Smooth Sale

JUNE 13, 2022

Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Five Ways to Improve Efficiency in the Insurance Industry. Our collaborative blog provides insights into ‘Five ways to improve efficiency in the insurance industry.’ The insurance industry is a highly regulated and fragmented market. Routinely Review All Plans. Image credit. Use CRM Systems.

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Smooth Sale

JUNE 5, 2023

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: What Your Business Needs for A Smoother Training Experience What Your Business Needs for A Smoother Training Experience Training employees is a crucial part of running a business. The easiest way to do all this is to choose an LMS (learning management system).

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Sales 2.0

MARCH 15, 2023

You will be able to ask the AI things like ‘What are some common industry challenges in the prospect’s industry?’, ‘What are some things that this public company has talked about in their most recent annual reports or that their CEO has been speaking about?’ Add tools carefully It’s easy to end up with too many sales tools.

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Outsourcing Services Tools Buyer Industry 195

BrainShark

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Reps need to know A LOT to be at their best in front of buyers, but has your sales training strategy kept up with the times? Many organizations’ sales training has grown stale by relying on old-school tactics, like on-site boot camps and long-winded presentations, causing information overload for new reps.

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SalesFuel

MAY 6, 2024

Specifically, large language models will automate much of the work performed by highly trained professionals. In the past, your reps may have spent significant time on sales research. A customer service rep in the professional services industry will see 35% of their work taken over by automation.

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Competition Face-to-face Hiring Decision Maker 105

Allego

MARCH 18, 2021

Virtual selling has turned the sales industry upside down—and the effects will be felt for years to come. New Allego research shows that 62% of sales professionals say they’ve lost a deal because they couldn’t meet in-person with a buyer. After all, missing the mark on training means missing revenue targets too.

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Sales Coaching Research Coaching Hiring 62

Score More Sales

MAY 24, 2012

The question I was asked: “Would you rather make 100 cold calls or 20 well-researched calls to b2b sales prospects?” In fact those days of calling anyone without research are long O-V-E-R. Pre-Research Tools to look into: Our #1 “go-to” is LinkedIn for research. ” (A trick question?).

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Smooth Sale

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Today’s Guest Blog, ‘‘Marketing Strategies That Work for Any Industry—and 2 Creative Ways to Fund Them.’ No matter the industry, the key to successful marketing is adapting to changes. Marketing Strategies That Work for Any Industry. Research Wins . Watch the market leaders, and not just within your industry.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

This makes B2B sales training more important than ever. A well-designed program, paired with a robust training software , will empower your sales reps with the knowledge they need to deliver value and close more deals. What Is B2B Sales Training? What is B2B Sales Training? What Does the B2B Sales Process Look Like?

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Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 4, 2022

I see this as an effective social selling tool in three areas. Second, you can grow your following by engaging in conversations with LinkedIn influencers in your industry. You can also engage with leaders in your field, potential industry partners, or industry competitors to stay up to date on their offerings.

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Smooth Sale

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Today’s Guest Blog, ‘A comprehensive Guide to User Research Methods and Trends,’ is provided by Nadica Metuleva. Research Methods and Trends. User-experience design is a magical tool that makes people more engaged with your products and services. Through research, of course. What is UX research?

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Highspot

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

7, 2022 — Highspot , the sales enablement platform that increases sales productivity, today announced it has been named a Leader by Forrester Research in The Forrester Wave : Sales Content Solutions, Q4 2022 report. Forrester stated, “Highspot leads with superior user experience, data science, and integrations.

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The Digital Sales Institute

JANUARY 18, 2021

Sales Training Programs Online. Sales training programs online could become the preferred delivery channel over the next few years. Online sales training has both advantages, disadvantages, and parity with the more traditional approach to upskilling salespeople. Sales Training Programs – Online.

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Emissary

AUGUST 16, 2022

Sales enablement functions can serve organizations in multiple ways, from helping to craft the content sales teams need at each point in the funnel to training and coaching individuals. Depending on your objectives, there are some excellent tools and services to help you get there. 1 – Highspot . 1 – Highspot .

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

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. To help you identify how good your open rate is, the HubSpot team analyzed open rate data from 25,000,000+ emails across 29 industries. Media: 32%.

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Industry Real Estate Outsourcing Services Biotechnology 143

SalesFuel

APRIL 2, 2024

of BDR professionals received a quota increase, reports 6sense research. Innovative Ways to Maximize Productivity For BDRs The latest research shows BDR team members are working both outbound and inbound leads. Recent research, including our own , points to changed buyer behavior in the B2B process. In 2024, 39.3%

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LeadFuze

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Navigate these waters with ease – join us as we chart out a course through the vast ocean of best sales training podcasts. Welcome aboard as we chart out a course through the vast ocean of best sails training podcasts. In fact, sales training podcasts are emerging as a preferred learning tool for many professionals in the field.

