Nutshell

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Most sales training focuses on prospecting , lead nurturing, and closing techniques. In other words, the things a sales rep needs to know to attract new customers. So today, we’re diving deep into the world of customer retention. But what should a seller do after securing a new buyer?

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Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 6, 2022

The first page of results was filled with self-serving articles from companies like Gong (artificial intelligence for digital prospecting), Hubspot (marketing platform) and more urging you to leverage their platforms so that you don't have to rely on salespeople.

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Allego

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This blog post originally appeared on the Training Industry website. This is especially true for sales teams dealing with evolving products, shifting markets and dynamic customer preferences. Studies have shown this approach boosts retention. How much information do you remember from your onboarding? Probably not much.

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Alice Heiman

APRIL 14, 2021

More often than not , sales and marketing efforts are centered around customer acquisition. So why not focus on customer retention? . Sneak peek – loyal customers are willing to make introductions, which completely changes your prospecting efforts and increases deal velocity. The sales team closes a deal.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

What makes it more complicated is that 90% of buyers don’t follow a linear sales funnel path , leaving sales reps little to no room for mistakes. This makes B2B sales training more important than ever. What Does the B2B Sales Process Look Like? What Is B2B Sales Training? What is B2B Sales Training?

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MTD Sales Training

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

We all know the benefits of using quality questions in uncovering the current position our prospects are in. It certainly would, and it would also allow you to take the conversation on at a pace when things might be stalling in the sales process. So, what’s the one question that will uncover your prospect’s REAL needs and wants?

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BrainShark

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The sales profession isn’t what it used to be. Reps need to know A LOT to be at their best in front of buyers, but has your sales training strategy kept up with the times? It’s no surprise that 20% of salespeople say their training needs a complete overhaul. What about sales training programs?

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The Digital Sales Institute

OCTOBER 10, 2022

A review of a sales training course from the perspective of a salesperson wishing to improve their sales skills. In many companies new salespeople begin their role with just some company centric basic training. Like all professions the skills needed to sell successfully can be learned and mastered with training.

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Smooth Sale

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Photo by GDJ Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How to Simplify the Appointment Process for Prospective Clients Successful selling requires a meeting of the minds between the buyer and the seller. The goal is to earn a returning and referring clientele, known as The Smooth Sale.

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Cience

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Although new sales are important, smart companies also focus on retention. What Is Customer Retention? Customer retention means keeping the clients you already have. Companies that neglect retention do so at their own risk. Why Is Customer Retention Important? Customer Retention Strategies.

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Highspot

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Sales training can be like sailing the high seas – an always-on adventure where focus, navigation, and teamwork are vital. We’ve curated a collection of the best sales training tips so you can build a program that will put wind in your team’s sails to navigate an uncertain selling landscape and outperform every quarter.

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Nutshell

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Most sales training focuses on prospecting , lead nurturing, and closing techniques. In other words, the things a sales rep needs to know to attract new customers. So today, we’re diving deep into the world of customer retention. Customer Retention: A Definition. Customer Retention = More Revenue.

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Smooth Sale

MAY 25, 2022

Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Improving Your Business Prospects One Step At A Time. Our collaborative blog provides insights for ‘Improving your business’ prospects one step at a time.’. Specifically, looking at how you can hope plus take action for improving your business’ prospects one step at a time. _.

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BrainShark

JULY 27, 2023

So you spent a week (or two) pulling together data and resources, creating quiz questions, crafting a bespoke PowerPoint with voiceover, and putting it all together in Brainshark to create a new employee training module only to have ⅓ of your team watch it. So what can you do to revive your training program?

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 11, 2014

Have you ever presented a “ sales golden nugget ” that your audience didn’t understand? It is so compelling, yet your sales training class did not grasp it. This post is about the importance of sales training fundamentals. The best sales training content is forgotten without memorable delivery.

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Vengreso

JUNE 16, 2022

Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Adobe, SalesLoft, Outreach, and every other sales organization of companies globally have as a result of Covid-19 been forced to pivot. A virtual sales training program can and will help remote selling teams and sales management grow sales opportunities and close more sales pipeline.

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The Digital Sales Institute

MARCH 29, 2021

Now more than ever it is important to have some sales training ideas to engage the remote or home based salesperson. Salespeople now have to figure out how they can adapt to rapidly changing selling conditions, and sales training must match those challenges. The Importance of Sales Training.

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Tenbound

JANUARY 3, 2024

Predictable Prospecting: How to Radically Increase Your B2B Sales Pipeline By Marylou Tyler & Jeremey Donovan Part 1: TARGET Chapter 1: Internalizing Your Competitive Position Conduct a Six-Factor analysis of your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. sales leaders) 2- Gatekeepers: (e.g., 2- Trust (Why you?)

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 1, 2014

Every year, a Sales Enablement leader is faced with the same problem. Ramping new sales reps. Step 2: Identify Training Needs and the Training Program. And deliver them in a manner that ensures retention and adoption. Your training program should incorporate different modalities, topics and methods.

