Your Sales Management Guru

APRIL 20, 2017

Sales Management Thought Leadership: efficient effectiveness. I posted potential locations and asked for opinions on Facebook, I asked my travel agent for her thoughts and friends for their experiences. What does this have to do with sales management? Next I had to organize my professional life.

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Allego

JULY 26, 2022

For that time, learning management system (LMS) software was ideal for enterprise learning and development, including sales training. Today’s Sales Teams Need a Learning Ecosystem. Sales teams need modern tools that deliver continuous learning, micro-learning, and learning in the flow of work. Just-in-Time Learning.

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Increase Sales

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Sometimes people do not recognize what may be hindering their sales success. 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. The sales process needs to be in alignment with the buying process.

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Gong.io

JULY 11, 2022

These are the luxuries afforded to the typical inside sales rep. But aside from the obvious environmental difference, there’s a lot more that separates inside from outside sales teams, and that’s what we’re going to explore here. What is inside sales? . Inside sales vs. outside sales .

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 9, 2018

What’s a sales plan? 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.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 5, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Mobile Apps for the Mobile Sales Force. Stored in CRM , Communication , Guest Post , Review , Sales 2.0 , Sales Success , Sales Tool , Sell Better , execution. One profession that stands to benefit most from these apps is sales. A Random Walk Up Sales Street.

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BrainShark

JUNE 28, 2023

Why sales coaching matters — a few key points Knowledge retention Sales coaching activities add an interactive element to learning and are an excellent way to ensure knowledge retention and evaluate whether reps can “play back” what they learned in their training. Revenue At the end of the day sales coaching delivers ROI.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 1, 2020

It's true across the board, and sales is no exception. That's why sales efficiency is one of the most important metrics for businesses to understand, track, and ultimately improve. Sales efficiency is, in large part, a measure of the speed of your sales operations. Why Sales Efficiency Matters.

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Close.io

JUNE 20, 2018

That said, there’s one primary issue that a lot of remote sales teams struggle with: Their team culture sucks. Sales reps are able to chat throughout the day, go for lunch as a team on a weekly basis, and form authentic relationships with each other. These things aren’t so easy with a remote sales team. Absolutely not.

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Pointclear

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

For this company ‘someplace else’ had been growth, but at low margins, with chaos in the sales ranks, and a poorly installed CRM system…all because of a marketing plan that wasn’t a plan. Sales were up (marginally), but profits were suffering, their salespeople were not happy, and were leaving the company in spite of growth.

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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. Managing Director.

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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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Allego

MAY 27, 2021

Virtual teams are here to stay—and that means finding the right balance between live and asynchronous sales communication. 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.

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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

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. .

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Distribution Pricing Journal

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As one of our readers wrote: “As a pricing director, understanding the business and grappling with the sales rep and customer-facing issues related to pricing is a significant portion of your role. When you interact directly with top customers and local sales reps, you gain a valuable insight into what really drives buying behavior.

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Sales Training Advice

JULY 30, 2012

Most first line sales managers manage between 6 and 12 sales reps. They are the ones responsible for bringing in the sales numbers in their district or area. Sales managers are constantly adjusting priorities depending on their urgency and work extremely hard in this new economy. Managing performance.

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Xactly

JUNE 13, 2018

Effective territory design is the basis of strategic sales planning. Ultimately, if your sales territories aren’t optimized, you hinder sales reps’ motivation and performance. The Effect of Bad Territory Planning on Sales Performance. The success of your sales strategy relies heavily on well-planned sales territories.

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Miller Heiman Group

OCTOBER 9, 2019

If you’ve traveled anywhere, you’ve likely interacted with Sabre , a leading technology solutions provider in the travel industry. As a sales enablement leader, Gregory works across multiple business divisions at Sabre. Gregory explains why he believes sales enablement should report to sales leadership.

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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. They just need a little help to develop their skills, and that’s where sales enablement comes into play. It’s not a new concept, just a new name.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 27, 2023

In fact, it’s practically impossible to find a department that wasn’t affected by AI, with sales being no exception. According to HubSpot’s 2023 State of AI survey, 24% of sales professionals use AI in their daily work. Let’s take a look at how it can help your sales team. Drafting up sales reports.

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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. Download Guide.

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Allego

OCTOBER 16, 2020

One answer to the training challenges posed by a rapidly changing world is situational sales enablement. Situational sales enablement incorporates three elements: messaging, content, and skills. Sales managers must use this tech stack to support sellers with tools to coach, review calls and presentations, and give feedback. .

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Closer's Coffee

APRIL 23, 2020

Here’s What You Need To Know About The Inside Sales and Outside Sales Roles. As companies seek to grow their sales numbers it’s not always clear which sales approach to take. As companies seek to grow their sales numbers it’s not always clear which sales approach to take.

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Anthony Cole Training

JANUARY 14, 2015

Years ago, I contacted David Kurlan, President of Objective Management Group, to discuss contracting with his company to become a distributor of his sales evaluation product. What would it take to get their sales people (all of them) to perform at a higher level (sell more, or sell more more quickly, or sell at higher margins?

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 12, 2020

For many sales organizations, it’s been a challenging few months. As Scott Barker, Sales Hacker’s Head of Partnerships, put it in our recent webinar, “ Mastering the Transition to Digital Selling ”: There aren’t very many jobs where you’re put in an environment where you almost feel guilty for doing your job.

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Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 1, 2010

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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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. Hacking sales/marketing is the subject of countless blog posts and books. Active customer dis-engagement.

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Close.io

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Your first basic sales model has accomplished wonders for your business so far, but after weighing the various factors involved and taking a close look at the market , you’ve decided to start building your sales organization. This is the time to determine which of the 3 sales team structures is best suited for you.

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Pipeliner

JULY 18, 2019

What to look for while setting up a sales office in a new territory. Setting up a new sales office can come with a number of different challenges. Here are a few quick tips on how to go about finding the right location, hiring the right candidates and setting up a sales office. Set up a long-term goal. Finalizing a location.

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Partners in Excellence

AUGUST 1, 2018

Perhaps I’m an alarmist, but I’m starting to see the early signs of a schism between Sales Enablement and Sales. ” I want to be clear–I’ve heard this from both sales and sales enablement people, accusing the other. .'” SE metrics are getting disconnected from Sales’ metrics.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 5, 2019

What is channel sales? In a channel sales model, a company sells through third partners -- affiliate partners (who get commission on each purchase), resellers, value-added providers (who typically bundle your product with their own), or another entity that doesn't work for it directly. The Definition of Channel Sales.

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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.

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Apptivo

MAY 16, 2023

From seeds to success: Journey of leads and prospects in sales 2. What is a sales lead? Seed to sales: leads and prospects in business growth From seeds to success: Journey of leads and prospects in sales Leads and prospects are like seeds in the world of sales, waiting to be nourished and grown into blossoming plants.

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Anne Miller

AUGUST 20, 2019

Potentially revolutionary, article in The Wall Street Journal today has a direct parallel to sales success. Who Are the Stakeholders in Your Sale? Important though that person is,initial and repeat sales are more likely when other Stakeholders in the purchasing process are included as well. Management. Anne Miller.

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Anthony Cole Training

JULY 21, 2010

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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