Salesmate

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Now imagine, this happens to you while you try to make a sale. And it’s none other than your prospect who’s wasting your time by asking too many questions (not necessarily useful). There’s a special name for such prospects in sales, and that’s what we’re going to learn in this article. The study suggests that 71.4%

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JULY 25, 2017

That’s why we partnered with noted sales linguist and researcher, Steve W. Martin on a comprehensive study of 270 business buyers to discover why people with purchasing power choose the vendors they do and what they are REALLY looking for when they engage in a sales process. This is Part 3 of the study “Why Didn’t They Buy?”.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 10, 2018

Yet, as we explained in a recent blog post , there are many tips and tricks sales reps can use to bypass common objections during the sales cycle. Research shows price objections are the number one objection sales rep face—but half of all price objections are phony ( source ). Keep reading. Schedule a product demo.

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Tenbound

JANUARY 3, 2024

Predictable Prospecting: How to Radically Increase Your B2B Sales Pipeline By Marylou Tyler & Jeremey Donovan Part 1: TARGET Chapter 1: Internalizing Your Competitive Position Conduct a Six-Factor analysis of your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The goal of a salesperson should not be perfection.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Daily, sales reps (mostly SDRs) face the daunting task of turning cold calls into warm calls. Sales reps look to increase conversion rates by upping their cold call game. Along with actionable intelligence, guidelines for cold calls allow both sales managers and SDRs to tailor their sales processes.

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SalesHandy

APRIL 1, 2020

There often comes a state in Sales, especially for new teams, when almost everything seems to be going haywire. Some of the best performing Sales teams worldwide profoundly understand and master their Sales cycles. What is a Sales Cycle? What is a Sales Cycle? Sales Cycle vs Pipelines.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 2, 2018

The odds might not be in your sales team’s favor … yet. I’ve interviewed many sales reps over the past two months, trying to better understand the challenges they face in today’s fast-paced, digital-first sales environment. And still they are expected to prospect and bring leads into the pipe. That’s the good news.

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SalesHandy

APRIL 11, 2020

Long sales cycles are a widely known problem among sales teams of all sizes. 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.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 11, 2020

An ideal client profile should inform teams about potential clients that would make good prospects, as well as which ones aren’t. That is, they should be determined using interviews, case studies, and research on past and current clients. Studying your past closed-won/lost deals can help you visualize your ideal customer.

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InsideSales.com

JUNE 16, 2020

Which side are you on in the email prospecting vs cold calling argument? Here, we break it down to determine which sales activity is better. RELATED: 8 Days Of Email Marketing | Guide To Email Sales. In this article: Email Is the Most Common Sales Outreach Method. When to Use Email Prospecting.

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Vengreso

MARCH 2, 2021

Prospecting to generate sales leads is one of the most important jobs of the modern sales professional. In fact, if you ask any sales leader what their teams struggle with the most (and I have), they would say it’s prospecting, especially now that virtual selling is the norm. What is Prospecting?

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Miller Heiman Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

“How can I make the best use of my selling time with a prospect to build rapport?”. We want to build rapport with our prospects, but they’re busy people and it can be challenging. In the 2018 Buyer Preferences Study , CSO Insights found that 70.2 We must actively practice these skills with every sales conversation.

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HeavyHitter Sales

APRIL 7, 2013

Over the past year I’ve had the opportunity to interview several hundred business-to-business salespeople about how they win-over prospective clients and the circumstances when they lose. Their companies ranged from start-ups to billions of dollars in sales with the majority being between fifty and five-hundred million in annual revenues.

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Sales Hacker

MAY 29, 2023

The idea is here to study the lifecycle of a lead from qualification to close (or loss). This helps you understand the terminology used through the sales cycle and what the deal funnel looks like. This helps you understand the terminology used through the sales cycle and what the deal funnel looks like.

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Autoklose

MAY 6, 2024

Many people wonder whether sales is an art or a science. The main idea behind this approach is that with the help of scientific research, salespeople can better understand what is going on in their prospects’ minds, how they make purchasing decisions, and how to influence their decision-making process. My answer would be – both.

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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

In a recent survey, we asked sales professionals: “Which aspect of the sales cycle induces the most anxiety?” ” The top response was unsurprising — cold outreach and prospecting ranked number one. However, engaging with as many prospects as possible is crucial to maximizing the impact of cold outreach.

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SalesHandy

MAY 1, 2020

While moving through the sales cycle, sales prospecting comes as its first step and is considered as an essential part. From the famous quote “ Sales prospecting is where the salesperson makes their money. ”, you can easily understand how essential it is for any salesperson to learn the best sales prospecting techniques.

