The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Are you as smart as your customer when it comes to knowing how your industry operates? Why should a customer make time to speak with us if we don’t have a level of industry knowledge they would find value in? There are far too many salespeople going through the sales motions without a foundational […].

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Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When resistance appears, it does not matter if the sales process, methodology, tactics and strategies are good or even great, unless salespeople are equally great at first lowering the resistance.” What might the whipped cream equivalent be for the resistance you might encounter later in the sales cycle?

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Adaptive Business Services

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

My roots also include the industry that I still consider to be the highlight of my almost 45 year B2B sales and management career … signage and, starting today, we are offering specialized sign sales services to this market segment. Nimble CRM for Sign Sales. Sign Sales Training. Virtual sales meetings.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 26, 2024

Most sales managers would like to do that. But since they can’t, the next best thing may be to reengineer your sales training program. How to Reengineer Your Sales Training Program Before you begin to adjust the details of your sales training initiatives, take time to study your rain makers. Credibility is key to buyers.

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Braveheart Sales

OCTOBER 19, 2018

It said the mere act of following a repeatable sales process helps salespeople close 15% more business. I wish I knew where the information came from, but since I couldn’t verify it directly from the source, I went searching for data myself that might support the use of a sales process. A Sales Process Defined. This is telling.

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Contact Monkey

OCTOBER 17, 2018

If you’re a business owner, you know how imperative it is to get the most out of your sales team in order to maximize key business results. This is especially pertinent today as the sales process has become much more challenging , evolving with the needs of buyers over the years. . contact-form-7]. 1) Focus on Providing Value.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 1, 2020

I used to think it was just sales newbies who struggled with referral reluctance. I wondered about those in non-traditional sales roles like customer success, CPAs, attorneys, architects, engineers, and consultants—who are now being asked to sell. I learned it doesn’t matter your gender, age, industry experience, or culture.

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Miller Heiman Group

APRIL 7, 2020

Many industrial and life sciences companies don’t realize the gulf between how they believe they’re delivering customer service and how actual customers perceive their service. Why Customer Service Best Practices Matter in Industry and Life Sciences. Bridging Service Into Sales. Professional Selling Skills.

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SalesFuel

APRIL 25, 2024

Dedicated CSMs focus on ensuring that customers achieve their desired outcomes which drives retention and supports your sales career. Depending on the industry, the customer success team is responsible for everything from onboarding to resolving conflicts. But constant improvement can build relationships and enhance your sales career.

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Steven Rosen

MARCH 25, 2024

Sales Managers: Get Off Your Butt and Start Coaching Your Reps In today’s highly competitive sales industry, which has endless analytic tools and virtual interfaces, the role of the sales manager has quietly pivoted to that of a ‘dashboard coach.’ Presence is a form of currency in the economy of trust.

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Richardson

JULY 9, 2020

In only a few months, the global pandemic has begun to reshape the industry. Much of these losses will arise from commercial and industrial loans originating in industries like transportation, retail, and automotive. Responding to this upheaval has proved difficult because the challenges consist of three key parts.

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Sales 2.0

MAY 29, 2020

In the sales domain, this big change has accelerated the trend to digital selling. As sales forces have been sent home and told their clients won’t meet them with them in-person, they have had to use new digital tools just to keep doing their job. Things are changing in nearly every industry right now. than before.

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 17, 2014

What is the sales profession going to be like in the year 2050? If you do remember the song, you may choose to read out of commitment to the industry or mere fascination as […]. Remember the 1969 song “In The Year 2525?” ” If you’re too young to remember the song, you better pay attention.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

If you really want to be successful (which I can only assume you do), then you need to customized your prospecting strategy depending on the industry or type of prospect you are […]. Blog Professional Selling Skills Prospecting prospect prospecting sales prospecting video sales tip'

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Steven Rosen

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Sales organizations have had to adjust how they prospect, sell, and interact with customers and each other. . Of course, different industries face different realities. . However, there are two fundamental activities that successful sales organizations have been able to continue doing despite COVID. Virtual Selling.

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The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 12, 2014

The sales industry is constantly changing, isn’t it? Blog leadership Professional Selling Skills Sales Training Tip advisor selling sales skills selling skills' Blog leadership Professional Selling Skills Sales Training Tip advisor selling sales skills selling skills'

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Allego

JANUARY 17, 2023

Melissa Finnegan possesses a broad depth of experience that comes from 25 years of service in the financial services industry. In this capacity, Melissa and her team conduct product, sales and technology training for all employees, which includes training on Lincoln’s annuity, long-term care, life, and small-market retirement plan businesses.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 8, 2024

Sales training is one of the most significant investments an organization can make in their sales team. In fact, research cited by taskdrive.com shows sales training has an average return on investment of 353 percent. When choosing a sales training partner, start small and work your way up. You can always upgrade later.

