The Digital Sales Institute

DECEMBER 3, 2020

What is a sales cycle? Let us begin by explaining what is a sales cycle and why it is a critical component of any sales strategy. A sales cycle is a map that lays out the step-by-step process that salespeople will follow that maximizes the possibility of a sale. Understanding the Sales Cycle.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2021

The B2B selling process is slow but steady. On the other hand, a faster sales cycle keeps your buyer’s attention on your offering. Understanding the sales cycle in separate stages helps predict buyer behavior and selling outcomes. Here’s a breakdown of each sales cycle stage with relevant tips: 1.

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Mindtickle

JANUARY 11, 2024

Instead, sales organizations must define a sales cycle. That way, sellers have a simple, repeatable framework they can follow for every deal and sales organizations have a more accurate way to predict revenue. What is a sales cycle? At this point, you may be asking yourself, “What is a sales cycle?”

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Gong.io

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

You can’t build a successful sales team with poorly defined sales strategies. . And nothing breeds consistency like a detailed, repeatable sales cycle. . What is a sales cycle? A sales cycle is the steps your reps take when converting a prospect to a buyer. Why is a sales cycle important?

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Understanding the Sales Force

APRIL 15, 2024

Whether or not it’s an economic crisis like 2008-2009, the four things I shared tell us that selling is quickly becoming much more difficult. The Covid crisis was short lived as most selling transitioned to virtual and most companies that weren’t directly impacted continued to buy. More importantly, it was short lived.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 15, 2021

Two years ago my wife and I were winding through the mountains on a train back from Aguas Calientes, Peru. We had just seen Machu Picchu (a place which lives up to EVERY ounce of the hype. We’ll likely pick up another 10-20% this month, but the majority comes from that first call. That place is stunning). Here’s how.

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BrainShark

JANUARY 31, 2024

Because even though they contribute to and quite literally enable sales, their activities aren’t always as easy to tie to the deal as it is for reps who get phone and face time with buyers. The easiest way for enablement teams to prove their value to executive leadership is by connecting sales training to pipeline.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 10, 2011

Sign up for our Email Newsletter. The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s In Conversation – How to Shorten the Sales Cycle. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , EDGE Sales Process , Interview , Lead Management , Proactive , Proactivity , Prospecting , Sales Process , Sales Strategy , Success , Video , execution.

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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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SBI

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

They trust the authentic testimony of someone who’s “been there, done that, and thrived,” which is why more companies are incorporating customer advocacy into every stage of the buying cycle. RO Innovation’s platform changes the game by: Activating customer advocacy end-to end in sales cycles. No database searching or guessing.

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The Digital Sales Institute

JUNE 21, 2023

Sales training program expert tips for anyone involved in sales management or sales enablement some insight into planning any form of sales training. It sounds simplistic to say that sales training is the act of training salespeople or the sales team on the product and sales process.

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Gong.io

JUNE 18, 2018

Sales influencers have hypothesized about every phase of the sales cycle. They’ve come up with lots of tips and tricks over the years, mostly based on personal experience. They tell us exactly what works and what doesn’t on sales calls. Hero status, coming up. Looking for a massive ROI? You have computers.

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Highspot

JANUARY 4, 2024

Achieving revenue targets can be tricky, and it’s tempting to overlook training. A sales training strategy is your blueprint to equip sales teams with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel. It addresses all of sales, from product knowledge to customer relationship building.

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BrainShark

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

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? Many organizations’ sales training has grown stale by relying on old-school tactics, like on-site boot camps and long-winded presentations, causing information overload for new reps.

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Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 30, 2023

They won’t improve unless you have them trained on cold-call delivery. Get them trained on how to reach decision makers. Get your salespeople trained on how to take a consultative approach and get your sales managers trained on how to coach up your salespeople. Not being the value. Learn more here.

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Be honest: Do you dutifully send an email and then ask when you can follow up when you get this blow off objection? Believe it or not, over 90% of sales reps do just that. Let me know when it pops up, and I’ll show you a couple of links you’ll want to explore later. “In Allow you to set a definite follow up appointment.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 31, 2024

Think of the sales process as a journey rather than an adventure. A sales adventure would suggest winging it or seat-of-the-pants selling. The problem that people have with sales process is with the stages and milestones that make up the sales process. The same thing happens in selling.

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 13, 2021

Stay Ahead With These Sales Training Courses this 2021! Predictable Revenue, sales hacking, and now account-based everything has massively impacted the sales profession over the last 10 years. In partnership with LeadFuze, Sales Hacker has launched FREE LeadFuze Certified Sales Hacker Bundle.

