Highspot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Sales training programs are often like that — but they don’t have to be. The trick is knowing what training program and techniques to use. In this guide, we’ll dive deep into sales training and give you the information you need to choose an impactful course for your team, including: What is sales training?

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Corporate Visions

JUNE 4, 2020

Turns out, training effectiveness scores are impacted by “room quality,” even in a virtual environment. Training leaders were refusing to teach in the basement classrooms because their scores were lower versus when they would teach in the top floor classrooms with a view of the city and windows all around.

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Corporate Visions

JUNE 4, 2020

Turns out, training effectiveness scores are impacted by “room quality,” even in a virtual environment. Training leaders were refusing to teach in the basement classrooms because their scores were lower versus when they would teach in the top floor classrooms with a view of the city and windows all around.

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Corporate Visions

JUNE 4, 2020

Turns out, training effectiveness scores are impacted by “room quality,” even in a virtual environment. Training leaders were refusing to teach in the basement classrooms because their scores were lower versus when they would teach in the top floor classrooms with a view of the city and windows all around.

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SBI

MARCH 19, 2019

But even after new hires ramp up, the learning shouldn’t stop – they need continuous training, as well as coaching and career development every step of the way. Reps need to ramp up quickly, not just to complete their training, but to accelerate the time between their first day and their first deal.

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Highspot

JANUARY 18, 2024

Sales reps must prepare – and this is where reputable sales training platforms can help. This is important when responding to trigger events. These events can redefine a customer’s priorities and decision-making criteria. Tailor your sales training strategies to nurture this mindset.

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Mereo

MARCH 1, 2023

3) TRAINING SALESPEOPLE WITH ROLE-PLAYS AND SIMULATIONS Sellers despise them, but it is better to put value selling skills into practice and work the nervousness and adjustments out before engaging a buyer. This value selling tool effectively activates teams to cross-sell solutions after an acquisition or merger.

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Showpad

MAY 7, 2021

It requires a strategy that addresses the technology needed to support virtual sales, as well as the training, coaching, collaboration and management that comes along with it. . A virtual sales platform is a hub software solution from which you can digitally enable and conduct all sorts of sales activities. The pay off?

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Mindtickle

JULY 13, 2020

Since the last report from Aragon Research, we’ve continued to support our enterprise customer base — growing nearly 2x in 2019, innovate new features and capabilities in partnership with industry leaders, and build strategic partnerships with leading providers of sales training and sales methodology. Disclaimer.

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Highspot

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Sales managers play a pivotal role in aligning the efforts of the sales organization with the broader goals of the business. Recruitment and Training Building a competent, successful sales team is crucial. Managers are involved in recruiting, sales coaching and training, and onboarding new sales representatives.

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Lessonly

MARCH 11, 2020

The outbreak forces all of us to figure out what it means for teams and employees to prioritize their health and do Better Work through remote work and online training. Transitioning from Offline to Online Training & Enablement. We’ve already seen canceled sales kick-off meetings, travel restrictions, and postponed events.

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Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The introduction of AI further amplifies this sophistication by offering predictive analytics for forecasting events and dynamic next-best actions based on real-time data and generative messaging. Champions play a pivotal role in influencing purchasing decisions. No trust, no sale.

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Chorus.ai

JANUARY 21, 2021

As training software for companies, they have several guiding principles that make their way into their product and their own teams. “In We’re very fortunate to be a software that works well in a remote environment.” Justin runs the Commercial sales team at Lessonly. And this team turned a corner in September.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Author: Paul Nolan On the first Friday in March this year, Jeb Ory led an employee appreciation celebration at the Arlington, Virginia, headquarters of Phone2Action, a provider of advocacy software that enables organizations to create grassroots marketing campaigns. Companies are also using Tango cards as incentives to complete training.

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Showpad

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Because of this, you may find your team facing some new challenges and scrambling to pull off an event in an entirely new fashion. Sales kickoffs are one of the most important events for any company. Most of your event preparation will be different as you begin to plan your SKO. Announce your event, then announce it again.

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Highspot

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

To win, enablement teams should focus on two key areas: Virtual SKO: Pivoting a major event like your sales kickoff to a virtual engagement is no cakewalk — making it all the more important you start planning for it now. But as 2021 approaches, it’s time to revisit your commitment to and investment in virtual training.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 9, 2019

Sales teams tend to cling onto free software like Google Docs because they think switching from spreadsheets to a CRM will be disruptive, or labor-intensive, or will require them to recreate their database from scratch in a new system. Turn Google Maps into a selling tool. Let us crunch the numbers for you.

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Crunchbase

MARCH 1, 2023

She’s also spoken at multiple sales events and communities, including Modern Sales Pros , and she’s even worked with foreign governments to coach companies on U.S. She also built the company’s sales process herself, hired and trained the company’s first sales team, and drove over 70% growth month over month.

