Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 30, 2023

Enablement professionals don’t market, they don’t sell, and we don’t directly manage front-line sellers nor sales managers. At least in those organizations, the enablement team was not seen as critical in difficult times or able to support the sales force in getting better results in a crunch.

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Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 8, 2023

Barrier 4: Resistance to Change (And Lack of Change Management) It’s human nature to resist change, and this resistance can be a formidable barrier to growth. So can the absence of purposeful change leadership and management. Change leadership is a key tent for growth and organizational success.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 11, 2017

How Do I Get Promoted to Sales Manager? But sales is a labor-intensive job. The day-to-day stress can be deflating, and most of the time, it takes everything you’ve got just to meet your goal. The day-to-day stress can be deflating, and most of the time, it takes everything you’ve got just to meet your goal.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 2, 2018

So, you think you want to be a sales manager? If you’re an individual top-performing contributor in your sales organization and you’re thinking of applying for a sales manager role, let me give you a bit of a reality check first. Check out my book on running a human-centric sales process that'll win more customers.

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SalesGlobe

DECEMBER 5, 2021

For sales management what we tend to see are a less than effective methods that drive the quotas with less than effective results. Sales management must expand their approach by assessing market opportunity, evaluating revenue sources, gauging sales capacity, and gaining a bottom-up view. Contact Us.

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Louise Collins Associates

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

My observation across multiple organisations is that KAM often lacks the leadership required to make it work. In most organisations KAM sits within the sales directorate and the responsibility for leading key account teams sits with the first line sales manager. This is not the role of the first line sales manager.

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Revenue Storm

JANUARY 18, 2022

As a Sales Leader, you hopefully have your business goals mapped out, your business plan completed, and are charged up for the new year. Is it company or leadership recognition, extrinsic motivation – such as money or incentives, or peer competition? Leadership Self-Reflection. Spend time with each seller on their plan.

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Leadership Decision-making Business Planning Meetings 78

Brooks Group

JULY 15, 2022

What do we, as business leaders and sales leaders, need to be thinking about to combat these macro headwinds we’re facing and really these rapidly changing times? . This idea of recession resilience came out of a Vistage meeting I was in yesterday. The first of these is to focus on revenue, not just sales.

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Brooks Group

APRIL 19, 2023

This article is part of our Key Fundamentals of IMPACT Selling ® series. Access Do your customers’ leadership teams seek you out for meetings and insight, or do you work mostly with lower-level decision-makers? Next up in the Key Fundamentals of IMPACT Selling ® series: Unlock “Meet”: The 2nd Key Fundamental of IMPACT.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 9, 2022

Taking the reins doesn't come naturally to everyone, and even born leaders might need a little guidance when transitioning into a sales management role. That's why we put together a list of some key tips aspiring sales leaders can refer to as they find their footing as managers. Let's dive in. Get to know your team.

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Brooks Group

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Obviously, this can be broken down into monthly or annual goals and can be applied to an individual sales rep, sales manager, regional manager, or the company as a whole. For our purposes, we will be discussing sales goals as they relate to the sales manager. All calls are not created equal.

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Revenue Storm

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

“Pick me up at the airport and you can brief me about the client on our way to the meeting.” As a sales leader, have you ever asked one of your salespeople to do this? As a young salesperson, I believed just getting one of my senior executives to meet a client was a success, often disregarding the achievement of a tangible outcome.

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Mike Kunkle

JULY 2, 2022

Sales training and supporting materials and elements. Sales technology and tools. Supporting effective sales coaching and sales management. Taking on the Managers’ Role: The use of sales enablement to “cover” aspects of the front-line sales managers’ role.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

MARCH 3, 2011

Relate | Top Sales Trainer | Best Sales Trainer | Top Leadership Trainer. Get Sales Blog Updates. Leadership. Sales Management. Sales Videos. Dont let your next sales meeting suck! Online Training. See Jeffrey Live! Hire Jeffrey. Who is Jeffrey? Speak Your Mind Cancel reply.

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Zendesk

JANUARY 24, 2022

The hiring process is almost like a “sales funnel” if you think about the application stage through the onboarding stage. And your sales resume is your value proposition—it has to be convincing if you want to keep moving through the “funnel” to reach the end and get hired. Sales resume parts. Sales manager resume.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

As digital channels have improved and buyers’ preferences have changed, sales organizations have adopted hybrid models: where more teams are selling both in-person and remotely to meet buyers’ needs. This year, however, many organizations were forced to implement a fully remote or hybrid sales model. Your customer.

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Mercuri International

JUNE 10, 2020

It’s no surprise that sales strategies are having to pivot to meet the changing demands and context of the current market. This is nothing new – adaptability and flexibility have always been key to sales success. Remote selling and remote leadership came in a close 4th and 5th. Go for the no”. John Greathouse.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 23, 2021

scheduling meetings), while others support entire teams (i.e Turn off that solopreneur mindset and get the support you need to manage and grow your business with this mix of free and paid resources. The Sales Hub helps with meeting scheduling, email tracking, and automation. Some focus on specialized tasks (i.e.

