Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

JUNE 14, 2019

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.

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Distribution Selling Skills Lead Rank Lead Scoring 45

Highspot

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Case Studies Case studies demonstrate real-world applications and successes, providing sales teams with concrete examples to illustrate value to potential clients. Distribution: Agree on the distribution method to ensure it reaches all relevant sales team members in an accessible format.

Ideal Customer Profile 52

Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Hiring Sales Qualified Lead 52

Nutshell

JANUARY 14, 2020

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) refers to any cloud software product that a company hosts and makes available to customers over the Internet, rather than offering it as a download onto their computers or mobile devices. By the end, you should have a clear roadmap for reaching your or your company’s sales goals. What Is SaaS Sales?

Paid Content 127

Paid Content Lead Rank Commission Lead Scoring 127

Velocify

JUNE 28, 2017

Of the sales technologies listed, here are the 13 least known according to participants (in order, starting from the least known). See full study for more. Percentage of participants who were unfamiliar with each type of sales technology. 1) Sales Gamification. 4) Territory and Quota Management Solutions.

Sales Technology 53

Sales Technology Top of Funnel Hiring Software 53

LeadFuze

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Best Sales Podcasts for You This 2021. The ability to listen to an almost inexhaustible supply of training, case studies, and applicable tips via sales podcasts shouldn’t be taken for granted. From individual sales reps to Founders, there are so many great “shows” to help you become better at your job.

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Top of Funnel Lead Rank Twitter Lead Scoring 98

The Brooks Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Is implementation and compliance actually a sales management issue? You might be placing the blame on individual contributors for an underused CRM system when your focus really should be directed at frontline management. Are your sales managers advocating the CRM and including its usage as a part of the sales strategy?

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CRM System Software Software 40

SalesLoft

JUNE 27, 2014

We know 5 such practitioners who exemplify sales development. Acquia is one of the fastest growing private software companies in the nation. And Tom is their Inside Sales Manager. Their team is even featured in a case study by Aaron Ross. Take a look: 1. Acquia’s Tom Murdock.

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Hiring Twitter Case Study Sales Qualified Lead 52

Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 7, 2018

And in this day and age of cutthroat competition, the War for Talent, and fast-evolving B2B sales and marketing environments, you need the best B2B sales and marketing professionals serving on your behalf. Hiring for Your B2B Sales Team. Segmenting Your B2B Sales Team. The best place to start looking for new hires?

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Inbound Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank B2B 74

The ROI Guy

MARCH 6, 2017

Recently I had the chance to work with Microsoft on a business value campaign and ROI tool for Window 10 Software Assurance and Enterprise. The situation facing Microsoft was, that after a very successful Window 7, adoption and sales of Windows 8 and 8.1 were low and considered less than successful for the enterprise market.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring ROI Microsoft 45

PandaDoc

JULY 11, 2022

Behind almost every successful business is a successful sales team. Whether you’ve got a small team of inside sales reps, a large outdoor sales team, or a wholesale department working on distribution partners for your next product, sales is the lifeblood of any business. You can also mention the perks.

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Hiring How To Salary Scale 52

Zoominfo

AUGUST 12, 2020

Inside Sales or Field Sales? (or Adoption of inside sales models has grown significantly in recent years. The idea is that sales reps prospect from central or remote locations, in a more structured environment. Considerations for Inside vs Field Sales Reps.

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B2B Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead Top of Funnel 200

Jonathan Farrington

JULY 10, 2013

Our regular feature writers, Barb Giamanco, Nancy Nardin, Babette Ten Haken and Tamara Schenk are joined by sales management guru Keith Rosen. As usual we also announce this month’s Top Sales Article and Top Sales Blog Post, and you will find all the details on nominating your favorites for the 2013 Top Sales & Marketing Awards .

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Margin Policies Coaching Sales Enablement 41

Tony Hughes

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

For Millennials and others looking to leverage LinkedIn or Sales Navigator at the core of your strategy, I would highly recommend dropping everything and reading Neil Rackham 's books like SPIN Selling. Wouldn't it be nice to manage the KPIs that can actually be managed and leverage the sales activities that actually lead to revenue outcomes?

