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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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 25, 2024

Welcome to " The Pipeline" — a weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice from real sales leaders. Put a deadline on your offering so that they will make it a priority to close the deal with you on or before the said date. Want more content like this? Subscribe to our newsletter! You're welcome.

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Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Finance, operations, and management, oh my! Bigger deals usually mean bigger committees, which present unique challenges compared to selling to an individual decision maker or even a small group. But with the right skills and tactics, sales leaders can equip their teams to overcome challenges and win these deals.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 8, 2024

This is done by forming a team of stakeholders and decision-makers, establishing approval workflows, and effectively integrating automation tools. This article highlights how a deal desk functions and its ability to transform the way companies tackle their sales strategy. See also How to close the sales cycle with sales battle cards 2.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 3, 2024

When it comes to improving sales performance, businesses rely on various functions such as sales enablement and sales operations. These two roles play a crucial part in driving revenue growth and achieving sales objectives, albeit with different focuses. Enter sales enablement.

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ACT

APRIL 22, 2024

In other words, most businesses will see a drop in sales and revenue during such periods, resulting in cash flow challenges. This makes it even tougher for small businesses to stay afloat. Given that most small businesses are already cash-strapped, it becomes even more challenging to cater to changing customer needs and drive sales.

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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. Today’s major purchasing decisions often involve cross-functional buying committees that include executives from the C-suite. Your prospect lacks budget authority.

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

In a survey of senior executive buyers, Forrester Research asked if sales people are frequently prepared for their meetings. Imagine you're at the front of a boardroom about to make a presentation. I like it because it recognises the personal motivations in decision making. How can you make them more efficient?

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 22, 2017

And, chances are, they’ll need to know someone other than the decision maker pretty well. In days of old, salespeople could call the C-suite, marketing could email them, and it was much easier to gain access to the decision maker. Will they help you make the sale or unknowingly stop you from talking to the right person?

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Red Star Kim

MAY 2, 2023

LinkedIn Learning reported the 2023 most in-demand soft skills as: Management Communication Customer service Leadership Sales Project Management Research Analytical skills Marketing Teamwork Amongst a list of the most in-demand hard skills were finance, data analysis, operations and customer relationship management.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 29, 2023

Insurance sales is a highly lucrative industry. He made a goal to make 6-figures during his first year, and in only eight months, Cody made over $117,000. In this guide, we’ll explore everything about starting a career in insurance sales, including the pros, cons, and tips to help you succeed. Take Cody Askins , for instance.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 18, 2019

You might sell a product that genuinely makes conducting business easier, but this doesn't grant you a simple sales process. The sales process can be long, tedious, and frustrating, no matter how innovative your product may be. However, I still have to defend these facts to numerous stakeholders in order to gain each sale.

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SalesGlobe

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Daily Sales Operations focuses on driving sales objectives while staying in harmony with the overall business objectives. Sales Operations realizes that the Sales organization tends to believe that everyone in the business exists to serve their needs. Sales is the voice of the customer and their advocate.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 6, 2019

Considering a career in sales but want something that pushes the limits of a traditional sales rep’s role? Enter, the sales analyst. It’s a sales operations role that’s less about selling a product or service to customers and more about selling next steps and solutions to your internal sales team. Sales Analyst.

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Xant

MAY 13, 2021

of sales reps that operated as outside sales reps went from working in the Delta lounge to working in their home offices. Sales teams navigated unexpected changes to their processes and motions and are still learning how to adapt today. The true risk for sales leaders is believing they have it all figured out.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

McKinsey Institute reports that one-fifth of sales functions could be automated with artificial intelligence (AI). If these tasks make you groan inside (or out loud), you aren’t alone. Sales pros spend hours a day on manual and administrative tasks. Sales reps using AI say they save more than two hours a day.

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Brooks Group

MARCH 7, 2024

Or can sales professionals engage purchasing managers, buyers, and agents differently to have more success selling to them? Sales professionals who practice consultative selling are more like trusted advisors than traditional salespeople. This makes it far more likely they will listen to you—and that you’ll make the sale.

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Geehan Group

JULY 19, 2016

Before this time, the Finance snob inside of me assumed “Customer Success” was just another slick label marketing had put on the tried and true function of customer service or the practice of simply following the immortal words of James Cash Penny, “The well-satisfied customer will bring the repeat sale that counts.”

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Revenue Storm

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

For 20 years, I had a monthly sales quota. Each and every month, I learned there are some critical actions every sales leader should be taking as we head towards the end of the first quarter. Here’s an example: If you have a 6+ month sales cycle, you have just 18 weeks (or 90 business days) to fill your pipeline for 2022!

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Arpedio

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Profit margin is a crucial concept in business finance. It helps businesses make informed decisions about pricing strategies , cost control , and overall profitability. Essentially, a profit margin shows how efficient a company is at converting its sales into profits.