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Score More Sales

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

But how does this relate to midmarket sales teams? Does your sales team function in the same way? Are sales reps and account managers coached on effective listening skills so that prospects and customers really feel heard? Do customer-facing reps take actions that help ease a sales or up-sell opportunity?

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 13, 2022

No doubt the question, ‘How do you see effective sales training?’ raises memories of poor experiences with previous training. Those who apply the technique are the ones who can provide concrete answers for effective sales training. Steps for Effective Sales Training. Prospects Become Your Guide.

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Highspot

APRIL 14, 2023

If you want your sales team to efficiently and consistently close deals, you need to arm them with the resources and materials they need to be successful. Sales training programs that educate and prepare your team to anticipate rather than react to challenging sales situations is key.

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Highspot

APRIL 14, 2023

If you want your sales team to efficiently and consistently close deals, you need to arm them with the resources and materials they need to be successful. Sales training programs that educate and prepare your team to anticipate rather than react to challenging sales situations is key.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 14, 2020

Author: Liz Pulice In recent years, many companies have implemented remote work arrangements, driven by financial incentives, recruitment/retention initiatives and other factors. These conditions can present challenges for sales organizations, where in-person meetings and events are typically part of “business as usual.”

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 26, 2021

If you have a big-deal prospect or client, you’d better jump on a plane, catch a train, or take a road trip as soon as possible. I wrote that in 2013, back when virtual sales meetings weren’t the only option. The Problem with Virtual Sales Meetings. B2B sales reps have asked me that question repeatedly over the past year.

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LeadFuze

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Sales training accounts for less than one-third of what you should be doing to enable sales. If your sales enablement initiative is not having a big enough impact, it could be because of the common mistake made by companies to confuse training with enablement. Need Help Automating Your Sales Prospecting Process?

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Mindtickle

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

It’s a tough time for sales leaders: as budgets are cut, sales teams are expected to do more with less. Sales enablement leaders are faced asking themselves: what is the best sales training and how can I ensure my current sellers have what they need to meet revenue goals this quarter?

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Mereo

MARCH 31, 2022

Buyer retention is vital to the revenue performance of your selling organization. Compared to prospecting new buyers, retaining 5% more buyers can increase profits from 25-95% and increase your selling success rate to 60-70%. And investing time into a long-term buyer is worth more than only going after new prospects.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In this episode of the Sales Hacker Podcast, we have Hakim Myers , Business Recruiter at Nextdoor , where he recruits for people, finance, and legal functions for startups. Join us for a revealing conversation on sales and talent from the perspective of a recruiter in an executive search firm. Subscribe to the Sales Hacker Podcast.

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Vengreso

AUGUST 1, 2023

Embarking on the journey of SaaS Sales Training can feel like navigating a labyrinth. The truth is, without proper SaaS sales training, scaling your software company becomes an uphill battle. Consider this: You’ve just onboarded a new sales rep who promises to skyrocket your revenues. Sounds familiar?

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Showpad

JUNE 15, 2020

Critical to the success of a sales team is skill development — not just as a whole, but for each contributing representative. Sales professionals are expected to be experts in their industry and the products or services they sell. In this blog post, we’ll discuss why you need formal sales training and how to guarantee its success. .

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 10, 2024

Photo by Andrea Schit z via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Do You Know How To Increase B2B Sales? As a result, B2B companies don’t have to underrate the importance of building a robust sales strategy that targets high-value prospective clients and convinces them to transact with their brands.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 30, 2019

Author: Greg Flynn Imagine a marathon runner starting a race without having trained or even stretched beforehand. So why is it any different with sales? In fact, more than six in 10 organizations (62%) say their sales onboarding programs are ineffective, according to the Sales Management Association (SMA). It’s not!).

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The Digital Sales Institute

MARCH 6, 2019

The use of an online sales training platform can have multiple benefits within any sales organization. Due to time pressure, cost and changing learning preferences, classroom-based or day long sales training is becoming obsolete. Online sales training platform. Benefits of sales training.

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Crunchbase

JANUARY 12, 2022

The world of B2B sales has undergone significant transformation over the past two years, and while some changes are starting to settle in as the new normal, I anticipate 2022 will bring yet another round of shifts. Grow your revenue with all-in-one prospecting solutions powered by the leader in private-company data. Search less.

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Sales Hacker Training

OCTOBER 10, 2022

It’s not the first time you’ll hear this, and it’s not the last: training new sales reps is crucial. But the most vital thing to remember is that training isn’t just for onboarding. Ongoing training and continuous development are crucial to a rep’s and an organization’s success. Training isn’t just for onboarding.

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Mindtickle

APRIL 30, 2020

A sales training program teaches sales reps the skills needed for every step of the sales journey—from first contact through the close of a sale. While many businesses employ sales training, the most successful programs are tailored to reps’ individual needs. Why One-Size-Fits-All Training Won’t Work.

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