Xactly

AUGUST 13, 2018

Let’s cut to the chase–if you’re not using data to drive your sales territory mapping, your territories might be hurting your sales performance more than they are helping it. Sales territory mapping software offers more benefits than sales managers may realize. See if your sales territories have room for improvement.

Territories 70

Territories Software Software Benefit 70

The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The problem with most call scripts salespeople use for proactive direct prospecting is that they are prepared for sellers, by people who are not buyers, and as a result, there is little for the prospect to grab and hang on too long enough to convert to engagement. By Tibor Shanto. A Race To The Wall. No Problem.

Prospecting 215

Prospecting Skype ROI Face-to-face 215

The Pipeline

JANUARY 25, 2022

The driving question being how do I take a territory from a 20% margin base, to 25%? How are they selling and negotiating with prospects? How deep are they going in discovery in helping prospects understand the full impact on their business? Too many tools without reason leads to sales disablement. Margin Of Error.

Margin 188

Margin Commission Territories Negotiation 188

Janek Performance Group

AUGUST 29, 2023

The truth about salespeople who are reluctant to prospect boils down to two things: First, they are reluctant to prospect because past attempts resulted in failure. Second, they don’t know what to say to prospects. Prospecting reluctance can be the silent killer of sales careers.

Prospecting 62

Prospecting Hiring Face-to-face Pipeline 62

Understanding the Sales Force

OCTOBER 25, 2023

And that, somehow, leads me to sales performance. Even worse, some of these ineffective salespeople lead their sales teams in revenue because they inherited the biggest and best accounts, well-established large territories, have years in their industry and/or territory and are viewed as an expert. This can work.

Outsourcing Services 193

Outsourcing Services Territories Proposal Sales Methodology 193

Janek Performance Group

APRIL 17, 2024

Typically, these professionals are tasked with identifying and qualifying potential leads and initiating contact with prospects. Some of the top include: Lead Generation and Qualification Prospect identification Lead qualification Effective BDRs excel at identifying potential leads within target markets or industries.

Outsourcing Services 118

Outsourcing Services B2B Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead 118

Xactly

AUGUST 2, 2018

The sales territory is a geographical area that is managed by a sales rep or sales team. A territory can be defined by sales potential, history, geography, or a combination of the above. The objective is to make sure sales territories are balanced to help increase revenues. . Take Assessment.

Territories 68

Territories Demographics Travel Distribution 68

Pointclear

JUNE 4, 2018

There's another win-win value proposition that applies to outsourced tele-prospecting: “Costs Less. Outsourcing inside sales really does save you money while at the same time providing you the leads and revenue you need to be successful. The fact is, insourcing tele-prospecting is harder, and more expensive, than most imagine.

Outsourcing Services 140

Outsourcing Services Revenue Prospecting Inside Sales 140

Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 25, 2021

Skill level of the sales rep is the most important thing; however, there are other variables like the type of lead—inbound versus outbound; the territory; existing client or new prospect; the marketing and/or branding of the company, etc., They make more prospecting calls. They spend more time in the office working.

Face-to-face 178

Face-to-face Gatekeeper Decision Maker Licensing 178

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Without question, the functionality within CRMs, particularly Salesforce, can create a 360 degree view of the prospects and customers alike. So, let’s dive into how Salesforce Sync helps enable sales reps by supporting the foundation of any sales process: Territory Management. ZoomInfo Salesforce Sync for Territory Management.

SalesForce 219

SalesForce Territories Intent Signal Buyer Persona 219

Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Which is why I’m going to outline some key concepts that should be considered and some pitfalls to avoid when designing the CRM process for a lead-to-cash cycle. Here’s what we’re going to cover: Salesforce objects. Data Governance & Salesforce Objects. Customer Record Objects. Transactional Objects.

Government 58

Government SalesForce Objections Lead Rank 58

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Vice President of Sales at ZoomInfo, Steve Bryerton, shares his thoughts on how to implement a Team Lead within your organization. Before jumping the gun and hiring a seasoned veteran or promoting a rep from your (relatively) green team to Sales Manager, you should consider a middle ground: a team lead role for the inbound crew.

Lead Rank 169

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Leads Marketing Qualified Lead 169

Xactly

JULY 12, 2018

Your sales territories are geographical areas managed by a sales rep or sales team. A territory can be defined by several factors, but most commonly, territories are mapped based on sales potential, sales history, geography, or a combination of factors. Download Guide. The Right Data for Customer Segmentation.

