Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 15, 2017

If you send an event follow up email, but no one is around to read it, does it even make a sound? Tired, hopefully inspired and motivated, but always playing catch up from being gone. What are the chances that you are going to notice email number 268 with the subject line “following up”? No, not really.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JUNE 20, 2023

Last week, I wrote about how the criteria you use to choose your all-time favorite songs is essentially the same as the criteria your prospects use to choose between you and a competitor. Today, I am continuing the music analogy, but this time, as it relates to motivational tools. Let me explain and then I’ll pivot to selling.

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LeadFuze

JULY 14, 2023

How to be a good sales manager is an inquiry that many professionals in the field often ponder. The role of a sales manager extends beyond just overseeing a team; it’s about fostering growth, driving performance, and achieving targets. A sales manager position, that’s your answer.

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

An effective sales management system can help your business reach or exceed its long-term goals. Sales management software encourages cooperation between sales reps and streamlines common activities. What Is Sales Management? What Is a Sales Management System? Want to be a better leader?

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Marc Wayshak

MAY 25, 2022

If so, you might often find yourself thinking, “I feel like with just a couple of small tweaks, we could be making so many more sales…”. One of the most common questions I get from sales managers is, “How can I make some small changes that will allow my sales team to sell significantly more?”. Scalable offering.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 13, 2017

Can sales managers influence the buying process? You can’t manage revenue. If sales close, you win. Calls with their sales managers become about justifying why prospects should be in their pipelines in the first place, and discussing ways these account based sales reps can accelerate the buying process.

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Close.io

OCTOBER 1, 2018

So you want to become a sales manager ? First you’ll need to make sure you’ve got the right skills, experience, drive and track record at the helm in both selling and at managing others—in order to back yourself up. Want to get a ready-made set of resources to manage a sales team effectively?

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Anthony Cole Training

JANUARY 30, 2012

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. Does Your Team Need a Wake Up Call? open ended sales questions (11). performance management (3). practice management (9). Prospecting (25). Sale Process (2).

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 7, 2018

KPIs for Sales Managers. Sales Volume by Location. Sales managers -- and particularly field sales managers -- can often feel like they are trapped in a fog. Share this data with your team so they can see how they stack up against other reps. New Leads/Opportunities. Client Acquisition Rates.

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LevelEleven

AUGUST 29, 2019

Many first-time sales managers were former top sales reps, and often the next step career-wise is to use that productivity and success in management. The hope is that they can coach others on what they know to help their reps follow in their footsteps. Develop your team by exposing them to new thinking.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 19, 2018

Contrary to what most people believe, prospecting is not a numbers game. A common lazy salesperson’s practice is asking an employee at a prospective company to send you the contact information of the key decision-maker. 50-500 employees: At this size, look for specialized roles, such as Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, etc.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 25, 2018

I know, you fell into sales, and perhaps from there, sales management. How do I stay fired up when I prospect? I listen intently and try to figure out what makes each business model unique and each prospect like a snowflake. When you can’t sleep because you are up until 3 a.m. Can you relate to these?

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 5, 2017

In this growing sales landscape, we’ll outline the various processes and key strategies for prospecting -- the phase of selling that often consumes the most time and energy (and is the most crucial to get right). What Is Prospecting? What's the difference between leads and prospects? Sales Prospecting Techniques.

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Partners in Excellence

AUGUST 11, 2019

Sadly, too many managers seem to mindlessly echo the same meaningless mantra from some hopelessly outdated sales manager playbook. Inevitably by doing things better, we free up time to do more. Are you fulfilling your responsibilities as a manager? It makes us much more effective.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 27, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. 5 Sales Training Tips for Sales Managers AND Salespeople. The success you have in sales is dependent on your level of confidence.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. 7 Sales Prospecting Ideas That Work. The biggest item on the “to do” list of most salespeople is finding good sales leads.

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Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. Does Your Team Need a Wake Up Call? open ended sales questions (11). performance management (3). practice management (9). Prospecting (25). Sale Process (2).

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Sales prospecting tips. Warm up leads on social media first. Do prospecting in chunks. Calling prospects takes a good degree of courage, talent -- and yes, some luck. You might never be able to control whether the person who picks up is having a good day … assuming they pick up at all. Be confident.

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InsideSales.com

JUNE 15, 2020

The rapid changes that sales go through means reps have needed to develop hacks and techniques for prospecting. But what are those sales prospecting methods? In this article, XANT will give you a guide on sales prospecting methods you can utilize to maximize their benefits. Why is Prospecting Important?

