Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 30, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the Sales Enablement profession has reached a pivotal crossroads. To firmly establish the function as required and themselves as integral players in their companies, enablement experts must be equipped to prove their worth by improving sales results and bolstering profitability.

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Mike Kunkle

APRIL 8, 2023

In this post, I’m going to share some simple concepts that I’ve seen deliver radically improved results across a sales force. The advice comes from Modern Sales Foundations , a course that was developed based on over 16+ years of top sales performer analysis, modernized for working with today’s buyers.

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Strategic Account Management Association

OCTOBER 26, 2021

A colleague from the SAMA Board of Directors, Noel Capon, recently wrote an article in Harvard Business Review “When CEOs Make Sales Calls” in which he describes the impact of top management’s involvement in the customer relationship. Look for it in an upcoming issue of Velocity magazine.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 3, 2023

Your company’s sales managers only have a select number of sales reps to work with, and those reps only have a limited amount of time to close deals. A good sales pipeline management strategy is essential because every potential opportunity uses up your most valuable resource — time.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The more control and visibility you have into your sales pipeline, the more revenue you’ll bring in. But what is a sales pipeline and why is it so instrumental to selling success? In this guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about sales pipeline management, including: Sales Pipeline Definition.

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Brooks Group

MARCH 25, 2024

Winning sales teams, even those from different industries, have one thing in common: they use a repeatable sales process. As a result, they’re consistent, they follow best practices, they replicate the habits of their A-players, and they reinforce the process with sales team training. The data backs this up.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 28, 2021

One of the most lucrative ways to improve your bottom line is through boosting your sales team's effectiveness — yet many companies choose to focus on aspects of the business like product velocity or customer support costs rather than dialing in on their sales execution. That said, sales execution can be elusive.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Back to blog. Watch or re-watch our LinkedIn Live focusing on how Strategic Account Management increases sales velocity for European Enterprises. Follow us on LinkedIn to get all the newest perspectives and insights around strategic relationship management and sales innovation. October 5, 2021. October 5, 2021.

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Mike Kunkle

JULY 4, 2022

There’s still a lot of talk these days in the sales enablement community and the market at large about the need for sales and marketing alignment. If it sounds as if I’m ignoring the need for top-down support for enablement from company executives and especially sales leadership – trust me, I’m not. Insert ominous music here.].

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PandaDoc

APRIL 23, 2024

In the world of sales, understanding how to implement an effective pipeline management strategy is paramount. From the initial stages of customer contacts to the final closure of a sales deal, we’ll elaborate on every step to help you and your salespeople stay more productive in handling the ebb and flow of the sales process.

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Nutshell

JUNE 7, 2023

Every business needs to keep track of their sales pipeline , which is a representation of how leads move toward becoming customers. But you might be wondering how to manage a sales pipeline for a roofing company. Navigating a roofing sales pipeline can seem complex, but it doesn’t need to be.

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Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Lack of clear authority, conflicting priorities, and the logistics of keeping 7, 10, or 12 people in the loop make the B2B buying process an increasingly tough sale. But with the right skills and tactics, sales leaders can equip their teams to overcome challenges and win these deals.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In the fast-paced world of sales and marketing, success hinges not only on closing deals but also on the groundwork laid long before a transaction takes place. Definition of Pre-Sales In the realm of business, particularly in sales and marketing, the term “pre-sales” holds significant weight.

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Insightly

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This is part 4 of a customer service and support blog series based on conversations with the leaders of Insightly’s client services and customer success teams. Customer service also has the opportunity, by listening with intention, to identify and create sales opportunities based on unique customer requirements and growth strategies. .

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, sales strategies that focus solely on transactions are becoming increasingly outdated. As businesses strive to differentiate themselves and establish long-term success, the concept of relationship selling has emerged as a critical component of sales excellence.

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Nutshell

APRIL 11, 2023

By tracking these metrics and evaluating them, you can figure out which parts of your marketing and sales need improvements, as well as how you can optimize your CRM usage to make those improvements. Close rate: The rate at which you successfully close sales. Win rate: The percentage of sales opportunities that you successfully close.

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Arpedio

APRIL 11, 2024

Introduction to AI in Sales In the dynamic landscape of modern sales, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing traditional approaches and unlocking unprecedented opportunities for growth and efficiency. Let’s delve into the world of AI and discover how it’s reshaping the sales landscape. What is AI for Sales?

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Creating personalized content for Account-Based Selling ← Back to blog There’s no way around it. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the significance of personalization within ABS. A personalized approach can also expedite the sales cycle by addressing objections and concerns proactively.

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PandaDoc

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

If you’re just winging it through your sales pipeline process without a steady stream of leads – and an understanding of how to move them through each stage – you’re leaving money on the table. But how do you create a sales pipeline that boosts revenue and makes a meaningful impact? What is a sales pipeline?

