Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Ask any sales manager or executive their number one challenge in the future, it’s likely they will say, “Making our numbers… ” That’s the perennial answer that inspires a response like, “Wow, how inspired, why didn’t I think of that?” CSO Insights Sales Talent Study).

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Miller Heiman Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

In the past few years, three waves of change have rocked the sales industry: Sellers often play a smaller role in the buying cycle, as buyers wait later in the sales cycle to engage them. Sales organizations undergo constant change initiatives. Overloaded sales managers often struggle to find time for coaching.

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Miller Heiman Group

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Advancements in sales technology, such as access to behavioral data and AI-augmented selling, as well as dramatic changes in buyer behaviors have sales leaders everywhere talking about transforming their sales force. However, according to CSO Insights’ newly released 2018 Sales Talent Study , only 16.4

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Sales Talent Hiring Territories Face-to-face 57

Sales Training Connection

JUNE 9, 2014

Developing sales talent. Sales managers, like many other managers, have a tendency not to focus on their top performers. Yet when we ask those same sales managers, “What’s your reaction when you find out that one of your superstars is moving on?” This is certainly a statistic that all sales managers should ponder.

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Miller Heiman Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Advancements in sales technology, such as access to behavioral data and AI-augmented selling, as well as dramatic changes in buyer behaviors have sales leaders everywhere talking about transforming their sales force. However, according to CSO Insights’ newly released 2018 Sales Talent Study , only 16.4

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Sales Talent Hiring Territories Face-to-face 55

SBI

AUGUST 1, 2018

We tend to think of onboarding as a one-time event as new sales reps are hired. But we all know the reality – even with the most organized onboarding program, it’s going to take weeks of reinforcement, training, and coaching, and months before it can be determined whether a new sales rep is successful. Employee handbook?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 2, 2020

Author: Wendy Mack Opinions can be misleading, particularly when hiring sales talent. While there’s some truth to that stereotype, other sales roles might need less extroversion and more analytical and emotional expertise. Defaulting to those sales stereotypes can cost teams stellar hires. Paint a Picture With Data.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Again I’ll provide my disclaimer: With this series, we’re examining the sales techniques of the greatest salesperson of all time—namely Jesus of Nazareth. They’ll say they don’t have enough leads, the product is not good enough, the sales manager is a jerk, the salesperson isn’t paid well enough.

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Miller Heiman Group

AUGUST 25, 2020

Consider these two statistics: Less than a quarter of B2B buyers think sellers are a resource for solving their business problems or see differences among sellers, according to our 2018 Buyer Preferences Study. Both share a skeptical view of sales talent. The Phases of Sales Talent Development.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 12, 2013

Sales like any other craft takes practice, evaluation, more practice, repeated coaching, and just when we think we have it down, we need to practice some more; and then things change, which means we get to practice some more. Consider that in North America, there is an average 1,760 hours of active sales time. What’s in Your Pipeline?

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Allego

MAY 17, 2023

As the pressure for sales teams to succeed increases, so too does the need for sales leaders to develop their sellers’ skills and potential. First, many sales leaders rely on an outdated sales leadership approach. In fact, 76% of sales leaders have too many demands on their time, Brandon Hall Group research shows.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 22, 2018

From sales force training and compensation to investments in sales processes and technology, organizations relentlessly seek to pull the right levers that will drive revenue growth and improve sales effectiveness. There is a direct and compelling link between frontline sales manager effectiveness and topline revenue performance.

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Alice Heiman

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Strategic Sales Team Restructuring Harris didn’t stop at marketing transformations. She meticulously restructured the sales team to better align with customer segments, differentiating between new logo acquisition and existing account management.

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Understanding the Sales Force

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Some of the supporting data came from the CSO Insights 2018 Sales Talent Study. That article was filled with data to illustrate the differences between good salespeople versus those who actually get hired most of the time. It was ugly and there were questions about the 77% like, "Where does that come from?". million salespeople.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

But this staple tactic of the poker table can be a valuable and valid tool in sales negotiations. In a sales situation, bluffing can help you maximize your revenue outcomes. Integrating artful bluffing into your sales strategy can also empower sales representatives to achieve their potential.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Top sales performers share a common trait – relentless time management. This is the story of my day last week with the #1 sales rep for a B2B technology firm. This post will also help HR and Sales leaders answer a vexing question: “What do we need to do to retain and empower our top sales talent?”

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Miller Heiman Group

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Sales organizations face a paradox: although many continue to increase hiring, attrition is on the rise, according to our 2018-2019 Sales Performance Report , creating a major pain point. Poor hiring practices prove costly to sales organizations in many ways. How Sales Organizations Can Improve Hiring Decisions.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 13, 2012

B2B Sales organizations are rapidly transforming to compete in the world of Sales 2.0. But will the sales talent keep pace? HR leaders will play a major role in success of the Sales 2.0 But what about new HR metrics for sales organizations? Contrast "revenue performance" with " sales pipeline."

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Miller Heiman Group

JULY 28, 2020

Change is constant in the age of the coronavirus, and it’s having deep effects on sales organizations. LinkedIn and Korn Ferry recently took a deep dive into the impact of the coronavirus on sales organizations. Below, we highlight five of the most critical of these trends affecting sales organizations.

