SalesLoft

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Go from chaos to control in your sales process with Salesloft’s Sales Engineering Manager Chris Turner and RVP of North American Commercial Sales Keith Cordeiro. You already know that an optimized workflow can make or break your sales team. That’s why the technology your sales team uses is so critical.

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BrainShark

JULY 4, 2023

Coaching sales reps is vital, and if you aren’t currently doing it, good news – getting started can make a world of difference for your bottom line. Challenges for organizations with untrained or undertrained reps include missed quotas, inconsistent messaging, and lack of sales readiness. What is sales coaching?

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The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

In some sports and other skills based endeavours, for example figure skating, you can score points for artistic merit, and you also get scored on execution. While I have always been a proponent of a good sales process, and having a playbook to assist and improve execution, let’s not lose sight of the overall objective: Revenue!

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Janek Performance Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

However, for sales professionals, one thing provides security: the foundational pillars of a high-performing sales organization. Janek Performance Group is an award-winning global leader in sales training and coaching. Sales Process: Outlines the repeatable steps sales reps follow to turn unknown leads into loyal customers.

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The topic of Sales management is very broad, and is covered in an infinite number of books, so we won’t be covering that here. There is also an endless list of material on sales management—and as anyone who has read my previous writings on the subject knows, I consider that management is management. In sales, it all begins with leads.

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Vengreso

JUNE 12, 2023

Some sales leaders immediately disregard the principles, claiming it is just another buzzword. Others are caught in the constant grind of achieving quota and cannot fathom trying to implement a new sales plan. They engage less frequently with sellers and when they do, it is much later in the sales cycle.

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The Pipeline

MAY 26, 2016

One of the great things in what I do is the opportunity to meet a range of thinkers and doers involved in sales and helping others sell better. Brock writes a book on a critical subject like sales management, it is an opportunity to learn and share with others in my circle. I love the line “Coaching is a contact sport!

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Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan. I was listening to a conversation on Sports Radio about the desire to shorten baseball games in 2015. Not a day goes by when we aren''t talking with someone about their sales cycle and how long it has become. In selling, there are even more options for shortening the sales cycle.

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Anthony Cole Training

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 19, 2015

Your birthday, favorite sports team, or hometown could help you seal the deal. I’ve often called these types of connections “ affinity networks ”—meaning our natural, cultural, geographic, or special-interest connections that can lead to new and increased sales. Personal connections couldn’t be more important in sales.

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Pipeliner

JULY 21, 2020

It has never been a more important time for a Sales Enablement Platform—an SEP—for salespeople who have never needed more enabling than they do today. There’s only one problem: Just what is a Sales Enablement Platform ? Another SEP calls itself, “The Sales Enablement CRM.” It is not a sports car. What gives?

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Being a sales manager is a whirlwind experience, especially for those who were once successful sales reps themselves. Fortunately, there are valuable best practices that can help aspiring sales managers excel in their positions. Best Practices for Sales Managers 1. Recognize that your processes are crucial.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Most would agree that sales is not strictly a numbers game, but as with other issues such as closed ended questions , the pendulum at times seems to swing too far in one direction. Walking away is not forever, it for your sales success. Sales Success Tibor Shanto'

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 23, 2018

Sales Call Tips. Start Sales Calls with a Bang. Just like sports, the use of science to develop elite performers also applies in sales. On the other hand, the use of science in sales focuses on two areas: the seller and the buyer. 15 Expert Phone Sales Tips. 15 Expert Phone Sales Tips. Get Emotional.

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Allego

MARCH 30, 2021

How are successful teams adapting their coaching to ensure sales reps can find and close deals despite the challenges of virtual selling ? With reps working remotely, sales leaders are often no longer physically in the same building for observation and mentoring of their team. This model is a four-step pyramid.

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Salesmate

AUGUST 18, 2020

Whether it is sports, politics, or business, there is a podcast for everything. The sales podcast offers a wealth of information that can help you level up your sales game. These podcasts can help you in improving your sales approach and conversion rate. The best sales podcasts you shouldn’t miss. Host: Jeb Blount.

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Chorus.ai

JULY 16, 2020

Golden 1 Center is reputed to be the world’s most technologically-advanced and sustainable sports and entertainment arena. It’s hardly surprising then that the Kings sales organization is big on technology tools. This diversity made ensuring consistent messaging in the sales process critical.

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Pipeliner

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

A key factor in a sales manager’s approach is technology. Without the right technology, the sales manager isn’t going to even have the data to view, let alone interpret, and make decisions with. What does this mean for a sales manager newly on the job? The primary questions the sales manager should ask are: A.

