Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 17, 2023

While likability can be a huge plus in sales, it’s not the only reason buyers buy. Further, those with the weakest sales records were more likely to believe making friends is their greatest asset. This places the sale over the prospect’s needs and leads to distrust. Most people want to be liked. Salespeople are no different.

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Distribution Pricing Journal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

They once simply executed pricing inside of an ERP pricing matrix, but now they are responsible for analyzing marketing trends, conducting competitive research and sifting through customer buying patterns to determine optimal pricing that drives profitability. Working from home can even help pricing mangers adapt better to market changes.

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Women Sales Pros

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Years ago when I decided to pursue a career in marketing, I was driven by the concept of motivation and persuasion. Why, why, why… I was determined to find out, so I studied marketing plans, demographics, customer segmentation versus mass marketing, and sales processes. Why do people do what they do?

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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. 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?

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Advice about marketing a business online is rarely without a mention of content marketing, and for good reason. In an age where the consumer is more informed than ever before, the right content can be the difference between success and failure of marketing efforts. It is an arbitrary metric.

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Cience

OCTOBER 6, 2020

As sales become increasingly sophisticated these days, B2B companies everywhere are investing greater resources into outbound marketing. Sales research, overlooked by more of us than we’d like to admit at the prospecting stage, has outsize impacts on top-of-funnel velocity. Pretty straightforward, right?

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Crunchbase

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Fortunately for sales teams, the rumor is just that: a rumor. Solution selling is far from dead; it’s simply evolving based on changes in the sales environment and consumer mindset. This article will discuss the changing nature of solution selling and how you can adapt it to modern consumers and the current sales process.

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Jeff Davis

OCTOBER 4, 2017

This guest blog post was written by Jeremy Shere over at tribknowledge.com Ask anyone in marketing or sales if they think the functions need to be better aligned, and they’ll almost certainly respond with an unqualified “Yes!” Why Stories Matter It’s something of a cliché that sales reps need to be good storytellers.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 13, 2023

I’m not a book reader in general and prefer consuming content in short, small bites. Even so, my sales book collection is mounting, thanks to the privilege of hosting Vengreso’s Modern Selling Podcast. But with so many on the market, where do you start and how do you choose? So, there you have it!

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Today, we’re sharing our list of the best sales podcasts on the web from some of the biggest sales personalities. So if you work in sales, it’s our hope that this list of sales podcasts provides you with some fresh listening material, newfound inspiration, and the tips and tricks you need to excel in the world of sales.

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LeadFuze

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

What are Sales Methodologies? Sales methodologies are guidelines that govern how your goods or services are sold to consumers. It is a selling strategy that is frequently founded on a particular understanding of client psychology. The approach that is most appropriate for you will vary according to your business market.

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Close.io

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Most successful sales reps have a wealth of experience with cold calling. You can revisit the fundamentals of selling, acquire a new soft skill that will enable you to close more deals, or simply leisurely read some sales and business literature. We’ve already introduced you to amazing sales books.

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The Digital Sales Institute

MAY 11, 2023

Selling skills for new salespeople usually have some differentiators from the sales skills that a more experienced salesperson has due to learning about the sales process and understanding all the steps in the sale alongside product knowledge. So, product knowledge is at the core of any successful sales conversation.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 27, 2020

Whether you run a one-person sales enablement program or are part of a team, the sheer scope of the job can be overwhelming. Which is why we’ve put together this guide on sales enablement, focusing on the three primary parts of the job: strategy, execution, and governance. Sales enablement strategy. Sales enablement execution.

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Close.io

APRIL 13, 2019

But in selling, you need a proven sales plan template to guide your business growth: Have you tried personalizing your newsletter subject line? And just like you wouldn't start a war without a plan—so to if your need to develop a winning sales plan template to steer you in the right direction. And that starts with a solid sales plan.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 21, 2020

This week on the Sales Hacker podcast, we speak with Jim Sharpe , CEO of Aventri. If you missed episode 105, check it out here: 105: Working From Home & 2 Factors to Organization Alignment with Jessica Wilkeyson. Subscribe to the Sales Hacker Podcast. Subscribe to the Sales Hacker Podcast. What You’ll Learn.

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LeadIQ

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

For years, marketers have been using a branding framework that creates brand loyalty, helps brands stand out, and ultimately makes it easier to produce content that is consistent. He is often called the the Godfathers of Analytic Psychology. Carl Jung was a sales baller, we just didn’t know it yet. Ready…set…go!

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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. Subscribe to the Sales Hacker Podcast. That’s why you’ve got to check out Blueboard, experiential sales incentives and president’s club trips.

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The Science and Art of Selling

APRIL 30, 2013

An understanding of various effective persuasion techniques will not only help sales people to make sales and meet their targets but it will also allow them to have an edge over competitors in the market. A sales person should never argue with customers. Turn objections into strengths. Commitment and consistency.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Given its rising popularity, podcasting is now an avenue marketers can explore to publish more branded content and reach new audiences. But, it’s also a great resource for marketers who simply want to learn new tips and strategies or find a bit of motivation for their day-to-day efforts. 1. This Old Marketing Podcast.

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Allego

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

These internal podcasts share everything from company updates, messages from leadership, and market conditions to best practices and product information. These internal podcasts share everything from company updates, messages from leadership, and market conditions to best practices and product information. 49% Consume While Walking.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 2, 2020

And for leveling up your sales skills, nothing beats a good sales book. So what are the best sales books for helping you reach peak performance? Have been recommended by sales professionals. Here’s how you can find the sales books that are most relevant to you. Here they are… The 97 Best Sales Books in 2020.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 13, 2021

Copying your competitors might mean starting a price war, but making a guess could leave you balking at abysmal sales numbers. Successful price optimization is a matter of finding the sweet spot between valuable and lucrative — a balance that can have a major impact on your sales, customer satisfaction, profits, and achievable growth goals.

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The Spiff Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

If you’re a sales compensation manager, we’re sure you’re familiar with this sort of AI-driven anxiety. On the one hand, you’d love to be able to automate the more tedious and time-consuming aspects of commission management. Here are a few of the specific ways AI can help you improve your sales comp management process.

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Emissary

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

For tech sales and marketers, leveraging business insights in your account planning can make the difference in aligning your sales process to the buying process and ultimately closing the deal. These decisions can range from sales planning to sales execution, the way your salespeople interact with your customers.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Women in sales often have a polarizing experience. In the Sales Hacker video series Aha Moments , I asked 10 women: “What is one ‘aha moment’ you’ve had in your sales career?”. The conversations that followed were so authentic and encouraging that we decided to expand this conversation to other badass women in the sales world.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JULY 25, 2017

That’s why we partnered with noted sales linguist and researcher, Steve W. Martin on a comprehensive study of 270 business buyers to discover why people with purchasing power choose the vendors they do and what they are REALLY looking for when they engage in a sales process. Few buyers have a favorable view of salespeople.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Knowledge is power — especially in the world of sales. Salespeople need to be armed with the information they need to make a sale. With consumers knowing more than ever, sales reps need to know their product inside and out. Alignment amongst these three teams is critical for providing a consistent experience.".

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Smooth Sale

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Psychology in marketing is about studying consumer behavior. As marketers, you need to understand how customers are making purchasing decisions and shopping for alternatives. You could even take note of the time of the day when they are most receptive to marketing campaigns. Sales Tales. .

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 21, 2019

There are tons of roundup articles about top women sales leaders. Most of the time, somebody does a LinkedIn search for “sales leader,” chooses the top 15 profiles with the most followers, and calls it a day. What about the amazing sales leaders who aren’t well-known already? Most Dynamic Women Sales Leaders.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

We talk about using real human English language and being your whole authentic self in the context of a sales cycle and how that can really drive outcomes for you as it has for Mykal. Subscribe to the Sales Hacker Podcast. The way weekly sales meetings should be run [25:21]. Welcome to The Sales Hacker Podcast.

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