Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 5, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan During the past 9 years I have written the occasional Top 5, Top 10 and Top 20 Articles and we have now put them into a series of their own. In no particular order they are: Top 10 Sales Competencies. Top 10 Sales Management Functions. 10 Sales Coaching Examples.

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SalesFuel

APRIL 29, 2024

Sellers do a lot of talking, and the ability to have interesting sales conversations increases the value of their words. Why Interesting Sales Conversations Matter Being able to converse with others is a vital soft skill for reps. The prospect will feel like you genuinely care about them and not just a sale.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 26, 2024

Most sales managers would like to do that. But since they can’t, the next best thing may be to reengineer your sales training program. How to Reengineer Your Sales Training Program Before you begin to adjust the details of your sales training initiatives, take time to study your rain makers.

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Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 13, 2014

I was first introduced to goal setting in sales when I was an insurance agent with National Life of Vermont. The General Agent was Dave and his manager was Bob. I never did write 100 lives but, based on the sales activity reporting I did every week, I should have. Tom introduced me to an idea of a sales cookbook.

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SalesFuel

APRIL 10, 2024

Sellers who want to succeed must build sales credibility to stand out. adults think salespeople are credible, according to SalesFuel’s The State of Credibility in America study. Before salespeople can be thought of as 'trusted advisors,' they first must have a high level of sales credibility.” What is sales credibility?

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 2, 2013

As you’ll read below, she boldly predicts that by 2015 inside sales will overtake field sales, as that unfolds, she will be in greater demand. Josiane heads up TeleSmart Communications , and is leading practice and thought leader in the area of inside sales and management. How can that be?

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InsideSales.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The sales pipeline is different in every company and often in every product. But no matter what defines each stage of your pipeline, it’s imperative that sales leaders don’t make the common mistake of neglecting early-stage leads. To Manage Your Sales, You Must Know Your Leads. Customer Centricity Starts With Sales.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

You were an outstanding sales rep -- and now, as a sales manager, you’re eager to cultivate the same performance from your team members. Thousands of newly minted sales managers have been in your exact position, and many of them have written top-notch guides to thriving in this role. Best Sales Management Books.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 3, 2020

It’s no secret that salespeople often fail as sales managers. Nonetheless, many of the best reps within an organization often end up in management positions. Whether you’re actively seeking a role as a manager or have already gotten a promotion, you should understand the most difficult aspects of the transition.

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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? What is a prospect? Lead Vs Prospect: what’s the difference? Where are prospects and leads in the funnel? How to turn a lead into a prospect? What is a sales lead? What is a prospect?

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DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Attempts to get sales enablement right are on the rise , as organizations grapple with the idea that shorter product life cycles, a more informed customer base, and global competition make the way they sell just as important as what they are selling. Streamlining the sales process. Map your strategy to the customer journey.

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LeadFuze

JULY 14, 2023

How to be a good sales manager is an inquiry that many professionals in the field often ponder. The role of a sales manager extends beyond just overseeing a team; it’s about fostering growth, driving performance, and achieving targets. A sales manager position, that’s your answer.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 14, 2020

Sales managers who are nervous about their team working outside of the office can take heart in a recent study that ranks sales representative as the No. In fact, the study from MagnifyMoney shows that 13% of sales representatives already worked from a home office prior to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 25, 2018

I know, you fell into sales, and perhaps from there, sales management. How do I stay fired up when I prospect? I listen intently and try to figure out what makes each business model unique and each prospect like a snowflake. studying sales methodologies, you know that you are obsessed. Bank on it!

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Close.io

OCTOBER 1, 2018

So you want to become a sales manager ? First you’ll need to make sure you’ve got the right skills, experience, drive and track record at the helm in both selling and at managing others—in order to back yourself up. Want to get a ready-made set of resources to manage a sales team effectively?

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Pipeliner

AUGUST 18, 2020

One route into the position of a sales manager is promotion from having been a highly successful salesperson. They are suddenly saddled with the responsibility of the entire sales team. The fact of the matter is, having been a high-performing sales rep doesn’t mean that they’ll automatically be a great manager.

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SalesLoft

MAY 25, 2018

Leaving a lasting impact and positive experience for the buyer begins with the discovery phase and communicating the value your solution can offer individual prospects. Studies support this assertion. Post-sale, it also helps to avoid buyer’s remorse. Proving the value of your solution is crucial to buyer satisfaction.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 10, 2020

One study released prior to the pandemic indicated that 63% of companies had remote workers; that figure has only skyrocketed this year. The use of Zoom and other face-to-face applications to carry out sales calls instead of doing them in person is the new normal. Encouraging the Team Through Changing Sales Climates.