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Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Has the Great Resignation caused you to re-think your sales team hiring practices? And the sales department is not immune to this phenomenon. To reach your sales goals in 2022 preventing a sales talent exodus is critical. To reach your sales goals in 2022 preventing a sales talent exodus is critical.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 7, 2012

To hire effectively you need to observe sales candidates in action. Most sales leaders discount the job tryout because it is difficult. This post is written for the head of sales of a rapidly growing organization. We asked you what causes frustration, and talent was mentioned every time. Were they prepared for the call?

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DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 11, 2017

So why is the sales profession still so far behind the curve when it comes to gender? In sales, women make up : 25% of salespeople in tech companies. 12% of sales leadership. Women usually remain in their sales role longer, decreasing turnover. And yet, women are vastly underrepresented in the sales industry.

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Miller Heiman Group

AUGUST 12, 2019

More than 80% of sales leaders believe they don’t have the right talent to succeed in the future, according to CSO Insights’ 2018 Sales Talent Study—a talent gap that’s disrupting most sales organizations. It’s the foundation of the organization’s talent strategy.

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Sell Integrity

JANUARY 28, 2021

It’s important to understand what it’s really going to cost you when you lose a sales rep — and what steps you can take to minimize your turnover rates. Every sales leader can relate to that pit-in-the-stomach feeling when a star sales rep says they’re moving on. In some industries, average sales rep tenure is just two years.

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Braveheart Sales

OCTOBER 7, 2021

I am told that our gut instinct is only about 14% accurate in predicting sales success. Use data and objective tools such as the assessments from Objective Management Group (the pioneer in sales talent assessments) to delve into whether the candidate will sell successfully for you or not before you invest any time meeting with them.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

MAY 16, 2013

Tweet REALITY QUESTION FOR SALES MANAGERS: Why would you, as a leader, take an improving salesperson who is having the best year of their career, and tell him or her they’re “not making enough calls”? You’re a micro manager with little or no current sales talent yourself. Successful sales leaders….

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 11, 2012

The Olympics, just like sales organizations, are full of incredible successes, as well as unparalleled shortcomings. Don’t be caught standing on the wrong podium, VP of Sales. Get access to cutting-edge advice on how to hit your sales targets with the Make the Number Program (click this link). Step 1 - Assess Your Sales Talent.

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Sell Integrity

MARCH 18, 2021

Effective sales recruiting strategies start with a well-defined Sales Success Profile based on objective performance criteria. Here’s how to consistently identify, attract and retain candidates with the talent and experience to become high performers. How to Recruit Top Sales Talent. Most companies know this.

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Showpad

JULY 1, 2019

Sales enablement is the driving force that gives reps the content, tools, and training they need to gain more traction with buyers. Various reports from industry-leading organizations over the past few years provide evidence for the value of sales enablement programs. That study went on to show that 22.6%

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 18, 2012

One of the fastest ways to accomplish this is for the HR director to partner with the SVP of Sales in solving Sales problems – which leads to improved revenue results. Helping the Sales Exec show improved results will certainly catch the eye of the CEO. Making the sales number. Developing sales leaders.

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Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 28, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Before we discuss how to improve sales training, a quick promo for the latest and greatest taking place over at the ever improving Top Sales World. The June issue of Top Sales Magazine has been published and you can download it here. More on Baseball and Sales.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Most organizations believe that their most successful sales people will make great sales managers. A recent study showed that only 11% of organizations train their sales managers. Download The Newly Promoted Sales Manager Guide ; It will give you clarity in the first 90 days on the job. Sales Manager Killers.

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SalesLoft

MARCH 31, 2022

The sales industry is advancing more quickly than ever before. . These changes are positive, but now sales leaders have new challenges that are keeping them up at night – myself included. These changes are positive, but now sales leaders have new challenges that are keeping them up at night – myself included.

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Ideal Customer Profile Hiring Lead Rank Scale 105

Miller Heiman Group

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

With organizations facing an ever-evolving (and uncertain) future, it can be difficult for sales leaders to draw a bead on the best focus areas to ensure success. Should they be developing talent? No matter what, sales transformation is a strategic endeavor. The Future Four: A Vision for Sales Transformation.

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Janek Performance Group

MAY 2, 2023

In an instant, sales organizations saw their operations and teams rendered dramatically less productive. In addition to an uncertain economy, organizations now face dispersed sales teams and a lexicon of new phrases. Think of that in terms of sales, an industry on the forefront of change. It wasn’t just prolonged downtime.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 18, 2013

Talent management is a top priority for HR leaders who support sales organizations. So too is talent development; maximizing the potential of human capital. But a recent interview with a HR leader revealed another level of sales leader support. The opportunity to deliver value to Sales is wider than many HR leaders think.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 4, 2015

But I was a seasoned sales pro working with a winning sales team , so how much acknowledgment did I really need? How Sales Executives Keep Rainmakers Happy How do you create an environment that inspires and celebrates the success of your sales team? Strike the proper balance between inside and field sales.

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