The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 5, 2012

I recently read The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation by Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson. In the book, the authors reveal the findings from their extensive studies regarding the sales process. More importantly, they blow up several of the myths most people have come to believe regarding sales.

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Showpad

AUGUST 23, 2018

Sales managers at any organization are in a position to guide and motivate those they lead, similar to the coach of a sports team. So it would make sense to give managers the proper training for sales coaching, right? Unfortunately, many sales managers do not know how to coach properly and aren’t being held accountable.

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Allego

APRIL 21, 2022

And even after months of adjusting, you might still be struggling to adapt to this digital transformation and lead your sales team into a tech-driven new world. Sales managers, trainers, sales enablement managers, and sales reps across all industries are encountering the same challenges: Onboarding and training sales reps virtually.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 22, 2013

The task is to create and deliver a winning sales presentation. Questions - after studying the package, the candidate is allowed to ask 5 clarifying questions about the sales opportunity. Analysis - the candidate studies the data provided, does independent research and determines the prospect''s needs. The Final Score.

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Partners in Excellence

JUNE 13, 2018

So much of the conversation we see in selling is on enabling the sales person (not just limited to the sales enablement function). Millions/Billions are invested in sales tools, training, content, and programs. In spite of all these investments, sales performance isn’t improving.

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Sell Integrity

MAY 12, 2020

With leaner sales organizations, your sales enablement strategy has to step up and be a valuable contributor to the organization. But it will take more than tools and technology to do that. Start With Defining Sales Enablement. But it takes more than tools and technology to do that. The Sales Manager as Coach.

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Miller Heiman Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Aligning sales enablement content to the customer’s path also ensures that buyers receive consistent messages from an organization on all fronts, whether they’re coming from sales, service or the company’s website and social media. Keeping the customer’s path central to sales enablement pays dividends. higher win rates and 11.8%

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Highspot

APRIL 14, 2023

A lot of learning programs also fail because there’s no way to reinforce the knowledge sales reps need to retain on the job. Sales managers will train and certify sellers on new selling skills, yet find that these skills aren’t being used when engaging with customers. Make it easy to understand.

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Highspot

APRIL 14, 2023

A lot of learning programs also fail because there’s no way to reinforce the knowledge sales reps need to retain on the job. Sales managers will train and certify reps on new selling skills, yet find that these skills aren’t being used when engaging with customers. Make it easy to understand.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

A successful career in sales is not for the faint of heart. According to a Bridge Group study , the annual turnover rate for sales professionals is 34.7%. They don’t have the right tools. In fact, Gartner Research finds companies that automate lead management see a 10% or greater increase in revenue in 6-9 months.

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Janek Performance Group

MARCH 17, 2023

If average sales skills produce average customer satisfaction, what impacts exceptional customer satisfaction? Dr. Albert Mahrabian , a professor at UCLA, conducted a study to find out what determines an individual’s communication impact. The study found: 7 percent of communication impact is determined by the words used.

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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

When it comes to sales, your ideal customer isn’t always the next one—it’s your current one. Studies have shown that, in today’s competitive landscape, it can cost five times as much for a company to attract a new customer as it does to preserve an existing one. Reach out today to discover how our team can complement yours.

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Highspot

JULY 6, 2023

These findings highlight the need for salespeople to monitor and adapt to the constantly evolving business landscape, honing the necessary skills of the moment. How Does Sales Enablement Enhance Sales Skills and Sales Techniques? It includes mastering product knowledge and refining communication skills.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

The B2B sales process is a structured yet flexible journey tailored to meet the unique needs of customers. Each stage requires specific selling skills to satisfy prospect needs. It’s about refining those essential skills that build relationships and turn prospects into customers.

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The Digital Sales Institute

JANUARY 18, 2021

By giving them a level of responsibility of their own self education and progress also creates opportunities for sales managers to have more meaningful performance conversations that drives real behavior change. Sales Training Programs – Online. This allows any salesperson to study at their convenience.

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Highspot

JANUARY 3, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned sales manager or a frontline rep hustling for results, we get it – the struggle is real. Differentiation difficulties: In a scenario where 15% of sales reps struggle with differentiating their products , it’s important to emphasize what makes your product unique.

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Mindtickle

MARCH 2, 2022

He added, “Sales activity will become more intensely focused on problem-solving — being able to identify the problem the customer is looking to solve and demonstrate how you can achieve it.”. A 2020 study by LinkedIn found that 88% of consumers only buy when they see a salesperson as a “trusted advisor.” In the U.S.

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Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Helping our customers requires new sales skills. The traditional solutions and consultative selling skills become table stakes. Since I’ve been writing this blog, we’ve seen a downward trend in sales and sales manager tenure. Yet, too often, we treat our sales hiring very cavalierly.

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Mindtickle

DECEMBER 5, 2016

During her presentation, she explained how she has changed the sales onboarding for new Google sales reps from a pure online and self-serve experience to interactive and case-study based training. She talked about the importance of involving sales managers during onboarding and beyond.

