Customer Centric Selling

AUGUST 20, 2014

Why Rush to Issue Proposals? By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company. In my experience, most proposals are issued prematurely. Sellers view issuing proposals as a step toward the ultimate goal of obtaining orders. Proposals amount to asking for the business.

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Proposal Decision Maker Forecasting Buyer 65

BuzzBoard

MARCH 28, 2024

Next comes the presentation and proposal stage, where agencies must effectively convey their capabilities, strategies, and how they align with the client’s specific needs. Make sure your presentation, whether it’s a focused meeting, a well-planned webinar or a professionally-produced proposal, centers on your client’s needs.

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Webinar Metrics Case Study Comparison Small Business 98

Customer Centric Selling

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Sales Tips: Bad Assumption #5 - Proposals Sell. By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company. Of all the closing techniques I’m aware of, the least effective is issuing proposals to non-decision makers who will then distribute it to members of the buying committee.

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Sales Hacker Training

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

If talent acquisition, development, and retention are top-of-mind for you as a sales leader, here are 40+ of the best sales training programs to check out! And that is why training has become not only a competitive advantage but the primary driver of corporate excellence. Great Sales Training = The Best Sales Outcomes.

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Training Scale Lead Qualification Lead Rank 103

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 19, 2019

Sales training is a big investment. Not only are you paying for the training itself and related expenses, but your sales team is also losing prime selling hours to attend workshops and sessions. So, how do you make your training a success , not a flop? Top Reasons Your Sales Training Will Fail. Some are neutral.

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Training Hiring Discount Hotels 83

Customer Centric Selling

MARCH 15, 2017

Sales Tips: "Quote and Hope" Proposals Don't Sell. By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling®.

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Customer Centric Selling

JUNE 14, 2017

Sales Tips: A Better Way to Handle Stale Proposals. By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling®.

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Customer Centric Selling

JUNE 26, 2017

Sales Tips: Best Practices for Handling Sales Proposals. By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling®.

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Proposal Sales Sales Forecasts Forecasting 74

Corporate Visions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The post Four Tested and Proven Sales Training Techniques You Need to Know by Anton Rius appeared first on Corporate Visions. A key part of developing a successful sales team is using sales training techniques that actually work. Sales Training Techniques to Improve Your Team’s Performance. Flexible Sales Training Formats.

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Training Scale Decision Maker B2B 53

No More Cold Calling

JUNE 10, 2021

I was working for a global consulting and training firm. That was the start of my public workshops, which I continued to facilitate for the next eight years, while still doing private work with clients. He knew how to write a proposal that sold, and it did. Why I made referral selling my life’s work. The year was 1996.

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Referrals Cold Calling Webinar Metrics Outbound 385

Customer Centric Selling

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Sales Tips: Avoid Issuing Proposals Too Soon. By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling®.

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Rob Jolles

APRIL 5, 2024

I’m proud to announce I’ll be conducting a Professional Speakers Workshop on June 3rd, 4th, and 5th in Washington, D.C. If this sounds like a program you would be interested in attending, email Training@Jolles.com – let me know, and I’ll send you information that covers the complete three-day agenda, the logistics, and the costs.

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Call-back Hiring Guarantee Proposal 52

Customer Centric Selling

APRIL 9, 2014

Sales Training Article: Clean the Pipeline Closet. By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company. Try one of these sales training workshops that can help you learn to better manage opportunities and your pipeline for improved results. A proposal has been issued.

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Customer Centric Selling

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Sales Training Article: The Toughest Job? By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company Image courtesy of AdamR at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Listening to a competent B2B seller makes the job seem easy. Don''t miss the sales training workshop for sales management coming in April.

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Training Hiring Proposal Vendor 58

Braveheart Sales

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Often, they simply write a proposal. The truth is that a proposal should really be a confirmation of what has already been agreed to, or has been determined that the prospect wants, needs, and is interested in buying. These factors must first be understood before creating a proposal. I’ve observed it happen many times.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 1, 2018

In all of my sales manager workshops, I ask, “How many of you have a performance problem with a sales rep that is just unacceptable, and you know you need to address the situation?” Instead, say, “We all need to work together as a team to submit the best quality proposals and win more business. Does the rep need more training?

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Hiring Webinar Metrics Forecasting Proposal 260

Highspot

JANUARY 29, 2024

7 Sales Negotiation Strategies to Close More Deals Sales Negotiating Training Example Sales Negotiating Training Program Work With Sales Enablement to Provide Negotiation Materials and Training What is Sales Negotiation? It’s easy to have tunnel vision and get wrapped up in your proposal.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 6, 2024

In diverse and inclusive environments, sales professionals are more likely to: Think outside the box Propose novel solutions Adapt strategies to meet the evolving needs of a diverse clientele Of course, all salespeople rely on their range of experience. These challenge conventional thinking and foster creativity.

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Hiring Demographics Lead Rank Lead Scoring 62

Customer Centric Selling

JULY 31, 2013

Sales Training Article: Sales Mentoring. By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company Image courtesy of nokhoog_buchachon at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Like many salespeople, I was fortunate to have a mentor at the start of my sales career began. Jeff was great with what and how much to do.

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Customer Centric Selling

JULY 24, 2013

Sales Training Article: Asking for the Business. By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company Sellers get excited when they submit proposals. In my experience working with sales organizations, the vast majority of proposals are sent prematurely.