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The Sales Hunter

OCTOBER 24, 2013

One of the most rewarding parts of my job is making salespeople aware of ways they can strengthen their selling skills. When you refine your skills (and add to them), it translates into more success for you and your customers. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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The Sales Hunter

JULY 18, 2013

There is no better time than the present to learn from those who possibly have been in the sales industry a bit longer than you. Today you can jump on over to the Salesforce blog , where I and other sales speakers and leaders were asked to give tips for young salespeople. Advice for Young Salespeople from 9 Sales Veterans.

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The Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Companies in any industry will benefit from having a healthy culture among its employees. But for industrial distributors today, the culture that exists inside of your company can make or break the success of the business. So, the bottom line is, you need a healthy culture to attract and keep top sales talent.

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The Sales Hunter

JUNE 27, 2013

It varies by industry, customer profile and a number of other criteria. ” I’ve had prospecting campaigns run as long as 30 contacts for some industries. That is not sales prospecting. Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog. .”

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The Sales Hunter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Who is the sales role model you pattern yourself after? Surprising to me is the number of people who don’t have a sales role model. They’re the sales giant you one day want to become. Who is your sales role model? Look not just within your own industry, but look at other industries as well.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 1, 2021

Cespedes, Yuchun Lee and Mark Magnacca A lot of sales training misunderstands how salespeople learn. Most learning in sales is through peer learning in specific contexts, and the effects are cumulative because modeling behavior is a big driver of how salespeople develop. Further, the benefits go beyond sales. Author: Frank V.

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Klozers

JUNE 5, 2014

Consultative Selling Skills are used by organizations in many different industries to drive high end Business 2 Business sales, and whilst Consultative Selling is undoubtedly difficult to get right, the rewards are high given the typical values of the products & services involved.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 9, 2019

Varner I noticed organizations continually invest time and money to improve sales team effectiveness, but which one? There are hundreds of sales training companies offering thousands of programs in all aspects of selling: call planning, presenting, negotiating, managing key accounts, questioning and more. Author: David L.

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Sales Process Engineering Case Study Call-back 209

MTD Sales Training

JANUARY 6, 2020

We often get salespeople on our programs discussing the most important aspect of sales, and many consider the sales processes that they follow as the most important aspects that will keep the sales and commissions rolling in. When it comes to sales, having healthy mindset is paramount to achieving your goals.

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criteria for success

MARCH 17, 2021

Thinking of building a sales training program? Regardless of the size of your team (or your budget), it’s important to have a sales training program. But in the long term, a sales training program can save you time, make the most of your resources, and strengthen your sales team. Let's Talk Sales is a CFS production.

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The Brooks Group

JANUARY 17, 2017

Our clients in industrial distribution are constantly telling us that it’s difficult to find the right people for the sales openings they have. Follow these 4 tips to find salespeople who can complement their technical knowledge with the sales skills and acumen needed to sell value, not just product features or a low price.

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Allego

JANUARY 25, 2022

Terry Coutsolioutsos leads the marketing, sales operations, and communications function at Siemens Healthineers North America , a $5 billion North American enterprise. Previously at Abbott Vascular, Coutsolioutsos held a long and successful career in sales, marketing, and corporate account positions of increasing responsibility.

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The Sales Hunter

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Recently I’ve been working with a number of salespeople making sales calls that stretch across a wide range of industries, and one thing stands out — Sales Leadership. With each person with whom I’ve worked, it is amazing to me how the demonstration of sales leadership makes a huge impact.

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Alice Heiman

MAY 13, 2020

Need more sales? Let’s examine how well your team is practicing basic, effective selling skills. . You might assume salespeople are already practicing these skills, but in uncertain times, salespeople sometimes fall back on bad habits (price discounting and following poorly qualified leads would be two examples).

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Partners in Excellence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

I’ve narrowed things down to the top 3 skills critical for top performers. I’d like your take on it, because most sales training programs don’t seem to include these. First, all the usual traditional skills are table stakes. What are the top 3 skills that set consistent top performers apart from everyone else?

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Selling Skills Face-to-face Relationals Training 48

The Sales Hunter

JULY 26, 2013

CEOs who stand on the side and don’t think they need to be involved in sales other than discussing the business with the VP of Sales in a weekly meeting are failing to understand their role. CEOs must be engaged with sales and understand what is happening in the marketplace. ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Power of Sales Leadership and Emotion in Sales Hello everyone, I’m John Golden, your host from SalesPOP! Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM. We also touched on the fact that many sales leaders are promoted based on their sales performance without receiving any leadership or coaching training.

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The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 27, 2013

Problem is that questions of that type do little to help the sales process. In fact, I’ll contend many times that they wind up harming the sales process. As I have the opportunity to work with salespeople on sales calls across a wide number of industries, I see this happening time and time again.

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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 24, 2022

Here are eight ways to break a sales slump: Focus on the Fundamentals. For sellers, it’s their core selling skills. Too often, we complicate our sales process or skip necessary steps. These things can make our tried-and-true methods feel like bad sales habits. In all professions, the best master their fundamentals.

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