Upland

APRIL 20, 2023

How can effective account management help you defend and grow revenue? Here’s where having a sales account management strategy becomes indispensable. We’re also going to take a look at the greater revenue team, and why it’s important to have an entire village behind you as you begin to take on those most valuable accounts.

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PandaDoc

MAY 9, 2024

Sales velocity is a robust metric used by sales managers for good reason. It presents a snapshot of how your entire sales process is performing. This guide will explain the sales velocity formula and what it means for your business. Sales enablement tools like CRM platforms help increase sales velocity.

B2C 52

B2C Sales e-Learning Software 52

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%. Anticipate nerves.

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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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Account Manager Tips

JULY 13, 2022

You win some, you lose some Why do we lose sales opportunities? But, it's also why we need to keep a close eye on our sales process to identify where we might be falling short and to keep doing what works. Let's take a look at why you might be losing sales opportunities and what to do about it.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 30, 2023

Like all disruption, generative AI in sales has the potential to completely change the way things are done. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales. Other AI tools draw data from sources like a CRM, LinkedIn, or industry databases.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 11, 2023

However, questions about effectiveness remain. Sales is a famously extroverted job. But today, there are many ways to close deals in person, over the phone, and virtually. So, what type of training makes sense? Let’s review what virtual training is, the best practices, and how to run a virtual training program.

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Arpedio

APRIL 15, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal tool in revolutionizing the sales domain. 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.

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Planview

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Today in our Day in the Life series, we’re spotlighting someone who’s been on a couple of teams at Planview. Based out of Colorado, Anthony Fowler has worked on our sales team in the past and now serves as one of our Demand Generation Specialists on the Marketing team. We like showing off! Who do you typically collaborate with?

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Brooks Group

MAY 2, 2023

The process of tying up a sale doesn’t begin at the negotiation table after all the meetings have been had and solutions have been presented, but rather at the beginning of the sales process. Sales professionals must do everything in their power to create alignment with the customer’s buying agenda or process.

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Arpedio

MAY 23, 2023

Sales Coaching – Make Every Sales Rep a Top Performer ← Back to blog Coaching sales reps is vital! And therefore, this blog post is going to be all about sales coaching: What is it, what’s the value, and what does it take to make every sales rep a top performer.

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Arpedio

APRIL 27, 2023

From Strategy to Execution with Sales Enablement ← Back to blog In this blog post, we’ll explore what sales enablement is, why it’s relevant for sales professionals, and how sales enablement software can help to support your sales team. So, dive in and discover how to supercharge your sales!

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 18, 2021

business-to-business senior sales leaders to identify the mindsets, attributes, and behaviors of top-performing salespeople. The findings revealed there are seven actionable habits of top sales performers ; these habits are a combination of learned skills and inherent traits and set the best salespeople apart from the middle-of-the-pack reps.

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Value Proposition Sales Communication Onboarding 118

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 20, 2020

Sales coaching is all about looking forward and developing your people. High-revenue growth companies are seeing the payoff; 54% of high-performing companies are using sales coaching more than in the past, and 60% use sales coaching as an integrated part of a sales training program.

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Miller Heiman Group

AUGUST 13, 2020

Sales managers are being tested in ways they’ve never seen before, and new managers have even more challenges as they assume their roles in the midst of sweeping change. The attributes of top sellers don’t always align with the skills needed to be a great sales leader, which is why managers need to be equipped with a specific set of tools.

Sales Management 107

Sales Management Management Sales Meetings 107

Mike Kunkle

JUNE 12, 2022

If you absolutely can’t avoid it and find yourself needing to resize and retool your sales force again at this time, I have some advice that I hope might help. Sometimes, it seems to me as if critical thinking is at an all-time low right now, especially in the sales profession. Reengineering Sales Performance.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 3, 2023

In fact, if that’s your current sales training program, all of that hard work and education could be forgotten by your team in just a few months. There is no room for failure in today’s competitive sales landscape. It can also offer insight into automating sales processes to free up more of your team’s time.

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Sales Training Management e-Learning Sales 98

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 26, 2023

With all the changes to X (formerly Twitter) over the last few years, you’re not alone if you’ve been looking for Twitter optimization tips so you can use it more effectively for social selling. Here’s the truth — despite a lot of fears about Twitter’s future, with more than 95 million users in the U.S.

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Showpad

JULY 18, 2022

For a long time sales teams were like ballet troops: Dominated by a handful of naturally talented superstars, who took center stage and nailed every performance. Instead of relying on one or two salespeople to meet their quotas every month, you can coach your whole team to hit their numbers.

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Sales Sales Training Marketing Software 52

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 30, 2023

But what changes will it bring to the sales industry? Will it be the end of salespeople, or will it become the secret weapon to help sales reps work more efficiently? Furthermore, we’ve interviewed leading sales teams to collect 11 AI sales predictions that you should watch in 2023. Let’s jump to the nitty-gritty.

