Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Do you have a new class of sales development reps starting soon? While it might seem like a hassle to spend a lot of time on training, it's crucial to prioritize. months to fully ramp ? That's why training is so important for your sales team. Use a sales training template. Download This Template for Free.

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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. A 2018 report by the Bridge Group shows average rep tenure now sits at 1.5 out of five.

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Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 27, 2019

In this post, I’ll share strategies for organizational learning that utilize training, development, and education to create a learning culture, close identified competency gaps, and improve sales results. Goals of Organizational Learning for Sales. Goals of Organizational Learning for Sales. Developing a growth mindset.

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SBI Growth

JUNE 30, 2013

Oracle just missed its 4 th quarter number for the first time in a decade. They missed because they did not ramp 500 new reps fast enough. In B2B sales, activity leads to results. The correct time to add sales people is when business is soft. More sales people means more sales calls.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 24, 2023

You’re probably here because you want to build a successful sales enablement strategy for your business. Read on to discover how to create effective sales strategies through the power of enablement and turn your team into an all-star performance machine. What is a sales enablement strategy? You’ve come to the right place!

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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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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. There are multiple variables that impact the ramp time it takes a salesperson to reach proficiency.

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Showpad

APRIL 23, 2021

It can be easy to get lost in the world of sales terminology. That’s where sales readiness and sales enablement come in. At first, “readiness” and “enablement” seem like they’re nearly synonyms, and adding the word “sales” in front of both may make it seem like the two phrases are entirely interchangeable.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

It’s every Sales Manager’s struggle. You’ve had an open territory for some time. So how do you get your new rep to produce quicker? In some organization, reps can take up to a year to fully ramp. In some organization, reps can take up to a year to fully ramp. Minimize Ramp Time.

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Arpedio

MARCH 15, 2022

Back to blog. The Forrester New Tech: Account-Based Sales Technologies, Q1 2022 report provides an overview of account-based selling technologies and concludes that taking advantage of these technologies can maximize customer lifetime value. Ready to start taking advantage of sales enablement technologies like account-based selling?

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Showpad

MARCH 11, 2021

Getting your revenue teams up to speed can be a challenge in its own right, but with the right software and tools, you can create an efficient onboarding program that sets everyone up for success. And with the majority of sales teams working remotely , training and supporting new sellers can be particularly difficult.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Over these remaining weeks, conversations with SVP-Sales have focused on 3 areas: What can I still do to Make the Number in 2013 ? Sales Kick-Off is right around the corner – what am I going to do? Last week, Matt Sharrers wrote a great blog that addresses questions 1 and 2. As 2013 winds down, 2014 naturally ramps up.

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PandaDoc

JULY 18, 2019

If you’ve listened to one of my webinars lately or read a previous blog post of ours, you know I’m all about giving away our secrets in hopes of bettering sales teams worldwide. If you can apply what works for us here at PandaDoc to your sales process and be successful, I’m all for it. Isn’t everyone a believer in good karma?

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Sales Management Matters

JULY 15, 2019

In part four of OpenSymmetry’s seven-part blog series on effective sales compensation plan design, we’ll discuss the power of an optimized payout curve and how to establish one. To start from the beginning of the series, follow this link to blog one. Once that point is anchored, what happens below target?

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 3, 2012

In my last two blog posts, I covered People and Process. Today’s buyer is spending more & more time self-directing their purchase decision. Engaging with a sales rep is the last thing on their mind. Over the course of a lead’s interactions with your company you learn a lot about their interests, challenges and timing.

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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. Help others.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 20, 2018

Buyers feel like the rep is virtually poking them, making them reluctant to answer. But reps still need a way to get in touch with buyers who’ve gone dark. She’ll want to restart the sales conversation -- so it’s a win-win. Send over a longer how-to guide and offer to follow up in person if they want. Hi [prospect].

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PandaDoc

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The term “sales culture” is a bit of a fuzzy concept. All of those elements and several others are influenced by your company’s sales culture. Here, we’ll discuss several aspects of sales culture, what a good one looks like, how to improve yours, and how to scale it as your company grows. Conclusion.

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SBI

MAY 10, 2018

In this series, we ask Sales Tech Executives to describe how their solution can change a sales organization in a significant way. We call it Sales Tech Game Changers. Nancy: What are the top 3 ways your solution changes the game for a sales organization? This week I interview Jon Kondo , Co-Founder & CEO of OpsPanda.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 15, 2018

CEOs aren’t usually willing or able to give of their limited time. Not only do these asks require significantly less time and attention, CEOs actually like giving references and information. And once they start to engage, you can ramp up the relationship bit by bit. Bungle the ask and you might miss the runway entirely.