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Arpedio

JUNE 7, 2021

Back to blog. With a track record of executive sales and marketing success, he will be contributing with his impressive experience of B2B software companies to accelerate sales velocity and growth by building product and distribution flywheels across sales, marketing, and customer success. June 8, 2021. Contact us.

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Showpad

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Sales enablement continues to move from being a competitive advantage to a must-have asset for organizations that want to shorten the sales cycle, convert more customers and generate revenue. . Define Sales Enablement for Your Organization. Strategic Sales Enablement Tips.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 19, 2020

In fact, equipped with the right approach, marketing and sales teams can pick their accounts together in as little as an hour. Picking the wrong targets will make it hard for sales and marketing to align and will lead to poor financial results. But, it doesn’t have to be hard. What’s not to like? Identify your goals.

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Insightly

JANUARY 25, 2024

What are some key new years resolutions for sales people in 2024? As the year kicks off, what should sales people focus on to improve their craft and maximize their results? Insightly CMO Chip House tackled this topic in a recent webinar with sales consultant and keynote speaker Jen Allen-Knuth. This will carry over into 2024.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 21, 2013

You begin rehashing the feedback from sales, customers and prospect surveys. Sequencing content based on buyer insights adds velocity to the lead funnel. Content Audit Template Example: The content download template includes blogs as a category example. In order to audit your blog content, start by listing all blogs.

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SalesGlobe

MARCH 8, 2023

Mark Donnolo Welcome to The Rethink Sales Podcast, I’m Mark Donnolo. Mark Donnolo And Michelle, today we’re going to be talking about a really cool topic, one of my favorites, which is ROSI Return On Sales Investment. So before we dove into return on sales investment, I would like to introduce our guest today.

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Arpedio

APRIL 27, 2023

From Strategy to Execution with Sales Enablement ← Back to blog In this blog post, we’ll explore what sales enablement is, why it’s relevant for sales professionals, and how sales enablement software can help to support your sales team. What is Sales Enablement? Table of Contents 1.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

While your marketing team does a great job maintaining your brand’s overall presence on social, implementing social media into your sales strategy can lead to impressive results. And when I say using social media to drive sales, I don’t mean sliding into people’s DM’s asking for the sale. Social Media and Sales.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

My last two blogs covered Step #1: LinkedIn Profiles and Step #2: LinkedIn Reach. Today we’ll address step #3 of the LinkedIn sales process. Download the Tool (free event registration required) so that you''ll be able to leverage your database along with my upcoming blog and tool. It will pay dividends.

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Brooks Group

MARCH 27, 2023

A sales pipeline is the best way for sales leaders to manage their sales operations for potential buyers. With the help of the sale pipeline, businesses can observe all sales deals, whether they are sales-qualified leads (SQL) or dead deals. Let’s look at the sales pipeline and best practices.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 14, 2020

The SaaS industry has different selling techniques , key metrics , and sales process activities compared to the ones you’d encouter while selling a tangible physical product or a more traditional service like a marketing consultation package. By the end, you should have a clear roadmap for reaching your or your company’s sales goals.

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Insightly

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This is part 4 of a customer service and support blog series based on conversations with the leaders of Insightly’s client services and customer success teams. Customer service also has the opportunity, by listening with intention, to identify and create sales opportunities based on unique customer requirements and growth strategies. .

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SBI

AUGUST 28, 2012

In sales, we battle two voices. And while timing has always been important in sales (think monthly and quarterly objectives) the most important thing is to beat the revenue objective before the final buzzer goes off. Velocity, as a word, is a “measurement of the rate and direction-of-motion of an object.”

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Seeing at a single glance every blog post, email, and ebook they’ve opened and/or read, as well as key details like their company’s size, location, and vertical, gives you a major leg up. A sales manager can instantly see how and when her salespeople are reaching out to and following up with buyers. Benefits of CRM. CRM Terms to Know.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 24, 2023

You’re probably here because you want to build a successful sales enablement strategy for your business. Read on to discover how to create effective sales strategies through the power of enablement and turn your team into an all-star performance machine. What is a sales enablement strategy? You’ve come to the right place!

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 25, 2018

Every sales team and entrepreneur need to know their customer. Are you looking to become a true velocity business, or do you see yourself as a steadier flow of pipeline with enterprises and consumers? Check out this list of entrepreneur blogs to jumpstart your dreams. Who is the ideal fit for your offering?

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SBI

DECEMBER 12, 2017

We call it Sales Tech Simplified. Let’s take the scenario of a sales rep that loses a deal to a competitor. Score Leads and qualify them for sales. Monitor & analyze pipeline velocity & underlying factors. Track Sales rep activity metrics. Nancy: Why does the industry need your solution?

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SBI

MARCH 4, 2015

You’re proud of your Sales Enablement capability and programs but you’re smart enough to know it’s not a trophy to place on your shelf and admire; right? Because of its very nature, Sales Enablement should not be seen as static, nor should it be considered merely a set of KPIs. by Rebecca Bell Ellis. Here’s how! How do you do that?

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