Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 28, 2018

Author: Glenton Davis Today’s consumer has access to more knowledge than ever before, adding a burden to businesses to provide truly innovative products and services — and for sales teams to understand their companies’ offerings in a deep and informed way. More than ever, understanding one’s field is critical to sales success.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

And with more options than ever, consumers find it easier to write off a brand after a negative experience. For the 12th consecutive year, the strength of consumer relationships and trust in brands have declined. If you are able to make a good impression on your customers, they are much more likely to remain loyal.

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Alice Heiman

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Jake Dunlap takes us from founding Skaled Consulting to his first successful sales hire. It’s great to be a founder led sales company but founder led services delivery is a problem. This was the first major hurdle that Jake encountered in his fledgling sales consulting business and a barrier to scaling. And boy, was I wrong. [11:57]

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Smooth Sale

MAY 4, 2023

’ Dan Coconate is a local Chicagoland freelance writer who has been in the industry since graduating from college in 2019. The consumer industry is constantly evolving. Consider incorporating some wall graphics in your business to get that message across to consumers. Be strategic when it comes to increasing sales.

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Highspot

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

2, 2022 — Highspot , the sales enablement platform that increases sales productivity, today announced surging customer adoption and usage as companies leverage its capabilities to equip, train and coach reps, and analyze their programs to improve sales performance. SEATTLE, Nov. Doubled revenue across the U.K.,

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Smooth Sale

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How To Build Trust With Consumers And Why You Need To! Our collaborative blog provides insights on how to build trust with consumers and the need for doing so. Your top priority is building trust with consumers and encouraging them to approach you. Trust Is The Success Factor.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

We've all seen retail outlets offering sale prices or "buy one, get one free deals" — and for good reason. These kinds of strategies work better for certain businesses than they do for others — and you run the risk of undermining your company's reputation and losing out on hard sales if yours isn't effective.

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Showpad

JULY 30, 2019

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies with innovative Sales and marketing teams grow at 4.1 Promoting collaboration between Sales and marketing is the catalyst for success in the CPG industry. Challenges in the CPG Industry. percentage points faster than lagging companies, according to McKinsey.

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Mindtickle

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The reality is that as much as 90% of our content goes unused by sales, and according to Sirius Decisions , marketing efforts are far less effective unless they’re aligned with the needs of a sales organization. That’s why we’re excited to announce Asset Hub from Mindtickle, the first sales content management software built for sales.

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SBI Growth

MAY 4, 2013

Every year, Sales Reps are forced into mandatory training. As expected, the Sales Reps complain and resist. The question Reps want answered: how does this training help me make more money? My advice to Sales Reps: stop complaining and do something about it. If you think your industry is immune, then reconsider.

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Mindtickle

APRIL 9, 2024

In the past, most B2B sales were conducted face-to-face – perhaps in a prospect’s conference room or at a golf course. Many deals are closed today without the buyer and seller meeting face-to-face, a practice known as inside sales. The shift to remote sales accelerated during the pandemic. How is it different from outside sales?

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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

When it comes to sales, your ideal customer isn’t always the next one—it’s your current one. In the process of influencing your customer base to repurchase a good or service, you can expose untapped sales veins that can spur your growth. For sales professionals, white space analysis helps boost topline revenue growth.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 30, 2023

But what changes will it bring to the sales industry? Will it be the end of salespeople, or will it become the secret weapon to help sales reps work more efficiently? Furthermore, we’ve interviewed leading sales teams to collect 11 AI sales predictions that you should watch in 2023. Let’s jump to the nitty-gritty.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Today, we’re sharing the ultimate list of sales podcasts. If you work in sales, it’s our hope that this list of sales podcasts provides you with some fresh listening material, newfound inspiration, and the tips and tricks you need to excel in the world of sales. The Ultimate List of Sales Podcasts. Listen here.

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Smooth Sale

JANUARY 31, 2022

Note: Natalie Redman , LinkedIn , provides valuable insights on ‘How to Boost Your Restaurant Marketing in 2022, that are applicable to most industries. Natalie is a Freelance writer for many clients across multiple industries. As of January 2021, there was a 65.91% year-on-year decline in consumers dining in restaurants in the U.S,

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

In this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover the essentials of guided selling, industry examples, and how it can transform your sales process. Guided selling personalizes the customer journey by giving sales reps real-time information to influence buyer decisions. What is Guided Selling? How Does Guided Selling Work?

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Zoominfo

JUNE 22, 2022

Pop into any social media feed or read industry publications, and you’ll invariably hear about unsolicited phone outreach as a spray-and-pray tactic from yesteryear. As daunting as cold calling may be, it still has a place in today’s sales pipelines. Think of B2B cold calling as simply jumpstarting the sales journey. Our answer?

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MTD Sales Training

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

So as I come kicking and screaming into my 40’s I thought I would address the state of the nation in terms of the sales industry and answer the one burning question on my lips “What’s my one wish for the sales industry?”. Well, my ultimate goal is to help make the sales profession a true profession. Happy Selling!

