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Ethical Selling

Pipeliner

The Wall Street Journal reported ongoing sales chicanery at the company, and traced its roots back to 2004 ( American Express Gave Small Business Customers One Rate, Then Secretly Raised It ), July 31, 2018). of a percentage point, according to an email reviewed by the Journal. Or, the sale rep’s. Well, Amex, which is it?

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10 Sales training ideas that increase team readiness

BrainShark

These approaches are enhanced with sales training technology to provide on-demand access to engaging microlearning content, such as video-based presentations and interactive quizzes. Below, we’ll take a closer look at 10 sales training ideas and activities to revamp your strategy for 2024 – and ensure your reps stay prepared.

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How to Set Sales Goals: A Comprehensive Guide for Success

LeadFuze

Knowing how to set sales goals is a crucial skill for any business owner, sales manager or marketer. It not only drives revenue growth but also helps in managing customer churn and acquisition costs effectively. But setting effective sales goals involves more than just choosing an arbitrary number.

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How to Get the Most Out of Assessments Post-Hire

The Brooks Group

A study in the Academy of Management Journal found that the first 90 days of employment is pivotal to building rapport with the company, management, and coworkers—explaining why turnover rates are the highest within the first 3 months of hiring, and underlining the importance of a structured onboarding program.

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Adopting artificial intelligence in your sales process

PandaDoc

Analyzing dozens of calls that an IT sales department makes daily, artificial intelligence identifies intricate trends — like newer reps that often struggle to explain particular features. Sales managers then organize training sessions focused on these features, improving the teams’ pitches. Highlights from the journals.

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Guest Post: Are You Tired Of Hiring Bad Salespeople?

Jonathan Farrington

The plot is not a new one. Sales manager hires a new salesperson and has high hopes that ‘this is the one.’ The sales manager starts to hear a plethora of excuses for not making quota, all of which has nothing to do with personal performance: “I need more and/or better leads.” . “If

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The Best Sales Managers Don’t Chase Revenue: 6 Steps to Get Goal-Setting Right

Sales Hacker

A widely cited study published by the Journal of Applied Psychology found that lack of clear goals is a major cause of student attrition. Imagine similar spikes in your sales metrics and you’ll see the glaring imperative for setting goals. So yes — there are few things more important to you as sales manager than to set goals.