Hubspot Sales

JULY 27, 2023

Boosting the Effectiveness of Prospecting Prospecting is the holy grail of sales. That said, it's also one of the most challenging steps in the sales process, which over 50% of salespeople admit to struggling with. Luckily, prospecting is one of the tasks that can be successfully automated with AI.

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Gong.io

JULY 11, 2022

Depending on their role within the team, inside sales reps engage in research, prospecting, email and social media outreach, cold calling, lead nurturing, qualification, demonstration, and negotiation conversations. Inside sales vs. outside sales . Outside sales reps, by contrast, sell on the road.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 1, 2020

Sales efficiency is, in large part, a measure of the speed of your sales operations. It shows how quickly your reps are converting prospects into leads or making hard sales while still generating high returns on your investments. Sales efficiency can be tricky to calculate in some cases.

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Increase Sales

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Unfortunately to achieve sales success the powers to be (sales management to executive leadership) look to the bells and whistles to be the profit centers. All you want to do is get the hell out of Dodge because you have traveled that route before and discovered all those bells and whistles more of a hindrance than any value.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 5, 2011

FlightTrack Pro – One of the biggest pain points in a traveling profession is, you guessed it, traveling! It allows you to sync your travel itinerary, and then sends you push notifications about any changes with itinerary – delayed flights, change of gates, etc. Lead Management. Objection Handling.

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Allego

MARCH 24, 2020

And when it comes to sales teams, remote work presents a unique set of challenges for sales managers tasked with leading geographically dispersed teams. Sales teams are built on camaraderie and competition, which is difficult to manufacture remotely. Sales teams these days also face additional barriers to productivity.

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Close.io

JUNE 20, 2018

These four steps are key to building and maintaining a great culture where your sales team hits their quota and is committed to your organization's vision and goals: Set crystal-clear objectives & goals. Create a process-driven sales culture. Create a process-driven sales culture. Get the right tools for the job.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 9, 2018

A sales plan lays out your objectives, high-level tactics, target audience, and potential obstacles. It’s like a traditional business plan but focuses specifically on your sales strategy. A business plan lays out your goals -- a sales plan describes exactly how you’ll make those happen. Who writes sales plans?

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MTD Sales Training

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Your sales manager will tell you many times that you need to make all your calls and get as many appointments as possible. During travel, think through the results you are seeking. Then you can start working back and identify one or two ways you could deal with objections or negotiate effectively.

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Xactly

JUNE 13, 2018

When your sales territories are poorly planned, it can result in: Drops in revenue earnings and failed quota achievement. Lower sales rep morale and decreased motivation. Higher frequencies of sales burnout. Unsatisfied prospects and customers. Perhaps the biggest effect your territory planning has is on your sales team.

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The Pipeline

JANUARY 11, 2012

Stored in Attitude , Buying Process , EDGE Sales Process , Forecast , Funnel management , Interactive Selling , Planning , Proactive , Prospecting , Sales Cycle , Sales Process , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , Time Allocation , execution. Sales Cycle , Sales Success , Time Allocation.

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 2, 2020

A sales plan or sales strategy can be the difference between an organization merely surviving, or a company exceeding all sales objectives. With so many ups and downs this year, as well as company pivots and new long-term strategies, sales planning is more important than ever before for success.

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Xactly

JULY 18, 2018

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. The objective is to create logical and travel-efficient territories that meet the needs of the business and generate revenue opportunities.

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BrainShark

JUNE 28, 2023

A strong coaching culture allows a rep to practice their message in a safe environment and to receive feedback that is objective and helpful to their development. Using “coaching” time for deal forecasting There tends to be confusion around what “sales coaching” really means. The key is to look at coaching as an ongoing process.

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Allego

MAY 27, 2021

There are many new barriers to productivity including canceled meetings and travel restrictions, a lack of face time with reps and prospects, difficulty collaborating with colleagues, and more. How are hybrid sales teams adapting to learn and collaborate successfully? Tactics to Leverage Asynchronous Sales Communication.

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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.

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Salesmate

JUNE 12, 2020

Well, you might have been taught by sales managers in your induction program that closing sales deals is an art and it is really simple. You have to be prepared, show up for your sales meetings, leave a mark on your prospects, navigate through their objections, pitch your proposal, and follow-up!

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Keith Rosen

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Professional networking functions provide access to qualified prospects—fast. It’s a safe assumption that any salesperson would rather follow up with a qualified prospect they recently met rather than make a cold call. And if that’s the case, you’re now at an event where everyone has a shared objective! Bring a Wingman.

