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How to run a successful inside sales onboarding effort (step by step)

Close.io

If your hiring strategy involves bringing in fresh talent, you can’t expect these new inside sales professionals to be confident and successful, without a strong onboarding effort. What’s inside sales onboarding, you ask? If you have poor training, there will be a lack of confidence between the sales leader and new hire.

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2019 Selling Challenges Study

Richardson

Richardson’s 2019 Selling Challenges Study research reveals a panoramic view of the changes confronting sales professionals today. With hundreds of responses, we’ve captured timely insights into how 2019 will unfold and how to address emerging challenges. Our research reveals that:

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Can Distribution Pricing Managers Work Remotely?

Distribution Pricing Journal

With better web-accessible software platforms and data tools, pricing managers no longer need to be tethered to the office to get real time data. Data analysts are jumping on new collaboration tools such as Slack or workflow management. Even inside sales for certain industries benefit from proximity to specialized stock.

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15 best cold calling books to take your sales team to new levels

Close.io

Whether you’re a sales professional that likes reading or doesn’t, you’ll find fresh frameworks and tons of insights in the book. Who should read this : Inside sales reps will find a lot of high-value advice for smarter cold calling and actionable techniques for tackling specific sales challenges. Author : Steli Efti.

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The Dangers of Average Sales Skills

Janek Performance Group

Some sales organizations likely would exceed their blown sales budget in the first quarter. A SaaS technology provider with a ten person inside sales team had an average closing rate of 30 percent. The company considered this sales rep their superstar and felt lucky to have him. Here’s a real-world example.

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How to Bolster Your Sales Talent Pipeline

Highspot

Additionally, these programs can help reduce turnover: A 2019 Work Institute study found that turnover due to a lack of growth and development opportunities has increased 170% since 2010 — making it a top reason employees leave their jobs. Sales doesn’t operate in a vacuum, and neither should your development program.

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The 7 Most Critical Selling Skills in Wholesale Distribution

Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

Wholesale distributors are feeling urgency to change their sales models, a joint MDM/RLI research study shows. Many distributors have a field sales culture in markets where inside sales models may make more sense. Field Sales vs. Inside Sales. Only 1 percent are entirely inside sales.