SalesGlobe

AUGUST 30, 2023

As sales roles change, so must total rewards. The modern sales organization is a hybrid one. Roles and responsibilities continue to evolve as sales professionals work and engage with customers in new ways. Sales aren’t conducted solely virtually or face-to-face anymore. As the sales role changes, so must rewards.

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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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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 24, 2012

Bad decisions can cause your company to miss the number. When the decision is made at the top, the collateral damage is multiplied. Below are six of the worst decisions we’ve seen senior sales leaders make. It will help your team better understand how your Customers make a decision. Call it inertia.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 29, 2024

Schedule your demo What to include in a data room index Your data room index should have a clear hierarchy and simplified structure — folder organization will affect how easily partners, team members and investors will locate needed data. This makes it easier for users to understand what each folder contains and find documents quickly.

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Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the role of Chief Revenue Officers (CROs) or senior-most sales leaders (by any title), has never been more critical. When sales, marketing, and customer success operate in isolated bubbles, opportunities for collaboration and synergy are lost. This is a definite growth killer.

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Mike Kunkle

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

“As in other studies we’ve done, this year’s enablement study found that sales process and sales methodology adoption rates above 75% resulted in above-average gains for revenue plan attainment, quota attainment, and win rates, with a big boost at adoption rates greater than 90%.” increase in revenue plan attainment 17.1%

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Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Nowhere is this truer than with the commercial organization. It builds on the framework and systems that are already proven-effective in The Building Blocks of Sales Enablement. Keep this in mind as you read this article, and adapt and adopt what makes sense for you in your current context.

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Showpad

MAY 12, 2022

Yet, working together, they’ve built a high-performance sales enablement function at TOUGHBOOK Europe—the European Mobile Solutions Business Division of electronics giant Panasonic. They designed new industry research methods that include both customers and sales reps. Before 2020, Panasonic didn’t have a sales enablement team—at all.

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Mike Kunkle

MARCH 31, 2023

Sales process, sales methodology, and sales competencies are all important and related aspects of sales effectiveness. Sales Process A sales process is a series of stages that an opportunity moves through. But they are not the same thing. It’s been proven in multiple studies and is worth the effort.

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Mike Kunkle

MAY 30, 2023

The goal of “enablement,” whichever term you use for it (sales, revenue, buyer, buying, performance, other) is ultimately to improve organizational performance. There are also other factors at play, such as product-market fit, strategy, the chosen sales model, organization design, or lack of top-down support, that also influence our work.

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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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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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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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SalesGlobe

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Sales Performance Management Systems in Review. Meanwhile, one of the biggest complaints we hear from compensation administration professionals is around how much time they spend resolving disputes with Sales. Hence the creation of Sales Performance Management (SPM) software. by Michelle Seger.

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Brooks Group

APRIL 18, 2024

Storytelling in sales is a skill. In a selling situation, a well-timed and well-delivered story can help the prospect visualize how your product or service will solve their challenge or make their life easier. A great story can make a presentation compelling enough for people to act.

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SalesGlobe

DECEMBER 8, 2022

We’re entering 2023, and organizations are navigating the post-Covid effects on sales, supply chain, and how we work. Despite recent corporate layoffs, the war for sales talent is raging on. The practices I’m sharing with you are not necessarily the answer for your organization. Let’s talk about your organization.

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Nutshell

MAY 11, 2023

You might be wondering, can you use AI for sales? Sales is a field that relies heavily on human interaction, but technology has always played a significant role in enhancing its efficiency and effectiveness. AI is one of the latest technologies that’s making a big impact on the world of sales. How can sales teams use AI?

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Brooks Group

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

They have knowledge about competitors’ products and services at their fingertips, which means it’s critical that your salespeople can overcome sales objections quickly and confidently. It’s your sales team’s job to bring value to a decision maker and help them make the decisions that are best for them and their company.

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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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Brooks Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the dynamic world of sales, where every decision can make or break a deal, harnessing the power of data is critical. As a sales leader or sales manager, your ability to navigate the complex terrain of market trends, team performance, and individual contributions hinges on a crucial tool—sales metrics.

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Brooks Group

MAY 9, 2024

Is your sales team leaving opportunities on the table because of poor questioning? Asking consultative sales questions is a critical skill many sellers overlook in their rush to close. When you understand your customers better, you can offer solutions that meet their needs, making it more likely to close a sale.

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Showpad

AUGUST 9, 2022

And when you have the right content, you start conversations, demonstrate value, and address pain points with buyers in ways no sales deck can. . And nearly one-third of sales organizations reported that relevant content is completely inaccessible when needed. . Let’s look at what makes it feel that way, and how you can fix it.

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Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

You need to stand out to make buyers want to do business with you. Many sales leaders think the way to do this is to help their sales team sell better value or overcome objections. These are both good strategies, but the true differentiator is the sales professional and their emotional intelligence.

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Brooks Group

APRIL 10, 2024

In sales, it means staying focused. In the race to finish the quarter strong, prospecting often gets put on the back burner while sales professionals work on closing open opportunities. But your sales team needs to be able to do both: fill the pipeline with highly qualified prospects and keep deals moving. But it’s tough.

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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

APRIL 9, 2024

Bigger deals usually mean bigger committees, which present unique challenges compared to selling to an individual decision maker or even a small group. 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.

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Brooks Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

Sales leaders and managers seek individuals who can not only meet targets but exceed them consistently. What makes successful salespeople isn’t just inherent abilities—it’s also their skill set. When you focus your sales training on the right skills, you ensure your team is equipped for any selling situation.

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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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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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Mike Kunkle

JUNE 12, 2022

Unfortunately, many company executives still needed to make tough choices, even with their revenue-producing teams. If you absolutely can’t avoid it and find yourself needing to resize and retool your sales force again at this time, I have some advice that I hope might help. Reengineering Sales Performance. Strategy First.

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Apptivo

JUNE 8, 2023

Sales Funnel: A gist! How does a sales funnel work? Sales Funnel Lifecycle 4. Every step of the sales funnel explained 5. How does Apptivo CRM software help to build sales funnel stages? Footnotes Sales Funnel: A gist! Sales funnel has always been a buzz among the marketers and salespeople.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The session covers everything you need to know about empowering sales leaders, applying Account-Based Selling (ABS) technologies and AI in Salesforce ecosystems, and the crucial interplay between technology, trust, and the future of B2B interactions. AI enhances this understanding, enabling faster and more effective resource prioritization.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Being a sales manager is a whirlwind experience, especially for those who were once successful sales reps themselves. Fortunately, there are valuable best practices that can help aspiring sales managers excel in their positions. Best Practices for Sales Managers 1. Lay a robust foundation. really takes a toll on you.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In today’s fiercely competitive market, achieving sales excellence is paramount for business growth and success. One key aspect of this pursuit is understanding and effectively implementing sales methodologies that align with modern buyer behavior and preferences.

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Showpad

JUNE 6, 2022

Meet Tricia Westfall, a Senior Manager for the Sales Capability Planning & Enablement team at Kaiser Permanente. Pre-COVID, we were focused on providing a specific portfolio of tools that our sales people could use when they’re out in the field and when they’re engaging with customers. Can you share an example?

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Apptivo

JULY 27, 2022

The sales pipeline is the representation of your prospects along the funnel. You can have a complete outlook on the sales stages and how the opportunities go through each sales stage. What is a sales pipeline? A sales pipeline is a visual presentation of where the prospects are in the sales process.

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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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