Sales: Which Is Best for You?

Sales Hacker

One of the biggest decisions you can make when setting up your sales team is whether to focus primarily on inside or outside sales. They seem to be completely at odds, with one focused on clients with a high acquisition cost and high ACV (annual account value), the other focused on a high sales velocity. Hiring guide.

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3 Mandates That Matter for CROs: A Conversation with Forrester and Juniper Networks

Mindtickle

Post-COVID-19, we’re likely looking at 80% of B2B sales taking place digitally anyway — over Zoom, for example — forcing sales reps to increase and improve their skill sets and close the gap between buyer expectations and seller capabilities. The convergence of inside and outside sales.

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3 Mandates That Matter for CROs: A Conversation with Forrester and Juniper Networks

Mindtickle

Post-COVID-19, we’re likely looking at 80% of B2B sales taking place digitally anyway — over Zoom, for example — forcing sales reps to increase and improve their skill sets and close the gap between buyer expectations and seller capabilities. The convergence of inside and outside sales.

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The Ultimate Guide to Channel Sales

Hubspot Sales

Plus, recruiting, hiring, and employing salespeople is expensive and cuts away at your margins. Another potentially game-changing strategy: Using a channel sales model. The Definition of Channel Sales. With channel sales, you rely on third parties to sell your product or service. How to Recruit Channel Sales Partners.

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The Best Sales Glossary for Sellers

Mindtickle

Sales certification programs assess and verify a sales professional’s understanding of sales concepts, techniques, best practices, and industry-specific knowledge. The goal is to educate and guide prospects toward making a purchase decision, ultimately moving them closer to becoming qualified opportunities for sales.

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Inbound or outbound sales—which one should you focus on?

Close.io

But an inbound sales approach is hard to make work unless if you have a totally new solution to a problem because no one will be searching for it. Even if you do find *slightly* similar terms, it will likely require more information and education than prospects are willing to give. Looking for advice on hiring sales reps?