Partners in Excellence

APRIL 16, 2024

We spend 100’s of millions on SKO speakers, books, and training–all focused on doing the things that drive business, sales and marketing performance. For example, as sales people, we know–without a doubt that: We’ve got to prospect and fill our funnels. I contribute my fair share to the clutter.)

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Highspot

JANUARY 29, 2024

Sales negotiations can be tense and anxiety-ridden. Sales negotiation is a skill that can be learned which is great news, because let’s be honest, not all of us are born sellers. There are certain strategies that many successful salespeople use to move the sales process forward and close more deals.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

What makes it more complicated is that 90% of buyers don’t follow a linear sales funnel path , leaving sales reps little to no room for mistakes. This makes B2B sales training more important than ever. What Does the B2B Sales Process Look Like? What Is B2B Sales Training? What is B2B Sales Training?

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Emissary

MARCH 2, 2023

Achieving enterprise technology sales goals has always meant overcoming a host of unique and challenging obstacles, including withstanding a protracted decision-making process and convincing a slate of committee members of your value proposition. Then they must craft an effective approach that will quickly convey value and lead to conversion.

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Customer Centric Selling

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Sales Tips: Why Loss Reports Are Exercises In Futility. By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company. You should be able to gain far more insights interviewing prospects than just accepting price or product as valid reasons for losses.

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Highspot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Sales training programs are often like that — but they don’t have to be. When done right, they can improve your team’s performance and help you move closer to your sales goals. Why sales training is important. The different types of sales training programs. The 15 best sales training programs.

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Alice Heiman

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Are members of your sales team having trouble closing deals because of the objections your prospects raise? . Objections are a natural part of the sales process. When you and the prospect are taking the steps to move forward in the sales process it’s natural that objections will arise.

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Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 15, 2012

I just returned from a sales development program. There were 3 lessons to complete before attending, several exercises to execute and 2 items to bring to the meeting so that our valuable time together would be spent on practicing, executing and implementing the sales strategies. Observe your new hires on ALL sales calls.

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Product Management University

MARCH 23, 2023

If you’re a pre-sales solution consultant or sales engineer, falling into the trap of telling vs selling can happen before you even know it, even though your intentions are always on the mark to start the demo. The telling demos are more like an introductory training class on the product versus a sales presentation.

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Partners in Excellence

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Recently, I was doing a workshop with a really great sales team. We were talking about how to engage prospects and customers more effectively. We started looking at the conversations we needed to have with prospects. Suddenly, one sales person got frustrated with my goading. The group finally got it.

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Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 15, 2012

I just returned from a sales development program. There were 3 lessons to complete before attending, several exercises to execute to and 2 items to bring to the meeting so that our time together would be spent on practicing, executing and implementing sales strategies. Observe your new hires on ALL sales calls.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 17, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Sales eXchange – 119. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , HR Management , Hiring Sales Talent , Proactive , Sales eXchange , execution. We often do an exercise with teams centered on expectations of roles, the frontline reps and their managers. March 2008.

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Ever felt like you’re on a treadmill, running after sales targets but never quite catching up? Sales training : two words that hold the potential to change your game entirely. This post is your metaphorical guide through different types of sales training programs available and their benefits.

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Mindtickle

JULY 31, 2023

In the highly competitive financial services industry, effective sales training is a game-changer. Sales reps are crucial in promoting and selling financial products and services to a diverse customer base. Let’s consider some stats.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

On Monday, in the first post of this series , we defined “cold calling”, and looked at overlooked real opportunities for sales and revenues one misses when not including cold calling in their biz dev routine. ” I guess I am not alone. On to number two! They may not do it now, but they used to! What’s in Your Pipeline? Tibor Shanto.

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Highspot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Many sales reps feel this way, constantly racing to adapt to the unpredictable. Fortunately, if you’re aiming for peak sales performance in an uncertain world, you’re in the right place. Our guide provides critical strategies and sales readiness tools to ensure your sellers have the core knowledge and skills to thrive.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JANUARY 3, 2018

Somewhere between the stuffy boardroom of a local Best Western , and a weekend of company-sanctioned debauchery in the woods is the perfect Sales Kickoff (SKO). How to create a great sales kickoff: Identify specific goals and a focus of the SKO. improve our sales team’s knowledge of our product and space; and 3.) Operations.

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Chorus.ai

JANUARY 29, 2020

Sales being the hyper-competitive place that it is, a business can potentially live or die by its ability to bring sales professionals up to speed. As a result, coaching and the steady production of fresh, new sales training ideas can be major stressors for sales managers, particularly on SaaS sales teams.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 9, 2018

What’s a sales plan? A sales plan lays out your objectives, high-level tactics, target audience, and potential obstacles. It’s like a traditional business plan but focuses specifically on your sales strategy. A business plan lays out your goals -- a sales plan describes exactly how you’ll make those happen.

