Upland

OCTOBER 17, 2023

And now, savvy sales leaders are using generative AI , too. All you need is the right sales enablement AI tool. Ready to dive into sales enablement AI? What is sales enablement AI? Like other forms of AI, sales enablement AI helps sales teams automate everyday tasks… tasks that take away from the actual selling.

Artificial Intelligence 195

Artificial Intelligence Sales Decision-making CRM 195

Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 8, 2023

This strategic approach goes beyond conventional departmental boundaries, breaks down silos, and encompasses product, marketing, demand generation, sales enablement, and the encompassing realm of customer experience (whether it goes by customer support, customer success, customer service, or a combination of these).

Customer Experience 277

Customer Experience Decision-making Profitability Marketing 277

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. Here’s how they did it. We’re in this for the long haul.’”.

Telecommunications 98

Telecommunications Manufacturing Value Proposition Sales 98

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 quota attainment 19.7%

B2B 198

B2B Sales Decision-making Negotiation 198

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.

B2B 211

B2B Decision-making Sales Stakeholders 211

Upland

AUGUST 29, 2023

Not only does it help with sales enablement, but it also helps craft better buyer journeys. It encompasses the emotional and rational factors that influence their decision-making, culminating in either a purchase or an abandonment of the buying process. It encompasses the motivation, need, and desire behind any activity.

Value Proposition 195

Value Proposition Decision-making e-Learning Supply Chain 195

Showpad

DECEMBER 5, 2021

In this interview, Tom shares how the partnership between marketing and sales made all the difference in rolling out a new digit al sales strategy. . “If My job is to make sure that we’re creating as much market awareness on the “upper funnel work” so that it gets down into the pipeline for sales to take it from there.

Digitalization 98

Digitalization B2B Sales Customer Value 98

Showpad

JANUARY 12, 2023

Meet Ljiljana Budimir Vukicevic , Sales Enablement Digital Capability Lead at Schneider Electric. In her 20+ year tenure with the global energy management and automation company, Ljiljana has seen and led major technological evolutions across the business — from customer care to IT support and, most recently, sales enablement. .

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Digital Transformation Management Digitalization Sales 59

Showpad

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

In this interview, Leea shares with us how she’s implemented marketing automation, digital deal rooms, and digital media content to support the sales team in a hybrid sales environment. . “We What’s your role and how has it changed over the last year? Our sales team was doing really great before COVID.

Digitalization 98

Digitalization Sales Environment Sales Communication 98

Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 2, 2022

We’re all in sales, right? I think the answer depends on what you mean by that (intent) and how you define “sales.” I get the intent of the “we’re all in sales” message, generally, much like Dan Pink’s book, To Sell is Human. Well, maybe. But that’s not selling, per se.

Co-Creation 248

Co-Creation Negotiation Sales B2B 248

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.

Sales 188

Sales Prioritization Innovation Leadership 188

Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2024

Sales effectiveness is your sales professionals’ ability to achieve their goals and objectives efficiently and successfully. Sales effectiveness also corresponds with the return your organization gets from its sales investment. But improving sales effectiveness is a complex task that few organizations do well.

Organization 84

Organization Account Management Sales Sales Training 84

Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

At the recent Business Development for Professionals – 2024 Virtual Conference – MBL Seminars I presented a session entitled “Supporting Fee-Earners in Sales Targeting”. Here is a summary of the sales targeting toolbox for professional services firms. The second question is “ Where will we play?”.

Value Proposition 130

Value Proposition Key Account Management Digitalization Sales 130

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 15, 2024

Thoughtfully calculated, well-executed prospecting is central to virtually every successful sales engagement. It sets a tone — giving you the momentum and perspective you need to lock in on viable sales opportunities and ensure the rest of your sales process goes as smoothly as possible.

Sales 114

Sales Prioritization CRM Communication 114

Showpad

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In this interview, Matt shares his perspective on how to get a business to digital faster using methods and tools that reduce print and increase customer insights in a non-traditional sales environment. . Our organization is looking to add a layer of sophistication in the way we do sales enablement.

Digital Transformation 98

Digital Transformation Digitalization Marketing Sales Environment 98

Red Star Kim

MARCH 1, 2024

The session used the 7P model of buy-in to explore rational and emotional tools to achieve buy-in: Plan, Process, People, Psychology, Persuasion, Pressure and Patience. And we know that face-to-face communication is most effective in building relationships. This way we build mutual understanding and empathy.

Stakeholders 130

Stakeholders Decision-making Emotional Intelligence Communication 130

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.

Sales 87

Sales Media B2B Publishing 87

Red Star Kim

DECEMBER 18, 2023

From the animated discussions I selected a few topics of focus – Be more strategic: Top-down or bottom-up, marketing and sales integration and property marketing. From the animated discussions I selected a few topics of focus – Be more strategic: Top-down or bottom-up, marketing and sales integration and property marketing.

Marketing 130

Marketing Strategic Thinking Artificial Intelligence Stakeholders 130

Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2024

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.

