Pointclear

JANUARY 11, 2011

Comment on The Bridge Group's ten predictions for inside sales in 2011. No longer will the Inside Sales Rep be a “jack of all trades” Roles will be clearly defined and measured based on specific desired outcomes. Data will become an integral component for predicting the likelihood of Inside Sales success.

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Closer's Coffee

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Look at any job description for an inside salesperson and there is something very important missing. Inside sales representatives work with customers to find what they want, create solutions and ensure a smooth sales process. Inside sales reps are friendly, well-spoken and ready to close the deal.”.

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ExecVision

JULY 15, 2018

The idea of inside sales motivation is a bit of an oxymoron. As an inside sales leader, part of your job is creating an environment conducive to success for individual reps and teams alike. So how do you do it? By helping your inside sales reps create their own habit loops with rewarding behaviors.

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 21, 2022

I watched a sales rep making cold calls the other day. I want to share with you what this common prospecting error is and how to immediately fix it. Prior to the call, I asked this sales rep to send over recordings, so I could play and point out exactly what he was doing wrong. It would be inappropriate and even rude!

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 26, 2018

They earn the right to ask for the business because they show up at that first meeting educated about the prospective buyer’s unique situation and how their solution addresses a specific problem. They know how to demonstrate value. Let’s look at the day-to-day life of a sales rep, starting with traditional face-to-face meetings.

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SalesHandy

JULY 5, 2021

Social selling isn’t a completely new concept in B2B sales – it’s been around since social platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter exist. With the rise in Software tools and API access to these networks, it’s easier today to leverage these social selling automation tools to build social selling into your B2B sales process.

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SBI

APRIL 24, 2012

Tweet AA-ISP Inside Sales Summit. Four hundred Inside Sales leaders attended the 2-day American Association of Inside Sales Professionals (AA-ISP) Summit last week in Dallas. The Summit is the only conference dedicated exclusively to Inside Sales Leadership. Evening out with my gal pals.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 2, 2013

As you’ll read below, she boldly predicts that by 2015 inside sales will overtake field sales, as that unfolds, she will be in greater demand. Josiane heads up TeleSmart Communications , and is leading practice and thought leader in the area of inside sales and management. How can that be?

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SalesHandy

JULY 7, 2021

You might be new to SaaS products, or even been doing it for awhile – SaaS Sales aren’t easy. Figuring out how to generate sales for SaaS products might seem like a pretty daunting task. What SaaS sales is all about, and how do you go about selling your SaaS to qualified leads? What is SaaS Sales?

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Do you find that the “small things” like organizing your office, organizing your laptop, checking in with old customers just to see how they’re doing, distract you from what you know you need to be doing to make more money – i.e., cold call, follow up on leads, call prospects back who are on the fence, etc.?

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 24, 2020

It's a practice that's been picking up steam for some time now, and having a solid digital presence is becoming a staple of any high-achieving sales professional's repertoire.

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Vengreso

JULY 17, 2020

That is the fascinating topic of conversation I had with my guest in this episode of the Modern Selling Podcast, Hang Black, VP of Global Sales & Technical Enablement at Juniper Networks. Learn how to prepare for the #FutureOfSales in 2021 with @hangwithhang and @M_3Jr in the @GoModernSelling podcast. 4:43] Women in sales.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 19, 2019

How to Identify the Next Big Thing in Your Career. I want to network more in my industry because I think it's a better way to prospect than sending warm or cold emails. How is my current role fulfilling my values? If your answer is "Not really," to any of them, brainstorm how to change that. What do I want to keep doing?

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Nutshell

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Perhaps it’s the rush of meeting new and interesting people during networking sessions , or the opportunity to learn actionable tips during the breakout sessions that will help you level up your game. Whatever it is that excites you the most about attending sales conferences, you’ll find it at the various events listed below.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 23, 2020

Whether you are striving to win over a potential customer, are establishing trust with your company’s leadership team, or are collaborating with your marketing organization , knowing how to connect with others is critical to success in your role. Check out these social media sales groups and start building your network anytime, anywhere.

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SalesLoft

JANUARY 29, 2020

There are a lot of great sales networks out there, each one doing something awesome in their corner of the world. We gathered a list of some of the sales industry’s favorites, and where to find them. London Enterprise Sales Forum ). Modern Tech Sales : Today’s services and systems are complex and expensive.

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InsideSales.com

OCTOBER 23, 2019

How to Connect and Engage Better with the Top Brass and C-Level Executives. Cold calling the CEO is difficult, but not impossible — if you know how to structure your pitch and how to get past gatekeepers. How do we keep a conversation going with the top decision-maker? The Challenges of Selling to C-Level Executives.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 7, 2020

In this part I’ll share the do’s and don’ts to follow on your LinkedIn profile that I learned from going through the 150+ applications, and I’ll explain how to get a sales job in 2020 from a hiring manager’s perspective. Share anything else that stands out, your attention to detail, stats, experience, social presence, network, etc.