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Increase Sales

APRIL 8, 2013

Yet this begs the question as to why so many small business owners experience repetitive problems after having invested in at least one or more solutions from executive coaching to sales training to organizational development firm? Learn what they are in this free workshop and some ideas of how to put a lid on them. Share on Facebook.

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SalesProInsider

APRIL 15, 2020

I’ve long proposed we need to ditch the pitch because pitching information about what we offer, surely the best thing in the world, before we know that our information will be well received versus batted away or ignored, is a waste of time. Free Training Workshop. Premature Pitches Are a Waste of Time. APRIL 3 @ 11 a.m.

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Prospecting Proposal Conversion Lead Rank 91

No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 14, 2019

I designed a one-day workshop, which I offered in live public sessions for many years. We wrote the proposal first. I managed major training projects part-time and was on several faculties teaching sales programs. I began my referral business by consulting with companies to develop a referral system.

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Referrals Cold Calling Survey Scale 291

SBI

MARCH 8, 2018

Chris: SAVO has the broadest and deepest set of sales enablement capabilities including content management and alignment, content delivery, content creation, buyer engagement, learning & training, sales collaboration, sales enablement insights, and sales ecosystem integration. Diagram #1). Deal Velocity – 30% reduction in deal velocity.

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Government Sales Methodology Sales Enablement ROI 139

Customer Centric Selling

MAY 24, 2013

Sales Training Article: 8 Types of Customers to Avoid. The Freeloader They demand you write a detailed proposal, then use your proposal to extract concessions from their current vendor. Take a look at the sales training workshops available to you and improve sales performance.

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Customer Centric Selling

AUGUST 26, 2013

Sales Training Article: 4 Levels of B2B Selling. You then propose a customized solution that can solve those problems, based upon the products and services you provide. Take a look at the sales training workshops available to you and improve sales performance. Here they are: 1. The customer thinks: "Hmmm.,

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Customer Centric Selling

MAY 22, 2013

Sales Training Article: Premature Closes. By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company In creating and evolving CustomerCentric Selling®, a cornerstone of our methodology has been trying to provide superior buying experiences. Need some help with your sales performance?

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Customer Centric Selling

DECEMBER 31, 2014

By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company. If there’s a fit proposals are presented to Key Players who decide whether or not to buy. If sellers can’t reach higher levels, Key Players’ first exposure to their offerings will likely be in proposals.

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SalesProInsider

OCTOBER 30, 2018

They agree that it would be a good idea for you to send them a recommendation/proposal/overview and “follow-up” with them. Free Workshop Training - Don't Wing It! The non-response reaction starts harmlessly enough. You have a meeting with a prospect that seems to go well. Then reality hits.

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Customer Centric Selling

MARCH 9, 2016

During our sales training workshops , we talk about A vs. B & C Players. Years ago I was back to do a new hire workshop for a client. When asked how that happened he shared with me that he had been maxed out because prior to attending a workshop, he worked on a fair percentage of opportunities that didn’t close.

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Hiring How To Sales Qualified Lead Negotiation 40

Customer Centric Selling

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Sales Training Article: 11 Traits of a High Performing Sales Culture. Hank proposed that Dani work on a common vision for the sales force. Hold a vision creation workshop over 2 half days. During this workshop, work through defining these four areas, using results from step 2: a.

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Training Hiring Transportation Territories 53

SalesProInsider

DECEMBER 5, 2017

At the start of a recent workshop, I asked the group, “What do you want to get out of your investment of time and energy today?” Not a surprise for people in a sales workshop, I’m sure. Demos and proposals are offered before the buyer is qualified or has shown the right buying signals.

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Distribution Pricing Journal

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Pericle challenges leaders to provide AI-based analytical tools – and training on those tools – to their teams. Pericle leverages ChatGPT daily for tasks ranging from idea clarification, responses to important emails, proposal drafting, meeting preparations and basic data insights. Where Will You Take AI?

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Distribution Analytics Lead Rank Margin 52

Customer Centric Selling

AUGUST 14, 2013

Sales Training Article: Establishing Value. By John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company When I started my selling career, my manager insisted that each proposal contained a cost vs. benefit analysis. Need some help with your sales performance?

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Training Decision Maker Buyer Proposal 45

Customer Centric Selling

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Sales Training Article: Who''s Your Competition? John Holland, Chief Content Officer, CustomerCentric Selling® - The Sales Training Company Image courtesy of Ambro at FreeDigitalPhotos.net For many years there has been a common way that sellers added opportunities to their pipelines. The bad news is that they were going to lose.

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Competition Training Vendor Webinar Metrics 45

Emissary

MARCH 2, 2023

For example, when preparing for an actual target meeting, subscribers can take unique advantage of Advisors’ experience by inviting them to represent a buyer point of view at Sales Kick Offs (SKOs), external marketing events, internal product focus groups, account planning workshops, and sales training exercises.

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Decision Maker Ideal Customer Profile Top of Funnel Networking 98

Customer Centric Selling

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Immediately after completing workshops we suggest the first step is re-grading each seller’s funnel. Given that new qualification criteria must be applied, sellers have many opportunities that have stalled and there are quotes/proposals more than 60 days old where we usually see pipelines shrink by 50% or more.

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Top of Funnel Proposal How To Pipeline 40