Strategic Account Management Association

MARCH 2, 2022

We are all in a race to attract, develop and retain top talent for our organizations. But before I delve into what leaders can do to make this happen, I want to share some context for why it’s important. It starts with understanding where people are coming from and what makes them tick. The business case for diversity.

Emotional Intelligence 400

Emotional Intelligence Innovation Suppliers Leadership 400

Brooks Group

MAY 9, 2024

In a recent webinar, Sales Questioning Skills That Win More Deals , The Brooks Group Director of Sales Effectiveness Corey McKizzie and I shared the most effective sales questioning approaches for better sales discovery. Is your sales team leaving opportunities on the table because of poor questioning? But it’s a highly effective tactic.

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Sales Decision-making Sales Training Facilitation 52

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 11, 2020

It’s safe to say 2020 has been the year of virtual meetings. Everything from large-scale conferences to staff meetings, to meetings with prospects, are hosted remotely. Video conferencing tools are a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes, especially with remote work becoming the norm. Google Meet.

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Software Software Meetings Decision-making 143

Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 8, 2023

7 Common Barriers to Sales Transformation Barrier 1: Siloed Mindsets and Departments One of the most persistent challenges in many organizations is the presence of siloed mindsets and departments. This abundance of data can lead to analysis paralysis, where decision-makers are overwhelmed without the insights to drive action.

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Sales Prioritization Innovation Leadership 188

SuperOffice

JANUARY 19, 2022

Types of customer meetings. Along with a sequence of emails, companies with long sales cycles arrange three meetings before the conversion happens: Discovery meeting. This is your first meeting with a warm, qualified lead that’s held with the goal of understanding the specific needs of a prospect. Follow-up meeting.

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Meetings CRM Decision-making Sales 63

Mike Kunkle

MARCH 31, 2023

When many organizations develop competency models and assess their sales force, they often weave both methodology and competencies into the assessment, which they can do, because they have implemented a specific methodology. These organizations are just combining them. But the definitions in this post still hold true.

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Sales Interpersonal Skills Account Management Sales Training 217

Planview

MAY 3, 2023

Which begs the question—how can today’s project managers leverage automation to drive maximum value for their organizations? The two sat down with PM Today’s Associate Editor Amy Hatton for a webinar on how to automate, scale, and adapt to unlock transformational value across an organization. Does any of this sound familiar?

Digital Transformation 52

Digital Transformation Future of Work Decision-making Stakeholders 52

Mike Kunkle

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

It’s also how I have applied systems thinking to The Building Blocks of Sales Enablement to deliver business impact (see this link for a webinar recap on the business impact topic). click the image to see a larger version] This makes sense, right? You see where I’m headed, though, right?

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B2B Sales Decision-making Negotiation 198

SuperOffice

JUNE 14, 2022

To find out more about the secrets to becoming a professional in prospecting , I decided to talk to an expert – a person who claims he is able to create a meeting with a new prospect every 50 minutes! ??. You may go after a specific type of organization, say, a startup with over 50 employees. Define the problems they care for.

Decision-making 118

Decision-making B2B Digitalization Meetings 118

Strategic Account Management Association

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

8 webinar, “The new health system supply chain mandate: What every SAM needs to know,” hosted by SAMA and presented by Advisory Board’s Brandi Greenberg. . To grow your IDN customer relationships, you need to understand how the health care market is changing and where your organization fits into the ever-evolving health care ecosystem.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this article, we discuss how sales and marketing collaboration makes a difference and provide tips and tools for making this collaboration more efficient. Collaboration makes it possible for messaging to evolve based on real-time feedback. Training webinars. Table of Contents How can Sales and Marketing collaborate?

Marketing 106

Marketing Sales Decision-making Prioritization 106

Brooks Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the dynamic world of sales, where every decision can make or break a deal, harnessing the power of data is critical. In a landscape where intuition must be complemented by concrete evidence, sales metrics empower managers to make informed choices. High-performing organizations effectively track a wider range of sales metrics.

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Sales Decision-making Sales Training Sales Management 93

Zendesk

JANUARY 5, 2022

Before sales reps can meet their targets, they need a clear understanding of what a sales lead is and how a lead is different from a prospect. If they make it through the lead qualification process, you must develop a relationship with them and nurture that connection until they turn into paying customers. Types of sales leads.