Territories 45

Territories Software Software Benefit 45

Xactly

JULY 12, 2018

Your sales territories are geographical areas managed by a sales rep or sales team. A territory can be defined by several factors, but most commonly, territories are mapped based on sales potential, sales history, geography, or a combination of factors. Download Guide. The Right Data for Customer Segmentation.

Territories 50

Territories Demographics Travel Distribution 50

SBI

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Prospecting Attention Deficit Disorder: How to Avoid the Shiny Object Syndrome. And you competently juggle your frenetic schedule, apportioning just the right amount of time for office work, prospecting, sales calls, follow-up, travel, and communication. It is aptly referred to as the Shiny Object Syndrome.

Ideal Customer Profile 125

Ideal Customer Profile Objections Prospecting Sales Qualified Lead 125

Xactly

JULY 18, 2018

In order to manage your sales performance, you need effective sales territory mapping. Sales territory design must be a thoughtful process that involves data and a balancing act to ensure every sales rep has adequate sales potential within their territory. Use Data-driven Intelligence to Map Territories. Download Guide.

Territories 45

Territories Travel Hiring Guidelines 45

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Before jumping the gun and hiring a seasoned veteran or promoting a rep from your (relatively) green team to sales manager, you should consider a middle ground: a team lead role for the inbound crew. Are there risks associated with a team lead role? But, trust me, the team lead role, can work. I’ve seen this happen, first-hand.

Lead Rank 130

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Leads Marketing Qualified Lead 130

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 15, 2020

So whether you’re expanding into new territory, prepping for next year’s round of new hires, or deploying marketing campaigns, following these B2B tips and tricks will help your B2B efforts during the holiday season. It’s a science — understanding the market + humanization + appeal = (hopefully) more fitting prospects.

B2B 237

B2B Trade Show Intent Data Buyer Intent 237

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 27, 2019

You've spent hours prospecting : researching, making warm calls , reaching out via email and on social media. If you have prospects who are dragging their feet or slowing a deal down, you might be working with a tire kicker. So, how can separate these tire kickers from well-qualified prospects? Quality over quantity.

Prospecting 127

Prospecting Strategy Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank 127

Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Related: How to Calculate a Lead Score, with Examples. Sales leaders often evaluate prospects and existing customers based on readily available information — order history, and firmographic data (company location, size, industry, etc). Consider new territory rules that reflect changes in the market (and your business).

Lead Rank 97

Lead Rank Territories Lead Scoring Quota 97

Zoominfo

JUNE 6, 2019

Sales prospecting—a common source of misery for most sales reps—is a critical aspect of selling for nearly all businesses. Prospecting strategies uncovers potential buyers, fuels an organization’s sales pipeline , and provides important context to future sales conversations. What Is B2B Sales Prospecting?

B2B 100

B2B Top of Funnel Buyer Persona Prospecting 100

Chorus.ai

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

These lines are just some examples of common objections sales professionals hear time and again from prospects. And while deflections and rejections come with the territory of sales, that doesn’t mean simply giving up on a hard-earned prospect who throws up a wall. If the prospect replies, “Never,” then, you’re stuck.

Objections 62

Objections Cold Calling Face-to-face GoldMine 62

The Pipeline

AUGUST 27, 2019

If you are a full-cycle rep, with a demanding client base in a defined territory, 23% is not bad. Consider travel, time understanding the clients and market, generating leads, and more. They not only give away their time; they pay the prospect for the privilege of doing so. Giving It Away. If it isn’t quota, then why discount?

Wireless 264

Wireless Discount Face-to-face Scale 264

The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

3 R’s of Prospecting Success. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Buying Process , Demand Generation , Lead Management , Prospecting , Sales 2.0 , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , Sales Technique , Sales Tip , Video , execution. In the pas I have posted about leads being a renewable resource. Lead Management.

Pipeline 216

Pipeline Prospecting Sales Qualified Lead Demand Generation 216

The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

The result is that these questions lead the prospect to in the opposite direction, leaving sellers to wonder why their great questions fail to inspire the buyer. Get them to think of their objectives, about the path forward, and the possibilities those objectives Open Up. then you would be able to …. Get them to think.

