Insightly

MARCH 25, 2024

Unsurprisingly, CRM, or Customer Relationship Management , is the foundation of any successful sales and marketing strategy. At the heart of CRM lies lead management —a process that involves capturing, nurturing, and converting leads into loyal customers. What is Lead Management? What is a CRM?

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 14, 2022

Sales orgs stand to gain a lot from incorporating project management principles into their operations. While sales project management is loosely defined and often overlooked, sales leadership should at least consider folding the core tenets behind it into their broader objectives and sales reps' day-to-days.

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PandaDoc

MAY 7, 2024

An effective lead management process is one of the most critical factors driving sales through your funnel. Optimizing your lead management process , in other words making sure all leads, once hooked, have the maximum chance of converting to a sale, is vital to your business’s success. But not all leads are made equal.

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DemandFarm

MAY 22, 2023

Is a key account manager the same as a sales manager? Meet Anna, a diligent Sales Manager at Brilliant Solutions , a thriving software company specializing in cutting-edge automation tools. Her daily tasks revolve around driving sales, managing the sales team, and ensuring sales targets are met.

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PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Leads, opportunities, sales: That’s the natural sequence of the sales process, right? Below, we’ll discuss the impact that a robust opportunity management process can have on your bottom line. Below, we’ll discuss the impact that a robust opportunity management process can have on your bottom line.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Every sales manager has some degree of legitimate dedication to both their company and professional development. That's a big part of how you get to be a manager in the first place. The best sales managers lead by example. That's why exemplary sales managers never stop trying to improve.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Any company's sales leadership needs to keep a pulse on how its salespeople are performing, both individually and on a broader organizational level — getting there often starts by understanding the degree of effort reps are putting in. That's where performance indicators known as sales productivity metrics come in. Why is it important?

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Brooks Group

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Exceptional sales management is key to an organization’s success—yet the role of a sales manager is one of the most challenging. Leading a sales team has become more difficult due to an evolving business landscape, technological advancements, changing customer expectations, and a host of other factors.

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Brooks Group

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Sales training is essential to your company’s success. It’s a powerful tool for developing the full potential of every sales professional on your team. The Brooks Group’s training programs are led by expert sales trainers (aka facilitators) with real sales experience.

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Force Management

APRIL 16, 2024

We recently hosted a live session on Driving a Revenue Mindset with our Managing Director and Facilitator Brian Walsh. He shared insights on what’s changing in sales, what remains critical, and what the most successful organizations are focusing on to maintain revenue momentum.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Account management software tools Account Management Software ← Back to blog Account management software solutions have transformed the way businesses handle their account planning and client interactions. Account management plays a central role in building lasting client relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 12, 2021

As a sales manager, ensuring that your team's communication with prospects is tight and effective is in your best interest. That process — making sure your team's communications aren't erratic — is most commonly referred to as implementing consistent sales messaging. Keep it customer-centric and accessible.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 6, 2023

Our strategic planning services offer guidance on how a strategic planning facilitator can provide support in constructing an effective strategic plan that ensures your strategy is communicated and implemented across your entire organization. A facilitator can help: Data strategy or scenario planning? Why not both?

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Arpedio

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The vital role of Customer Success in Account Management Explore ARPEDIO's Account Management Software ← Back to blog In recent times, companies have come to realize the significance of aligning their customer success and account management strategies. Let’s dive in!

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Sales Management Plus -- SMP

MARCH 5, 2024

Distribution is exceptionally competitive, and finding ways to maximize your sales opportunities can help you with that competitive edge. Here is an overview of its functionalities so you can unlock its potential for driving strategic sales growth. Upselling isn’t about pushing products.

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Flevy

MARCH 21, 2024

Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy is a critical aspect of modern business management, pivotal for protecting and monetizing innovations. Furthermore, a strong IP portfolio can enhance an organization’s valuation , attract investment, and facilitate entry into global markets.

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Arpedio

MARCH 6, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, effective account management plays a pivotal role in fostering long-term client relationships and driving sustainable growth. Account management involves the strategic management of client accounts to ensure their needs are met, their expectations are exceeded, and their businesses thrive.

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Arpedio

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The vital role of Customer Success in Account Management Explore ARPEDIO's Account Management Software ← Back to blog In recent times, companies have come to realize the significance of aligning their customer success and account management strategies. Let’s dive in!

