Mindtickle

JULY 29, 2020

The world was already moving away from classroom training toward a more ‘blended’ approach — a mix of face-to-face instruction with technology-mediated activities — becoming the preferred model for sales training among today’s organizations. According to Training Magazine’s 2018 Training Industry Report , 69.3% the year before.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Author: Paul Nolan Nick Kavadellas is thankful for golf, not only because he’s enjoyed playing it for years, but also because it is one of the few face-to-face selling tools he has continued using during the COVID-19 outbreak. The shift to less face-to-face interaction with customers and prospects isn’t a 2020 development.

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Mindtickle

JULY 29, 2020

The world was already moving away from classroom training toward a more ‘blended’ approach — a mix of face-to-face instruction with technology-mediated activities — becoming the preferred model for sales training among today’s organizations. According to Training Magazine’s 2018 Training Industry Report , 69.3% the year before.

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The Spiff Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Last week we explored gender bias in sales. Today, we’re continuing the conversation by celebrating a group of incredible women from a variety of sales organizations who have made their mark in the world of sales. In doing so, we hope to show the next generation of women that sales is a viable career path for women.

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Mindtickle

JUNE 29, 2021

There’s only so much that a seller can digest through sales onboarding and training content — and in order for a rep to truly hone their skills, they must practice. Role-play sales training exercises have long been recognized as a powerful training tool for good reason — because they work. 8 Types of Sales Role-Play.

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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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Jonathan Farrington

APRIL 25, 2012

“The growth in sales jobs, and therefore one would think, in sales training is in inside sales. Although there is a migration to inside selling, most sales training is based on the assumption that sales calls will be face to face. Never has a diagnostic approach been more critical.

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Distribution Pricing Journal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

They once simply executed pricing inside of an ERP pricing matrix, but now they are responsible for analyzing marketing trends, conducting competitive research and sifting through customer buying patterns to determine optimal pricing that drives profitability. Yet, many distribution leaders are uncomfortable offering this kind of flexibility.

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LeadFuze

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

We asked #RevSummit17 speakers to share their most memorable sales failure stories — because learning what not to do is a great complement to learning what to do. We asked #RevSummit17 speakers to share their most memorable sales failure stories — because learning what not to do is a great complement to learning what to do.

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Mindtickle

JUNE 29, 2021

There’s only so much that a seller can digest through sales onboarding and training content — and in order for a rep to truly hone their skills, they must practice. Role-play sales training exercises have long been recognized as a powerful training tool for good reason — because they work.

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Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

JUNE 14, 2019

Wholesale distributors are feeling urgency to change their sales models, a joint MDM/RLI research study shows. Many distributors have a field sales culture in markets where inside sales models may make more sense. Field Sales vs. Inside Sales. Only 1 percent are entirely inside sales.

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Close.io

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Most successful sales reps have a wealth of experience with cold calling. You can revisit the fundamentals of selling, acquire a new soft skill that will enable you to close more deals, or simply leisurely read some sales and business literature. We’ve already introduced you to amazing sales books. Let’s get started.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Great inside sales training improves team performance, which can increase sales revenue. Be that reducing recruitment costs by retaining top-tier sales talent or training reps to automate non-selling activities with AI tech. Table of Contents What is inside sales training? Here are five reasons you should.

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InsideSales.com

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Learn which eight sales associate skills you’ll need to empower yourself or your sales representatives to become top performers. RELATED: How To Develop A Next Gen Sales Rep w/Mor Assouline @Practice Panther. In this article: What Successful Sales Professionals Have in Common. Sales conversations.

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 12, 2021

The ability to listen to an almost inexhaustible supply of training, case studies, and applicable tips via sales podcasts shouldn’t be taken for granted. From individual sales reps to Founders, there are so many great “shows” to help you become better at your job. 3 The Sales Podcasts. The Gist: . The Gist:

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Nutshell

JANUARY 14, 2020

The SaaS industry has different selling techniques , key metrics , and sales process activities compared to the ones you’d encouter while selling a tangible physical product or a more traditional service like a marketing consultation package. By the end, you should have a clear roadmap for reaching your or your company’s sales goals.

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OutboundView

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Maybe you need an overhaul of your entire sales process. Whatever challenge you’re facing, you might be considering B2B sales consulting. Here are three of the main areas served by B2B sales consultants. Most B2B sales consultants will focus on the following two areas. But what exactly do such consultants do?

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PandaDoc

JUNE 11, 2024

What is B2B sales, and what strategies can you use to maximize your success? Whether you’re a B2B-native startup or an established direct-to-consumer company pivoting to B2B sales, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about B2B. Utilize B2B sales metrics to track success and improve your sales strategy.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 29, 2017

in 2013 on hiring sales training companies, one of the top five outsourced training expenditures, according to Training Industry. Clearly, if your team needs sales training, there's a lot of options out there. Best Sales Videos. Sales Videos by Well-Known Selling Experts. In 2013, American companies alone spent $164.2

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Highspot

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

To get an inside perspective on the elements you should be considering as part of your search, we looked to those who have recently been there, done that. Meet Director of Services & Sales Engineering Danny Clarke and Strategic Accounts Director Jess Turner, who joined our Highspot team earlier this year.