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Arpedio

JULY 11, 2022

Back to blog. If you’re doing B2B sales – whether you’re aware of it or not – you’re most likely already doing account-based selling, hence ‘business to business’. Thus, ABS is not just a fancy buzzword; it’s a strategy that sales professionals use on a daily basis to target businesses, rather than just individuals.

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SalesGlobe

MARCH 29, 2022

I’ve refreshed the data and information, and if you want to know what matters most to your hybrid or remote working sales team…read on! When you think about sales enablement today, I’m sure you are envisioning tools and dashboards, CRM, information in the hands of management to the front-line. Flexible Work Environments and Schedules.

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Arpedio

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

MEDDIC Sales Methodology. – Back to blog. MEDDIC is a widely known and used sales process that focuses on better customer qualification. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about the MEDDIC sales methodology, and how to leverage this framework to stay ahead in your own complex sales process.

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Arpedio

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

MEDDIC Sales Methodology. – Back to blog. MEDDIC is a widely known and used sales process that focuses on better customer qualification. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about the MEDDIC sales methodology, and how to leverage this framework to stay ahead in your own complex sales process.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Sales Optimization in Private Equity Funded Companies. ? Back to blog. Do you know what happens to a sales organization when it becomes private equity funded? Or what it takes to optimize the sales organization to create satisfactory results for the new investors?

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Chally

MARCH 5, 2020

All too often, new sales managers land in a leadership role based on their ability to sell. Because of this, many don’t know the first thing about sales talent management. Failing to Establish a Repeatable Sales Processes. Managers may rely too heavily on the natural talent of the sales reps to develop and close business.

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Arpedio

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Sales MBA at a glance – How to Educate B2B Sales Reps for Maximum Success. ? Back to blog. In today’s modern economy, we see a great demand for highly skilled sales professionals – and knowing how to influence key decision makers can determine whether you make it or break it. Enterprise Sales Leader, LinkedIn.

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Arpedio

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Sales MBA at a glance – How to Educate B2B Sales Reps for Maximum Success. ? Back to blog. In today’s modern economy, we see a great demand for highly skilled sales professionals – and knowing how to influence key decision makers can determine whether you make it or break it. Enterprise Sales Leader, LinkedIn.

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Showpad

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

As more businesses implement a Sales enablement strategy, they are finding that simply instituting a program alone doesn’t ensure its success. As such, these organizations have grown to appreciate the importance of the Sales enablement manager. Who is the Sales enablement manager?

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Sales Optimization in Private Equity Funded Companies. ? Back to blog. Do you know what happens to a sales organization when it becomes private equity funded? Or what it takes to optimize the sales organization to create satisfactory results for the new investors?

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 13, 2022

With over 100,000 loyal corporate users globally, the CRM helps sales teams to excel at their work and convert more leads. Both mature SMBs and newly minted sales teams love Pipedrive for how newcomer-friendly the CRM is. CRMs have always been about managing your sales pipeline. And with Pipedrive, it’s as easy as it gets.

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SBI

JANUARY 14, 2020

Brainshark Unveils READY20 – the Only Sales Enablement Event Dedicated to Furthering Sales Readiness. READY20 will be held August 17-18, 2020, at the Encore Boston Harbor resort – providing actionable ideas and insights for elevating sales preparation and performance. Brainshark , Inc., Greg Flynn, CEO Brainshark. .

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SBI

MAY 2, 2018

In this series, we ask Sales Tech Executives to describe how their solution can change a sales organization in a significant way. We call it Sales Tech Game Changers. Nancy: What are the top 3 ways your solution changes the game for a sales organization? This week I interview Jared Aho , Sr.

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Aepiphanni

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The good thing about a focused business plan is it helps you score and qualify prospects that you need to prioritize when using your limited marketing and sales resources. This will ensure that you’re spending resources and time on the sales prospects that you will likely close. #3: Take note to include your revenue goals too.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 6, 2012

The purpose of this blog article is to highlight the importance of branding for B2B customer acquisition. For an emerging brand, marketers must provide air cover for sales reps to gain traction. The attributes are tracked in brand studies to provide quantitative data that shows the traction and lift over time.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 8, 2019

While metrics are important in every aspect of any business, they’re especially critical in sales. Sales leaders can’t use their intuition to guide their decisions — not only are they dealing with a huge amount of information, but the risk of failure is high. Let's take a look at what sales metrics are. Activity Sales Metrics.

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Mike Kunkle

JULY 2, 2022

Senior sales leaders and C-suite execs, this one’s for you. In an expanding number of vertical industries (but not yet everywhere), the concept of “enabling the sales force” has exploded. Way back in 2003, I worked in a department called Performance Development and led the Sales Performance Development team.

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