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Mike Kunkle

MAY 11, 2022

In my experience, the potential for improvement in most sales organizations is significant. Will an approach limited to sales force effectiveness (SFE) maximize that potential? That depends on a variety of factors, which I will share in this article. Sales Manager Enablement. The Sales Management System.

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Revenue Storm

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

With selling and working mostly virtual now, Sales Leaders have been forced to step up and adopt new behaviors, both for themselves and for their teams. While this is an important aspect of any leadership role, your sales team may feel like you are somewhat disconnected and even indifferent to their success.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, you’ll learn some positions you can consider in SaaS sales, expert tips for getting into the industry, and how to succeed in your first sales role. Table of Contents Is SaaS sales a good career? In fact, at the time of writing this article, there are over 100,000 open SaaS sales roles on LinkedIn.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 25, 2018

A quick Google search or skim through your favorite sales blogs will show article upon article about how to hire the perfect reps, increase customer retention, and write the perfect sales job description -- for good reason. What Can Sales Managers Do About Sales Retention? Manage rep performance.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 29, 2022

Don't pull punches when it comes to your team's effectiveness or the quality of your leadership. Start planning how you can address those particular points — whether that be through additional training, constructively calling those issues out in meetings, or any other ways you can productively communicate those concerns to your team.

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Revenue Storm

MARCH 23, 2023

What new sales manager competency is creeping onto the scene? The competency is leading sales technology adoption. This responsibility was floating around and has now found its home with sales leaders. So, if your sales athlete has better equipment, why is it still sitting in the locker room?

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Jeffrey Gitomer

OCTOBER 4, 2011

Filed Under: Attitude , My Books , Overcoming Objections , Sales , Sales Management , Success Tagged With: corporate sales training , customer service , customer service training , gitomer , how to sell , Jeffrey gitomer , jefrrey gitomer , professional sales training , sales article , sales attitude , sales skills.

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Revenue Storm

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Activity Goal: One meeting with a new decision-maker each week. In doing so, coach your team to tailor their value propositions to different organizations and people, which is guaranteed to create a slew of new opportunities to fill the pipeline…whether they reach the one meeting per week target or not! Inspect and Coach.

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Value Proposition Sales Global Accounts Account Management 78

Hubspot Sales

MAY 30, 2019

A sales process is consultative when the stages and actions align with the customer’s buying experience and are defined in terms of the customer relationship. It's only successful when sales leadership and the sales force execute with dedication and competence. Let's dig into each. And don't forget about video.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 11, 2021

If you're looking for another article about why your sales team should only hire ESFJs, you've come to the wrong place. While it's true that not everyone is a perfect fit for the sales profession, most people just need the right motivation and management to thrive. Give them kudos at your next all-staff meeting.

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PandaDoc

MAY 13, 2024

Want to increase sales and boost your bottom line? First, you must ensure that teams are properly equipped to meet these goals. This article will focus on the sales enablement process, what it means for your organization, and how you can benefit from the approach. Sales enablement is also not a one-time set of actions.

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Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2023

Role-specific sales training considers the different types of sellers on your team. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of role-specific sales training and how it can help your organization. We will also discuss how it can be a valuable investment and how you can make the most of role-specific sales training.

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Janek Performance Group: Account Planning

MARCH 8, 2022

So, if your sales manager has informed you a price increase is on the horizon; this article will outline what account executives can do to minimize the impact and retain your clients. Manage Your Emotions. First, it will reflect poorly with your sales manager and could impact how your organization perceives you.

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Showpad

MAY 25, 2020

Sellers who were previously able to sit down with prospects in person or schedule meetings from their corporate offices now have to guide potential customers through the buying process while isolated in their homes. This new reality has increased the urgency for sales enablement directors to embrace digital transformation.

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SBI

APRIL 10, 2012

Tweet To stimulate your ongoing and by now thoroughly ravenous appetite for more delectable sales leadership fare, the name hovering up in the article heading will surely set this particular table in fine culinary style. Without demonstrating a clear sense of leadership from the top (that’s you!)

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Engage Selling

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

I talk often about a new performance-management culture taking hold in the today’s B2All marketplace. To meet that challenge, not only must selling skills change, leadership skills must evolve, too. Your sales manager’s number-one job now is to teach and … Read More »

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SalesPop

JANUARY 21, 2023

In my last article, I discussed the vital importance of understanding customer preferences in sales , and provided examples from my own company of how this is done. It is important that company leadership is involved every step of the way, understanding what can be accomplished and achieved. Now, what about your preferences?

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Sales collaboration dramatically improves results, but bringing it to fruition can be more complex than it sounds. In this article, we discuss how sales and marketing collaboration makes a difference and provide tips and tools for making this collaboration more efficient. Pricing: Pro, $7.25

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Revenue Storm

JANUARY 19, 2021

Sales Meetings. # of Sales Meetings. Some of you may be thinking that setting activity targets for strategic account managers is not appropriate or may not be received well. How well received is it by leadership when you miss your quarterly targets? Average Oppty Size. Demonstrations. #

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