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Social Selling Call-back Up-Sell Ideal Customer Profile 66

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Sobczak is known for his hands-on, practical advice for telephone and inside sales professionals. For a more thorough look at maximizing your sales productivity, watch “ Tips to Structure Your Day.". He and his associates from Kurlan & Associates discuss sales and management tactics on YouTube. 4) Art Sobczak.

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Channels Video Training Hiring 112

OnePageCRM

JANUARY 21, 2019

The largest gathering in the world for B2B software. A sales engagement conference on an island packed with forward-thinking sales professionals what’s not to like? With inspirational speakers and content geared toward Sales Executives, Sales Managers, Sales Reps and Marketers. SaaStr Annual 2019.

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Conference Twitter Networking Inbound 20

OnePageCRM

JANUARY 21, 2019

The largest gathering in the world for B2B software. A sales engagement conference on an island packed with forward-thinking sales professionals what’s not to like? With inspirational speakers and content geared toward Sales Executives, Sales Managers, Sales Reps and Marketers. SaaStr Annual 2019.

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Conference Twitter Networking Inbound 22

OnePageCRM

JANUARY 7, 2019

The largest gathering in the world for B2B software. A sales engagement conference on an island packed with forward-thinking sales professionals what’s not to like? With inspirational speakers and content geared toward Sales Executives, Sales Managers, Sales Reps and Marketers. SaaStr Annual 2019.

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Conference Twitter Networking Inbound 22

PandaDoc

APRIL 3, 2023

What is inside sales? Let’s kick things off with a definition of inside sales. The inside sales model is built around the idea of sales reps working from their desks, without leaving the office. This means the inside sales process relies on digital communication, as well as phone calls.

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Outside Sales Inside Sales Scale Lead Rank 52

Zoominfo

AUGUST 12, 2020

Inside Sales or Field Sales? (or Adoption of inside sales models has grown significantly in recent years. The idea is that sales reps prospect from central or remote locations, in a more structured environment. Inside sales reps can handle smaller, more local accounts and offer support to field sales.

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B2B Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead Top of Funnel 100

Close.io

JANUARY 14, 2019

If you’ve got ambitions of becoming a top inside sales rep at your company, you’re going to have to build and sharpen these critical sales skills first. Many of these sales skills can be relatively quickly learned and cultivated through self-education and a relentless dedication to bettering yourself in your sales role.

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Inside Sales Top of Funnel Cold Calling Sales Qualified Lead 108

Velocify

MARCH 7, 2013

So we put our resident sales scientists to the test, mining millions of sales calls to build out a formula for one of the most common questions we get asked from sales managers. How many leads should I be assigning to my sales reps each day and when do I need to hire more sales reps based on my lead flow?

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Leads360 Lead Rank Lead Scoring Leads 70

Close.io

JANUARY 14, 2019

If you’ve got ambitions of becoming a top inside sales rep at your company, you’re going to have to build and sharpen these critical sales skills first. Many of these sales skills can be relatively quickly learned and cultivated through self-education and a relentless dedication to bettering yourself in your sales role.

Inside Sales 71

Inside Sales Top of Funnel Cold Calling Sales Qualified Lead 71

DialSource

JULY 24, 2020

Although this has forced companies to make swift changes and push sales managers to adapt, the benefits of encouraging remote teams are clear. As reported in a Stanford University study , it was found that employees are 13 percent more productive when working remotely. Use sales databases and lead lists.

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How To Travel Outbound Inbound 36

Cience

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

A trusted advisor, coach, and mentor, Laurie uses her two decades of strategic sales management experience to build the capacity of The Bridge Group and each of its inside sales consultants. Those same skills are used to help her B2B technology clients build, expand, and optimize their inside sales teams.

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Ideal Customer Profile Hiring Outsourcing Services Inside Sales 50

Sales Hacker

MARCH 2, 2020

Management and Operations. Sales Manager Survival Guide. The Ultimate Sales Machine. Blueprints for a SaaS Sales Organization. Sales Management. If you truly want to be a better leader, better salesperson , better speaker, better writer, or just a better person, you need to study the craft.

