Julie Hanson

APRIL 8, 2021

Here’s why: we are only one year into the pandemic and virtual sales calls and meetings have only just begun to feel slightly less awkward and less ineffective as at the start, for both buyers and sellers alike. In fact, 70% of the salespeople surveyed by Corporate Visions said that selling virtually is not as effective as selling in person.

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The Pipeline

MARCH 2, 2012

But it doesn’t have to be that way, and that is not just me trying to be enthusiastic and up beat, it is a fact, unfortunately a fact that sales people don’t use to its maximum impact. Given that, I ask why sales people choose to focus on price, when there are clearly other factors buyers rank higher than price. Sales Bloggers Union.

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Openview

MAY 22, 2018

For any sales organization, ramp-up time for new team hires is always a big concern. The length of the ramp-up period is influenced by building up the pipeline, average sales cycle, but onboarding and access to the right knowledge is another huge contributing factor. Image source: State of Sales report , Salesforce.

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Highspot

JANUARY 29, 2024

7 Sales Negotiation Strategies to Close More Deals Sales negotiation strategies are essential for navigating the complexities of deal-making and securing favorable outcomes. Here are some effective sales negotiation techniques that will help you build trust with prospects, close more deals , and streamline your sales cycle: 1.

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Highspot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Why Sales Training Is Important. We could take paragraphs to discuss the importance of sales training. Sales Training Programs for Beginners. Onboarding new hires should involve some level of training to ensure all members of the sales team have the same baseline knowledge and skills. The Brooks Group. Challenger.

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Customer Centric Selling

MAY 27, 2015

Based upon a Sales Benchmark Index (SBI) survey, we say about 13% of salespeople are “A Players.” A recent Miller Heiman survey concluded 8.5% By that I mean they are extraordinary at what they do, but every sales cycle is different because they rely largely upon intuition. of sellers are “world class.”

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Customer Centric Selling

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Upon hearing about this concept years ago in one of my workshops, a student approached me at a break and realized in trying to sell software to a heating oil distributor, he had lost a software sale to a delivery truck! Listen to Social Selling evangelist, Jill Rowley, in Episode 20 of Sales Rehab!

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HeavyHitter Sales

AUGUST 23, 2016

The personality tests were given to high technology and business services salespeople as part of sales strategy workshops I was conducting. Conversely, top salespeople take command of the sales cycle process in order to control their own destiny. Achievement Orientation. Selling Style Impact: Political Orientation.

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HeavyHitter Sales

JULY 1, 2011

The personality tests were given to high technology and business services salespeople as part of sales strategy workshops I was conducting for their company. During sales cycles,  top sales, performers seek to understand the politics of customer decisionmaking. Selling Style Impact: Political Orientation.

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The Pipeline

APRIL 8, 2011

Perform surveys, organize a focus group, and gain any amount of REAL consumer data. Sales Bloggers Union. Sales Compensation. Sales Cycle. Sales eXchange. Sales Force Alignment. Sales Leadership. Sales Management. Sales Meetings. Sales Process. Sales Strategy.

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Start by conducting a thorough audit of your sales process. Run workshops or surveys to understand the daily challenges of your team members. Consider outsourcing this audit to a sales consulting company, a good option to get new expertise and overcome your possibly biased vision.

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Pointclear

JULY 26, 2012

He notes, “Right now, of the companies that we surveyed, nearly four in ten have not woven mobile marketing into any of their marketing activities which is shocking. Now is that going to be something, for instance, we have a workshop, we walk out of the room, and then we forget about it seven days later?

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Customer Centric Selling

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Of the four organizations I mentioned, the largest headcount is often the Sales staff. A survey by Sales Benchmark Index found that having a sales process can allow organizations to: Increase win rates from 19% to 33%. Shorten sale cycles. Increase average selling price by 10%.

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Customer Centric Selling

JULY 3, 2013

A survey by Sales Benchmark Index showed 52% of sales cycles driven by sellers result in no decision. A top down selling approach will typically result in shorter sales cycles and are more likely to occur when sellers proactively initiate opportunities at Key Player levels.

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OpenSymmetry

MARCH 25, 2015

Have a structured sales process. A really interesting statistic from the article points out that out of the companies surveyed, 50% consider themselves to highly functional as a result of having a very structured sales process. Schedule that workshop with us, today!

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Vengreso

JUNE 16, 2022

In fact, sales training companies considered delivering a training program let alone a customized sales training program near impossible over video conferencing. Virtual training workshops just had a stigma. Because sales professionals can’t retain that much information from throwing everyone together in the same room.