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Crunchbase

MARCH 12, 2020

Typically, software as a service (SaaS) startups begin by sourcing leads through inbound inquiries using platforms such as Crunchbase, G2, organic and paid search or vetting direct inquiries. Many of these events are private or invite-only, and will be available to your sales team only with a recommendation.

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Gong.io

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Your sales team —pearly whites and all—is also pivotal. Have your key leaders practice the new story so they’re fluent in it and fully prepared to deliver it at any event. . You especially need a strong delivery during the kickoff event. Sales Messaging Tip 5: Host an Effective Kickoff Event .

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Lessonly

DECEMBER 15, 2020

This year, we pivoted and jumped with both feet into building a virtual community with the people around us. From best practice sessions to coffee connection events to live llama sightings on Zoom, this community has fun, learns well, and makes us all feel more connected. First things first: Community. You can apply right here.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 20, 2020

At the same time, marketing teams are doubling down on digital events and content. A lot of B2B businesses rely heavily on in-person events and traditional marketing. To help them adapt, we’re delivering free webinars and virtual outbound sales training to sales teams during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Sales Training Connection

AUGUST 3, 2013

In general, the front-line sales manager is the pivotal job for developing and sustaining a superior sales team and coaching is a primary tool. However, if it is not there are certain Trigger Events like mergers and acquisitions, rebranding initiatives, and new product launches when coaching takes on an added importance. Summary.

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PandaDoc

JUNE 21, 2021

For example, your ideal customer profile may be a business that is looking for the best task management software. Are you at that event because you have a genuine interest in the products on offer? 3 data-backed steps to pivot your sales strategy. Training can help as well. Think of a trade show. Watch the webinar.

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Lessonly

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Remote onboarding and ongoing training are no small feats, and we watched countless managers, trainers, coaches, and leaders rise to the occasion and keep the metaphorical train on the tracks at their companies this year. Along with this, I like attending events that deep dive into how successful companies are using Lessonly.”.

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Lessonly

OCTOBER 29, 2020

We have no choice but to pivot. Here are some of our favorite virtual sales kickoff ideas to consider for your own event. . Virtual kickoffs should have the same thought and intentional planning process as any in-person event, if not more. What do you want your sales team to walk away with after the event?

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Lessonly

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

That’s why prioritizing training and development within your company is oh-so-important. New skills and knowledge acquired through employee training and development programs helps teammates in their present job sets them up for success in future roles. What Is Employee Training? Training increases morale.

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Crunchbase

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Some events have acted as more of a catalyst for change than others: The rise of social media networks, and consumers becoming up to five times more dependent on digital content sparked a new era of online selling. A digital sales transformation needs more than just software. So, how do you get started?

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 26, 2017

His emails are really personal and hinge around a triggering event. HubSpot has lead nurturing tools baked into our software, so any sign of a freemium model begs to be explored further. I participated in Basho sales training several years ago, and one of the trainers made a simple comment that stuck with me.

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Sharing experiences, discussing pivotal life moments, or relaying what you did over the weekend helped us understand each other. Look into call center software or a virtual office phone service that will make you a reliable presence for your customers. Encourage collaboration between colleagues during training and coaching.

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Sales Hacker

MAY 11, 2021

Learn how the teams follow up with every lead in record time after virtual events. Discover Proposify, the proposal software that gives you control and insight into the most important stage of your sales process — the close. The ability to be patient and process things quickly and pivot based on needs is important.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 14, 2020

These conditions can present challenges for sales organizations, where in-person meetings and events are typically part of “business as usual.” With internal meetings (training bootcamps, sales kick-offs, role play sessions, etc.), such as sales onboarding and training sessions, and even sales meetings?—?online.

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SalesLoft

JUNE 20, 2019

He’s the CEO of J Barrows sales training. One of the things I love about John is that he is not just a trainer, he’s really a sales professional who happens to train. I also mentioned that John’s firm is a key strategic partner to SalesLoft, he does train us and we do recommend him to many of our customers.

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Chorus.ai

MARCH 19, 2019

Scott Wells, Director of Sales, Act-On Software. Director of Sales, Act-On Software. If they ask detailed questions about your product, pivot that interest to scheduling a call. Rising to the occasion is a valiant thought, but the truth is most people fall to the level of their training when faced with a split second decision.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 8, 2019

Conferences, trade shows, events. Average time to find, onboard, and train new partners. Alternatively, Ideal CEO Somen Mondal has developed a formula that factors in training, the length of your sales cycle, and prior experience. Ramp-up = amount of time spent in training + average sales cycle length + X.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Live product demonstrations are gone, and we haven’t seen a physical event for months. Many organizations are still training their reps using old and outdated sales strategies that were already irrelevant decades ago. Traditional offices and events are a thing of the past, and online sales activities are more popular than ever.

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The Spiff Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

Uncertainty in the market requires organizations to be agile and prepared to pivot and adapt quickly. That all depends on the root of the problem— 89% of sales turnover is caused by issues with compensation, but poor leadership, lackluster training, and product concerns can also drive your reps out the door ( source ). About Spiff.

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