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Initial Value Propositions Made Easy

Sales Outcomes

An initial value proposition enables salespeople to effectively communicate the value (business case) of a potential solution in a manner that accelerates the sales cycle. After introducing the initial value propositions, the Zoom meeting was silent for several minutes. Clear and Concise 2. Adaptable 4.

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Sales Targeting Toolbox for Professional Services Firms

Red Star Kim

At the recent Business Development for Professionals – 2024 Virtual Conference – MBL Seminars I presented a session entitled “Supporting Fee-Earners in Sales Targeting”. Here is a summary of the sales targeting toolbox for professional services firms.

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The Best Way to Prepare for an Executive Presentation [+ Checklist]

Account Manager Tips

In a survey of senior executive buyers, Forrester Research asked if sales people are frequently prepared for their meetings. The Value Proposition. Reveal the value proposition In other words – the hook. It's a simple framework to help create your value proposition. What do you think the answer was?

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Top Tactics for Selling to a Buying Committee

Brooks Group

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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What is Key Account Management? (It’s Not What You Think)

Account Manager Tips

Key account management origin story Once upon a time, not only did sales reps win the client, they also supported them long after the deal was done. Sales people won the clients. Provides expertise and integration to create value the client can't achieve without you. 1996), The Sales Strategist, Irwin ) See the difference?

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HR and the CHRO Could be Your Best Sales Opportunity

Revenue Storm

A senior sales leader told me recently that in their weekly staff meetings the CEO went from talking to the CHRO last to addressing them first, recognizing that people were the company’s greatest risk. The post HR and the CHRO Could be Your Best Sales Opportunity appeared first on Revenue Storm.

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Sales Leaders: Are You Executing These Five Q1 Must Do’s?

Revenue Storm

For 20 years, I had a monthly sales quota. Each and every month, I learned there are some critical actions every sales leader should be taking as we head towards the end of the first quarter. Here’s an example: If you have a 6+ month sales cycle, you have just 18 weeks (or 90 business days) to fill your pipeline for 2022!