KAM With Passion

MARCH 28, 2022

This post kicks-off a new section of the KAM With Passion blog dedicated to Complex Sales. The series of posts on Complex Sales is about the bottom of the pyramid. How complex is a complex sale situation? In the world of B2B sales, the term of complex sales is a well-accepted term but what does it mean exactly?

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Arpedio

MARCH 15, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, mastering the art of strategic selling is essential for sales professionals looking to drive revenue growth and outperform their competition. But what exactly is strategic selling, and why is it so critical in modern sales? What is Strategic Selling?

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Upland

MARCH 29, 2023

Relationship management in sales is all about delivering value and understanding the people and problems at play within accounts – both from prospective and current customers – in order to help solve their greatest challenges. In fact, according to Forrester, in-person, face-to-face sales are back on the rise.

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Nutshell

AUGUST 28, 2023

Creating a structured sales process is one of the most effective ways to boost your sales teams’ efficiency and results. With a formal sales process in place, your sales team has a framework to follow, and it’s much easier to stay on the same page, track results, and onboard new team members.

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Upland

MARCH 24, 2021

A CRO gathers her sales leaders and runs them through the standard procedures: Calling the numbers; closed/won progress; a fly-over of top deals with an update on the current state of play. Who makes the final decision? Regardless of company size, forecast calls all follow a fairly uniform structure. Who are we talking to?”.

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Upland

AUGUST 24, 2020

Regardless of company size, a CRO gathers her sales leaders and runs them through the standard paces: Calling the numbers; closed/won progress; a fly-over of top deals with an update on the current state of play. Forecast calls the world over follow a fairly uniform structure. It’s a big blind spot to have.

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Revenue Storm

MARCH 14, 2023

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. This can also be followed up with “…so I do not want you talking to anyone else.”

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Arpedio

JANUARY 4, 2024

In the competitive world of B2B sales, harnessing the power of an effective account mapping strategy is key to sales optimization and revenue growth. Prepare to unlock the intricacies of account mapping and embark on a path to unmatched sales proficiency. Why does account mapping matter so much for sales teams?

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In today’s fiercely competitive market, achieving sales excellence is paramount for business growth and success. One key aspect of this pursuit is understanding and effectively implementing sales methodologies that align with modern buyer behavior and preferences.

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Brooks Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Effective sales coaching can have a huge impact on your business. The biggest benefit of sales coaching is its contribution to revenue. Research shows that successful sales coaching programs increased average deal size, sales activity, win rates, and new leads by 25%-40%. Structure feedback.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This year, many brands were forced to drastically change sales tactics during the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic uncertainty that came with it. While some companies saw sales pipelines slow down dramatically , others saw them speed up to the point where it was challenging to keep up. Focus on the right sales metrics.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 28, 2022

It also has major economic benefits from a cost of sales perspective — for instance, rather than paying for each sales rep to travel to meet in-person with buyers, plenty of selling can now be done virtually. Companies can now hire from a wider talent pool without letting geography become a deterrent for hiring the best sales reps.

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Clarity Engagement Solutions

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

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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Showpad

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

In this interview, Leea shares with us how she’s implemented marketing automation, digital deal rooms, and digital media content to support the sales team in a hybrid sales environment. . “We The biggest change was working from home—and our sales team has been most impacted by the shift.

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SalesGlobe

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

AI and What It Means for Sales Arvind Malhotra Being early in that in a prompt engineering, I always tell everybody learn to be a prompt engineer. Mark Donnolo Welcome to the Rethink Sales podcast I’m Mark Donnolo. and what it means for sales. It’s an and prompt. Engineering is about asking the right question.

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SalesGlobe

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

And it’s the same for sales. As I was preparing to speak at a conference on “Building a Modern Sales Structure, from KPIs and What Matters Most” I kept shifting my thinking to “what matters most”. I continue to engage with our clients, who are mostly focused on solving their greatest sales challenges centered around growth.

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Zendesk

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

You’re looking for a sales position and scouring the job postings. Before disqualifying yourself from a sales career , you should know that your experience doesn’t have to come from an actual sales job—you just need to understand how to transfer your current skill set to the position you’re applying for. Retail sales associate.

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Arpedio

MARCH 27, 2023

4 Sales Methodologies That Will Maximize Your Sales Success ← Back to blog Are you looking for the best way to engage with customers, boost team performance, and close more deals? By adopting the right sales methodology, you can unlock your sales team’s full potential. What is a Sales Methodology? SPIN Selling 6.

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Insightly

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Coming up with gift ideas for salespeople and gift ideas for sales teams can be difficult. Well, a good sales person can probably buy whatever they want for themselves! 10 gift ideas for your sales team Membership to Topgolf. They can also use it as a venue to entertain clients and prospects, to make their win rate soar.

