Understanding the Sales Force

APRIL 29, 2013

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan I am asked quite often about the Challenger Sales model. I am certainly not the only one scratching my head about why The Challenger Sale is getting so much attention. One of the premises of the Challenger Sale is that Relationship Selling and Solution Selling are dead.

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Sales 2.0

AUGUST 29, 2022

A classic issue in sales forces is promoting one of the top performing sales reps to the manager of a sales team, then having them fail in this new role. I just became much clearer on why this happens and what can be done about it, by reading just one section of David Brock’s book “The Sales Manager Survival Guide”.

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Pointclear

AUGUST 17, 2011

This article has been selected for DeFinis Communications’ “Sales Coaching: Top Tips for Increased Productivity” Blog Carnival. Sales managers have six basic jobs—hire, compensate, train, deploy, monitor and manage, and coach and counsel—and they generally fail at the last three.

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MEDDIC

MARCH 27, 2024

Sales Leadership Course Bundle In today’s competitive landscape, the quest for sales mastery is relentless. Recognizing this, MEDDIC Academy proudly introduces our groundbreaking Sales Leadership Course Bundle. It’s a versatile solution in sales leadership training, crafted to adapt to your specific sales approach.

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Sales 2.0

OCTOBER 22, 2012

A few things happened to me this week that remind me how long It can take for new sales techniques to be adopted – and become a habit with sales people. I was discussing a situation with one of my sales consultant friends where they are seeing a sales force where solution selling is still only a skill of the minority.

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Understanding the Sales Force

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Believe it or not, most people still believe that sales success boils down to getting a lot of people to agree to watch a demo. Dave Kurlan Inbound Marketing sales methodology closing sales performance sales selelction' I''m sure I''ve missed a few but you get the gist.

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SBI

OCTOBER 23, 2012

I recently read 52 Sales Management Tips – The Sales Manager’s Success Guide by Steven Rosen. Written for sales managers and small business owners, this is a guide every sales leader will benefit from. It’s packed with excellent tips and ideas to help you take your sales force to the next level.

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Vengreso

JUNE 6, 2023

Top earners in sales use top sales strategies to attain their success. In this Modern Selling Podcast episode will examine best approaches needed to become a 1% earner. Brown , the CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and a Sales Revenue and Profit Growth Expert. Subscribe to Modern Selling on the app of your choice!

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Alice Heiman

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Anthony Iannarino has some bad news for sales leaders who are depending on 20 year old sales models. Tell me about your problems and let me tell you about my solution” won’t even get you a second meeting.”. Sales teams must be retrained to create value not sell benefits. They just don’t work anymore.

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Alice Heiman

JANUARY 6, 2023

As Anthony Iannarino points out, it’s time to unlearn much of the sales methodology that worked 10 years ago. This reading list will help you modernize your sales strategies and achieve your growth objectives. The Sales Innovation Paradox by Dr. Howard Dover. Andy is another member of my ‘modern sales’ club.

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Mindtickle

MARCH 1, 2024

Focusing on enterprise sales can be a great way to grow your revenue. After all, enterprise sales drive a lot of value. Adding those big logos to your customer roster is a great way to build credibility and grow sales. Sales reps going after enterprise deals must be ready to navigate complex selling scenarios.

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MEDDIC

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Are you a Sales leader, Sales enablement manager, Sales ops guru, or HR honcho wondering how to deploy MEDDPICC at your Sales Kick-Off? Get ready for the ultimate sales training extravaganza: your annual Sales Kick Off (SKO). Each zeroes in on a specific aspect of your sales strategy.

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Understanding the Sales Force

AUGUST 18, 2015

Sales Process isn't even the only thing that inbound marketers say is dead. They'll have you believing that salespeople are no longer needed, selling is dead, and a consultative approach is dead too. Let's start with my recent Google search for "Sales Process is Dead." They support and enhance selling. April 29 2013.

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Bernadette McClelland

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

So, my GO BIG is to bring something fresh, different and new to the sales conversation – and not just rehash solution selling, or provide new hacks for getting appointments, or for it to be ‘same girl, different dress’ (hang on, let me rephrase that in case it is perceived as UnPC – same horse, different jockey!).

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Mindtickle

JUNE 28, 2021

As a sales leader, you know the impact of effective sales coaching — it’s the key to maximizing your team’s potential. The problem is that for too long, sales managers have relied on a one-size-fits-all coaching playbook and hoped for the best. But with sellers entering more competitive markets, it’s time to hit reset.

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Gong.io

JULY 18, 2022

Too often, sales reps jump straight into their pitch without even considering their prospects’ needs or asking what they’re looking for. And in most cases, that’s a losing sales strategy. How can you position your solution and boost your win rates? That’s where Solution Selling comes in. What is Solution Selling?