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 7, 2015

I know that feeling first-hand, and so does anyone who prospects through referrals. Our job gets even better with referral introductions from people our prospects know and trust. Think about the last time you contacted a referred prospect. Get ready to catch the Referral Spirit. So, I asked why he wanted to talk to me.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2021

Among many takeaways — about sales enablement , forecasting , hiring , and more — one thing was certain: Sales has changed a lot since the pandemic began. In these conditions, without the right knowledge, tools, and team assistance at their fingertips, your sales reps will find consistent sales success hard to come by.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 5, 2023

Sales is a tough job under normal circumstances, but throw in a recession and things get even more complicated. This means retiring the old playbook and getting creative with your sales strategies. As a result, sales cycles tend to get longer. US consumers are spending more conscientiously right now.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 11, 2020

An ideal client profile informs teams about potential clients that would make good prospects, as well as which ones aren’t. That is, they should be determined using interviews, case studies, and research on past and current clients. Studying your past closed-won/lost deals can help you visualize your ideal customer.

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Mindtickle

JANUARY 25, 2024

Any organization aiming to grow revenue must make sales engagement a priority. When buyers are engaged, they’re more likely to advance through the sales funnel – and make a purchase. In order to engage buyers, sales reps must deliver the right information at the right time. The right sales collateral is essential.

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SalesLoft

DECEMBER 1, 2021

We all know enterprise sales are complex, which is probably why so many sales methodologies have cropped up over the years – SPIN selling, GAP selling, challenger selling – the list goes on. . However, MEDDIC is one sales methodology that has stood the test of time. Your customer stories and case studies come in handy here.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

On the other hand, while it is aided by top-of-funnel awareness that demand generation drives, lead generation is the process of converting sales-ready prospects into qualified pipeline. Demand Gen = Sales + Marketing. Demand generation is a joint effort between a business’s marketing and sales organizations.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 11, 2017

So why is the sales profession still so far behind the curve when it comes to gender? In sales, women make up : 25% of salespeople in tech companies. 12% of sales leadership. Women usually remain in their sales role longer, decreasing turnover. And yet, women are vastly underrepresented in the sales industry.

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Gong.io

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Enterprise sales are a different beast than small to medium-sized business (SMB) transactions. A strong sales process is crucial to navigate these deals successfully. . In this article, we’ll explain complex sales and how they differ from traditional sales. What is a complex sale? . Average sales cycles are longer.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 21, 2013

5 years ago, the two black boxes of reliable data were Sales and Marketing. However, it leaves sales as the sole department with spotty metrics. If you present metrics like win rate, pre-qualified pipeline, and prospect meetings to the CEO, you’re in trouble. These are "inward out" metrics that only Sales leaders care about.

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Allego

APRIL 30, 2024

With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), sales enablement has undergone a remarkable transformation, empowering businesses to boost productivity, enhance customer engagement, and drive revenue growth like never before. The benefits of AI-powered sales enablement extend to all facets of the sales organization.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 21, 2023

When it comes to sales prospecting , it's more important than ever that you write concise, effective communication. Even if you do get your prospect’s attention, you can’t expect them to read your long, fluffy emails filled with the buzzwords of the day when they have many other emails to open. It should grab them.

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BuzzBoard

APRIL 12, 2024

In today’s competitive online marketing landscape, digital marketing agencies face a constant challenge: standing out from the crowd and effectively selling their services to small and local businesses. Consultative selling flips the script on traditional sales. This is where the power of consultative selling comes in.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 1, 2020

There are many challenges that come with any part of a sales process — and prospecting is no exception. Weathering relentless rejections and spending hours pursuing a prospect just to find out they aren't actually a good fit for your product or service can be annoying at best and soul crushing at worst. Client referrals.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 7, 2012

To hire effectively you need to observe sales candidates in action. Most sales leaders discount the job tryout because it is difficult. This post is written for the head of sales of a rapidly growing organization. We will discuss how to test for great sales talent. Want to start hiring better sales talent today?

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Sales Hacker

MAY 26, 2020

And if you’re feeling the need to ramp up your sales outreach, you best believe your prospect’s inboxes are full to the brim with the same messaging, the same outreach tactics, and the same conversations about how other companies can help them through this new normal. Tips for Gaining Connection. Here’s how. Give them a freebie.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2021

Among many takeaways — about sales enablement , forecasting , hiring , and more — one thing was certain: Sales has changed a lot since the pandemic began. In these conditions, without the right knowledge, tools, and team assistance at their fingertips, your sales reps will find consistent sales success hard to come by.

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Allego

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Great sales content drives conversations—and results. In many organizations, a sales enablement team drives the creation, distribution, and management of sales content. All this content needs to be easy to consume and reusable across the sales organization. Why Sales Content Isn’t Used. Presentation Decks.

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Crunchbase

APRIL 6, 2023

During the past two years, sales professionals have faced budget and hiring freezes along with multiple bouts of layoffs across industries — especially in tech. It’s less than ideal that the average sales turnover rate is 35%, compared to a 13% average turnover rate for all other roles. Why the disparity?

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Remember the days when sales managers routinely scolded sales reps for being in the office? The orders were “Get out of here and go see your prospects and clients!”, “Make something happen!” And while sales reps may long for the good old days of “walking the halls”, research shows that buyers feel differently. I’m good!”.

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