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Jonathan Farrington

MAY 8, 2014

Have we become over-reliant on technology and sales process? I challenge you to make your way around the sales space today. Less than 20% offer advice on developing our sales skills - it is almost as if it has become passé to mention such things. Yes, I think we have. What’s to be done?

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Zendesk Sell

MARCH 28, 2019

Writing a sales job description is the first step in your hiring process. In this article, we’ll start by going over job description basics and then look at descriptions for two common sales positions: Sales development rep (entry-level sales role). Account executive (more tenured sales role).

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SalesHandy

APRIL 11, 2020

Longer sales cycles will mean you have fewer leads engaged per unit time. However, you can fix all of that – by shortening your sales cycle. A shorter sales cycle will help you close faster and close more. Your leads will make it to the end quicker and as a result, close earlier and thereby speed up your sales cycle.

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Fill the Funnel

DECEMBER 3, 2012

This years Top Sales Books to Read in 2013. They represent the freshest, most innovative thinking on sales currently on the market and take into consideration the changing sales climate and competitive realities every sales rep and sales leader is facing. LinkedIn has become a “cool” tool.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 19, 2019

Below, I’m sharing a few simple questions to define the next big thing in your life. So, the next time someone asks you what the next big thing is, give them an answer that comes straight from your experience -- instead of a watered-down version you found on the internet. How to Identify the Next Big Thing in Your Career. Be honest with yourself.

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LeadFuze

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Need Help Automating Your Sales Prospecting Process? Do you wash your face?”. LeadFuze gives you all the data you need to find ideal leads, including full contact information. Go through a variety of filters to zero in on the leads you want to reach. This is crazy specific, but you could find all the people that match the following: .

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Sales Hacker Training

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Eddie is bringing B2B sales to a group of people that may not be as aware of it. He finds people that aren’t aware of what is possible in a sales career, puts them through a six-week training program, and places them in companies looking to hire. Subscribe to the Sales Hacker Podcast. Welcome to the Sales Hacker podcast.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 12, 2020

Here’s a secret: Contemporary sales leaders are just as well equipped as their counterparts in procurement. But what does the structure of a B2B sales organization look like as we enter the next decade? But before we do, let’s examine where things go wrong and address perhaps the most challenging problem sales leaders face: turnover.

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LeadFuze

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Walk away negotiation is never easy, but Ive learned that you can learn a lot from watching them. Quitting the second you see a lead is not going to close will be better for your sales than chasing after leads that are never going to work. When you are negotiating a deal, there is always the chance that it will not work out.

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Sales Training Advice

DECEMBER 21, 2009

If you have to make cold calls as part of your sales process – either to set appointments or to find potential clients to sell your products and services to – then you know how hard it is to overcome initial resistance and establish rapport.

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InsideSales.com

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Discover the value of asking questions in sales and learn the different types of sales questions to help you figure out the needs of your customers in this post. In this article: Why Asking a Good Question in Sales Is Important. 5 Ways to Ask Better Sales Questions. Open-ended sales questions get buyers talking.

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Jonathan Farrington

JANUARY 10, 2013

The underlying message in both of those posts was that standards of selling are spiralling downwards alarmingly; the quality of skills being displayed is now worse than I have ever witnessed and companies are investing less and less in their front-line sales teams – and yet are expecting higher levels of achievement.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 12, 2020

Here’s a secret: Contemporary sales leaders are just as well equipped as their counterparts in procurement. But what does the structure of a B2B sales organization look like as we enter the next decade? But before we do, let’s examine where things go wrong and address perhaps the most challenging problem sales leaders face: turnover.

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Tony Hughes

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Any advanced selling system is based on the fundamentals however you have to leverage a process and acknowledge the nurturing required for an effective sales cycle to happen in social environs over time. You need to pinpoint the mobilizers, your advocates and build consensus amongst champions inside the prospect's ecosystem.

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Close.io

JANUARY 14, 2019

If you’ve got ambitions of becoming a top inside sales rep at your company, you’re going to have to build and sharpen these critical sales skills first. Many of these sales skills can be relatively quickly learned and cultivated through self-education and a relentless dedication to bettering yourself in your sales role.

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Vengreso

JUNE 27, 2022

Although cold calling, inbound marketing, inside sales and field sales still have a place in the sales planning of many companies, the modern B2B buyer is looking for a different type of interaction with B2B sellers. We’re going to help you also understand the B2B sales processes, strategies, and more.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Let’s address the elephant in the room – there are just too many sales resources available to know what’s good and what isn’t. We decided to tackle the heavy lifting to create this round-up of our favorite sales resources, tools, and guides. Sales Outreach: Tools & Templates. Remote sales resources. Best sales books.

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