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Publishing Sales Media CRM 105

Upland

AUGUST 30, 2023

It represents the culmination of their journey, where they have progressed through the earlier stages and are now highly engaged and ready to make a purchase. At every stage of this journey, marketers employ targeted strategies to guide potential customers toward making a purchase decision. Lead Magnets : Create lead magnets.

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Decision-making Software Software Retail 195

Planview

JANUARY 10, 2022

At Planview, we have two great products that meet the varying needs of Professional Services organizations—whether it be products for Professional Services companies, professional services groups embedded in product companies, or those providing Managed Services. Key Resources to Guide Your Organization’s Success.

Energy and Utilities 98

Energy and Utilities Profitability Decision-making Acquisition 98

Mike Kunkle

MAY 15, 2019

In a B2B setting, AI will review customer websites, blogs, PR statements, financial reports, social media contributions from potential decision makers, determine price elasticity segmented by the sales representative that is assigned to the opportunity, based on their past discounting habits, and assign a probably of winning an opportunity.

Artificial Intelligence 130

Artificial Intelligence B2B Co-Creation Decision-making 130

Planview

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Each company is a trailblazer in evolving PPM to meet stakeholder needs and achieve strategic objectives. Portfolio Director Mark Wybraniec – Johnson & Johnson – Portfolio Management Organization, Director Allan Spina – Becton Dickinson – Portfolio Management and Innovation Education, VP R&D. How did you retire them?

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Finance Stakeholders Decision-making Acquisition 98

Nutshell

OCTOBER 31, 2023

To make VisitorIQ even more useful for you, we just released some updates! The new VisitorIQ features also make it easy to find the people and companies that matter most to you. Scheduler updates We’re also rolling out updates for Scheduler, the built-in meeting scheduler tool we released in August.

Artificial Intelligence 62

Artificial Intelligence Meetings Decision-making Onboarding 62

Corporate Visions

AUGUST 6, 2020

Those campaigns generated interest, but at some point, there was always that handoff to Sales, who would ultimately guide the buyer toward a decision. In other words, nearly two-thirds of your buyers’ decision-making process was happening without any input from your sellers. Then, several years ago, it all started to change.

Marketing 90

Marketing Suppliers Decision-making Sales 90

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Unlike traditional sales approaches that cast a broad net across various prospects, TAS hones in on a select few accounts deemed most valuable and strategically significant to the organization’s objectives. TAS offers a roadmap for sales teams to cut through the noise, forge meaningful connections, and ultimately win lucrative deals.

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Prioritization Stakeholders Energy and Utilities 52

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 30, 2020

It listed information for all the prospects in my California territory including the company name, revenue figures, address, telephone number and — of course — the decision maker’s name and title. After all, that’s what they beat into our heads during the intensive five-week training program I’d just completed: Go for the decision-maker.

Sales 141

Sales Decision-making Software Software 141

Mike Kunkle

JUNE 12, 2022

Unfortunately, many company executives still needed to make tough choices, even with their revenue-producing teams. Even under financial and emotional duress, strive to make calm, thoughtful, strategic decisions. Zoltner on HBR: 4 Things Sales Organizations Must Do to Adapt to the Crisis. Strategy First.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 22, 2023

These companies don’t make their consulting decisions lightly. As in any other field, networking is mainly about meeting new people in your industry or industries adjacent to yours and forging lasting relationships with them. Having a great network can make all the difference between a successful and stagnant career.

Decision-making 96

Decision-making Media Brainstorming Meetings 96

Miller Heiman Group

MAY 12, 2020

Compensation is also a concern for close to 100% of sales organizations as they figure out how to handle grounded sales teams, who are relegated to holding video conferences with prospective customers that have their own worries, including shrinking budgets and diminished financial outlooks. Survey the sales landscape in your organization.

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Sales Decision-making Finance Organization 75

Miller Heiman Group

JUNE 4, 2020

Over the last five years, sales organizations have hit their revenue targets, even though individual sellers’ metrics declined. decision makers involved in a deal and the sales cycle stretching beyond 5 months. Then consider the buying influence’s buyer persona, which reflects their decision-making style. Buyer Persona.