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BrainShark

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Convenience, and with over 2,000,000 podcasts there is a treasure trove of choices, giving listeners easy access to engaging shows that cover every topic imaginable – from sports and crime thrillers to business and comedy. The sales world is no exception. The best sales podcasts for 2022. Sales Influence. Sales Gravy.

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Anthony Cole Training

JUNE 6, 2012

As part of my visit I spent some time with Mark Trinkle, one of our sales development experts, during one of his sales training sessions for new hires. Our client has an 'immersion program' designed to help new hires get up to speed quickly in execution of their sales process and sales managed envirionment.

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Mereo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

New approaches, tools and processes for the revenue kickoff have been gaining popularity in just the past year. TREND 1: THE REVENUE SHIFT The shift from sales-only kickoffs to revenue kickoffs started in 2023 and is only continuing to solidify into the new normal for leading selling organizations. Streamline account research.

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Anthony Cole Training

JUNE 14, 2011

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Score More Sales

JUNE 29, 2012

Those sales leaders who are not surprised are those who are working a plan with a good team of sellers in place. Sales Benchmark Index says that the average tenure of a Chief Sales Officer is 19 months. Sales leadership is a role much like the coach or manager of a professional sports team.

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SBI

OCTOBER 15, 2019

The Pros and Cons of Following Sales Playbooks. When you think of a “sales playbook”, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you’re thinking of a plan or guidebook for your sales team to follow, you aren’t too far off. In sports (particularly football), playbooks are an integral contributor to a team’s success.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 1, 2022

Sales professionals have been selling over the phone and video for years. So why does it feel like we’ve entered a new age of sales? But the reality is traditional rapport in sales began to shift even before the pandemic began , with reports showing buyers only spent about 17% of their time meeting with potential suppliers.

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SBI

OCTOBER 1, 2014

More than 1400 sessions, more than 350 exhibitors, 18 keynotes, 20 parties, 2 rock concerts, and 5 opportunities to help charities on site, there is perhaps no bigger event for sales and marketers. Act-On’s streamlined user interface puts first-rate marketing tools at your fingertips, making campaigns and programs easier and faster.

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Anthony Cole Training

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 2, 2023

Branding and marketing weigh heavily on successful sales. Our blog offers a few examples of how a branded merchandise strategy can help promote your brand and boost sales. Capture More Leads As a result of being seen and increasing recognition, branded merchandise is often an excellent tool for capturing leads.

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Sales Evangelist

AUGUST 21, 2019

Francisco Terreros is a co-founder of Felkrem , a full-service sports marketing agency focused on two core services. First, they represent professional footballers/soccer players in their careers both on and off the field, and secondly, they sell brands and reach the players’ demographics through sports and marketing.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 4, 2019

These are the skills your sales team needs to survive. A unique tension exists in the transition from individual salesperson to sales manager that can lead to ineffective coaching. A unique tension exists in the transition from individual salesperson to sales manager that can lead to ineffective coaching. Sometimes, this works.

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Partners in Excellence

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Past training programs, last year’s tools (which we never used anyway), many things that were highly effective and some which weren’t are no longer valid, displaced by this year’s version. It is no longer fashionable to talk about sales enablement, now it’s revenue enablement. What if we went back to the basics?

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Janek Performance Group

JULY 5, 2022

Early in my sales career I was told that “Everybody loves a clown, but nobody buys from one.” That’s something I still agree with, but it does not mean you cannot have a sense of humor about sales. In this article, we look at the lighter side of sales. In this article, we look at the lighter side of sales.

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Marc Wayshak

MAY 25, 2022

Do you manage a sales team or an organization that has a sales team? If so, you might often find yourself thinking, “I feel like with just a couple of small tweaks, we could be making so many more sales…”. Simply put, small tweaks have an outsized impact in sales. That way, your sales team is starting with an advantage.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

If you are manually tracking orders, you can save time, reduce your sales cycle, and increase future sales by implementing a configure price quote (CPQ) solution. If you think using a CPQ tool is the same as sending a basic PDF invoice, think again.

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The Spiff Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Watch any movie centered on sales professionals, and you’re likely to notice a recurring theme: competition. The sales reps in these films will stop at nothing to become the lone name atop a literal or figurative sales leaderboard – usually resorting to extreme tactics in order to be the best. What is a sales leaderboard?

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Allbound

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

A new sales world needs new strategies. An always-connected, information-laden world has completely changed the sales process. They can support you in creating a channel marketing game plan optimized for this new sales frontier. Just borrow a time-proven strategy from the sports world. Keep the right tools in hand.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Time for Sales Hacker’s Annual Top 10 Sales Trends and Predictions for the Future of Sales in 2019. Due to the proliferation of modern sales technology and people’s love of it, I added a new element this time. You know, since it’s extremely apparent that the sales technology landscape keeps growing like wildfire.

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