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Decision-making Sales Profitability Artificial Intelligence 92

Brooks Group

APRIL 17, 2023

What is a Sales Enablement Manager? If you’re looking to optimize the sales and marketing in your company, consider a sales enablement manager. Not all companies have them, but those that do can make more effective sales. This guide will cover what a sales enablement manager is and does.

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Management Sales Training Sales Marketing 52

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It’s here, the biggest sales quarter of the year. The very moment deal-seekers everywhere shoot their shot, turn prospects into buyers, and score buzzer-beating slam dunks that accelerate the business to record-breaking sales. If you want a lucrative Q4, read on for the best-kept secrets in the sales world. Set a goal.

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B2C Transportation Decision-making Logistics 121

Hubspot Sales

JULY 12, 2021

Many sales professionals have come to appreciate the ability to connect with customers and partners remotely — whether that be online or over the phone. And if you're like us, you thrive in a work-from-home environment for enough reasons to warrant another article in themselves! Create a community that’s "digitally on-call.".

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Showpad

JULY 21, 2020

In this edition, I’ll be discussing why you as an executive in a sales, marketing or CX leadership role play a mission-critical part when it comes to making sales enablement successful in your organization. . I discussed this here , including the critical role of alignment. Let’s look at the data on adoption.

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Showpad

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

What to keep in mind as you chart your sales enablement journey. Navigating your way in the modern sales landscape is hard. And it’s easy to head down the wrong path when looking for the right solution for your needs. Where are sales and marketing teams heading? How can a Sales Content Solution get them there?

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Sales Innovation Marketing Digitalization 52

Zendesk

APRIL 28, 2022

High-impact sales companies rank at the top of the list for many reasons, but one of their most enviable traits is that over 75 percent of their reps achieve quota. If you’re one of the hundreds of businesses striving to boost your reps’ sales numbers, your first question has to be: How do these high-impact companies do it?

Sales 52

Sales CRM Sales Training Decision-making 52

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

OCTOBER 28, 2020

How has your sales leadership style changed this year? As companies are facing uncertainty with their ability to operate and sell their products, effective leadership may have a whole new set of requirements. It’s time to rewrite the sales leadership rulebook. Sales Leader Priorities for 2021.

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Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2023

There are no one-fits-all solutions for sales training. The best programs are the ones tailored to your organization and sales force. That is where role-specific sales training comes in. For a program to be effective, it must be tailored to the needs of your sales force; otherwise, it can be counterproductive.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 21, 2021

It’s one of the most important components of sustained sales success over time. As a sales manager or director, you can only influence your team’s sales performance in two dimensions: Their skill set (what they can do) and their motivation (how repeatedly or passionately they do it). What type of feedback do you prefer?

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 19, 2022

The goal of any sales organization is, ultimately, to increase revenue. Which means the goal of any effective sales leader is to inspire and motivate their sales team to hit, or exceed, their revenue targets. But first — what is a goal driven sales environment? What is a goal driven sales environment?

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 15, 2018

These days, almost every new hire in sales is told to read " The Challenger Sale.". It's a great book based off one of the largest studies ever done in sales. Download more free summaries of top sales books here. That's why this post is a five-minute review of the Challenger Sales Approach. Grab it here.).

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Brooks Group

JULY 13, 2023

There are hundreds (if not thousands) of blog posts about the most important sales manager skills. Others discuss how to coach and the need for data-driven decisions. Still more provide readers with tips and tricks for getting sales teams to take action toward desired outcomes. But, really, I have no idea what I’m doing.”

Sales Management 52

Sales Management Management Sales Leadership 52

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 4, 2019

But today, buyers put less trust in us than they ever have, market competition is fiercer than ever, and these traits no longer separate the best salespeople from merely good ones. These are the skills your sales team needs to survive. The Problem With Mini-Me's: Coaching Lessons From an Atypical Career.

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Showpad

JANUARY 15, 2021

As Forbes notes, there’s no “if” or “when” to B2B sales transformation anymore. After the events of Q1 2020 — and the year overall — sales transformation is no longer an option. The phrase “sales transformation” has been discussed before. Above all, a sales enablement platform is key here.

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B2B Artificial Intelligence Sales Digitalization 83

Openview

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Growing a business can often create a complicated conundrum for entrepreneurs: How do we get the people who have what it takes to help us believe in our mission enough to take a risk and join the cause? Here are ways to hire the best salespeople for your role without having to throw everything but the kitchen sink at them. New markets.

Decision-making 131

Decision-making Finance Onboarding Communication 131

Showpad

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Today’s guest post is written by Andy Springer, Chief Client Officer of the RAIN Group. It doesn’t matter what you’re selling; effective salespeople know people don’t buy products and services. Unfortunately, many sellers struggle here, especially when selling virtually (at least according to buyers).

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