RAIN Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Sales negotiation is a critical part of the sales process. It moves the deal to a close, and it's where both parties come to agree on the terms of the initiative, including the price. However, many sellers and organizations struggle with negotiating successfully. Seventy-seven percent of sellers report that negotiating with buyers virtually is challenging, and only 27% of buyers say that sellers are very effective at negotiating with them (from our Virtual Selling Skills & Challenges report)

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Sales Readiness Group

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Whether your selling virtually or in-person, the first minutes of an initial sales call with a new prospect are critical. This is when you build rapport with the buyer. The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the ability of field reps and account executives to build rapport during face-to-face meetings. See here for how to connect with customers virtually.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Before we get into the how to use a Sales Playbook , let’s make sure we’re all on the same page when it comes to answering what is a Sales Playbook. In its simplest terms, a Sales Playbook is a key piece to a winning sales enablement strategy that outlines your sales process and aligns it with the buyer’s journey. It provides salespeople with a collection of resources like best practices, insights into their buyers, how to approach specific sales scenarios, talk tracks, email templates, ways to

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Finding effective leadership in sales is every bit as difficult as it is vital. You need someone with the authority and experience to set and maintain an effective course for your sales efforts. That, in itself, is a tough task to approach, but it doesn't stop there. That same figure also has to have the personability and compassion to cultivate the kind of culture that produces motivated, dedicated sales reps.

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2023's struggles fueled a shift: companies are ditching wasteful strategies in favor of data and AI-powered growth. Enter 2024, the year GTC takes center stage. Discover 5 ways a customer-centric approach unlocks new revenue and delivers lasting success.

CoSell

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

I was just talking with a new sales VP about the value of a warm introduction. As we were connecting, I noticed that the big question that keeps popping up: “Who Should I Co-Sell with?” You know, it’s a funny thing. I get so immersed in the value of co-selling, imagining the future of co-selling, and seeing how it transforms selling… that I forget to answer this foundational question.

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities Value Proposition Brainstorming Software 52

PandaDoc

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Although 71% of companies say closing more deals is their top sales priority, further data from Forrester suggests that only 0.75% of leads generated become closed revenue. Want free access to 9 in-depth interviews from industry experts and data from 3,400 global marketers? Introducing: Not Another State of Marketing Report [link] pic.twitter.com/CDuB1mF967 — HubSpot Academy (@HubSpotAcademy) February 20, 2020.

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