The Center for Sales Strategy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Straight from the Director of Sales at Zimmer Communications, Carrie Berkbuegler discusses sales leadership, sales performance tips, and answers a few questions that we all have. And how has sales management changed over the past few years? What are the big rocks that you’re focused on?

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MTD Sales Training

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

You’ll no doubt agree that one of the most important key skills you need to develop today as a salesperson is that of communication. Ok, it’s a well-banged drum, but I’m going to say it again anyway…you simply will not be the success you could be without having excellent communication skills, especially with clients.

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Sales Readiness Group

MARCH 2, 2022

One key takeaway from the pandemic is the heightened importance of how sales managers communicate with their teams. This was especially true with sales professionals who realized that they had many more employment options given the robust labor market (i.e., power had shifted from the company to the individual).

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SBI Growth

MARCH 26, 2020

Market-leading CEOs work closely with their leadership teams to maintain strong and transparent communication with not only their customers but also their employees. Every employee is an ambassador of the brand, and without clear guidance and communication internally, external messages.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 11, 2018

Sales Communication Skills. Good communication is crucial to sales success. You can’t make a sale unless you’ve demonstrated value to a prospect. What Is the Importance of Communication in Sales? 15 Crucial Communication Skills for Salespeople to Have. Pay full attention. Be empathetic.

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Engage Selling

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

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Arpedio

DECEMBER 19, 2023

They act as the bridge between the client and the company, facilitating communication and problem-solving. Customer relationship management (CRM) systems, data analytics tools, and communication platforms play a vital role in streamlining collaboration between these two functions. Check out ARPEDIO’s Account Management solution here.

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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.

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Strategic Communications

MAY 9, 2023

.” But with so much activity in the digital environment, sometimes it takes a different approach to stand out: recognizing the value in capturing attention through traditional, non-digital, communication channels. Interestingly, they report, even “companies that earn 100% of their sales through the internet are leading this inflection.”

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Customer Think

JUNE 1, 2023

Summer is right around the corner, which means people are looking for sales promotions from their favorite brands – be it a new seasonal wardrobe, outdoor furniture for the backyard, flights to the beach, and more.

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Force Management

JULY 27, 2021

This blog contains content from our Ultimate Sales Kickoff Resource Guide. Check out all our sales kickoff resources, best practices and tools here. There is an often overlooked component to a company's sales kickoff. Understand what you need to communicate to them, early and often, throughout your SKO journey and afterward.

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MDI Training

JULY 20, 2023

If you meet such a communication partner in your professional life, your enthusiasm will be limited. But we say: You can also communicate effectively with Homer Simpson. Homer Simpson is the epitome of the dominant communication type. But you can communicate effectively with him, too. show self-confidence 4.

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Sandler Training

JUNE 17, 2020

Communication is a key component for any successful sales team. And when sales teams work remotely, the need for excellent communication increases even more. The post The A to Z of the Best 2020 Remote Work Sales Communication Tools appeared first on Sandler Training.

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Customer Think

AUGUST 4, 2021

Image Source You already know that effective communication is important to customer satisfaction. Selling business to business can be a much more complicated process than a typical retail sale. This is something we inherently understand when dealing with the public. It’s often overlooked when it comes to B2B selling, however.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 15, 2022

Zoom, Skype, Google Hangouts, and other means of virtual communication were present before the coronavirus pandemic, but they were all underutilized. However, the pandemic forced us to embrace these tools and find new ways of communicating and collaborating through them. Is one better than the other? We won't share our opinion on this.

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Zendesk

JULY 9, 2021

Nearly a third of customers said they messaged companies over communication apps for the first time in 2020. This trend is here to stay, as 74 percent said they would continue to communicate with businesses via messaging. The best communication apps. Choosing the right business communication app is a great first step.

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Strategic Communications

MAY 13, 2022

Your exceptional sales this past quarter? What, at this point in time, given a particular communication tool and a particular target audience is the most compelling message you can send to convince the target to act? Do they care about your service area? Probably not. Do they care how many years you’ve been in business?

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ACT

JULY 13, 2022

The second trait is that all successful agents are masters at client communication. Communicating with clients goes much further than simply bombarding potential buyers and sellers with messages and emails. The post Client Communication: The Key to Profitable Real Estate Marketing appeared first on Act!

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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. “The 1980s called, and they want their sales approach back.”

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Despite the rise of social media, instant messaging, and other communication platforms, email continues to be a preferred and effective channel for sales professionals. Think about how much technological innovation has occurred in those 53 years since email’s invention.

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Sandler Training

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

As sales professionals, we sometimes run the risk of over-focusing on the close. By that I mean we secure the first agreement to do business, but then lose track of how important it is to maintain a strong ongoing relationship with current customers – a relationship with honest, continuous two-way communication as its foundation.

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Nutshell

JUNE 5, 2019

CRM software is the most important relationship-building tool that a sales professional has. CRMs help sales teams keep track of conversations, reach out to prospects at the right time, and automate manual tasks so that sales reps can focus more of their time on high-value activities. Best CRMs for Email Communication.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 1, 2018

TED Talks on Communication. Effective communication helps you forge strong connections, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, close deals, and convince people to share your views. It's critical to your success, whether you're a sales leader, manager, or front-line rep. So what makes you an effective communicator?

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MTD Sales Training

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Probably the most important skill to develop as a sales professional is the ability to communicate effectively with prospects and clients. How can you improve this key communication skill ? MTD Sales Training | Sales Blog | Image courtesy of Big Stock Photo. Should you develop your questioning skills? Probably not.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Every year, thousands of companies spend millions of dollars on sales kickoff (SKO) events. What is the best strategy for communication across the executive team so you can drive the most value out of. You are likely one of them.

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ACT

APRIL 16, 2024

Did you know that by 2025, 80 percent of B2B sale s interactions between buyers and sellers are predicted to happen virtually? That’s how fast the remote sales landscape is evolving. Virtual sales teams allow organisations to optimise costs, hire the best sales talent worldwide, and engage with prospects in different time zones.

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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.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Marketing and sales teams rely heavily on one another to drive business. After all, it’s the marketing department that generates leads, and the sales team that converts those leads to paying customers. Sales collaboration dramatically improves results, but bringing it to fruition can be more complex than it sounds.

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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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Account Management Skills

MARCH 6, 2023

I believe it’s pretty game-changing for account managers to help them communicate on a much more deeper level with their clients. Throughout my career, I felt this pain point where communication is so important to getting things done, to having an impact, to moving forward in your career. So it is not easy to do.

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SBI

APRIL 8, 2020

Enablement’s Responsibilities: Own, Define, Communicate! Recent studies have shown that (Sales) Enablement is on the rise with over 60 percent of organizations having (Sales) Enablement established in their organizations. This could start with a new sales process for the organization all the way to new methodologies.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

We know it’s extremely important to maintain open and regular communication with clients. As sales professionals, we love annual contracts because we know that clients are going to spend throughout the course of a year. Each team should be consistently tracking their efforts and goals and addressing any concerns along the way.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 7, 2024

But when an inside sales professional wants to establish their authority over the phone, they need to use their voice tone and pacing to get the point across. Sales reps who use these words sound like hesitant amateurs, so be very careful to avoid them. It’s not easy to build authority, especially if your prospects can’t see you.

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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.

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