Supply Chain 84

Supply Chain Decision-making Digital Transformation Virtual Selling 84

Insightly

JANUARY 2, 2024

Review a webinar where sales leaders talk about ways to improve ROI from CRM. Revenue growth A CRM cannot make cold calls for you. Lead management , workflow automation , and assignment rules make sales reps more productive and less distracted. A CRM creates structure and makes it easier to identify and prevent bad data.

CRM 52

CRM Co-Creation Onboarding Decision-making 52

Nutshell

AUGUST 28, 2023

The stages of the sales process 5 less-common (but still important) sales process stages 4 formats for organizing your sales process Strategies for creating and improving your sales process Challenges of a sales process What is a sales process? Qualifying The qualifying stage marks the first time your reps make direct contact with a lead.

Decision-making 118

Decision-making Sales Negotiation Advertising 118

Arpedio

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Account-Based Selling (ABS) has emerged as a powerful strategy for B2B organizations to target high-value accounts strategically. This data-driven approach allows sales and marketing teams to make informed decisions and tailor their efforts more effectively. Try ARPEDIO's Account-Based Selling Platform!

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Decision-making Client Relationships Media 52

Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Without needing in-person meetings or sessions, it allows organizations to customize content quickly and easily based on the needs of their audience. By leveraging virtual technologies such as webinars or e-Learning platforms, companies can ensure that their employees receive consistent instruction regardless of physical location.

Sales Training 52

Sales Training e-Learning Sales Digitalization 52

Miller Heiman Group

MARCH 25, 2020

Without travel and face-to-face meetings, how can sales organizations maintain—and grow—their sales revenue? Sales organizations must take a critical first step in crisis management and help sellers figure out how to shrink the gap between themselves and buyers. Listen to the webinar. Adapting Sellers’ Approach to Sales.

Sales 80

Sales Virtual Selling Decision-making Meetings 80

Agile CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The ability to hold in-person meetings is more crucial than ever in the business world of today. In this situation, video conferencing software is useful because it enables participants to hold meetings remotely. For remote team meetings, customer support, webinars, and other purposes, video conferencing is an option.

Software 52

Software Software Internet Meetings 52

Zendesk

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In today’s virtual world, inside and outside sales teams play crucial roles—making it important for your business to incorporate them into your modern sales strategy. Inside sales agents work in a centralized location, like an office, and do not travel to meet with prospective buyers face-to-face. What is outside sales?

Sales 52

Sales Computers and Electronics Decision-making Software 52

Planview

JANUARY 27, 2022

We’ll look at the steps the company took to optimize their IT Portfolio Management framework to increase visibility within the organization. Let’s start by looking at the challenges this organization was facing. Drive innovation and meet customer expectations. Deliver value to the organization.

Software 52

Software Software Management Government 52

PandaDoc

JUNE 21, 2021

Lead generation is great for businesses and sales organizations looking to find new customers and close deals more effectively. There are several benefits when it comes to using a lead generation strategy, making it a good strategy for any business. These are qualifying , meeting , and closing. But every business is different.

Sales 98

Sales Decision-making Small Business Meetings 98

Apptivo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Lead Capturing Email, website, social media, webinars, and paid ads are all ways to reach out to potential buyers during lead generation activities. You can also use lead management software to generate reports that identify the most profitable territories, sales reps who are meeting targets, and potential sales areas to improve.

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Management Sales Software Software 103

PandaDoc

APRIL 3, 2023

The best sales training can make a big difference to morale and performance, and motivate sales leaders and sales professionals on the frontline alike to move out of their comfort zones. Increased revenue Improving your sales and management teams can increase revenue for your company by helping everybody to make more thoughtful work choices.

Sales Training 98

Sales Training Management e-Learning Sales 98

Arpedio

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we delve into the intricacies of pipeline management, we reveal the pivotal role it plays in shaping a company’s financial landscape and the indispensable tactics that make this possible. Analytics and Reporting for Data-Driven Decisions The integration of pipeline analytics transforms raw data into actionable insights.

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