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Relationship Management Guide – Going Beyond the CRM

Upland

It means building out a robust understanding of roles in the decision-making process, how (and to what extent) they exert influence and what priorities are top-of-their-mind. In modern sales deals, it’s relationships that matter. Learn how they think: Before you can change someone’s mind, you must know how they think.

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Sandbagging in Sales – Is it a Relationship Problem? 

Upland

Who makes the final decision? Ultimately, the challenge of sandbagging is that of unreliable sales forecasts. This can result in problems like not knowing where to invest in inventory, human capital, and derail crucial decision-making. These usually include: What’s the latest update? Who are we talking to?

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How complex is your complex sale? An analogy with Judo belts

KAM With Passion

In the world of B2B sales, the term of complex sales is a well-accepted term but what does it mean exactly? The core definition states that a B2B sale is complex when several people are involved in the purchase decision. Is this sufficient to capture the degree of complexity of a sale situation?

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Mastering Strategic Selling: Strategies, Techniques, and Solutions for Sales Success

Arpedio

At its core, strategic selling involves a thorough understanding of the customer’s business, industry, and competitive landscape, as well as the ability to navigate complex sales environments and decision-making processes.

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What is AI’s Full Potential in Sales?

Arpedio

Importance of AI in the Sales Domain The importance of AI in the sales domain cannot be overstated, particularly in today’s fast-paced and data-driven business landscape. This frees up valuable time for sales professionals to focus on high-value activities like building relationships and closing deals.

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5 Objection Handling Techniques to Gain Commitment

Clarity Engagement Solutions

Our Objections Handling and Commitment cards address 5 common objection techniques from Key Decision Makers and outlines methods to gain commitment from KDMs. Sometimes the complexity of our sales environments makes us forget that the simplest approach is often the most effective.

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Six Buyer Excuses and How to Respond

Revenue Storm

Well, maybe not, because you may have been told one of the following buyer excuses: #1: “I am the decision maker.” – This is the classic of all deceptions. In a complex B2B sales cycle, there is rarely one decision maker. Therefore, your opportunity should stand out as the best choice for all stakeholders involved. #2: