Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Being a sales manager is a whirlwind experience, especially for those who were once successful sales reps themselves. Transitioning into a leadership role requires a whole new set of skills and strategies. Fortunately, there are valuable best practices that can help aspiring sales managers excel in their positions.

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Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Finance, operations, and management, oh my! 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.

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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.

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Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

MBD executives, advisors, managers, client services executives and BDMs from law firms, economics and management consultancies joined a PM Forum workshop on “Coaching and Consulting Skills for Marketing and Business Development”. Coaching Coaching is about goal achievement, behavioural change and improved performance.

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Upland

JUNE 14, 2023

What are the top challenges facing chief revenue officers and sales leaders in 2023? Altify’s latest book, Not Just Another Vendor , highlights one sales leader – Scott Jackson Senior Director, Sales Enablement, Comcast Business – whose team learned the valuable lesson of relationships over product or any other fit.

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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. I work at [new store].”

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Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 19, 2023

We explored the fundamentals of relationships, managing inbound calls and planning outbound calls. Accountants, lawyers, paralegals, patent attorneys and financial advisers (both professional advisors and dedicated business development professionals) joined me at an MBL workshop on telephone skills for client service and selling.

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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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DemandFarm

MAY 2, 2024

Effective relationship management transcends mere customer satisfaction—it’s a strategic endeavour that involves nurturing deep connections that foster loyalty, satisfaction, and mutual growth. The global Customer Relationship Management market is projected to grow from $71.06 What Is Relationship Management with an Example?

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 17, 2023

How to build a winning account management team Account Management Software ← Back to blog A winning account management team can be your secret weapon to supercharge your company’s growth and customer satisfaction. A strong leader can inspire and guide the team to achieve their goals.

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Brooks Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

You can’t manage what you don’t measure. 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. This is great, right?

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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. Unfortunately, many company executives still needed to make tough choices, even with their revenue-producing teams. This is a post I never wanted to write. I usually chastise leaders for doing a series of downsizings.

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Brooks Group

MARCH 28, 2024

As buying processes grow more complex, it’s becoming increasingly important for sales professionals to gain access to senior executives and C-level decision makers. Gone are the days when you could simply sell to a mid-level manager. Learn How to Unleash Revenue Potential with Sales Team Training What Is a C-Level Decision Maker?

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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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KAM With Passion

JUNE 20, 2021

In this second post, we explore how to develop KAM Skills & Competencies and how to build the KAM Training Path that supports this goal. This article focuses on individual competencies, especially those of the Key Account Managers. This article focuses on individual competencies, especially those of the Key Account Managers.

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Arpedio

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Key account management vs. traditional sales ← Back to blog The game of sales and customer relations has changed – staying competitive is no longer just about making the sale; it’s about nurturing valuable, long-lasting relationships with your top-tier clients.

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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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Red Star Kim

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In November it was a full house for the PM Forum’s Proactive marketing and business development executive online workshop. It was on budget day so those from accountancy and tax practices had a lot going on. These sessions are experiential – with much use of social learning so many insights are generated during group discussions.

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Arpedio

MARCH 6, 2024

Account management serves as the backbone of successful businesses, playing a pivotal role in fostering lasting relationships with clients or customers. At its core, account management involves the strategic oversight and nurturing of client accounts, aiming to maximize their value and satisfaction.

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PandaDoc

MARCH 29, 2024

A deal desk streamlines deal management and enhances win rates — if the process flow is set up correctly. This article outlines steps to establish and optimize a deal desk process flow with your team to help advance your sales strategy. See also What is a sales pipeline — and how can you build and optimize yours?

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, sales strategies that focus solely on transactions are becoming increasingly outdated. As businesses strive to differentiate themselves and establish long-term success, the concept of relationship selling has emerged as a critical component of sales excellence.

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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. Ready to streamline your account planning?

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Brooks Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Effective sales coaching can have a huge impact on your business. The biggest benefit of sales coaching is its contribution to revenue. Research shows that successful sales coaching programs increased average deal size, sales activity, win rates, and new leads by 25%-40%. Anticipate nerves.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Spin Selling is a highly acclaimed sales methodology that revolutionized the way sales professionals approach their craft. Developed by Neil Rackham in the 1980s, Spin Selling has since become a cornerstone of modern sales strategies, offering a systematic approach to understanding customer needs and closing deals effectively.

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Red Star Kim

JUNE 15, 2023

At the start of June I had the pleasure of leading PM Forum ’s “Towards KAM (and ABM) – Helping fee-earners with client relationship management” online workshop. Key Account Management (KAM) – Research companies, use KAM technology and maintain momentum. Others may find that the M&BD team is responsible for research.

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Brooks Group

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Exceptional sales management is key to an organization’s success—yet the role of a sales manager is one of the most challenging. Leading a sales team has become more difficult due to an evolving business landscape, technological advancements, changing customer expectations, and a host of other factors.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 3, 2023

Training your team requires providing them with more than a manual and a few workshops before sending them out into the field. In fact, if that’s your current sales training program, all of that hard work and education could be forgotten by your team in just a few months. Start a free trial 3.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 9, 2023

If you’re looking to get into sales, not having a college degree can feel like a huge barrier to your career. But what if I told you that a degree isn't always required for a sales job? In this guide, we’ll explore how you can get into sales without a degree. Table of Contents What does it mean to work in sales?

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Arpedio

MAY 23, 2023

Sales Coaching – Make Every Sales Rep a Top Performer ← Back to blog Coaching sales reps is vital! And therefore, this blog post is going to be all about sales coaching: What is it, what’s the value, and what does it take to make every sales rep a top performer. What is Sales Coaching?

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Red Star Kim

MAY 2, 2023

Traditional capabilities – notably the management of financial and operational resources—remain highly relevant. Traditional capabilities – notably the management of financial and operational resources—remain highly relevant. So here is a research update on the most in-demand soft and social skills. (I

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Brooks Group

OCTOBER 19, 2022

What’s the Difference Between Role-specific and General Training? Sales training typically accomplishes one of two things. . The training will either provide learning around a specific skill, or the training is focused on improving the learner’s ability to succeed in their entire role. That’s where role-based training comes in.

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Gamification took the sales industry by storm in the latter half of the previous decade — and with good reason. Research has shown that there are huge benefits to gamifying your sales process, including better worker productivity and retention when it comes to learning new things. Let’s jump in! People love to play games.

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DemandFarm

MAY 22, 2023

Is a key account manager the same as a sales manager? Meet Anna, a diligent Sales Manager at Brilliant Solutions , a thriving software company specializing in cutting-edge automation tools. Her daily tasks revolve around driving sales, managing the sales team, and ensuring sales targets are met.

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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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Arpedio

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Account-Based Selling Strategy: Key Takeaways Explore the ARPEDIO platform ← Back to blog What exactly is an Account-Based Selling Strategy? In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the nuts and bolts of Account-Based Selling, a strategy that has revolutionized the sales process for countless businesses.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 16, 2020

What is sales performance? It’s the measurement of sales activity and corresponding results compared to the sales expectations and quota. Good sales performance is highly valued but it can also be elusive to achieve for many salespeople and organizations. The key to good sales performance is consistency.

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Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Manage limiting beliefs During the coaching module, there was much discussion about limiting beliefs or limiting assumptions. So where they believe that something can’t be done – direct them to consider where others have managed to achieve something similar. Delegate views and poll results are shown below.

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