Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Keep this in mind as you read this article, and adapt and adopt what makes sense for you in your current context. The Foundation – Commercial Effectiveness Defined Commercial Effectiveness is the strategic alignment of product, marketing, demand generation, sales enablement, and customer service/experience.

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MTD Sales Training

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Decisions, decisions… ah, there’s a dilemma inside every choice for everyone! The way decisions are made can tell you a lot about the personality of a person. People’s decision-making criteria will always give away a lot of information, as they help you understand their beliefs, values and behaviours.

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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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Red Star Kim

JUNE 15, 2023

or profits greater than £150000), active and inactive companies with up to 10 years’ of financial data. profit, growth and core legal services) How can Nexl help law firms execute their Strategic Account initiatives? (no-data-entry 200,000 companies with turnover or shareholder funds over £1.5m Why do law firms needs SAM?

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Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2024

But these measurements alone don’t give sales leaders enough information to make good decisions that improve performance. Big goals such as doubling profit in a year happen incrementally. To achieve long-term goals, you need to choose the right KPIs for each step in the sales process.

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Account Management Skills

JANUARY 11, 2022

In this episode we talk about making client relationships more profitable. and so much more… At the end of the podcast, Chris makes a special offer to send three copies of his book to 3 people selected randomly who sign up for his monthly bulletin. Welcome to Episode 53. Why you need to raise your prices and how to do it.

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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. I hope this will contained to not-yet-profitable, seed-funded early-stage companies with burn-rate/runway issues, but as the recession gears up, it may spread. Applying R-Value-PIE to your Sales Approach.

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Brooks Group

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Sales leaders, the driving force behind a company’s revenue generation, understand that time is of the essence. At the same time, deals take longer to make their way through the sales process than they used to. But if a buyer is not ready to make a deal, there’s nothing that can make it happen any quicker.

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Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Some were focused on specific sectors such as agriculture, sports and not-for-profit and others had a more international focus (particularly the Caribbean and Middle East). And the problem was compounded with extraordinarily long lead times for sales through complex decision-making processes in professional services.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To stay ahead of the competition, it is essential to have a well-defined sales strategy , optimized sales tactics , and a sales team that is aligned with the business goals. On the other hand, sales effectiveness focuses on the strategies and tactics employed to maximize sales performance and optimize the sales process.

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Brooks Group

AUGUST 28, 2023

To succeed in this environment, sales leaders must help their teams embrace value-based selling techniques. Value-based selling is a sales approach that focuses on giving value to prospects and customers throughout their decision-making process. It’s cutting into our profit margin substantially.

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MTD Sales Training

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

However, when you presented your proposal it seems as though everything became silent, time began to slow down and tension filled the air as you anxiously waited for the prospect’s decision. 1 – “Does that make sense for your business?”. Does that make sense for your business? ”. Does that make business sense to you?”.

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Brooks Group

JUNE 12, 2023

Here are 9 real-world sales negotiation skills your salespeople need to master to avoid price concessions and protect profit margins. Talk to the Right People Nothing is more disheartening than settling on a deal with a prospect, only to find out they don’t have the final say in the decision-making process.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 30, 2023

This means AI will have a significant impact on the sales industry as well. Here are the top 11 AI predictions in sales that you should keep your eyes on. AI recognizes facial impressions and drives emotion-based decisions The market size for facial recognition software was valued at USD 4.35

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MTD Sales Training

JANUARY 14, 2020

When selling on the phone, whether it’s our services or the specific products that drive our commission, we seldom get people who agree to make the decision to buy immediately. Naturally, this would involve making the arrangements to prove the value of your services through an initial meetup. How does it make you feel?

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Zendesk

MAY 19, 2022

If you’ve ever taken sales training of any kind, you know that mastering sales vocabulary is shockingly difficult. Many sales terms sound interchangeable when, in fact, they mean drastically different things. Compared to B2B sales, B2C sales are usually more spontaneous and generate a lower profit per sale.

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MTD Sales Training

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Being able to negotiate effectively is one of the most important skills you can build in your sales armoury, as it has a direct effect on your margins and overall profitability, as well as ensuring your customers get the best service possible. Do they want to make more profit is they are selling on? Happy Selling!

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Brooks Group

JULY 13, 2022

They sometimes have nothing to do with your product or service at all, making them less obvious to identify. . Payoff can be described as growth potential, profitability, and how much account maintenance is needed to win or keep the business. Tip #4: Understand Where Your Customer Is on the Decision Pyramid. Give Us a Call.

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Brooks Group

MARCH 27, 2023

How Do Sales Operations Work? Sales Operations (or SalesOps) reduces the time and effort required for your sales team to close deals. It handles every aspect of your sales process, making your salespeople more effective and successful. How do Sales Ops differ from Sales Management?

