Mike Kunkle

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Worse, recently, I’ve read an increasing number of articles and posts about how buying has become so convoluted and non-linear, that given that and a buyers’ market, sales process just doesn’t matter anymore. click the image to see a larger version] This makes sense, right?

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Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

An HBR article offered a similar matrix with costs to serve vs willingness-to-pay. This approach is suggested by Liz Whitaker in her book “Power of Personal” People | Propella Decision-Making Unit Again, to target effort on decision-makers rather than users or gatekeepers is a good way to target effort in a large organisation.

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PandaDoc

AUGUST 29, 2022

Closing a deal is definitely the most challenging and demanding part of sales negotiations with the customer. In this article, you’ll find some valuable advice on how to seal the deal faster, as well as how to close the deal with an undecided customer. In our context, it means finalizing the negotiation process by setting an agreement.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 24, 2023

You’re under pressure to meet quota, and losing a deal at the buzzer indicates to your manager that you’re not in control of the sales process. In this article, you'll find what you can control and exactly how to do it. In this article, you'll find what you can control and exactly how to do it. Prepare to bring added value.

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Flevy

MARCH 21, 2024

The objective of this article is to shed light on the significance of Intellectual Property Strategy within organizations, emphasizing how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) associated with IP can guide strategic decision-making, facilitate the formulation of effective strategies, and enhance operational improvements.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 3, 2024

In this article, we will explore everything you need to know about prospecting and closing , and how to balance the two for maximum results. Higher Conversion Rates: When businesses start communicating with potential leads early in their decision-making process, it becomes easier to nurture these leads and secure higher conversion rates.

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Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This article “Soft skills revisited – with a leadership perspective” has just been published on Lexology. In summer 2022, the Law Society Gazette carried an article which started “But has there been a quieter, but no less profound, transformation in the law’s human side? New soft skills for remote working.

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MDI Training

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Coach potentials: AI can make learning suggestions Answers from ChatGPT: The four main roles of a leader according to Covey – building trust, developing vision, implementing strategies, and coaching potential – can be supported to varying degrees by AI technologies. “What can humans do better?”

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 19, 2018

They define their prospects’ decision criteria early on. They bring in all stakeholders before negotiation starts. Great closers don’t just spew information and hope the prospect will bite; instead, they work with their prospects to make sure that a sale will be mutually beneficial. They create genuine urgency.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 3, 2024

In this article, we will define what a sales pipeline and a sales funnel are and explore their key differences in detail. It shows how salespeople are progressing with their leads and provides insight into their performance, making it easier for managers to identify areas for improvement.

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Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 9, 2022

At some point they meet a seller who believes they have the solution. Along the way, both make compromises until those discussions reach a conclusion: The buyer can solve the problem on their own. Understood buying and decision making process and criteria. Connected with key stakeholders and decision makers.

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SalesGlobe

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this article, I will touch on reasons why B2B sales teams can benefit from AI and some of the challenges teams may encounter. How AI Can Benefit the Sales Team B2B sales are often complex, with many stakeholders, intricate decision processes, and high-stakes negotiations.

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Arpedio

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into the concept of a sales pipeline and explore how you can optimize your processes for maximum success. Proposal In this stage, you’ll present a proposal to your prospect that outlines how your product or service can solve their problem or meet their needs.

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Jermaine Edwards

APRIL 3, 2020

This doesn’t mean it will be easy nor will you not have to make tough decisions. It just means the effort and tough decisions will be worthwhile. We must know how to mobilise a team to meet those demands. Asking who’s got great skills at influencing, negotiating, analysing and creativity is the best way to start.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 22, 2021

Have you ever come up against a decision maker who is glaring at you with arms crossed (in person or via a video call), daring you to take up their time? There is an art to it, which I’ll walk you through in this article. Understanding the buyer’s terminology and speaking their language can make or break your story.

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Chally

JANUARY 27, 2022

In order to meet quotas or exceed expectations, these ten skills require honing your soft skills as well as direct and indirect customer relations. Using communication, storytelling, and negotiation tactics, a salesperson demonstrates the ability to understand and connect with buyers. Non-Customer Facing Skills. Active Listening.

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Apptivo

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Likewise, a series of sales stages will together make up your sales pipeline depending on your business. Here, the sales representative can assess if the prospect is the right fit for your business and provide product materials like ebooks, articles, and webinars to offer a better understanding of your products and services.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 29, 2024

Virtual data rooms (VDRs) have become pivotal in meeting the demands of executing modern, complex business deals. Speed and Accuracy An indexed VDR streamlines the due diligence process, enabling faster review and decision-making. This makes it easier for users to understand what each folder contains and find documents quickly.

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Nutshell

JUNE 25, 2021

Sign #1 – They skip scheduled meetings. That being said, prospects who answer your calls and agree to meet with you, only to skip the scheduled meeting at the last minute, might not be a good fit for your company. One missed meeting isn’t a big deal. Always remember: time is your most valuable resource.