Lead Rank 120

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Closing Leads 120

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

During the planning stage, salespeople should have clarity around the following questions: What is the objective of the sales call? What objections do you expect to encounter? Lead Qualification. Sales teams should take a systematic approach to qualify leads early in the sales process. Territory Management.

Sales Process 126

Sales Process Ideal Customer Profile Sales Qualified Lead Territories 126

Janek Performance Group

APRIL 2, 2024

And this often begins with prospecting. However, a Janek survey revealed 18% of sales leaders do not have set prospecting metrics. In addition, 32% don’t know how much time reps prospect. Expectations must be formalized and understood in terms of your lead lifecycle and strategy. This is a missed opportunity.

Webinar Metrics 62

Webinar Metrics Top of Funnel Strategy Analysis 62

Shari Levitin

MARCH 9, 2023

If you want to sell more, lead with empathy. How disciplined are we when it comes to hunting for new prospects? It’s easy to put off sending emails, cold calling and stalking new territories, but like the leopard, this is the lifeblood of your business. Prospect first thing in the morning before checking your email.

ACT 118

ACT Territories Sports Cold Calling 118

The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

We face rejection throughout the sale, from the time we try to prospect and engage with a potential buyer, right to the end when they finally agree to deal with us. We face rejection from prospects we lose, and from those we actually win, in fact we win by overcoming rejection. All adding to recovery time and reducing selling time.

Face-to-face 288

Face-to-face Sports Objections Territories 288

Your Sales Management Guru

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Should Salespeople Prospect Anymore? Last week during a client’s sales meeting we got into a discussion regarding pipeline values, needless to say the number of prospects and dollar values were insufficient to achieve the overall corporate revenue objectives. Are you territory based or open territories?

Prospecting 92

Prospecting Lead Rank Lead Scoring Real Estate 92

Anthony Iannarino

JULY 2, 2020

Many decades ago, the theory about how to close deals faster was to use a trial close, followed by increasing pressure, regardless of your prospective client’s objections (which were unresolved concerns). The Lost Art of Closing shows you how to proactively lead your customer and close your sales. Here is an example.

Closing 121

Closing Territories Decision Maker eBook 121

Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

If a sales rep’s entire compensation is directly tied to their individual effort, they could compete against each other for prospects or territories. If a plan grows too complex and elaborate, it can lead to a discouraged sales force, costly accounting errors, and complex administrative burdens.

Compensation 118

Compensation Salary Commission Margin 118

Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Typically, SDRs work from one of two territory models: Static territories based on geography or vertical or business segment. A Wild West-style free-for-all where reps prospect into an addressable market wherever they’d like. I’ve seen both kinds, and they can lead to a number of issues with imbalanced books.

Account 77

Account Lead Rank Ideal Customer Profile Territories 77

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Without question, the functionality within CRMs, particularly Salesforce, can create a 360 degree view of the prospects and customers alike. So, let’s dive into how Salesforce Sync helps enable sales reps by supporting the foundation of any sales process: Territory Management. Let’s start with a reminder: CRMs have a purpose.

SalesForce 100

SalesForce Territories Intent Signal Buyer Persona 100

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 2, 2018

I’m looking forward to working with you [prospect].". Great to meet you [prospect]! I’ve CC’d our lead engineer to speak to your concerns.”. You’re working with a prospect. If your prospect approaches any of these topics via email, drop what you’re doing and pick up the phone. I just wanted to introduce myself.".

Prospecting 134

Prospecting Call-back Proposal Follow-up 134

Janek Performance Group

MARCH 12, 2024

However, without the right strategy in place, it is difficult to tap into that, leading to disappointing outcomes. 2) Don’t Ignore the Candidate’s Red Flags Perhaps your prospective sales rep has an impressive resume, one which lists a series of excellent sales positions with an exciting range of duties, goals, and accomplishments.

Hiring 62

Hiring Sales Talent Compensation Lead Rank 62

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 5, 2017

In this growing sales landscape, we’ll outline the various processes and key strategies for prospecting -- the phase of selling that often consumes the most time and energy (and is the most crucial to get right). What Is Prospecting? What's the difference between leads and prospects? Goal: Determine quality of lead.

Prospecting 144

Prospecting Tools Top of Funnel Lead Rank 144