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SalesFuel

APRIL 2, 2024

To maintain team dynamics and deal flow, managers must actively help BDRs succeed in the new B2B marketplace. Managers can help sales reps who are waiting for great leads to be passed along by the BDR team. Before they make contact with prospects, they should address their online visibility. In 2024, 39.3%

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Allego

APRIL 30, 2024

In the competitive landscape of modern business, staying ahead requires more than just traditional sales tactics. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), sales enablement has undergone a remarkable transformation, empowering businesses to boost productivity, enhance customer engagement, and drive revenue growth like never before.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 16, 2022

What do top-performing sales teams do better than under-performing sales teams? They don’t waste time selling to prospects who are not ready to buy. Instead, they have a system to identify the highest value prospects in their pipeline and invest their time with those that are most likely to close.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Daily, sales reps (mostly SDRs) face the daunting task of turning cold calls into warm calls. Sales reps look to increase conversion rates by upping their cold call game. Along with actionable intelligence, guidelines for cold calls allow both sales managers and SDRs to tailor their sales processes.

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SalesFuel

APRIL 18, 2024

Residential realtors are fortunate to have the opportunity to tour prospective homes with their clients. While pondering how to succeed in sales, listening during home tours gave realtors a terrific foundation. Any chance a seller gets to know what their prospect thinks is a bonus. Why is this important?

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 12, 2020

And that means to keep up with today’s empowered buyer, the sales process needs to transform too. Whether your sales process relies on inbound leads or targeted outreach, whether you’re a big company or small, whether your sale is complex or simple; inbound sales is relevant. What is inbound sales?

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CommercialTribe

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Welcome to part three in our series on data-driven sales coaching, aimed at arming sales leaders with the advice they need to effectively direct coaching efforts and realize a strong ROI. It’s 10:15 on a Monday morning and Jennifer — a new but promising rep — is sitting down for a discovery call with a high-value prospect.

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Act!

APRIL 25, 2024

You’re taking a break for lunch in the middle of a busy workday and open your inbox, only to find two new sales emails from unknown senders. The first one starts with a run-of-the-mill promotional sales pitch. That’s what adding personalization to your sales outreach efforts can do. The answer is personalization.

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InsideSales.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The sales pipeline is different in every company and often in every product. But no matter what defines each stage of your pipeline, it’s imperative that sales leaders don’t make the common mistake of neglecting early-stage leads. To Manage Your Sales, You Must Know Your Leads. Customer Centricity Starts With Sales.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 17, 2023

A recent study by Gartner revealed that 43% of all buyers prefer a rep-free experience in their buying journey. In this replay, we spill the tea on what sales leaders can do to empower their teams to succeed in this new digital selling landscape. Daniel Disney – Founder & Owner at The Daily Sales.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 18, 2024

Sales research is incredibly important but not all sellers take the time to do it. One reason is that they just aren’t doing enough research before engaging with a prospect. They are seeking out quality pre-call intelligence that gives them deeper insight into a prospect, their industry and their company.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The RAIN group has just released a powerful new white paper on a subject near and dear to all sales hearts: prospecting. The study detailed in this white paper set out to find: What is it like for buyers to be sold to every day? This comprehensive study was conducted on 488 buyers representing $4.2 What doesn’t work?

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Anthony Cole Training

MARCH 22, 2012

You want to know what it takes to be successful in coaching winning sales teams? You have to know effective selling, what it means, how it works, how prospects respond. What is your competency is managing. How much 'film' have you studied, how much have you read, how much have you practiced sales management skills?

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Costello

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Like many college grads in 2009, Julian Lumpkin started in an entry-level role in B2B sales and quickly realized that sales was the right place for his talents. As a sales manager at Axial, I realized how important case studies are in the sales process. What sets the best sales reps apart from the crowd?

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

2021 will bring sales professionals a host of new challenges and trends to consider, and it could be tricky to adapt. Several salespeople are coming into this new year holding onto some dead weight — outdated strategies that are bound to undermine sales efforts instead of enhancing them. Holding Onto Outdated Positioning Statements.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, you’ll learn some positions you can consider in SaaS sales, expert tips for getting into the industry, and how to succeed in your first sales role. Table of Contents Is SaaS sales a good career? SaaS Sales Positions How to Get into SaaS Sales How to Succeed in SaaS Sales Is SaaS sales a good career?

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Highspot

MARCH 26, 2024

Whether you’re launching a new product, implementing new sales strategies, or upskilling your team, sales training and coaching will always be of utmost importance. Oftentimes, sales managers won’t have the bandwidth to set up personalized training and coaching sessions for each rep on their team.

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Vengreso

JULY 20, 2023

Being a sales superstar requires more than just knowing the key benefits and features of the product or services that you’re selling. Research has found that a successful salesperson has to do at least 8 outreach attempts before a prospect will book a sales call. Why Is it Good To Have A Positive Mindset in #Sales?

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SalesFuel

APRIL 1, 2024

When was the last time you brushed up on your sales basics? SalesFuel’s Voice of the Sales Rep study revealed that many reps continue to struggle with basic skills. Master These 3 Sales Basics Sellers ranked challenging misconceptions/budget concerns as their top weakness. But, networking is vital to sales success.

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