MTD Sales Training

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

In a sense, dealing with objections from customers is a similar process. Rarely do customers tell you the whole story when they present an objection. Most times, it’s a short phrase or sentence that doesn’t cover the real reason for the objection. So, what’s the first thing you should do when an objection comes up?

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Red Star Kim

JULY 11, 2022

Delegates reported a range of issues preventing an improvement in the quality of M&BD plans – from the difficulty in obtaining the necessary data at the outset, through time to conduct structured analyses of the data and the identification of opportunities and threats as well as brainstorming creative ways to address them.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 30, 2020

Sales-marketing alignment is a hot topic for most sales and marketing organizations and has been since the beginning of business. Here on the HubSpot blog, we’ve published several posts outlining ways sales and marketing organizations can work better together. Sales Cycle Time. Customer Lifetime Value.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Having a bank of solid sales enablement content is more of a need-to-have than a nice-to-have for remote sales efforts. In HubSpot's recently published Sales Enablement Report , we explored the subject a bit further. In HubSpot's recently published Sales Enablement Report , we explored the subject a bit further.

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Arpedio

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The vital role of Customer Success in Account Management Explore ARPEDIO's Account Management Software ← Back to blog In recent times, companies have come to realize the significance of aligning their customer success and account management strategies. Opportunity Management Boost win rates, reduce sales cycles!

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Arpedio

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The vital role of Customer Success in Account Management Explore ARPEDIO's Account Management Software ← Back to blog In recent times, companies have come to realize the significance of aligning their customer success and account management strategies. Opportunity Management Boost win rates, reduce sales cycles!

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SuperOffice

JANUARY 19, 2022

An MQL ( marketing qualified lead ) has become an SQL (sales qualified lead). 65% of sales specialists claim their close rate doesn’t exceed 21%. Along with a sequence of emails, companies with long sales cycles arrange three meetings before the conversion happens: Discovery meeting. Sales appointment. Preparation.

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Sales Outcomes

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This blog post will discuss the steps your organization can apply to identify, measure, and reduce customer churn. Collecting qualitative data by directly asking customers why they are churning prevents the organization from making incorrect assumptions from quantitative data. It can be a daunting task. has goals, metrics, and KPIs.

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SalesGlobe

DECEMBER 2, 2021

For a sales organization, time is precious. Sales professionals invest many hours in maintaining product and solution knowledge, keeping informed on the changing needs within a client’s industry, honing selling skills, and staying in tune with an ever-changing sales process. Continuous improvement is a daily focus. Performance.

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Apptivo

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Bug Fixes At Apptivo, our primary objective is to boost system performance and address reported issues, consistently working towards improving overall efficiency. In this update, we have introduced a new column to record the Sales Stage From Date and To Date, enriching your reporting capabilities. Feature Updates 2.

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Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Sales goals are the lifeblood of any organization, and as a business leader, you ignore them at your peril. These established milestones are frequently linked to overall corporate objectives and focus on a particular sales KPI. When learning how to set sales goals, it is essential to be realistic and achievable.

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Apptivo

AUGUST 24, 2023

” We’re about to expose the fundamental five benefits that mobile CRM bestows on your organization in the pages of this blog, repeating Shakespeare’s words: “The readiness is all.” They have a sales team responsible for selling these machines to various industries. What is mobile CRM?

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Chally

MARCH 18, 2021

Hiring in the New Normal – identifying sales candidates who will thrive through changing sales approaches and structures. Finding the right sales candidates who can sell successfully has always been tough. In 2010, the average job opportunity for entry and mid-level sales required 2.5 years [vii].

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Brooks Group

JUNE 7, 2022

In my new book Agile & Resilient: Sales Leadership for the New Normal, my co-author Russ Sharer and I discuss The Value Formula. The tools sellers use to prospect for customers, conduct meetings, overcome objections, and close deals has dramatically changed over the past several years. You accomplish that by providing value.

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SalesGlobe

DECEMBER 3, 2020

They jump in to help resolve sales challenges. From a Sales perspective, Sales Operations may appear tactical. But Sales typically only sees the “quick fixes” without observing that the Sales Operations team is also working behind the scenes on long-term goals. But what if Sales Operations is not one or the other.

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Openview

MAY 22, 2018

The world of sales is full of dangerous villains – time-consuming administrative tasks , inefficient internal processes, lack of proper tools and resources, etc. And to top it all off, there is an even greater foe – the leaking of your valuable sales knowledge. Sales Knowledge Management to the rescue! Efficiency.

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Apptivo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Sales have a primary role in businesses in building brand awareness and increasing the customer retention rate. Sales teams act as a bridge between the customers and the business. For this purpose, companies invest a huge amount in optimizing the performance of the sales teams. What is lead in sales?

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Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2023

The objective of sales negotiations is to have a strategic conversation with your client that ultimately results in an agreement’s approval. Navigating these negotiations is paramount to getting both parties aligned on shared objectives and deals. Is Negotiation Important For Salespeople?