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Insightly

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

They can also use it as a venue to entertain clients and prospects, to make their win rate soar. Being around greenery can really make a difference. According to a recent article in Time Magazine , having a house plant has a positive impact on both our physical and emotional health. Meal kit service (+ remote cooking class).

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Insightly

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

They can also use it as a venue to entertain clients and prospects, to make their win rate soar. Being around greenery can really make a difference. According to a recent article in Time Magazine , having a house plant has a positive impact on both our physical and emotional health. Meal kit service (+ remote cooking class).

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 30, 2019

Stage 5 : Negotiate and Close. Each stage should define the objective, best practice activities, tools, models, and customer actions that signal readiness to advance to the next stage (for example, the customer agrees to a meeting in stage one or provides access to the executive buyer in stage two). Stage 2 : Explore and Assess.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 24, 2023

In this article, we will explore the widespread adoption of AI sales reps, highlighting their diverse applications and significant impact on the sales industry. Data entry and administrative tasks took up so much time in 2018 that sales professionals could only spend one-third of their time making sales.

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Corporate Visions

JULY 8, 2020

This article describes three examples of Situational Enablement in action. To make it happen, they needed to train about 6,000 sellers to deliver that price increase message to their customers. Training : Micro-training videos were embedded to reinforce key concepts from the company’s popular negotiation skills training.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we delve into the intricacies of pipeline management, we reveal the pivotal role it plays in shaping a company’s financial landscape and the indispensable tactics that make this possible. Analytics and Reporting for Data-Driven Decisions The integration of pipeline analytics transforms raw data into actionable insights.

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Zendesk

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In this article, we’ll cover what counts as sales experience (and how to get it), provide examples of transferable skills, and offer tips on how to describe sales experience on a resume. Sales experience is any amount of time an individual spends convincing someone else to make a purchase. Make connections.

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Brightbridge Consulting

APRIL 24, 2020

We have recently published through the Association for Key Account Management www.a4kam.org an article on using a toolkit the ‘Power Grid’ to sharpen focus and decision making. Alistair Taylor, Managing Partner of Brightbridge Consulting, is a Board Member of the Association. Where must the focus of our activities be?

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In this article, we will delve into the disparities between account management and sales, exploring their individual responsibilities, skillsets required, and the impact they have on customer satisfaction and revenue generation. Salespeople have targets and quotas to meet, making their primary focus on driving revenue growth for the company.

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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. Contract negotiations for projects. In this course, you'll learn about the following: External financial decision-making reporting. Contract negotiations and closure. Directing a group.

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Corporate Visions

JULY 9, 2020

This article describes three examples of Situational Enablement in action. To make it happen, they needed to train about 6,000 sellers to deliver that price increase message to their customers. Training : Micro-training videos were embedded to reinforce key concepts from the company’s popular negotiation skills training.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Decision-making Innovation Communication 52

Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Sales negotiation is a delicate art. Even if you've properly qualified a prospect and correctly managed their expectations through the sales process, the deal can still end in a negotiation. That's why every salesperson needs to have a solid grip on how to negotiate effectively. Why is negotiation important in sales?

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PandaDoc

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In this article, we share how leads, prospects, and customers form the backbone of an effective sales process, enabling sales teams to tackle fatigue and sometimes mundane work. You’ll also find a roster of valuable prospecting techniques and an in-depth look into what makes for a good prospective customer. Awareness of the pain point.

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Liston Witherill

MARCH 23, 2021

And I’m on a mission to make 100 million people, world class ethical communicators, because the world needs more good people. And you’ll immediately get my top 10 podcast episodes and articles right when you sign up. setting and meeting expectations builds trust and understanding. Yes, even in business.

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CMOE

APRIL 27, 2021

Decisiveness. Decisiveness. Why Is Decisiveness Found in High-Performing Teams? When a team makes effective decisions quickly, members can spend more time taking action on those decisions and exercising their creativity and expertise. Decisive decisions are based on facts and intuition.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 14, 2020

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) refers to any cloud software product that a company hosts and makes available to customers over the Internet, rather than offering it as a download onto their computers or mobile devices. Price of Product. The length of the SaaS sales cycle tends to increase as the price of the product increases.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 28, 2019

Patrick Kelly, who led Xerox’s first Sales Operations group, describes the role as “all the nasty number things that you don’t want to do but need to do to make a great sales force.”. Sales operations analyzes the data and makes decisions, and sales enablement helps roll out those decisions. ”. Sales Data Management.

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PandaDoc

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Read this article to discover how the solution-selling methodology fares now, how top performers adapt it to modern times, and where to learn more about this approach. LinkedIn advertising allows precise targeting, meaning you can contact the decision-makers directly and lower the costs of customer acquisition. Nurture a contact.

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