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Top of Funnel Lead Rank Hiring Handbook 141

InsightSquared

JULY 21, 2020

Every sales leader should be coaching and nurturing these skills on a regular basis, but many lack the time or expertise to make a difference. However, coaching is key to the development of sales reps. Successful sales reps should know as much as they possibly can about the product or service she sells. No more excuses.

Ideal Customer Profile 62

Ideal Customer Profile Decision Maker Face-to-face Cancellation 62

Cience

JULY 9, 2020

In 2018, The Rain Group studied 488 B2B buyers and 489 sellers and found some interesting stats: So why does “the cold calling is dead” myth persist? Meanwhile, according to this study , only 50% of decision-makers get a second call. Meanwhile, according to this study , only 50% of decision-makers get a second call.

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Cold Calling Ideal Customer Profile Hiring Decision Maker 79

Close.io

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Would they search, “best invoicing software for freelancers,” read the first article on Google, and buy the software recommended in the post? That’s one example of a path created by an inbound sales strategy. When we released our CRM, we knew that we couldn’t just be doing outbound sales to sell CRM software.

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Paid Content Outbound Inbound Top of Funnel 64

Close.io

MAY 20, 2019

And the customizable leaderboard helps sales reps stay focused on activities that generate results. Whether you’re a sales manager trying to get the most out of your team or a rep gunning for the top spot, you need to understand which sales KPIs and metrics to track, why they matter to your company, and how you’re going to use them.

Lead Rank 88

Lead Rank Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Churn 88

PandaDoc

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

.” As a modern digital magazine, Sales POP! Our content is aimed at empowering sales leaders, sales management, sales professionals and entrepreneurs to achieve new heights of success. Because every sale starts with a connection. Sales Management Blog. Sales Gravy. Connect2Sell.

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Top of Funnel Sales Management Hiring Lead Rank 98

Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 7, 2021

A people person with extensive C-Level experience in enterprise software, business development and operations. In 2005 I co-founded Altify, a Dublin-based global SaaS business focusing on sales and sales best practices. I exited to pursue other interests after Upland Software acquired the company in 2019. Alicia Berruti.

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Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Top of Funnel Lead Rank 130

PandaDoc

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Use the most effective sales tools. Sales coaching tips and hacks for sales leaders and sales managers. The new normal: Is remote sale affecting sales efficiency? Takeaway on time management for sales professionals . This strategy can also be used in inside sales.

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Webinar Metrics Strategy Sales Qualified Lead Call-back 52

Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Whether you’re an SVP, VP, Sales Manager or Rep, or a founder/CEO or board member with an interest in sales — Surf & Sales is for you! No doubt your company has sent you to dozens of big sales conferences. Ryan Chan, Founder and CEO at UpKeep Maintenance Management. RevGen Insight Summit.

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Conference Scale Networking Industry 90

Crunchbase

JANUARY 15, 2021

In-person meetings and demonstrations practically disappeared and sales leaders had to quickly reskill outside reps for inside sales; all while learning to manage their teams remotely. Managing remote sales teams: Remote teams are the new norm for sales organizations, and they demand a different kind of support.

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Face-to-face Sales Cycle Forecasting Up-Sell 52

Close.io

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Once you’ve identified the sales metrics you want to monitor, you need to uncover where this data currently resides. This could be your sales CRM , an Excel doc, Google Sheets, customer service software, or some other sales management tool. Will this dashboard be used by sales reps, managers, VPs, or executives?

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Examples Top of Funnel Forecasting Lead Rank 82

Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 21, 2019

The dean, the faculty of the college of business, and I believe our university needs a sales minor to compliment its business degrees. SVP of Global Inside Sales at Carbon Black, Inc. How long have you been in sales? . I have been in sales for almost my entire professional career. How long have you been in sales?

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Hiring Top of Funnel Lead Rank Call-back 90

Cience

MAY 7, 2019

[Qualified Sales Lead] – A decision maker who became interested in your product/service and whom your sales development team identified as a good fit in accordance with a set of criteria. Once the qualified sales lead is passed to a Sales Manager or Account Executive, it is called an Opportunity. SDR: “Exactly!”.

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Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead 58