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Cience

AUGUST 31, 2020

Let’s take sales development, for instance, the part of your business that sits at the front-end of your sales cycle, waiting with bated breath for a little TLC from a dedicated sales development rep, which you likely don’t have in-house. Looking to build a new normal in your sales funnel? outsourcing. Let’s Talk.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 29, 2018

A recent survey done by the Content Marketing Institute shows 75% of respondents believe in-person events are an effective marketing tactic. Done right, events are a powerful way to engage your target audience, accelerate the sales cycle and built brand equity. Continue reading. 6 Ways to Stand Out in a Trade Show Exhibit Hall.

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The ROI Guy

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Just like diets, a lot of them can be good, but you have to go beyond reading a book or attending a workshop to make it work. Having the right tools (clubs) and the right coaching (like a caddie or coach) are crucial out there to really improve your gold game – yet this was missing for me, and missing in many Sales initiatives as well.

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Customer Centric Selling

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Data Monitoring Jesse runs Sales Operations for a Value Added Reseller. A customer survey was launched and aggregated. Each of his 80 sales reps ''listened'' to their customers through LinkedIn and Twitter. Customer Evolution Luis runs Sales Enablement for a Fortune 250 sales enterprise.

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Sales Training Advice

DECEMBER 6, 2011

The personality tests were given to high-technology and business services salespeople as part of sales strategy workshops I conducted. Conversely, top salespeople take command of the sales cycle process in order to control their own destiny. Achievement Orientation. Selling Style Impact: Political Orientation.

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The ROI Guy

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Over the past 18 months, the survey results indicate that CFOs have assumed significant additional responsibilities for several key groups, including: information technology (43%), human resources (39%), production (38%), customer service (37%), and even marketing / sales (33%).

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LeadBoxer

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

With the B2B sales cycle increasing by 22% over five years due to more people becoming involved in purchasing decisions, building a relationship with your prospects is extremely valuable. Email marketing is a crucial part of your B2B sales strategy, assisting in turning prospects into buyers.

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The ROI Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2010

At the same time, as buyers are becoming more empowered, sales professionals are seen by these buyers as less valuable in the decision making process, and as a result are being invited later and later in the buying cycle. IDC: Economic Buyers, Digital Overload and Sales E. Accelerate Slow Sales Cycles with More Sales Enabl.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 30, 2022

To succeed at account-based marketing—or account-led growth , as I prefer to call it—sales and marketing teams must be aligned not only on target accounts and key personas, but on goals and KPIs and the processes and tools that will be used to achieve them. In other words, sales and marketing alignment isn’t just about ABM.

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SBI

AUGUST 30, 2018

Strikedeck takes a fresh approach to increasing customer engagement with workflow automation, machine learning, predictive analytics, usage tracking, surveys, and swift personalization. In addition to the workshops, Strikedeck delivers training sessions to the end users.

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SalesLoft

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

According to a survey from Hubspot , more than half of sales professionals rely on tips from team members to improve their skills. . Incorporate intentional resources (courses, workshops, playbooks , etc.) Coaching likewise allows managers to offer feedback and discuss the sales cycle from the rep’s perspective.

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Mindtickle

JUNE 21, 2023

It is based on a simple survey question: “On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely are you to recommend our company/brand/product/service to a friend or colleague?” The Sales Kickoff brings together sales professionals, leaders, and executives to share insights, best practices, and industry trends.

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Mindtickle

JANUARY 25, 2024

Sales collateral drives sales effectiveness and sales efficiency. Outstanding collateral can accelerate the sales cycle, which means sales reps can close deals faster. What are the different types of sales collateral? There are many different types of sales and marketing collateral.

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Costello

JANUARY 15, 2019

“At Resolute , we’ve been working to tie our marketing and sales initiatives closer together and have seen some very promising results including gaining more focused opportunities that are a fit for our business, a busier deals pipeline, and shorter sales cycles,” says Colton De Vos. The impact has been a well-oiled machine.

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LeadBoxer

JULY 31, 2021

The process involves first identifying key decision-makers, then targeting them with personalized sales outreach. This strategy can work alongside marketing nurture campaigns to move key contacts closer to a sale. In a recent survey involving ten corporate leaders, seven of them said they are investing more in account based strategies.

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

90% of McKinsey survey respondents say they want to increase resilience further, and almost three-quarters expect to increase the budget allocated to resilience-related actions. Streamlined Processes S&OP reduces waste and speeds up production and sales cycles by making operations more efficient.

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 21, 2023

For instance, companies such as Vengreso offer solutions that marry physical workshops alongside extensive digital sales programs and learning modules – getting you the best bang for your buck. Understand Your Team’s Needs To start, you need to clearly define what your team needs from a sales training program.

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