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Close.io

DECEMBER 20, 2019

We recently released a piece on sales analytics : what it is, how it works, and why it can give you a massive sales advantage. Beyond the topic of sales data, our roundup also features an insider's take on freemium vs free trials , a resource on insider sales training , and a think-piece on seller expectations.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 30, 2018

I want to share with you what this common prospecting error is and how to immediately fix it. I said it was analogous to saying, “Hey, you don’t know me, but give me your time and tell me how to sell you.”. I also told him that my reaction as a business owner would have been, “Who are you, and how dare you ask me to tell you that!”.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 8, 2021

Inside Sales Rep. In an increasingly digital world, inside salespeople are the go-to for prospecting, nurturing, and converting leads remotely. They rely on email, phone calls, videos, and virtual meetings—instead of face-to-face interaction—to build relationships and move people through the sales funnel. Image Source.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 4, 2020

spent over three and a half hours on their smartphone each day, with half of that time spent engaging on social media networks. Not only has personal social media usage been on the rise, but professional social media usage has become more prevalent as well — and the field of sales is no exception.

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Zendesk Sell

MARCH 28, 2019

Specific job responsibilities will depend on your company, but an entry-level sales development rep typically uses their communication skills to generate leads, build customer relationships, convey benefits, and hopefully sell a product or service. Presentation experience and networking skills are also essential.

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Score More Sales

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

I spoke this week to a group of sales professionals at the new monthly Sales Accelerators event at Hubspot in Cambridge, MA. It is a new event here in the Boston area for sales reps to network, meet and mingle with others. Lori speaks, writes, trains, and consults with inside sales teams in mid-sized companies.

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Score More Sales

MARCH 25, 2014

Ken Krogue is the co-founder of InsideSales.com, a company that offers tools and consulting to companies with inside sales teams. Ken truly is a leader in inside selling strategies. Jill, who was most recently with Oracle represented how to gain visibility for a company – first for Eloqua and then Oracle.

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InsideSales.com

JUNE 30, 2021

The partnership enables EXL to leverage XANT’s Playbooks solution and XANT Intelligence on prospects and customers to create and take to market an AI-driven lead qualification and inside sales solution to their customers. Data, analytics, and AI capabilities have become integral for success in the sales and marketing space.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 14, 2013

1-3% - cold calling appointment rate (source: American Association for Inside Sales Professionals). The path for your sales force is unlocking this potential for your business. Your team needs to learn how to harness this potential. Process – SBI’s 7 th Annual Research Tour will teach you how to do this.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 27, 2018

How to walk away from a business deal.? Unattainable sales goals are very prevalent. But here’s the truth—no matter how high the pressure or the stress , my 20 years of experience in sales has shown that bad business is never worth pursuing. Here’s a great example of why and how this works. You can do it.

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Igniting Sales Transformation

MAY 11, 2018

In this Conversations with Women in Sales interview, I talked with Jen Sieger, Director Inside Sales Specialist Team at Microsoft about Digital Sales Best Practices. Jen and I talked about how to train your salespeople to leverage Digital Selling Best practices to better connect with customers and exceed sales quotas.

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Igniting Sales Transformation

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Perhaps the biggest reason is that my guest, Debbie Dunnam , Corporate Vice President of Inside Sales at Microsoft, walks her talk. Debbie then transitioned into technology sales with the help of a friend in the early days of the technology revolution. Digital sales transformation requires a shift in mindset.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 26, 2015

Do you know how to ask for referrals in a way that gets results? Or how to nurture your network so referrals keep pouring in? Bookmark the results page, and come back later to see how answers evolve. My goal is to get a 1,000-person sample, so please invite your network to take the quiz as well. Read more.)

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SalesLoft

JANUARY 2, 2020

Sales Technology Stack Blog (Nancy Nardin) | Find articles about sales and marketing technology to help you build your sales stack. The Sales Leader (Colleen Francis) | Cutting Edge Strategies for Sales Leaders by Colleen Francis. CloserIQ Blog | Weekly advice from CloserIQ’s network of 30,000+ sales leaders.

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Green Lead's B2B

MAY 13, 2010

It kicked off two days of great sessions, discussion and networking. Henry Glickel, BAO's top recruiter, presented on best practices for Inside Sales Recruiting. Hiring and creating good talent was a comon theme during the event, and Henry's take on it ensures steady and talented inside sales professionals.

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A Sales Guy

JUNE 11, 2013

Dear Keenan, I am “S”, I have been in inside sales and marketing for 2 years and have not made any sale till now. The product that I am selling/marketing is a software product for Automotive, Aerospace, Networking and educational sectors. The problem still persists. Let’s just help the poor cat out!

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Score More Sales

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Sometimes I accept a connect request on LinkedIn with people I don’t know but others in my network do. Lori Richardson is recognized on Forbes as one of the “Top 30 Social Sales Influencers” worldwide. Lori speaks, writes, trains, and consults with inside sales teams in mid-sized companies.

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Igniting Sales Transformation

MAY 23, 2018

You can hear more from Gavriella and other Microsoft leaders, on the Microsoft Partner Network podcast. Women Sales Pros has a vision for more women in B2B sales and sales leadership roles where there are currently male-majority sales teams. Or visit partner.microsoft.com . Thanks to our Media Sponsor.

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SalesHandy

JULY 15, 2018

He actively writes blogs about cold calling, sales, inside sales & everything related to sales. Speaker | Sales Trainer | Best-Selling Author | CE Curriculum Developer | Sales Skills that get Results! President, Heinz Marketing Inc, Keynote speaker, Author, Host of Sales Pipeline Radio.

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