Value Proposition 92

Value Proposition Procurement Decision-making Stakeholders 92

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Did you know NASA plans to build houses on the moon by 2040 ? Of course, when we talk about the future of sales, it's less about the products we might sell (flying cars, anyone?) and more about how we'll sell them. 53% of sales reps say AI has made it easier to compete with other businesses in their industry.

Energy and Utilities 100

Energy and Utilities Media Sales Publishing 100

Showpad

JUNE 6, 2022

Meet Tricia Westfall, a Senior Manager for the Sales Capability Planning & Enablement team at Kaiser Permanente. In this interview, she shares how she and her team are adding value during virtual conversations with customers—and how they’re partnering with marketing to build curated content experiences.

Virtual Selling 52

Virtual Selling Decision-making Sales Digitalization 52

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In the ever-evolving realm of sales, one approach has consistently proven to be a game-changer: consultative selling. This methodology transcends the traditional transactional model, focusing instead on building relationships , understanding customer needs, and delivering tailored solutions. What is Consultative Selling?

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Prioritization Decision-making Communication 52

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.

Supply Chain 96

Supply Chain Negotiation Sales CRM 96

Brooks Group

MAY 2, 2024

Sales and emotional intelligence go together like skiing and snow. Yet many sales leaders focus on building their team’s hard skills and neglect sales emotional intelligence or “ soft skills.” But developing emotional intelligence in sales matters. You can’t do the first well if you don’t have the second.

Emotional Intelligence 83

Emotional Intelligence Sales Decision-making Sales Training 83

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.

Sales Training 67

Sales Training Sales Decision-making Negotiation 67

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.

Sales Management 103

Sales Management Management Energy and Utilities Emotional Intelligence 103

PandaDoc

MAY 8, 2024

Such huge numbers equate to huge revenue potential in terms of SMB sales. Read on as we cover everything you need to know about the SMB sales process, and how your sales team can crush it in the competitive landscape. What are SMB sales? In the U.S. alone there are about 33.2

B2C 52

B2C Small Business Sales Decision-making 52

Hubspot Sales

JULY 7, 2023

As technology advances and becomes more accessible, businesses are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to improve their sales processes. AI has the potential to revolutionize the way sales teams operate, giving them valuable insights and predictive analytics to drive more revenue. Are sales teams investing in AI?

Artificial Intelligence 118

Artificial Intelligence Emotional Intelligence Sales Decision-making 118

Nutshell

APRIL 3, 2024

Marketing and sales software Marketing tools allow you to centralize your messaging across various platforms. Below are a few popular marketing and sales software for startups: Hootsuite Mailchimp Buffer DOWNLOAD Want to generate more leads? Startup management used to be complicated and time-consuming for companies wanting to scale.

Software 71

Software Software CRM Communication 71

Hubspot Sales

MAY 7, 2024

No matter your niche, product, or service, and no matter how prepared you are, your business will throw you a curveball. Competencies That Every Entrepreneur Needs How to Build Competency What is Entrepreneurial Competency? Why do I bring this up in the context of entrepreneurship? Sometimes, life just happens. The real kicker?

Interpersonal Skills 90

Interpersonal Skills Decision-making eCommerce Prioritization 90

PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Leads, opportunities, sales: That’s the natural sequence of the sales process, right? Below, we’ll discuss the impact that a robust opportunity management process can have on your bottom line. Below, we’ll discuss the impact that a robust opportunity management process can have on your bottom line.

Management 52

Management CRM Sales Decision-making 52

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.

Sales 90

Sales Sales Training Decision-making Value Proposition 90

PandaDoc

MAY 9, 2024

Sales velocity is a robust metric used by sales managers for good reason. It presents a snapshot of how your entire sales process is performing. This guide will explain the sales velocity formula and what it means for your business. Sales enablement tools like CRM platforms help increase sales velocity.

B2C 52

B2C Sales e-Learning Software 52

Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

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. They build long-term relationships based on reciprocity.

Emotional Intelligence 82

Emotional Intelligence Sales Sales Training Decision-making 82

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 25, 2023

Here's the burning question: Does AI have a place in sales, and how does it affect our current sales processes? Here's the burning question: Does AI have a place in sales, and how does it affect our current sales processes? Here are three examples of how teams use AI to generate sales emails.

Sales 106

Sales Emotional Intelligence CRM Decision-making 106

Brooks Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

This is especially true for sales performance. Tracking key sales metrics and knowing how to influence them is critical. Leading and lagging indicators reveal how well your team is navigating the complex B2B sales cycle. Core sales metrics are important to the strategic goals of an organization.

Sales 96

Sales Sales Training B2B Organization 96

Nutshell

MAY 11, 2023

It seems everywhere you turn these days, you hear something about artificial intelligence (AI)—how it’s disrupting industries, helping people be more efficient, and sometimes causing controversies. You might be wondering, can you use AI for sales? AI is one of the latest technologies that’s making a big impact on the world of sales.

Artificial Intelligence 118

Artificial Intelligence Sales Decision-making CRM 118