BuzzBoard

MARCH 2, 2024

Explaining Why Digital Marketing May Not Be Working for Your Small Business If you’re a sales professional in a digital marketing agency, you’ve likely encountered a small business client exclaiming, “Digital marketing isn’t working for my business!” Are you prepared for your next client meeting?

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 19, 2013

Recently I found myself in a discussion with several sales managers over the topic of dealing with high-performing salespeople. One of the managers stated clearly that he didn’t want to try and lead the top-performer, for fear of risking something bad happening. Don’t underestimate the role you play as a manager.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 12, 2024

This may end up contributing to a lack of direction and belonging many sales professionals experience, and ultimately may negatively impact performance. This may end up contributing to a lack of direction and belonging many sales professionals experience, and ultimately may negatively impact performance. And what did they do wrong?

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In the past, sales managers often saw sales coaching as a means of correcting negative behaviors by providing real-time performance feedback. This approach was characterized by comments like, “I think you're doing a great job, but.” Instead, it left them with the lingering thought that their manager perceived them as a poor performer.

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Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Trust me when I say that this is a great article, but before we get to it, I have a few post-vacation links for you. We want you to be part of our next White Paper on Sales Force Effectiveness. Would you kindly take no more than 5 minutes to answer some questions about the sales force at your company? You can register here.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JUNE 18, 2014

That said, it was beginning to under perform, slow down, and choke. First, I evaluated the problem, and identified the biggest memory hogs and performance sapping programs. Then I deleted about 10,000 sent items from Outlook, repaired the machine''s permissions, restarted the laptop, and it was performing to expectations again.

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The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

But when you look at the performance of many reps, it is easy to understand the allure of technology. Reading a book about a sales process or technique will not help a salesperson lead a conversation with the business person looking to address a business issue. By Tibor Shanto. It’s About Business.

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Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Well, are you? I''ll bet you are. You can probably spot an energetic, motivated, likable, memorable, polished, polite and attractive salesperson from a handshake away. Aren''t those the ones you like best? And don''t they all perform just swell? See it here.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 13, 2019

Your sales close rate is a number you need to keep a close eye on -- out of all the deals in your pipeline, what percentage do you actually close? Sales close rates let you know how efficient and effective you are as a sales rep. The close ratio is a measure of a salesperson's efficiency. Close Ratio.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

As a sales enablement leader, you know when training is adopted it’s a win-win. Apply this 3-step process to demonstrate how maximizing sales training adoption gets the wins. Anything that separates you from the competition is powerful. A Sales Certified salesperson demonstrates professional commitment. Commitment.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Whether your marketing department is a startup or well established, you should routinely assess which key performance indicators (KPIs) you’re tracking — and if you’re not tracking any, decide where to start. KPIs should also hold each team member accountable for hitting their number and doing their part.

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Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead Webinar Metrics Sales Qualified Lead 130

Partners in Excellence

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This salesperson was in a meeting with a customer, they were talking about a business strategy the customer was looking to implement. The salesperson was contributing his ideas about the key issues, risks, alternatives the customer might consider. The salesperson’s involvement was deeply valued by the customer.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Proposal Conversion 118

Julie Hanson

JANUARY 3, 2023

How To Get Better On Camera By Watching Your Videos. Do you hate the way you look on camera? Do you cringe at the thought of watching your own videos? Learn how to get better on camera by watching your videos! How to Watch Your Video Objectively and Constructively: . You’re not alone.

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 22, 2021

Hiring a Salesperson: Lessons For Your First Hires. When your business grows to the point of hiring a salesperson, it’s exciting and stressful at the same time. On one hand, a sales development rep (SDR) can increase accounts and shorten the buying cycle—all while you are freed up to focus on growth. Click To Tweet.

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Crunchbase

JANUARY 13, 2022

Please note that the author is not employed by Crunchbase and the opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect official views or opinions of Crunchbase, Inc. These traditional businesses want to know the salespeople as individuals, build rapport and get their own personal sense for the salesperson’s credibility.

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Allego

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

To show how to gain this knowledge, Allego Senior Director of Marketing Jon Carlson and Allego Senior Customer Success Manager Charlene Rubin shared their collective experience on a recent webinar, Sales Enablement ROI: How to Measure and Maximize Revenue, Engagement, and Results. How To Capture Sales Enablement ROI.

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Pipeliner

JULY 16, 2021

The more you as an employee create value, the less replaceable you are. The only way you should fear being replaced is if you’re not producing a valuable product or service for your organization, but being paid for something you’re not doing. The more valuable you are, the more you’re not replaceable.

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The Digital Sales Institute

MARCH 12, 2024

A guide to closing sales with ABC, or “Always Be Closing,” is a learning journey for salespeople looking to improve their sales performance, or “Return on Sales Effort (ROSE). In this guide, we will explore proven strategies that can help you close more sales and achieve your goals. Not necessarily. Product Knowledge.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

As a sales enablement leader, you know when training is adopted it’s a win-win. Apply this 3-step process to demonstrate how maximizing sales training adoption gets the wins. Anything that separates you from the competition is powerful. A Sales Certified salesperson demonstrates professional commitment. Commitment.