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 23, 2013

Sales VPs consistently ask me: ”How can I control my boss?” 117 Chief Sales Officers gave us feedback. Download the Sales VP Relationship Assessment to get the questions created from their answers. Have you heard about the ‘Sales VP’ who makes his number but is uncontrollable? Tap into sales consultant’s for information.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 9, 2024

Elevating Account Management Through Metrics and KPIs Explore ARPEDIO's Account Management Software ← Back to blog As companies strive to build lasting relationships with their clients, the need for effective Account Management strategies and tools becomes paramount. Opportunity Management Boost win rates, reduce sales cycles!

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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. There are two common goals that exist when we speak about the finalizing of the sales process: To make it as fast as possible. And the higher your annual contract value, the longer your average sales cycle.

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MTD Sales Training

MAY 26, 2017

I often meet salespeople in my visits to clients and ask them for their favourite strategies when it comes to sales. Because it helps you build confidence when you are working with prospects and clients, and enables you to change direction when buyers put up obstacles or objections. See what you think: Step One: Vision. Happy Selling!

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Showpad

OCTOBER 27, 2020

It’s likely that your sales kickoff (SKO) is going to look a lot different than years past. Sales kickoffs are one of the most important events for any company. They serve to motivate salespeople and managers alike as they enter a new fiscal year, assess previous sales strategies and realign teams to achieve higher goals going forward.

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Apptivo

JANUARY 27, 2022

The best sales team knows when to stop selling. Have you ever wondered what are some of the successful habits of an effective sales team? The most common answer is they have a definite sales plan and also, they know when to stop selling. That’s why an effective sales strategy involves a sales team knowing when to stop selling.

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Arpedio

AUGUST 22, 2023

Key account management best practices ← Back to blog In today’s competitive landscape, effectively managing key accounts is not just a strategy: It’s a necessity. The primary objective of this strategy is to either maintain or expand the profits derived from these key or strategic accounts. Without reliability, trust wanes.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 26, 2023

A sales process is crucial to any commercial organization looking to secure revenue and grow. However, since sales activities have been notoriously hard to measure in terms of performance, many business owners have adopted various commission structures to keep their sales reps motivated. Let’s dig in.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

AUGUST 10, 2011

It’s about PREVENTION. Tweet Share You go through your ENTIRE one-hour, amazing sales presentation. Use a worn out sales technique? definitive answers to this age-old sales barrier: Still have questions for me? Get Sales Blog Updates. Overcoming Objections. Sales Management. Sales Videos.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 5, 2017

It’s the one aspect of sales that just never changes. As we’ve all experienced, sales essentially boils down to two things: Numbers. Truth is, sales is changing -- quickly. As the sales conversations grows even more buyer-focused, sales reps have begun developing his or her own hack, own technique, own process.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Account management software tools Account Management Software ← Back to blog Account management software solutions have transformed the way businesses handle their account planning and client interactions. In this blog post, we’ll delve deeper into the importance of account management software and how it can revolutionize your business.

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Red Star Kim

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In essence, the workload often prevents more proactive action. Rather than simply actioning what fee-earners ask, explore (and challenge) whether there are better ways to achieve the desired objectives. No – unfamiliar with sales/selling concepts. Inbox overload was a major feature. Obtain data so that aims are realistic.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 14, 2020

The SaaS industry has different selling techniques , key metrics , and sales process activities compared to the ones you’d encouter while selling a tangible physical product or a more traditional service like a marketing consultation package. By the end, you should have a clear roadmap for reaching your or your company’s sales goals.

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Clarity Engagement Solutions

APRIL 26, 2021

New types of stakeholders, little swayed by the strength of a product sales pitch, have been looking to pharmaceutical companies to sit more consistently at the patient population management table. Long before the COVID-19 outbreak, pharmaceutical companies knew that the customer engagement game had changed. DEMONSTRATE YOUR ABILITY TO PIVOT.

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Clarity Engagement Solutions

APRIL 26, 2021

New types of stakeholders, little swayed by the strength of a product sales pitch, have been looking to big pharmaceutical companies to sit more consistently at the patient population management table. Long before the COVID-19 outbreak, pharmaceutical companies knew that the customer engagement game had changed.

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Apptivo

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Lead generation, which is what fuels a company’s long-term success, necessitates cooperation between sales and marketing. Why is it difficult for Sales and Marketing to collaborate? Monitor your marketing sales lead generation efforts and make changes depending on what is and is not working. Measure and optimize.

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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. What Are Companies Doing to Prevent Voluntary Turnover and Attract New Talent? Let’s talk about your organization. Increasing Base Pay.

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SmartKarrot

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Their role transcends mere sales or customer service; they are responsible for understanding client needs, anticipating challenges, and ensuring that the partnership remains mutually beneficial. Refer the blog for more insights into Account Management. It can also strain the trust between the company and the client.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 26, 2017

And from where I stand -- as the manager of an inside sales team -- one thing is clear. To be successful next year and beyond, sales development reps need to think outside the box. Here at HubSpot, we've had some exciting product updates to the marketing & sales platforms as of January 2016. It no longer works well.

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