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Sales Leaders: Set Realistic Goals for 2021

The Center for Sales Strategy

Do you remember projecting 2009 revenue as we stared into the abyss of the Great Recession? Many businesses projected negative sales growth, while others simply would not accept it. We all knew it was coming as it started with plenty of notice in the Fall of 2008.

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Sales Survival: Avoiding Panic, Paralysis, and Pessimism

The Center for Sales Strategy

Parts of what we’re seeing have occurred in the past—severe shock to the financial system such as the Great Recession of 2008/2009 where banking system nearly collapsed, a shutdown of events and travel post 9/11, and a 50% drop in stock indexes in 1987—all crises in which we've managed to adapt. Part of what we're seeing seems new.

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Why Coachability Is Key to Sales Success

Hubspot Sales

The same is true in sales. An uncoachable sales team is easy to spot — they lack direction, motivation, and cohesion. But when sales reps embrace coaching, they invest in their success — and the success of their entire team. Yet, coaching is necessary for professional growth — especially if you're in a sales role.

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Hire More Sales Leaders

Sales Outcomes

Sales Managers’ Responsibilities Fall into Three Different Areas: . During the peak of the 2008-2009 financial crisis, many organizations thinned sales manager positions as part of the effort to cut costs. Of course, there’s variation by industry, product, type of sales, and company size. . Client Relations.

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Top Sales Tools of 2020 and the Digital Sales Revolution

SBI

Top Sales Tools of 2020 and the Digital Sales Revolution. Today, I’m announcing the solution providers I’ve selected for the final cut of the Top Sales Tools of 2020 list. I include more than 20 solutions that can make a huge impact on sales. December 8, 2020. Let’s take a look back over time.

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What You Need to Know About the Challenger Sales Model

Corporate Visions

The post What You Need to Know About the Challenger Sales Model by Anton Rius appeared first on Corporate Visions. This strategy, as popularized by the Challenger Sales Model, is one of the most recognized sales training methods today. What is the Challenger Sales Model? What The Challenger Sales Model Gets Wrong.

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The First-Mover Advantage, Explained

Hubspot Sales

When I started selling HubSpot software in 2007, no one had ever heard of inbound sales and marketing. But Coke’s biggest beverage brands have reached more than $1 billion in sales -- something Pepsi has never quite been able top. When I spoke with business owners, I had to explain what these concepts were and how they worked.