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LeadBoxer

JUNE 9, 2020

There’s a new buzzword on the minds of sales managers across the country: sales enablement. The idea is to provide your sales teams with the resources they need to excel. More Collaboration Sales enablement increases collaboration between sales and marketing teams. CRMs help with lead management, as well.

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Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 1, 2010

close more sales (21). consistent sales (4). dealing with objections (7). desire for sales success (6). driving sales (6). evaluating sales teams (1). getting sales decisions (4). hiring sales people (6). open ended sales questions (11). performance management (3). Sales (34).

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Pipeliner

JULY 18, 2019

Before you get started on your assignment, it is important to look at the long term objectives for your organization. You may start with a market research study to understand the size of the territory, the ideal market share you could achieve and in effect, the team size that can make this objective possible.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 12, 2020

We’ve seen on a daily basis that salespeople, by embracing the tenets of virtual selling, have been able to connect with their customers in a meaningful way — even with face-to-face meetings unlikely, travel curtailed, and in-person conferences postponed. 7 Lessons Learned from Successful Sales Organizations.

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Xactly

JULY 12, 2018

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. The objective is to make sure sales territories are balanced to help increase revenues. Download Guide. The Right Data for Customer Segmentation.

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Partners in Excellence

JUNE 12, 2019

People like Tim Ferris, make millions in helping identify “hacks” or shortcuts to all sorts of things–whether it is learning a language, traveling, learning a new skill, making money, getting fit. But the way we achieve these objectives is very different, and our ability to continuously achieve those goals is very different.

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Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

close more sales (21). consistent sales (4). dealing with objections (7). desire for sales success (6). driving sales (6). evaluating sales teams (1). getting sales decisions (4). hiring sales people (6). open ended sales questions (11). performance management (3). Sales (34).

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Anthony Cole Training

JULY 21, 2010

close more sales (21). consistent sales (4). dealing with objections (7). desire for sales success (6). driving sales (6). evaluating sales teams (1). getting sales decisions (4). hiring sales people (6). open ended sales questions (11). performance management (3). Sales (34).

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Allego

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Virtual sales teams also need the ability to access key information while they’re on the go, share best practices, and learn as they go from subject matter experts. The right technology solution enables sellers to do personalized outreach, record videos, manage content, and share collateral and videos with prospects. Learn More.

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Xactly

JULY 12, 2018

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. The objective is to make sure sales territories are balanced to help increase revenues. Download Guide. The Right Data for Customer Segmentation.

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Closer's Coffee

APRIL 23, 2020

Sales Representatives, Services – 2,046,120 ppl. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing – 1,663,160 ppl. Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers – 717,220 ppl. Other Sales and Related – 616,650 ppl.

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Alice Heiman

JULY 11, 2018

It’s any time spent prospecting, qualifying, educating or closing. It qualifies as selling time if you are learning about the needs of a prospect to determine if there is a good fit for what they need and what you sell. It’s the kind of work that moves the sale forward or helps you decide that this is not a prospect.

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Salesmate

OCTOBER 15, 2020

A dried-up sales pipeline is an unpleasant sight that most sales reps dread. Several sales managers and reps are aware of the buzzword “sales pipeline”. However, most of them do not pay attention to it and manage it effectively. It is a systematic way of navigating stages within a sales process.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. When you take them to lunch, be sure to travel in the same car to give you that much more time to talk. phone sales tips. prospecting.

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Close.io

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Here are the three basic sales team structures that you can use to ramp up your sales game and build a high-performing sales organization. Note: We've put together a complete sales management toolkit for you: checklists, onboarding plans, meeting agenda's, comp plan calculators and more.

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Anne Miller

AUGUST 20, 2019

If they are not aboard, chances are there will be no sale and certainly no future sales. Management. These are department managers who will oversee your new product or service. Need Quick Sales/Presentation Advice? No Time for Travel or to Attend a Seminar? Manage Objections/Concerns.

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Anthony Cole Training

JUNE 2, 2010

close more sales (21). consistent sales (4). dealing with objections (7). desire for sales success (6). driving sales (6). evaluating sales teams (1). getting sales decisions (4). hiring sales people (6). open ended sales questions (11). performance management (3). Sales (34).

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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. Take Assessment.

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MTD Sales Training

JULY 29, 2011

In tribute to the many sales managers, trainers, directors and coaches who are always in need of more creative, effective and memorable ways to relay sales training concepts, I am starting a new series called, “And the Moral of the Story is…”. You can find them all in the new MTD Blog category, “Sales Stories.”

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