The Center for Sales Strategy

AUGUST 2, 2022

It would be incorrect to say that effective communication is a practical component of sales success. What is correct is that sales success is all about the right communication happening at the right time. Do you think you can thrive as a salesperson without laying much emphasis on developing communication proficiency?

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Insightly

JULY 26, 2023

Sales pipeline management is a crucial aspect of successful sales strategies. It involves establishing, tracking and organizing the various stages of the sales process to ensure smooth and efficient conversion of prospects into customers. It is important to note the difference between a sales funnel and a marketing funnel.

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Insightly

JANUARY 4, 2024

In B2B sales, the role of a sales leader is both exhilarating and challenging. Ask yourself the question “Does your sales leader love your CRM?” The webinar, entitled “7 Ways a CRM helps your sales leader stay sane” was a lively conversation among these exceptional professionals. Here are the 7 ways with detail on each.

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Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 9, 2022

What to do when a sales deal stalls? Sales process checklist Establish the next commitment The Thermometer Technique Favourite podcast: How to Succeed Just for fun Quote of the week. What to do when a sales deal stalls? For me, sales is most successful when you follow a process. Let me share those steps with you now.

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Louise Collins Associates

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

It is not enough to have sales graphs and market share predictions when introducing change to an organisation. My observation across multiple organisations is that KAM often lacks the leadership required to make it work. Effective Key Account Management (KAM) requires organisational leadership and specific coaching.

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Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2023

There are no one-fits-all solutions for sales training. The best programs are the ones tailored to your organization and sales force. That is where role-specific sales training comes in. For a program to be effective, it must be tailored to the needs of your sales force; otherwise, it can be counterproductive.

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Force Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

When executed well, your channel program will decrease the cost of a sale, improve reach into new markets, and grow overall seller capacity without increasing internal headcount. Increasing Channel Partner Productivity When it comes to channel sales, your ability to control the sales process is limited.

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Openview

JANUARY 18, 2018

Every sales manager wants their team to close bigger deals. How much would revenue go up if your entire team was closing deals like your best sales rep? Let’s talk about how to become the manager of a sales team where every rep performs at their absolute best. A great sales team starts with a manager who’s also a great coach.

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Openview

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Over the past few weeks, myself and Jeff Rosset have seen our fair share of sales trends for 2019. But, we’ve found that there are some trends that haven’t made headlines, but require the attention of tech sales leaders in the coming year. The Rise of Feedback. Importance of understanding decision science.

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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. Adapting to your customer’s behavior style helps facilitate trust and effective communication, while also minimizing unnecessary frustration for both of you.

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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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SmartKarrot

JANUARY 20, 2023

Take a step back to analyze user expectations and communicate them in a structured way to the product team and prioritize future functionalities. You’ll also standardize the renewal process in cooperation with the Sales team to maximize retention. Collaborate with Sales leadership to drive high retention rates and growth.

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SalesGlobe

JULY 13, 2022

So we welcome everybody to the sales glow future sales roundtable. First sales. Look, we are a problem solving firm for sales and we solve the toughest sales challenges in areas like sales strategy, sales organization, design, sales compensation. Michelle Seger. I’m not sure.

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Engage Selling

JUNE 11, 2021

Part 3 of 3) first appeared on The Sales Leader. I get asked that a lot by sellers and business leaders…especially these days. But don’t blame the current environment! … Read More » The post They Want to Renegotiate…Now What?

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Engage Selling

MAY 14, 2021

Part 1 of 3) first appeared on The Sales Leader. It occurs in just about every business and it’s happening a lot now: the dreaded call from a buyer who says they need to renegotiate the terms of an agreement you have with them. Usually, it comes down to a … Read More » The post They Want to Renegotiate…Now What?

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Engage Selling

AUGUST 13, 2016

When it comes to accelerating sales and motivating people to deliver peak performance, nobody gets better on their own. Success—the measurable and lasting kind—only happens when you make deliberate choices about structuring your teams, communicating expectations and holding them accountable … Read More »

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 22, 2018

Sales training programs help salespeople learn and/or improve their selling technique, skills, and processes. According to CSO Insights, salespeople who complete highly rated sales training programs have 10% higher win rates. Length: How will you fit training into your and/or your sales team’s schedule? Your SalesMBA™ Workshops.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Best Sales Blogs: Sales Hacker. Jill Konrath's Fresh Sales Strategies. HubSpot Sales Blog. Sales Solutions Blog. Sales Gravy. Marc Wayshak's Sales Blog. Sales for Life. LinkedIn Sales Blog. The Sales Blog. The Sales Blog. Sales Benchmark Index. Sales Source.

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Zendesk

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In the world of sales, there’s simply no better teacher than experience. That’s why we gathered 35 of the top pieces of sales advice from sales professionals around the world. Dive in as they share their hard-earned knowledge on the following topics: Sales leadership. Sales careers. Sales performance.

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Engage Selling

JUNE 18, 2016

How can we ensure satisfaction and loyalty within our client communities? By documenting and communicate intangible value as well as tangible. This article from Colleen was originally published by Salesforce.com. Intangible and tangible value are not mutually exclusive. They are … Read More »

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PandaDoc

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Although 71% of companies say closing more deals is their top sales priority, further data from Forrester suggests that only 0.75% of leads generated become closed revenue. Compounding this issue is sales reps can spend up to 40% of their time looking for somebody to call, according to Insidesales. Adaptive Business Blog.

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