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Apptivo

JULY 4, 2023

10 Sales KPIs 1.1 Monthly Sales growth 1.4 Sales pipeline 1.8 Sales cycle length 1.9 Sales closed-won vs closed-lost opportunities 1.10 But to ensure they’re heading in the right direction and making the most of their sales efforts, they need a compass, a guiding light. New leads 1.2

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Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 24, 2021

And for sales enablement leaders who are integrated into the sales force they serve, it’s no different. To make an impact that matters to your leadership team, you need a sales enablement plan that will support your organization’s goals and objectives and enable your sales force to reach its highest potential next year.

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MTD Sales Training

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

And, while that’s often the main topic of conversation, it rarely transpires as the REAL criteria prospects use to make a decision to go with you. You have to be absolutely clear on what’s driving their decision-making. And it’s necessary for you to know how quickly that decision is made. Increasing productivity?

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MTD Sales Training

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Backing up a little bit in the sales process , you may want to establish what criteria the customer is going to use in order to make a decision. What’s most important to him in making his decision? How will she know that she has made the right decision? Happy Selling! Sean McPheat. Managing Director.

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Mike Kunkle

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Excellent, high-value content: Negotiation skills (under-taught in most sales curricula today). Business acumen (grossly under-taught in most sales curricula today). Relationship selling (not dead by any means; people make decisions emotionally). A Performance & Outcome-Focused Approach, Yes.

Profitability 130

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Brooks Group

JULY 14, 2023

It’s critical that salespeople be prepared to address the prospect as a person, not just a decision-maker. They should focus on uncovering what makes the buyer tick, and why, so that they can provide effective consultation. They shift their focus and make it their main objective to solve the prospect’s problem.

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MTD Sales Training

AUGUST 22, 2018

Turning a one-time customer into a loyal client increases revenue, profit and probable recommendations exponentially. Here are some ideas to work with: 1) Ask what makes your customer use specific suppliers. Their answer to this simple question with give you information as to their decision-making criteria. Happy Selling!

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Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

What Is Sales Management? A sales management process involves working together towards a common goal to increase profit and revenue targets by implementing strategies to help the sales team hit set targets. For better decisions and better workflow, sales management is important. Looking for more information?

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MTD Sales Training

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

So, if your customer does leave you or ceases to repeat orders with you, it can prove to be not only a major disappointment for you, but also a big loss of profitability for your company. Here are some ways to check out why this regretful decision has been made: 1) Talk to your customer to find out the truth about what happened.

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Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2023

Sales professionals will likely utilize this skill often during their careers because it is crucial for both customers and sellers. Ensures Customer Trust By Engaging Them Sales conversations are an excellent approach to getting clients interested in the business and its offerings. Start Negotiation Training With The Brooks Group!

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Nutshell

MARCH 19, 2024

As the backbone of any business, the sales team needs to be efficient to meet targets and ensure the company remains profitable. Keeping an eye on your team’s sales productivity is one of the best ways to track performance and nip bottlenecks in the bud.

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Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Sales Cycle Time Sales cycle time refers to when you first contact a prospect until they make their purchase decision. This measurement helps you identify which areas need improvement to optimize your sales process and shorten the overall cycle. Why is it Important to Set Realistic Goals for Your Business?

Sales 52

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Brooks Group

JUNE 27, 2022

Sales negotiation is a critical skill for any sales professional. Whether you’re negotiating with a potential customer or working out the details of a contract, being able to negotiate effectively can make the difference between success and failure. Why is Sales Negotiation Important? Negotiation is not easy.

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MTD Sales Training

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

How often have you then been disappointed that the sales didn’t materialise, especially after you had been convinced the customer bought into your solution and said all the right things while you were making your presentation? Will they be more profitable? Interest is transitory until they make the decision.

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MTD Sales Training

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Value may be decided by how it makes the buyer feel. Many scientists believe we actually make most of our decisions based on emotional connection to it, and then justify it afterwards with logic. Because your judgement of ‘value’ would be decided by a different criteria (in this case, how it would make you feel).

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MTD Sales Training

JANUARY 21, 2019

This is a great opportunity to find out whether this prospect is a good fit for your and your company, and whether they are likely to prove profitable for you. How can you make sure this visit is productive and fruitful? You’re making it clear what you would like to achieve and setting the scene for further discussions.

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MTD Sales Training

MARCH 6, 2017

Then why do salespeople put the emphasis on cost-cutting as if it’s the holy grail and the only decision-making criteria a buyer will choose? The end goal must be to effectively and efficiently get a higher return on investment, and ultimately create a profit. Doesn’t cutting costs automatically increase profits?

Profitability 53

Profitability Sales Sales Training Decision-making 53

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 9, 2019

As your sales process evolves, it's important to keep your skills relevant and up to date. Plus, it can increase your sales. In a case study by Rain Group , a global sales training organization, they discovered that a client who went through sales training closed 15.2% Attend sales training.

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