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 22, 2018

From sales force training and compensation to investments in sales processes and technology, organizations relentlessly seek to pull the right levers that will drive revenue growth and improve sales effectiveness. These results were due entirely to sales manager skills, independent of the skills of their salespeople.

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Allego

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

One group particularly prolific is sales professionals. Sales leaders, trainers, and consultants regularly post articles that they distribute via their LinkedIn newsletter. We asked our sales leaders and reps which ones they prefer, researched them, and narrowed the list down to 18. Published weekly. Published biweekly.

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Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Without an effective sales team, even the best products fade into history. Today, the sales environment grows at an unprecedented rate. After all, what good is a great product if it sits on a shelf? When selecting a sales candidate, many managers rely on their gut instinct. They’re open to coaching and training.

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Highspot

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Sales is the engine that powers your company. But what’s powering your sales? By now it’s universally known that sales and sales team practices have undergone a tectonic shift in recent years. And, even more alarmingly, buyer needs and behaviors seem to be moving way ahead of the sales learning curve.

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Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

” My good friend, Christian Mauer , challenged me, “Dave, why are you so interested in selling?” I asked my question because I believe being really interested in selling is a necessary but not a sufficient condition to be successful in SALES. To answer even your first question:” Are you interested in Sales?”

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

As a sales professional, you’re sending emails all day, every day. Hopefully you have some idea of what your open rate is -- but do you know how you rank against the rest of your industry? Find out how your email open rate compares to your industry. The overall average open rate across all industries is 32%. Biotech: 37%.

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 21, 2024

Many of us derive some part of our identity from the things we buy and consume, be it fashion, books, video games, tools, or otherwise. As such, there is always a market for those who can showcase and review products or keep up with industry news to act as filters and sources of insight for followers looking for others with similar interests.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 9, 2023

If you’re looking to get into sales, not having a college degree can feel like a huge barrier to your career. But what if I told you that a degree isn't always required for a sales job? In this guide, we’ll explore how you can get into sales without a degree. Table of Contents What does it mean to work in sales?

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Allego

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Sales enablement is having a moment. If you work in sales or marketing, chances are you’ve recently heard the term sales enablement. With that in mind, I asked our experts to answer five questions about sales enablement: What is Sales Enablement? How Do Analysts Define Sales Enablement?

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LeadBoxer

JUNE 9, 2020

There’s a new buzzword on the minds of sales managers across the country: sales enablement. The idea is to provide your sales teams with the resources they need to excel. They just need a little help to develop their skills, and that’s where sales enablement comes into play. It’s not a new concept, just a new name.

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 14, 2024

Analyze your sector in depth, considering competitive dynamics, consumer demographics, and market trends. Describe your sales and marketing plans, including how to draw in and keep clients in a saturated market. Use digital marketing techniques and social media platforms to reach a larger audience and market your goods and services.

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 7, 2021

For many years, I’ve spent a good part of my career in purchasing and in sales, I’ve learned that buyers do not think the same way salespeople think. And, just as good salespeople have a system for selling, good buyers have buying patterns. Second, demand training on the details if you haven’t received it.

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Smooth Sale

JUNE 28, 2023

Looking into reputable talent recruiters might be the most effective and least strenuous way to find a diverse workforce, highly specialized employees, and talented industry professionals. Doing this type of research and recruitment yourself will be highly time-consuming, and you may not have the best results in the end, either.

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Allego

JUNE 8, 2022

Employees in every industry began to contemplate their overall satisfaction and what they were getting from their companies. Many decided to make a change—to a new role, a new opportunity, or a new industry. As a result, many businesses are hiring a record number of new sales reps—and doing it in record time.

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Appbuddy

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Apart from day-to-day responsibilities, marketers are dealing with industry shifts like Apple’s MPP, SMS marketing, record high turnovers, and more. If you’re running a sale, especially during holidays like Black Friday, it can be frustrating for subscribers to keep receiving countdown emails if they’ve already made a purchase.

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Alice Heiman

JUNE 17, 2020

consumer spending, fell by a record 13.6% Naturally, the consumer confidence index fell from 131.6 None of this is good news for your company or your sales team – unless you happen to be one of the companies serving a market or industry that’s actually experiencing growth. Keep Sales Going .

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 27, 2023

With this growth comes tons of new job opportunities for salespeople looking to get into the tech industry. In this article, you’ll learn some positions you can consider in SaaS sales, expert tips for getting into the industry, and how to succeed in your first sales role. Table of Contents Is SaaS sales a good career?

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Crunchbase

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Fortunately for sales teams, the rumor is just that: a rumor. Solution selling is far from dead; it’s simply evolving based on changes in the sales environment and consumer mindset. This article will discuss the changing nature of solution selling and how you can adapt it to modern consumers and the current sales process.

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Allego

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Sales enablement is having a moment. If you work in sales or marketing, chances are you’ve recently heard the term sales enablement. With that in mind, I asked our experts to answer five questions about sales enablement: What is Sales Enablement? How Do Analysts Define Sales Enablement?

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