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Identifying Sales Prospects: Gatekeepers, Influencers, and Decision Makers

Hubspot Sales

In days of old, salespeople could call the C-suite, marketing could email them, and it was much easier to gain access to the decision maker. Salespeople can’t ignore the influencer or “call above” them. But how do you spot an influencer from a stop-gap? 1) The Gatekeeper. 2) The Influencer.

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How to Get Past the Gatekeeper, According to Sales Reps

Hubspot Sales

Sales development representatives and gatekeepers. only to get stopped by a gatekeeper. Gatekeepers — who are typically executive assistants, receptionists, or office managers — are the people who stand between you and the decision-maker with whom you're hoping to make a sale. How to Get Past the Gatekeeper When Cold Calling.

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How to Sell to Decision-Makers & Influencers, According to Sales Leaders

Hubspot Sales

Some are influencers that speak to the decision-makers and convince them to go in either direction, while others hold the final say on decisions. In this post, we’ll explain how to identify sales leads you may be in conversation with, and give insight from expert sales leaders on how to sell to decision-makers and influencers.

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3 Secrets to Setting Sales Meetings with the C-Suite

Sales and Marketing Management

They’re off-the-charts busy, bombarded with sales messages, and gatekeepers keep them well insulated. In a recent RAIN Group Center for Sales Research report , we asked buyers how they prefer to be contacted by sellers and what influences their decision to connect with some sellers and not others. Gatekeepers are a different story.

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Is Sales Really Just a Numbers Game?

Mr. Inside Sales

Skill level of the sales rep is the most important thing; however, there are other variables like the type of lead—inbound versus outbound; the territory; existing client or new prospect; the marketing and/or branding of the company, etc., are just a few of the other factors that influence sales.

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It's Awkward Talking To The Same Gatekeeper Asking For Different People | Donald and Kevin Cummings - 1477

Sales Evangelist

Sometimes all it takes to get past the gatekeeper is to build a solid relationship with them. Make connections with the gatekeeper: Ask them what the best method is is to talk with them. Many salespeople know the gatekeeper is essential, yet we treat them as if they aren’t. Don’t be afraid to interact with the gatekeeper.

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It's Awkward Talking To The Same Gatekeeper Asking For Different People | Donald and Kevin Cummings - 1477

Sales Evangelist

Sometimes all it takes to get past the gatekeeper is to build a solid relationship with them. Make connections with the gatekeeper: Ask them what the best method is is to talk with them. Many salespeople know the gatekeeper is essential, yet we treat them as if they aren’t. Don’t be afraid to interact with the gatekeeper.