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Mindtickle

DECEMBER 4, 2016

During her presentation, she explained how she has changed the sales onboarding for new Google sales reps from a pure online and self-serve experience to interactive and case-study based training. She talked about the importance of involving sales managers during onboarding and beyond.

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LeadFuze

JULY 7, 2023

Knowing how to set sales goals is a crucial skill for any business owner, sales manager or marketer. It not only drives revenue growth but also helps in managing customer churn and acquisition costs effectively. But setting effective sales goals involves more than just choosing an arbitrary number.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Studies have shown people who are thankful and complimentary of others have a much better outlook of their own situations. Keeping a journal of your successes can give you a great tool to refer back to anytime you need a lift. Take the time to put into motion the sales motivation ideas you can use NOW! high profit selling.

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Hyper-Connected Selling

MARCH 17, 2020

How do you coach a salesperson to improve their sales results using digital tools like LinkedIn? All you need to do is present it at a sales meeting, maybe send a few articles you found, and that should be it. So let’s look at some ways you can leverage sales coaching to drive online selling skills in your team.

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Vengreso

MARCH 2, 2021

For that reason, we teach sellers in our LinkedIn training to subscribe to omnichannel prospecting for the best sales success while prospecting. It means using every sales strategy, every tool and every channel to engage and connect with prospects. Because buyers respond to sales outreach on different mediums differently.

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SBI

JUNE 4, 2014

Duncan: Our most recent data found that over one-third of sales reps aren’t prepared for sales calls. As their manager, do you know what they know? It’s important to focus on changing the current approach to reinforcing selling skills and new product knowledge. It’s prettyscary to think about. How do you know?

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The Digital Sales Institute

JUNE 5, 2020

Any form of online learning will provide a flexible tool for employees to use that supports their own ownership for self-improvement. Today, keeping salespeople updated and refreshed on selling skills can be a significant challenge for many companies. The quote above should not really come as a surprise if you think about it.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Each year, Richardson Sales Training asks sales professionals about the sales challenges that they anticipate in the coming year and complies their responses to create its annual selling challenges study. Building the Right Selling Skills. Prospecting.

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Partners in Excellence

JUNE 1, 2014

I wrote, How Can We Deliver Insights Without Critical Thinking Skills? Along with Mike Kunkle’s 22nd Century Selling Skills presentation, it’s stirred up some interesting discussions. We have to provide the tools, resources, to help them perform, as effectively and efficiently as possible.We

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Pipeliner

JUNE 13, 2018

He has created numerous pieces of media content, including an expert insight series interview , been a part of a #SalesChats , and filmed a video on Building A Value-Creating Sales Force. He has written half a dozen articles, as well as his own book, The Cadence of Excellence: Key Habits of Effective Sales Managers.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 2, 2019

Author: Brad Wilsted Note: This is part 2 in a 3-part series on the powerful role sales management plays in driving sustained revenue growth – and how companies can better leverage this critical position for improved top-line performance. What does great front-line sales management actually look like?

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SBI

JUNE 3, 2014

Duncan: Our most recent data found that over one-third of sales reps aren’t prepared for sales calls. As their manager, do you know what they know? It’s important to focus on changing the current approach to reinforcing selling skills and new product knowledge. It’s prettyscary to think about. How do you know?

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Vengreso

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Face-to-face meetings have been replaced by video conferencing, and many sales leaders are scrambling to train their sales teams on how to sell remotely. A 2020 study by the RAIN Group found that pre-pandemic, only 27% of respondents reported conducting more than half of their sales activities virtually.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 7, 2020

A recent study analyzed data from thousands of events over a five year period and found that approximately 70% of professional event speakers are male. Fortunately, more organizers than ever before are consciously seeking out female sales experts for panels, presentations, and podcasts. VP New business – Sales leader.

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The Science and Art of Selling

JANUARY 22, 2014

Being forced to use the same old sales techniques isn’t working any more for the rest of the salespeople. Their sales managers are forcing those outdated skills on them, because they very likely worked many years ago, when they began selling themselves. Why this program?

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Sales Influence — Why People Buy Here’s what you can expect from the Sales Influence podcast: “Today’s buyer is more informed and more skeptical when it comes to buying. Host: Victor Antonio Episode Length: varies Listen to Sales Influence – Why People Buy.

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This means that more than 75% of sales organizations didn’t meet them at all. Talk about a sales managers worst nightmare coming true! And yikes, the defined sales process that everyone worked so hard at to create success bombs at the end of each year and year-over-year. Run a Weekly Sales Rep Review.

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Klozers

JUNE 10, 2014

If a sales person was to spend the same time working with your Marketing department, to develop a customer testimonial or creating a case study, this material could be used again and again in many different ways, that could generate interest from a much larger audience via the web. Sales Management Sales Techniques'

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