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How Sales Reps Are Hitting Quotas Without Hitting the Streets

Sales and Marketing Management

For instance, more than a decade ago, Cisco Systems installed an on-demand portal that has a wiki knowledge base, virtual product demos and an expert locator. For a major new prospective account, or a complex sales cycle with multiple influencers a, it may still make sense to hold a collaborative workshop on site.

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Top 21 Sales Training Programs and Techniques to Boost Team Performance in 2022

Highspot

This includes teaching them how to best engage with prospects, build relationships with customers, close deals, upsell and cross-sell, and much more. Besides having a much bigger knowledge base and skill set than the average salesperson, their job is unique. Sales Management Training Programs. The Brooks Group.

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Everything You Need to Know About Sales Collateral

Hubspot Sales

As a sales leader, you've probably wondered what impacts your prospects and potential customers. Without rich content to complement their buyer’s journey, prospects and leads most likely won’t stick around to make a purchase. Well, content has become more important than ever for B2B buyers and decision-makers. But that’s not all.

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Finally! A Contact Strategy That I Appreciate

John Barrows

We have developed this educational game to assess knowledge of sales rep’s during a 3 day Product Launch Event and it turned out to be a great solution to get attention and engagement of sales rep’s after 3 days of exhausting workshops and lectures.

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The Pros and Cons of Following Sales Playbooks

SBI

In sales, the end goal is the same, that is to convert a prospect into a customer and build a strong, ongoing relationship afterwards. For them, a good alternative could lie in building a small resource library or knowledge base instead. Adoption risks.

Scale 101
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Are You Doing Enough To Support Employee Development?

Smooth Sale

Employees who have access to courses, workshops, and programs are more likely to gain new skills and expand their knowledge base. Training and Studying. Training and studying are mutually beneficial for employers and employees. It’s beneficial for the staff and clientele. .

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Top 5 Tips to Amaze Your Audience Through Marketing Content

SugarCRM

Recently, I got to do two things I never did before: I visited Cleveland—the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a must-visit – and I attended Content Marketing World, one of the largest marketing-focused events in the world, with over 120 sessions and workshops presented by leading brand marketers and experts.