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 6, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. January is “Prospecting for Sales Month” Jan 06, 2012. I bet you didn’t know January is “Prospecting for Sales Month.”

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Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

What rules your sales team – order or chaos? Do your reps follow a consistent and repeatable process that makes it easy to predict quarterly sales? Or are they flying by the seat of their pants, following their own playbooks, and sending your metrics all over the place? Some of the best sales teams start that way.

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Nutshell

JULY 2, 2020

We interrogated collaborated with our resident communication pro Kristen Gray and compiled a gigantic list of sales call dos and don’ts, as well as a bunch of successful strategies to help boost the quality of your sales calls for good. Creating a positive sales call experience. Don’t keep it bottled up!

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LeadFuze

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Complete Guide to Prospecting for Sales Using Proven Outreach Techniques. Need Help Automating Your Sales Prospecting Process? This is crazy specific, but you could find all the people that match the following: . This is crazy specific, but you could find all the people that match the following: .

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 12, 2022

When Sarena Wing took on a new international sales territory, she was excited to get started. But she also knew she needed to get up to speed very quickly. My life would be a nightmare without it,” says Wing, a ZoomInfo global sales manager who focuses on Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

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Nutshell

MARCH 25, 2024

They should also have the chance to ask questions and enlist your help to get them set up. DOWNLOAD Ready to become a better sales leader? Get 70+ expert strategies for sales management success in our Sales Manager’s Survival Guide. DOWNLOAD Is your business ready for a CRM? Find out here.

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Your Sales Management Guru

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Should Salespeople Prospect Anymore? Last week during a client’s sales meeting we got into a discussion regarding pipeline values, needless to say the number of prospects and dollar values were insufficient to achieve the overall corporate revenue objectives. What is your sales process? First, it depends.

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Klozers

JUNE 10, 2014

Sales Leads continue to be followed up ineffectively by sales people despite surveys showing most B2B Sales Reps are struggling to hit sales targets. Surely when sales people are under pressure to hit targets, then logic would dictate following up on sales leads would be a priority.

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 19, 2011

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. Does Your Team Need a Wake Up Call? open ended sales questions (11). performance management (3). practice management (9). Prospecting (25). Sale Process (2).

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Hiring Sales Management Webinar Metrics Ideal Customer Profile 168

CommercialTribe

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

It’s 10:15 on a Monday morning and Jennifer — a new but promising rep — is sitting down for a discovery call with a high-value prospect. She has multiple monitors set up so that she can see all of the questions she’ll use to qualify business need. The follow-up emails go unanswered. The CFO’s eyes glaze over.

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Allego

JANUARY 11, 2024

To help you out, I did the work for you and found some of the top GPTs for sales professionals. Below you’ll find GPTs for sales coaching, sales content, sales leadership, sales management, and sales strategy. Suggested prompts: How should I approach a new prospect?

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 30, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. . -->. 4 Easy Steps to Better Prospecting. Identify the prospect. Too many salespeople make prospecting too complicated. Client List.

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Nutshell

MAY 12, 2020

In her Q&A at BOUNDLESS 2020, Barb discussed how to “ditch the pitch” and create personalized prospecting experiences that lead to more sales meetings. Why the Prospecting Experience Is Essential. Salespeople can get up to bat all they want, Barb says, but “Numbers aren’t the way to get there.

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Anthony Cole Training

AUGUST 29, 2011

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. Does Your Team Need a Wake Up Call? open ended sales questions (11). performance management (3). practice management (9). Prospecting (25). Sale Process (2).

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Hiring Sales Management Decision Maker Ideal Customer Profile 149

Zoominfo

MAY 13, 2018

Because sales is often commission-based and money-driven, stress and pressure run rampant. Although it’s easier said than done, as a sales rep or sales leader, it’s important to shift your focus to the activities that lead up to a sale. There’s no way around it, stress drives activity and sales managers know this.

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Nutshell

MARCH 11, 2019

Adjusting to a new sales manager can be difficult, especially if the last person in charge was well-liked by the team. If you’ve been promoted to a manager position from within your organization, you might even encounter some jealousy or hostility from your former peers on the sales floor.

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Nutshell

MARCH 19, 2024

What is sales productivity? Sales productivity is a measure of how productive your sales team is. It also relates to how well your sales team and related teams employ the time and resources available to achieve sales goals. DOWNLOAD Ready to become a better sales leader?

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 3, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. 5 Secrets to Get Better Prospecting Leads. There are 5 secrets used by top-performing salespeople to get better prospecting leads. Client List.

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