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Training Webinar Metrics Industry Resources 52

SBI Growth

AUGUST 10, 2013

Our research shows that Julie is not alone. Training dollars are being misallocated. By signing up for our 7th annual Research Tour your team can learn why. Her sales manager knew her potential and sent her to a weeklong sales training. The Need-Payoff that she had been trained on was thrown out the window.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 18, 2022

Leveraging technology, social selling, and sales prospecting tools has ushered in a new era for anyone wishing to pursue a career as a sales rep. However, with so many sales prospecting tools out there, how do you know which ones are worth your time and money? Now let’s dive into sales prospecting tools.

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The Digital Sales Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Free sales training can be a step in the right direction for those of you who may be new or newer to sales. To thrive in the digitally driven sales environment, access to sales training and learning are essential. A training resource worth looking at to help improve your sales ability is free sales training.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As a result, much of the evaluation, investment, and rollout of virtual training technology in 2020 was rushed, limited in scope, and poorly planned. How to maximize customer training investment. Intelligent, strategic investment in customer training is crucial to remaining competitive in the upcoming year.

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SBI Growth

MAY 4, 2013

Every year, Sales Reps are forced into mandatory training. The question Reps want answered: how does this training help me make more money? Assess the value of your training and do one of these three things: If the training is bad, then tell your manager exactly why. If you think your industry is immune, then reconsider.

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Allego

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This blog post originally appeared on the Training Industry website. Poorly trained sales reps hurt an organization’s bottom line with inefficient processes, difficulties connecting with prospects and challenges in closing deals. Role-playing and coaching are particularly effective tools for continuous learning.

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Hiring Training Retention Coaching 71

Smooth Sale

APRIL 4, 2024

Whether your goal is to improve productivity or ensure that you deliver exemplary service to your customers and clients, we guarantee a piece of software for you to explore that can apply to every industry. For instance, consider using trade school management software in your business model if you are part of this industry.

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Allego

MAY 24, 2023

This article originally appeared on Training Industry. Effective new hire training is critical to business success. Research by Brandon Hall Group found that organizations with strong onboarding processes can increase productivity by 70% and experience an 82% improvement in new hire retention.

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The Digital Sales Institute

MARCH 29, 2021

Now more than ever it is important to have some sales training ideas to engage the remote or home based salesperson. Salespeople now have to figure out how they can adapt to rapidly changing selling conditions, and sales training must match those challenges. The Importance of Sales Training. Sales Training Ideas to Try.

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Highspot

APRIL 13, 2023

The first State of Sales Enablement Report in Financial Services highlights opportunities for enablement to drive business outcomes in the industry SEATTLE, April 13, 2023 — Highspot , the sales enablement platform that increases sales productivity, today announced findings from the first State of Sales Enablement in Financial Services report.

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Allego

MARCH 30, 2023

Sales training is one solution. This calls for innovative sales training ideas that are effective, engaging, and fit into your sellers’ busy schedules. 5 Sales Training Ideas to Drive Productivity 1. Personalized Sales Training and Coaching Sales training should consider each sales rep’s skills, strengths, and weaknesses.

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A Sales Guy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Too much reliance on selling tools. Upcoming: Not enough training in the industry/space. There was no help, no tools to cover your ass. We’re putting too much emphasis on the tools and not enough on the selling skills. And like all skills, it can be improved via tools, but it can also be killed by tools.

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Sales Tools Tools Cold Calling SalesForce 108

Smooth Sale

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Photo by 652234 via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How to Save Money When Running Your Construction Business Like any other business, the construction industry depends on a healthy cash flow to stay healthy. Training and Skilled Workers Much of the time, the best way to save money is to spend it.

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Construction Hiring How To Vendor 110

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The rapid rise of generative AI has become the most captivating trend in the tech industry today. Prompted by predictions of massive economic impact and the disruption of multiple industries, professionals in many fields are assessing how this new breed of AI tools will complement and complicate their working lives.

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Vengreso

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the digital era, sales professionals need to embrace social selling training to remain relevant and successful. Tips for adoption of social selling training. Social selling is the art of using social media tools to locate, contact, and nurture potential leads, enhancing the accomplishments of sales teams.

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Selling Power

APRIL 27, 2020

Our research shows the average closing (conversion) percentage today, across all industries, is approximately 25 percent. This means three out of four of the sales pursuits that make their way through your sales process will result in a loss, no decision, or an unknown conclusion.

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Emissary

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Technology companies can and should be working to meet the ever-growing needs of the financial industry. In addition to targeted content, it is important for sales and marketing teams to be aware of and trained in the particular regulations and pain points of the financial vertical. How Is Cloud Computing Used in Finance?

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Industry Marketing Scale Top of Funnel 52

Vengreso

APRIL 4, 2022

With almost 800 million users, LinkedIn isn’t only for showcasing your professional skills, researching new employers, looking for jobs, or for getting career advice! This on-demand LinkedIn training for sales professionals program teaches you how to leverage the site to create more sales conversations and build your book of business.

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LinkedIn B2B Conversion Training 71

Emissary

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Your account research should also include priorities and motivations for each buyer as well as the underlying power structure and the key influencers for technical initiatives. Use that knowledge to inform marketing tools, planning tools, and strategies, and share those across sales and marketing to keep everyone in sync.

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