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Insightly

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Coming up with gift ideas for salespeople and gift ideas for sales teams can be difficult. Well, a good sales person can probably buy whatever they want for themselves! 10 gift ideas for your sales team Membership to Topgolf. They can also use it as a venue to entertain clients and prospects, to make their win rate soar.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 21, 2018

Inside vs. Outside Sales. Inside sales reps often sell remotely, from an office base, while outside sales reps travel, brokering face-to-face deals. 47% of all salespeople work in inside sales, with 53% representing outside sales. Outside or inside sales? are inside sales professionals. Out of the 5.7

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Two such important functions that often go hand in hand are account management and sales. Understanding the nuances between account management and sales can help businesses optimize their strategies and ensure long-term client relationships. Two such crucial roles are account management and sales.

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Don’t worry — you are not alone: 69% of your colleagues feel the exact same way, according to Salesforce’s State of Sales 5th edition. As the same State of Sales 5th edition claims, salespeople, on average, sell only 28% of their working hours. As AI evolves, sales processes will become more predictive and proactive.

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Corporate Visions

MARCH 19, 2020

Before this month, at least 70 percent of sales calls were virtual, according to a study from Inside Sales. Great web conferencing platforms are within everyone’s reach, but don’t make the mistake of thinking that technology is all you need. Lean on Visuals and Make Them Dynamic. Virtual selling is now the new norm.

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Janek Performance Group: Account Planning

OCTOBER 25, 2023

However, according to Altify: Companies receive 60 percent of their sales revenue from existing customers. This makes account planning essential. It’s putting their needs ahead of the sale to form long-term relationships. However, according to Gartner , 51 percent of sales leaders agree account management channels fall short.

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Apptivo

MAY 20, 2023

Tips to convert hot leads effectively for sales using Apptivo CRM 5. Summary Hot leads glitter like valuable gemstones in the sales environment, offering enormous potential for conversion and revenue production. They’re ready to take the next step and finalize the sale now that they have decision-making authority.

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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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Revenue Storm

MAY 11, 2021

The current business to business sales environment is riddled with a mediocre approach and thinking. The average corporate sales presentation is close to 45 slides or pages, and worse, the first five are about your company. Make the note personal – ALWAYS. Make the most of your meeting. Get their attention.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

sales processes and their methodologies is crucial to mastering the art of closing deals. Whether you're new to sales or a seasoned salesperson, you know that sales strategies vary depending on the deal you're trying to close. Because of the intricacies involved in this process, enterprise deals are referred to as complex sales.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Sales Optimization in Private Equity Funded Companies. ? Do you know what happens to a sales organization when it becomes private equity funded? Or what it takes to optimize the sales organization to create satisfactory results for the new investors? Back to blog.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Sales Optimization in Private Equity Funded Companies. ? Do you know what happens to a sales organization when it becomes private equity funded? Or what it takes to optimize the sales organization to create satisfactory results for the new investors? Back to blog.

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CoSell

MAY 6, 2021

In our fast-changing digital sales world, we are seeing signs of radical change, similar to Global Climate Change. You could call it, “Global Sales Change.” Let’s explore the signs of Global Sales Change—and what you can do to survive and thrive. However, if you’re in sales, you know all too well—these may not be forthcoming.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 3, 2018

The explosive growth of technology has rapidly changed -- and will continue to change -- the sales game. Many of the brute force activities that have set sales leaders apart in the past are being taken over by technology. So, how do you build skills that will propel you to success in the new sales world? What's Old Is New Again.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 3, 2020

Now, it’s time to do the 10-year challenge with your sales strategy. Let’s take a look at what a successful sales approach looked like 10 years ago, and review some necessary updates in order for your company to remain competitive. 2010 Sales Strategies. of online sales made on a mobile phone. Oh, how things have changed.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 5, 2017

It’s the one aspect of sales that just never changes. As we’ve all experienced, sales essentially boils down to two things: Numbers. Truth is, sales is changing -- quickly. As the sales conversations grows even more buyer-focused, sales reps have begun developing his or her own hack, own technique, own process.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 12, 2018

The sales development role is here to stay. We’ve long known companies employing sales development (or business development) representatives see higher revenue and return on investment. The Sales Development Role and Daily Activities. We found sales development reps did an average of 93.8 daily activities : 37.2

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QYMATIX

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Introducing new technologies for B2B sales is not always easy. Joachim Meyn has many years of experience in B2B sales and has managed many projects in the area of CRM implementation. This article is closely linked to my article on the acceptance of new technologies in sales. That is undoubtedly the most common mistake.

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