Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Finance, operations, and management, oh my! 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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Brooks Group

JANUARY 24, 2024

This is good news for B2B sales teams that have faced economic headwinds, shrinking customer budgets, and delayed or canceled purchasing decisions. But even throughout this tough period, some sales organizations have found a way to meet or exceed targets—and feel confident in their ability to do it again this year.

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Brooks Group

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Sales training is essential to your company’s success. It’s a powerful tool for developing the full potential of every sales professional on your team. The Brooks Group’s training programs are led by expert sales trainers (aka facilitators) with real sales experience.

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Brooks Group

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Whether your organization has a dedicated Account Management team, or your salespeople are in charge of managing their own accounts, it’s important to establish account management KPIs to measure performance and effectiveness. Watch the video below to learn more.

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Account Management Management Account Planning Sales Training 93

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the past, onboarding involved sitting in a room and listening to your manager explain the role. Virtual training has often become the default. Sales is a famously extroverted job. So, what type of training makes sense? Let’s review what virtual training is, the best practices, and how to run a virtual training program.

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Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As an fan of Challenger sales (and the variant Insight Selling Insight selling – building on consultative selling models (kimtasso.com) I was delighted to see that one of the originators – Matthew Dixon – turned his focus to selling in professional services. Rainmaking best practice in professional services firms (Selling behaviours).

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Client Relationships CRM Financial Services Decision-making 130

Brooks Group

APRIL 23, 2024

A sales career can be exhilarating and rewarding—offering the potential for high earnings, flexible schedules, and the chance to work directly with a diverse range of customers. As you consider whether a sales career is the right fit for you, it’s crucial to understand both the upsides and the downsides.

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Brooks Group

MARCH 21, 2024

A powerful lever to improve your team’s sales performance could be hiding in plain sight: sales discovery questions. Asking effective sales questions correlates with success, according to new research : 51% of successful sales teams are effective at sales discovery and questioning. Asking questions is good.

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Sales Sales Training Decision-making Value Proposition 90

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In sales, where every conversation counts and every opportunity demands precision, your team needs more than just the ordinary training programs. In this post, we will go over: What is Sales Training Software? EdApp Source EdApp is a training software that supports sales teams.

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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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Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 4, 2022

B2B Book Club Selection (August 2022) A monthly selection of handpicked business books specifically to help key account managers get better results for their clients, companies and careers. Account Manager Tips · 1. Clash of the Generations: Managing the New Workplace Reality Why this book? Why Introverts Make Better Networkers.

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Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once a prospect buys your product or service, they represent an opportunity for future growth. When engaging new prospects is tougher than ever, sales organizations know cross-selling and upselling are two effective tactics to increase revenue. The goal of upselling is to present a higher-priced alternative that leads to a larger sale.

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PartnerTap

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As outlined in The Sales Transformation Imperative in 2024 , companies realize they need a new sales playbook to support modern buyers and win deals with more complex dynamics. When done right, co-selling can source more pipeline for your direct sales teams and source more opportunities for your channel partners.

Sales Leadership 52

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Mike Kunkle

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

I am exceptionally pleased and excited to announce that Felix Krueger of FFWD and I launched The Building Blocks of Sales Enablement Learning Experience on November 25, 2022. Access to a Growing Library of 4+ Hours of Video Content , teaching the Building Blocks of Sales Enablement framework.

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Brooks Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A sales strategy is the answer to a simple question: ‘Why am I doing the things I’m doing?’ In sales, your goal may be to own a certain share of the market. To do that, the company needs to win a set percent of deals in the sales pipeline. Your sales strategy is a long-range plan for reaching your goal.

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Sales Readiness Group

AUGUST 19, 2021

Blended learning approaches are certainly not new, but given the challenges over the past 18 months, we are seeing many opportunities to apply these approaches in creative new ways. But do these benefits hold true for every type of employee training? that already existed – and provided a testing ground for their effectiveness.

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Arpedio

MARCH 20, 2024

Organizational change and stakeholder buy-in Implementing ABS often requires a cultural shift within the organization, moving away from a transactional sales approach towards a more strategic and collaborative mindset. Misaligned goals, conflicting metrics, and lack of communication can lead to inefficiencies and missed opportunities.

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PartnerTap

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

We know that the old sales playbook no longer works and sales transformation is a top priority in 2024. Companies have changed how they buy products and services for their companies, and sales deals today are exponentially more complex than they were 10 years ago. This is co-selling.

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Leadership Suppliers Sales CRM 52

Brooks Group

MARCH 28, 2024

As buying processes grow more complex, it’s becoming increasingly important for sales professionals to gain access to senior executives and C-level decision makers. Gone are the days when you could simply sell to a mid-level manager. Learn How to Unleash Revenue Potential with Sales Team Training What Is a C-Level Decision Maker?