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PandaDoc

MAY 30, 2019

A slow sales cycle is kryptonite to good sales teams. In today’s highly competitive business environment, it’s the fastest-growing technology companies that end up dominating the market. So, to be the best, you need to speed up your sales cycle. Leverage team-based selling.

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Showpad

JUNE 15, 2020

Sales professionals are expected to be experts in their industry and the products or services they sell. Sales training programs offer your reps the opportunity to develop their sales skills and connect with customers more meaningfully — when set up and executed properly. Benefits of sales training.

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Ever felt like you’re on a treadmill, running after sales targets but never quite catching up? Sales training : two words that hold the potential to change your game entirely. This post is your metaphorical guide through different types of sales training programs available and their benefits.

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Mindtickle

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

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? As a sales enablement leader, you need to build up a program that’s both scalable and personalized. Go beyond sales onboarding.

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Sales Hacker Training

AUGUST 10, 2021

In this episode of the Sales Hacker podcast, we have Keith Daw , VP of GSD and Trainer at McDonell Consulting Group , where he ‘Gets Stuff Done’ and teaches the Sandler Training methodology. Know why you’re training your team before you start. Subscribe to the Sales Hacker Podcast. powered by Sounder.

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Highspot

JANUARY 3, 2024

Read on to discover how reps can confidently approach each closing conversation with closing sales training that works. What is Sales Closing and Why Is It Important How Does the Sales Closing Process Work? Closing is about finalizing a sale and creating a lasting relationship that can lead to more opportunities.

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Sales Hacker Training

JULY 24, 2020

That’s why ongoing product knowledge training needs to be a priority in every sales team. So, today, I’m going to walk you through five key areas you need to focus on for successful product knowledge training so your reps can start winning more deals. The Pitfalls of Poor (or no) Product Knowledge Training.

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Mindtickle

MAY 1, 2024

With AI-guided selling, sales reps can effectively and efficiently navigate the complex world of B2B sales, meet each buyer’s expectations, and close more deals. In this guide, we’ll explore AI in sales and what it means for modern sales teams. We’ll answer questions including: What is AI-guided selling?

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Cincom Smart Selling

MAY 8, 2024

From coordinating teams to configuring quotes, enterprise companies face immense challenges keeping sales operations running smoothly. Fortunately, Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) software provides specialized solutions purpose-built for streamlining sales in enterprise environments. Sales data gets scattered across systems.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

There are nearly 15 million salespeople working in the United States, and they spend weeks or even months training for success in their role. Given the different responsibilities, industries, and team structures salespeople encounter, it’s hard to recommend a one-size-fits-all approach to sales training. Get certified.

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PandaDoc

MAY 9, 2024

The four factors of sales velocity are number of opportunities, average deal value, win rate, and sales cycle length. Analyzing your sales velocity helps identify pipeline bottlenecks and areas for improvement. Sales enablement tools like CRM platforms help increase sales velocity. What is sales velocity?

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Understanding the Sales Force

APRIL 4, 2024

Consultative Approach to Selling Call Reluctance is Just as Popular as Ever! 4 Reasons Why Salespeople Suck at Consultative Selling. Does Being a Strong Qualifier Correlate to Having a Strong Pipeline? Does Being a Strong Qualifier Correlate to Having a Strong Pipeline?

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Highspot

APRIL 14, 2023

Sales training programs that educate and prepare your team to anticipate rather than react to challenging sales situations is key. Every business needs to present what it’s selling as standing apart from the competition, but differentiating how you sell it is equally important.

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Highspot

APRIL 14, 2023

Sales training programs that educate and prepare your team to anticipate rather than react to challenging sales situations is key. Every business needs to present what it’s selling as standing apart from the competition, but differentiating how you sell it is equally important.

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Gong.io

JUNE 18, 2018

Sales influencers have hypothesized about every phase of the sales cycle. They’ve come up with lots of tips and tricks over the years, mostly based on personal experience. They tell us exactly what works and what doesn’t on sales calls. Hero status, coming up. Looking for a massive ROI? You have computers.

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BrainShark

MAY 3, 2022

Building and maintaining an effective sales training program is a difficult and continuous process. That being said, there are tools and best practices you can use to speed up the process. Brainshark , a Bigtincan company, is a sales enablement solution that: Makes creating training content easy.

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Chorus.ai

JANUARY 29, 2020

Sales being the hyper-competitive place that it is, a business can potentially live or die by its ability to bring sales professionals up to speed. As a result, coaching and the steady production of fresh, new sales training ideas can be major stressors for sales managers, particularly on SaaS sales teams.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JUNE 17, 2022

Jeffrey Gitomer tells a great story about how he once bet a client his entire training fee on whether there were more than eight objections their sales team got on a regular basis. Need More Proven Responses to the Selling Situations You Face Every Day? ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS!

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