Profitability 52

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SalesGlobe

AUGUST 30, 2023

As sales roles change, so must total rewards. The modern sales organization is a hybrid one. Roles and responsibilities continue to evolve as sales professionals work and engage with customers in new ways. Sales aren’t conducted solely virtually or face-to-face anymore. As the sales role changes, so must rewards.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 12, 2022

Startup financing ranges from news-worthy venture capital rounds to credit cards, grants, and small business loans. Understanding your financing options is essential for success. What is Startup Financing? Startup financing is the capital that's used to fund a business venture. Financing vs funding.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 17, 2023

Executives can make or break your company. To help you navigate your next hire, we’ve compiled a list of 25 executive interview questions that offer the insight you need to make the decisions that matter. For example, it’s a good sign if executives point to the need for exploring different perspectives before making a decision.

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Revenue Storm

MAY 10, 2022

A senior sales leader told me recently that in their weekly staff meetings the CEO went from talking to the CHRO last to addressing them first, recognizing that people were the company’s greatest risk. Can it make people’s jobs easier or less stressful, helping to improve employee wellness and retention?

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QYMATIX

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Finally, we look at the prominent role of AI and ML in predictive analytics and how they are helping companies make informed decisions, predict future events, and stay competitive. For example, intelligent systems can use ML to analyze large amounts of data and provide relevant insights to make informed decisions.

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SalesGlobe

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Companies spend a lot of precious time and energy developing their sales strategies and programs for the coming year. For sales management what we tend to see are a less than effective methods that drive the quotas with less than effective results. Increasing quotas by 2% will lead to an increase in sales performance.

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Apptivo

JULY 11, 2023

What is a sales forecast? Why are sales forecasting essential for a business? How to create a sales forecast? Benefits of having an accurate sales forecast like Apptivo 5. Sales forecasting software and tools 6. What is a sales forecast? Why are sales forecasting essential for a business?

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Before we get into the technical details, let’s take a quick refresher and make sure we’re on the same page. In action, it’s a way to allow your website, app, or finance software to make or accept ACH payments securely. This tends to make APIs very popular with sales and finance departments. Code breaks.

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Insightly

MARCH 21, 2023

Easier integrations make it easier to adopt across teams, helping your business better achieve its goals. Some features of a CRM include contact management, sales management, workflow automation, and access to analytics and reporting dashboards. Odds are, they probably don’t love them all.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 9, 2023

For this, you need to turn ‌sales forecasting into an art form. In this article, you’ll learn what sales forecasting is all about and how to do sales forecasting in Excel. In this article, you’ll learn what sales forecasting is all about and how to do sales forecasting in Excel. What is sales forecasting?

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PartnerTap

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Dinners and face-to-face meetings have been replaced with Zoom happy hours, sales conferences are now virtual, and work from home is the new normal. Sales Revenues, cash flow, net income and ROI are key examples of measurable KPI’s that should be tracked with your Partners. Mckinsey On Finance. McKinsey on Finance.

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Digital Transformation Digitalization Management Finance 98

Showpad

JUNE 29, 2021

Sales effectiveness is the domain where enablement collaborates with sales management to translate enablement efforts into tangible sales results. Sales effectiveness is where enablement efforts translate into sales results. Selling challenges linked to sales effectiveness. It’s a bit more complex.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

OCTOBER 22, 2020

72% of Americans believe whoever is elected in the White House will directly impact their finances — and 32% are putting off a big financial decision until Election Day. And every business decision you delay is costing you valuable time and money. This year, our economic future tops the poll of concern.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Picture this: You're a sales leader determined to drive revenue growth for your business. Then, use these insights to make data-driven decisions, refine your subscription offerings, and maximize revenue generation. This allows you to make data-driven decisions, identify trends, and optimize your subscription strategies.

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Zendesk

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

As an alternative, startups are turning to revenue-based debt financing to fund their growth. What is revenue-based debt financing? Revenue-based debt financing is an alternative to equity-based financing—equity in the company in exchange for cash, which is most common—collateral-debt financing, or venture-debt financing.

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Finance Decision-making eCommerce Customer Experience 52

Miller Heiman Group

JULY 30, 2019

In the past, manufacturing sellers could succeed by working with one or two decision-makers, developing friendships with handshake deals were agreed upon at the ballgame, on the golf course or during extravagant dinners. This statistic is reflected in sellers’ performance, as the World-Class Sales Practices Report revealed only 56.9%

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Zendesk

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Refunds (Support) lets agents make a refund request on behalf of a customer. Approve/Reject and Export processes give your finance team the control to see the refund requests that agents make. When finance approves or rejects, the agent is instantly notified and the ticket is updated for auditing purposes.

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