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The Brooks Group

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

When your salespeople head into a new quarter or year with a solid sales business plan, they’re more likely to improve sales forecast accuracy, attain quota, and effectively support your organizational goals. Unfortunately, many sales reps fail to prioritize planning. Step 1: Take Measure of the Sales Target.

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Mindtickle

JUNE 21, 2023

In the world of sales, effective communication is the cornerstone of success. Whether you’re a seasoned sales pro or just starting your journey, understanding and speaking the language of sales is essential to connect with prospects, build relationships, and close deals.

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Showpad

JANUARY 5, 2021

The employment life cycle of every sales rep always starts in the same place — with a set of strong training and onboarding processes that establish a blueprint for these rookies to find success in their time with the company. In this post, we’ll look at key features of an ideal sales coaching solution.

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SalesLoft

JANUARY 9, 2018

So we’re offering an optional Rainmaker pre-day with workshops that span the entire day and end just in time for the official Rainmaker 2018 reception. On Monday, March 5, 2018, choose buffet-style from workshops within the following two themes: Salesloft University Workshops. Sales Workshops.

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The Brooks Group

OCTOBER 19, 2015

But at the field level, for sales reps who are generally fast-paced and enjoy selling more than planning , getting disciplined around prospecting can be a challenge. Simply setting aside a time for prospecting won’t guarantee success, however. Focus on Prospect Quality, Not Size.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Train AI in sales, and you’ll join 81% of salespeople surveyed who agree that AI significantly reduces their manual tasks and data entry workload. Plus, insights from sales experts who are knowledgeable and passionate about using AI in sales ethically. Sales professionals can ask ChatSpot for a desired outcome.

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Closer's Coffee

APRIL 30, 2019

Sales rejection and objection; does it matter which comes first? In sales, these two emotions keep 90% of salespeople from prospecting. Whatever the reason, we need to get past the feelings of fear when dealing with these obstacles to making sales. How do you plan for purposeful prospecting ? Baptism by Fire.

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Showpad

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Sales Kick-offs (SKOs) are just around the corner for many companies. While traditional SKOs use daylong meetings with classroom-like learning, modern organizations are leveraging sales enablement technologies to get more done outside of SKO to make it far more effective for learning and retention. Review new and updated sales content.

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Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. Tony Cole can tailor a workshop or keynote that will help your team discover the spark of extraordinary motivation and success. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success?

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Anthony Cole Training

DECEMBER 8, 2010

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. Tony Cole can tailor a workshop or keynote that will help your team discover the spark of extraordinary motivation and success. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success?

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Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Coaching Webinar Metrics 174

DiscoverOrg Sales

JANUARY 24, 2017

I had a special opportunity to learn Sales early on from a mentor that practiced many of the non-technology tenets of ABE – accounting for multiple stakeholders, personalizing messages by function and role, coordinating multi-modal follow-up as an integrated account plan, all against a named list of target – ideal – accounts.

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ROI4Sales

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Do you really know what your prospects are looking for? Were you told by your development group or marketing why your prospects buy? Remember that sales training you sprang for? Did it increase your sales? The problem here is the need for continuous reinforcement of sales basics, and the lack of sales tools.

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LeadFuze

JULY 19, 2023

How to improve sales skills is a critical question that resonates with many professionals across various industries. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into important sales skills needed for success in any sales role. So stay tuned as we unravel more insights on how to improve your sales skills further down this guide.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 9, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. prospecting.

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Partners in Excellence

JULY 3, 2019

Let me start with a couple of premises: Largely, in sales, we know “what” we should be doing. For example, we know we should be creating value, we should be customer focused, we have to keep quality pipelines, we have to prospect, and so forth. Before I go further, failure is not unique to sales.

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The Brooks Group

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

The key to increasing sales productivity and getting your salespeople to make the most of their time is a detailed action plan. But let’s face it, in your sales team’s rush to hit their quota, details and planning can get pushed aside. Step 1: Define your account segments . Conclusion.

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Pointclear

AUGUST 1, 2011

As a sales and marketing thought leader with nearly 20 years experience, Tony has led the overall research function at SiriusDecisions since the company's founding in 2001. Getting b-to-b sales and marketing to align more closely has driven even the most capable business leaders crazy for years.

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The Pipeline

MAY 23, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s LinkedIn: Social-ism Meets Capital-ism – Sales eXchange – 98. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Sales 2.0 , Sales Leadership , Sales eXchange , Social Selling , Social media , execution. First, it gave us Sales 2.0, Let’s face it that Sales 1.5

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