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The Gatekeeper in Sales Still Holds the Key

Pipeliner

Most of us aren’t lucky enough to have a gatekeeper. What is a gatekeeper in sales? A gatekeeper (at the risk of using an outdated term) is the person designated to keep a protective barrier or ‘screen’ around important or ultra-busy people. There are 3 reasons why gatekeepers still rock: They are paid to answer their phone.

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Hiring for Sales Ops? The 5 Job Descriptions You Need

Hubspot Sales

Sales operations exists to help the team use technology effectively, implement training exercises, align sales and marketing, set territories, evaluate compensation plans, and more. This role serves as an administrator and gatekeeper for your sales team. Enter, the sales operations manager. Sales Operations Coordinator Job Description.

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20 Blog Posts to Guide Your Event Marketing Strategy

Zoominfo

These stats certainly grab our attention, especially as Millennials grow into the decision makers and gatekeepers over the next two decades. When it comes to B2B marketing tactics, no strategy has stood the test of time quite like the trade show. Continue reading. 6 Ways to Stand Out in a Trade Show Exhibit Hall. Continue reading.

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Script to Deal with the Covid-19 Objection

Mr. Inside Sales

We’re all in unchartered territory now. “We’re just not doing anything until this virus situation is settled…”. Sound familiar? You probably get this objection, or some version of it, every day now. And for good reason. Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

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Sales Team Management: 7 Steps to a Better Sales Team

LeadFuze

This isn’t as important if you’ve got a small team that covers one lead type in one territory. However, if you operate in different territories, locations, or industries, it’s good to assign lead and prospecting responsibilities as soon as possible. Gatekeepers. They have the power to make the decision about buying from you.

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Guest Post: Now More Than Ever, It’s Time to Help Each Other

SalesLoft

” A better question is: “What’s one thing I should work on if I’m struggling to get past gatekeepers?” Whether it’s selling, management, scaling, strategy, or whatever — now is a unique opportunity to get support. This is uncharted territory for us all. ” Follow up. Have more than one mentor.

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6 Signs You May Need to Rethink Your Sales Strategy

The Brooks Group

Learn to recognize when your sales team has veered off the path, and consider tweaking your sales strategy to get them headed back in the right direction. Here are 6 signs that you may need to rethink your sales strategy: 1. If you shift sales strategies, your reps need to be updated as well. Your Market Is Too Broad.