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Force Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Your front-line managers can be one of the most valuable assets for any sales organization. Top sales leaders should always be looking for ways to support and enable these critical team players. You may have caught his “Manager Thought of the Day” on his LinkedIn. It’s a great list so we’re sharing it with you here.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 2, 2019

As a sales leader, your ability to develop and retain your sales reps is important to your company’s bottom line and future success. Employee retention in the sales field continues to be an issue. In 2018, the average sales professional tenure was reported to be 1.5 Why Sales Performance Management Matters.

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Force Management

AUGUST 10, 2023

We recently hosted a panel discussion with several top revenue leaders in the sales industry, facilitated by sales veteran and Force Management Partner Brian Walsh.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JULY 6, 2021

It's obvious why sales performance is a crucial part of any organization. Good sales performance leads to increased sales and greater profits. These results become a motivating factor for your sales force. A motivated sales team will perform well. Poor sales performance results in lost time and increased costs.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 17, 2024

Every project management team needs critical customer information and collaboration from other departments to be successful. Using a CRM in project management could be the answer you need for ultimate inter-departmental cohesion. Keep reading to learn more about CRM project management and what it can do for your team’s productivity.

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The Chapman Group

DECEMBER 8, 2020

It is understood that within many organizations there are existing account managers who have either been trained or who are extremely gifted and intuitive in the art and science of strategic account management. Some organizations have also chosen the terms GAM (Global Account Manager), and CAM (Corporate Account Manager).

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 3, 2020

It’s no secret that salespeople often fail as sales managers. Nonetheless, many of the best reps within an organization often end up in management positions. Whether you’re actively seeking a role as a manager or have already gotten a promotion, you should understand the most difficult aspects of the transition.

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Arpedio

MARCH 6, 2024

Account management serves as the backbone of successful businesses, playing a pivotal role in fostering lasting relationships with clients or customers. At its core, account management involves the strategic oversight and nurturing of client accounts, aiming to maximize their value and satisfaction.

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PandaDoc

MAY 4, 2022

Invoices facilitate making those payments occur. It also explores other tasks, such as expense tracking, time tracking, management reporting, double-entry accounting, etc. In its own words, “ Zoho Books makes invoicing and managing receivables effortless.” are just some of the added benefits). 10 , keeping all factors in mind.

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ACT

APRIL 29, 2024

Figures like these emphasise the importance of building effective teams and managing them the right way. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what it means to build and manage a great team so you can establish a strong foundation for your organisation. So how do you build and manage a team effectively with limited resources?

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Flevy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Our discussion will focus on how these KPIs can illuminate an organization’s competitive position, facilitate strategic formulation, and pinpoint areas for operational enhancements. Market Share Growth Definition : Measures the change in a company’s sales relative to the total market sales.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Marketing and sales teams rely heavily on one another to drive business. After all, it’s the marketing department that generates leads, and the sales team that converts those leads to paying customers. Sales collaboration dramatically improves results, but bringing it to fruition can be more complex than it sounds.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In the HubSpot Blog's recent survey of over 500 sales professionals, we tried to see what sales leaders hope to achieve when training reps and the top sales coaching tactics they use to get there — and our survey produced some interesting insight on both fronts. Sales Leaders' Primary Coaching Goals. Let's dive in.

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Customer Think

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

I recently heard a project manager in a software services company mention a ‘very important’ book on persuasion that she passed on to her team. I was curious why she liked it. S: It’s vital we persuade our clients. My team must learn to use the right words to convince them they’re wrong, and get […].

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Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Finance, operations, and management, oh my! Lack of clear authority, conflicting priorities, and the logistics of keeping 7, 10, or 12 people in the loop make the B2B buying process an increasingly tough sale. But with the right skills and tactics, sales leaders can equip their teams to overcome challenges and win these deals.

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Mike Kunkle

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

“As in other studies we’ve done, this year’s enablement study found that sales process and sales methodology adoption rates above 75% resulted in above-average gains for revenue plan attainment, quota attainment, and win rates, with a big boost at adoption rates greater than 90%.” increase in revenue plan attainment 17.1%

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Arpedio

JANUARY 9, 2024

Elevating Account Management Through Metrics and KPIs Explore ARPEDIO's Account Management Software ← Back to blog As companies strive to build lasting relationships with their clients, the need for effective Account Management strategies and tools becomes paramount. Ready to streamline your account planning?

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Flevy

MARCH 18, 2024

The objective of this article is to illuminate the critical role of R&D within organizations, emphasizing how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) associated with R&D can guide strategic decision-making, facilitate the formulation of effective strategies, and drive operational enhancements.

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Flevy

MARCH 20, 2024

This article aims to explore the significance of Open Innovation Programs within organizations, highlighting how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) associated with this area can guide strategic decision-making, facilitate effective strategy formulation, and drive operational enhancements.

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