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Sales Reps Not Closing Sales? Try This

No More Cold Calling

Don’t even think about training your sales team on closing the deal. Bypass the gatekeeper and score meetings with decision-makers every time. NOTE: This article originally appeared in Top Sales Magazine. (Featured image attribution: Mikael Blomkvist ). What is their sales plan for following up? Save your money.

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Helpful Recruiting Terms for Job Seekers to Familiarize

Smooth Sale

Applicant Tracking System (ATS) An Applicant Tracking System is the first gatekeeper you will likely encounter on the job hunt. This process typically includes filling out employment paperwork, meeting key team members, learning about company policies, and getting the training necessary to perform your job. Take Your Leap Today!

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Business Growth Depends Upon The Impact We Make

Smooth Sale

But most are unaware that ‘gatekeepers’ reside within our mindset, preventing us from achieving business growth and our desires. How to Begin For people new in their careers or business, it’s often best to invest in training. Learn more to train teams and join the advocacy program.

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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. Find a quote in an industry magazine. The phone is also a terrific way to get past the gatekeepers. Gatekeepers are a different story. Read what you can about their company and priorities. Read their annual report.

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Preparation and Sales Success

Anthony Cole Training

Read Tonys Featured Segment in SalesForceXP Magazine! Dont miss "5 Ways That Managers Can Impact Sales This Year in the May-June 2010 SalesforceXP magazine! Read Tonys article.recently published in Bank Insurance & Securities Marketing Magazine! Leadership Training (2). sales management training (4).

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Sales Mgmt: Do your team know how to prospect?

Your Sales Management Guru

Wendy broke the book into segments; Cold calling in the 21 st Century; Gatekeepers, Voice Mail and Email. BONUS: Top Sales World magazine is here, download it below: and check out the www.TopSalesWorld.com for a ton of sales resources and Top Sales Management to learn more. Introductory Appointment Setting Scripts.

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Why Sales Leaders Make Sales Call Reluctance Worse (And How to Fix It)

Sales Hacker

They’ve never been trained, taught, coached , or enlightened as to why most salespeople don’t want to make calls. It’s your fault for not training him. According to a recent study by Forbes Magazine, 55% of salespeople are untrained. Organizations that spend more time training reps see better sales numbers.