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Pointclear

APRIL 4, 2013

Staying current on the latest innovations and opinions in sales can be daunting, especially in the the digital space. PointClear''s staff and Sales Sphere features relevant blog articles from our digital circles about B2B sales. Sales Coaching - The Use and Abuse of Modeling.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 28, 2012

." - Jack Welch Are you questioning the ability of your sales leader to take your revenue performance to the next level? If replacing your sales leader is on top of the list, question #2 will be: How do you know the new one will be better? of years in sales management. Old school management isn’t cutting it.

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Gong.io

JANUARY 5, 2019

The best sales methodology for your situation will change; it’s not static. Your company needs different sales methodologies at different stages of its maturity. The sales methodology that works in one stage of your company’s growth may actually harm it at a different stage. The Top 10 Sales Methodologies.

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Corporate Visions

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The post You Don’t Need a Better Sales Process – You Need a Better Sales Message by Corporate Visions appeared first on Corporate Visions. When Sales needs to hunker down and improve its performance, what do you typically hear from sales management? “We need a better sales process.”

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Accent Technologies

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Been on the receiving end of a sales pitch that dives straight into the product, its features, and the “greatness” of the company? Fact : Solution Selling is not out of date—it probably never will be. Solution Selling” is not about “Selling your Solution.” Let us talk internally and get back to you.”

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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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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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Mindtickle

JUNE 28, 2021

As a sales leader, you know the impact of effective sales coaching — it’s the key to maximizing your team’s potential. The problem is that for too long, sales managers have relied on a one-size-fits-all coaching playbook and hoped for the best. But with sellers entering more competitive markets, it’s time to hit reset.

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Frontline Selling

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Sales managers want clients to find them on LinkedIn. Clearly, sales people are always looking for clients and sales but sometimes the client comes to you because your profile resonates with them. The average sale today involves five or more people. Who are the sales leaders in your company?

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Mindtickle

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Every sales organization aims to close more deals and grow revenue. Of course, sales reps play a critical role in achieving these goals. All too often, sales reps spend time developing a unique sales strategy for each prospect based on what they think will work. That’s where sales playbooks come in.

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Showpad

JUNE 24, 2019

Every sale is challenging in its own way, but selling into an enterprise, the golden egg for B2B organizations, can be especially difficult to navigate. What is enterprise sales? Selling an enterprise solution that scales. It can take months or even years to complete an enterprise sales cycle.

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InsightSquared

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Guest blog by Zahra Bukhari, sales operations manager at Localytics. An effective sales methodology is arguably the backbone of a successful sales team. So what does a sales ops team do once a methodology has been selected? Define Sales Stages. If not – what should the stages be? Creating and Mapping Stages.

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Vengreso

APRIL 10, 2022

Are your sellers using a sales methodology to guide them, step-by-step, in their daily prospecting and closing sales activities? However, most sales methodologies and most sales teams do not subscribe to a sales method that covers prospecting. What is a Sales Methodology? The Challenger Sale.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

What's the difference between sales and marketing? Sales, on the other hand, works directly with prospects to reinforce the value of the company's solution to convert prospects into customers. Let's demystify the difference between sales and marketing, and learn how to align the two. Sales and Marketing.

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Tony Hughes

MAY 27, 2019

According to Jason Jordan and Michelle Vazzana in Cracking The Sales Management Code, 83% of what is measured (typically in CRM systems) cannot be managed. Coach and manage the smartest activities that create and progress opportunities. Number of meetings that progress the sale (with call plans completed).

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 23, 2013

There is a better way to differentiate your sales force from the competition. Sign up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute." Learn why a customized sales process is the ultimate competitive advantage. Not Just a Regular Sales Process.

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Women Sales Pros

AUGUST 9, 2019

A few years ago, I was talking to a successful colleague who also is in the sales training business. Upon arriving at the company, his supposed-to-be new client apologized and said the company had decided to sell the firm. If you’ve been in sales leadership, you’ve probably hired a salesperson that should have been successful.

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Partners in Excellence

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Everyday, I have conversations with a wide variety of people, whether senior corporate executives, sales/marketing leaders, sales enablement/sales ops, front line sales managers, sellers, marketers. Our training programs, our tools, our sales/marketing programs are no longer as impactful as they used to be.

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Mindtickle

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The most successful sales organizations are adopting a consultative selling approach to meet buyers’ lofting expectations – and start closing more deals, faster. In this post, we’ll explore what consultative selling is, how it differs from traditional selling, and how it can set your organization apart from the competition.

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Miller Heiman Group

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The Challenger Sale—popularized in 2011 by the book of the same name—posits that consultative selling is dead. Consultative selling is not dead, as Challenger argues. The Challenger Sale describes relationship building as a “losing approach” for “selling complex, large-scale business-to-business solutions.”

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Partners in Excellence

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

As with the businesses we work for and with, Digitization will demand we transform sales and marketing. Too often, I think we distract ourselves from understanding the true impact of Digital Sales Transformation by being distracted by technology, sales stacks, social selling, and the shiny toys being promoted.

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