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BrainShark

JULY 4, 2023

Coaching sales reps is vital, and if you aren’t currently doing it, good news – getting started can make a world of difference for your bottom line. Here’s a brief overview of what effective coaching looks like in 2023, along with a few accessible ways you can introduce (or reintroduce) coaching to your sales organization.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are invaluable tools in this endeavor, providing quantifiable evidence of the effectiveness of specific marketing campaigns. As a salesperson for a digital marketing agency focused on small and local businesses, grasping key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure these results is crucial.

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Mindtickle

MAY 2, 2023

Odds are, if you’re a sales enablement leader right now, you’re operating your team much differently than you did less than a year ago. And until you can stand up programs that enable more sellers to hit their quotas, none of the challenges listed above are going to change. Less (or no) budget. More pressure. Heightened competition.

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BuzzBoard

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

By recognizing your competitor’s strengths, you can differentiate your offerings. Tools like Google Analytics and SEMrush offer invaluable insights into competitor websites’ traffic sources, user engagement, and content performance. Now is the time to leverage the power of data and enhance your business performance.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Incentives are natural motivators — and sometimes, some "natural motivation" is exactly what your salespeople need to perform to the best of their abilities. Let's take a look at a few potential methods you can leverage to get more out of your sales team. There are several brands of incentive compensation. Gainsharing Plan.

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criteria for success

JULY 15, 2021

But what value are you adding if you’re consistently coaching someone who’s not showing improvement? And what about our top performers? At CFS, we believe that to be an elite sales manager, you need to learn how to coach people where they are. Is there any value to add through coaching? State of Emergency. Watch Now.

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LeadFuze

DECEMBER 31, 2021

This means that the people who work for you are constantly looking at it and trying to make sure they keep on top of their leads. LeadFuze gives you all the data you need to find ideal leads, including full contact information. Go through a variety of filters to zero in on the leads you want to reach.

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Pipeline Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profile Sales Qualified Lead 98

Allego

OCTOBER 17, 2023

How much information do you remember from your onboarding? You likely gained most of your knowledge on the job. For example, a salesperson with 10 years of experience doesn’t complete the same tasks as someone just out of college. This blog post originally appeared on the Training Industry website.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

In our recent white paper The Ultimate Guide to Sales Negotiations , we discuss how negotiations improve with consultative selling. If buyers could do this on their own, they would not be negotiating. You must be ready to contrast your products and highlight how they offer the best value, mainly when it comes to price.

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Pipeliner

AUGUST 2, 2023

Why Do Companies Outsource? Let’s examine some main reasons companies choose outsourced SDR services (Sales Development Representatives): Reducing costs Gain access to international resources Reduce internal-resource usage Improve company focus Accelerate company growth How Does Sales Outsourcing Work?

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Partners in Excellence

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This salesperson was in a meeting with a customer, they were talking about a business strategy the customer was looking to implement. The salesperson was contributing his ideas about the key issues, risks, alternatives the customer might consider. The salesperson’s involvement was deeply valued by the customer.

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criteria for success

JULY 1, 2020

Spotting it early will help you to pivot in the right direction. An article from the Community of Human Resource Management states that poor leadership can have a negative impact on the performance and morale employees. Poor sales performance. Additionally, poor leaders do not fully maximize their staff members.

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Motivation Pivotal Loyalty Resources 105

Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Whether you need to hire dozens of sales reps in the next few months or you’re a scrappy startup and need your first three sales hires, building a business will nearly always involve hiring for sales. Although hiring is the hardest job we have to do as sales leaders, it’s certainly one of the most important tasks to get right.

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Vengreso

MARCH 22, 2022

The best companies always look for top talent and understand how hiring salespeople impacts their revenue growth. Recruiting salespeople is so important that companies spend $10,000-$15,000 a year on average per person hiring salespeople, and if you want to increase your profits, you should do it too.

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Hiring Paid Content Salary Sales Qualified Lead 98

Vengreso

MARCH 22, 2022

The best companies always look for top talent and understand how hiring salespeople impacts their revenue growth. Recruiting salespeople is so important that companies spend $10,000-$15,000 a year on average per person hiring salespeople, and if you want to increase your profits, you should do it too.

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Hiring Paid Content Salary Sales Qualified Lead 98

Pipeliner

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Technology is a vitally important step—and so the sales manager should look at the existing technology and evaluate it. A key factor in a sales manager’s approach is technology. Without the right technology, the sales manager isn’t going to even have the data to view, let alone interpret, and make decisions with.

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Jeff Shore

APRIL 26, 2018

Time to evaluate. While a bad sales week isn’t fatal, it’s wise to self-critique and see if any negative patterns exist so you can make plans to improve. How Are You Prioritizing Your Time? Here’s a great activity to find out if you are making the best use of your time during working hours. By Amy O’Connor.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 15, 2022

Are you a sales trainer or sales coach looking to enhance your skills? We will also give you some real-world practical suggestions you can implement today to improve your sales training outcomes. The objective is to improve the sales results of individuals and the entire sales department’s performance.

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