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Decision-making Logistics Supply Chain Suppliers 70

Brooks Group

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Why Is Sales Coaching Important for Revenue Growth? Sales coaching gives sales professionals the mentoring they need to resolve critical skills competency gaps and be more productive. One-on-one coaching is an essential way to supplement group training sessions, with topics that are tailored for each individual.

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Sales Sales Training Sales Management Onboarding 91

Insightly

JUNE 26, 2023

In general, CRM training refers to the process of educating the end-user individuals on how to effectively use customer relationship management (CRM) software and tools. Why you should train your CRM team Training your CRM team is essential for several reasons: ROI: Your CRM is an investment.

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Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In the absence of value-added components, the sale of virtually any offering depends on the bottom line. This post shows how sales professionals can differentiate themselves and your company by building value in the eyes of your prospects and customers. But when you only sell on price, margins are slim.

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Brooks Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Sales kickoff season is here. It’s time to plan your sales strategy, train your sales professionals, crank up the energy, and motivate everyone for the next year. But in this unpredictable economy, sales organizations must be more agile and resilient than ever. But coordinating all the right elements can be tricky.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 6, 2021

You've established the various stages of your sales process. You've trained your salespeople on the key actions required to move prospects from stage to stage. The concept that underlies all those points is known as sales effectiveness. Some other ways to measure sales effectiveness include: Individual quota attainment.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 9, 2023

If you’re looking to get into sales, not having a college degree can feel like a huge barrier to your career. But what if I told you that a degree isn't always required for a sales job? In this guide, we’ll explore how you can get into sales without a degree. Table of Contents What does it mean to work in sales?

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Sales Insurance Decision-making Transportation 100

Brooks Group

DECEMBER 14, 2022

“The secret to selling is to be in front of qualified prospects when they’re ready to buy, not when you need to make a sale.”. Bill Brooks, Sales Techniques. It is natural for prospecting to slow down at the end of a fiscal period as salespeople focus on closing existing opportunities. Does Your CRM Simplify Pipeline Management?

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CRM Sales Sales Training Decision-making 88

Arpedio

MARCH 26, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, the role of pre-sales strategy in driving business success cannot be overstated. Let’s delve into the importance of pre-sales strategy and its impact on overall business success. Let’s delve into the importance of pre-sales strategy and its impact on overall business success.

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Value Proposition Prioritization Sales Organization 52

Corporate Visions

JULY 2, 2020

The post The Three Waves of Sales Enablement by Tim Riesterer appeared first on Corporate Visions. You can think of training and enablement programs as similar waves along a continuum. As you move from left to right across the x-axis, your enablement programs become more flexible and more situational.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 18, 2023

In this article, we'll share why consulting certificates are so valuable and how you can choose the right program for your needs. Completing a certification program can open doors to several opportunities. You can also use this as an opportunity to network. Table of Contents Why do consulting certificates matter?

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Negotiation Leadership CRM Insurance 71

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Having talented sales reps is often a result of investing in effective sales coaching. According to research conducted by ValueSelling Associates , over half of high-performing businesses that have had sales coaching programs in place for three years or more experience high growth. Collaborative. Results-oriented.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on achieving sales excellence and driving business growth. In today’s competitive business landscape, sales performance and effectiveness are crucial to the success of any organization. Sales performance is the measurement of the results achieved by the sales team and individuals.

Business Growth 52

Business Growth Sales Sales Training Decision-making 52

Brooks Group

JULY 27, 2023

Most sales professionals today are spending much more time prospecting than they ever have before – and it’s not an easy task. According to research , 40% of sales professionals say that prospecting is the most challenging part of the sales process. Your sellers should quickly be able to qualify sales prospects.

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Decision-making Sales Training Sales Meetings 86

Arpedio

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Key Account Manager or Strategic Ecosystem Leader? Key Account Manager or Strategic Ecosystem Leader? ? On September 15th, more than eighty Key Account Managers (KAM) assembled in Copenhagen and online for a hybrid event. Here are the four top takeaways for European KAM programs in 2021. October 11, 2021. Back to blog.

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Brooks Group

JUNE 26, 2023

The profession of sales is changing rapidly. More than ever, sales professionals need sales training programs that can help them keep pace with the demands of the modern sales process. Sales training pays off in many ways. Sales training pays off in many ways.

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Sales Training Sales Onboarding Profitability 52

Brooks Group

AUGUST 8, 2023

For sales teams, understanding each sales professional’s personality can help align strengths and weaknesses to create a high-performing sales force. How does DISC help sales professionals? Building a high-performing sales team requires more than just industry knowledge and a persuasive style.

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SalesPop

JANUARY 11, 2023

She is an expert of innovating sales force management, global sales effectiveness, and evidence-based research. ‘Deploy situational fluency to win more sales’ is another co-authored book by her which is coming out in 2023. Begin With The Sales Leaders. Importance of realistic approach.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

One such technology that has revolutionized sales practices is Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI in sales refers to the application of advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques to streamline sales processes, gain actionable insights, and deliver personalized experiences to customers and prospects.

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