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Selling challenges in professional services: Sales processes and skills

Red Star Kim

At the recent PM Forum workshop on “Selling processes and sales skills for marketing and business development professionals” we focused on sales and selling challenges in professional services. Selling challenges in professional services: Sales processes and skills. Their fee-earners are often in the same boat.

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Entrepreneurial Competency: What it Is & Why it Matters

Hubspot Sales

You might achieve entrepreneurial competency through emotional resilience, self-awareness, or interpersonal skills. These skills are all entrepreneurial competencies. This skill helps you understand your core strengths and weaknesses. That skill can lend itself to multiple areas of entrepreneurship. No worries.

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What is B2B Sales?

Arpedio

One of the most critical types of transactions is business-to-business (B2B) sales. B2B sales refer to the selling of goods or services from one company to another. In this section, we will explore the concept of B2B sales and discuss its significance in driving corporate growth.

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Future Marketing/BD Manager – Build your personal brand and increase your strategic contribution (December 2022)

Red Star Kim

Develop both hard (technical) and soft (interpersonal) skills. Sectors and services matrix Malcolm McDonald on value propositions – How to develop them (kimtasso.com). Some of the other interesting discussions during the day included: Coaching skills. Delegate aims. Network with peers. Increase confidence.

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7 Reasons Sales is Still a Great Career (& 7 Reasons Why Not)

Hubspot Sales

Every person who has considered a career in sales has asked the following question: Is sales a good career? With high turnover rates and reports of burnout in sales floors, sales might not seem like a worthwhile career. In this post, we’ll cover what you need to know if you’re considering a career in sales.

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Personal selling 101: What it is and how to do it well

Zendesk

To gain that deep understanding, sales agents should meet with potential customers one-on-one. Personal selling definition: When a sales representative meets with a potential customer to nurture them until they make a purchase. Based on what they share about their initial impressions, you can tailor your sales pitch around their needs.

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Book review: Sales Mind – 48 tools to help you sell by Helen Kensett

Red Star Kim

A chance encounter with Helen Kensett at a recent conference reminded me about her 2016 sales book. I’ve reviewed several books on selling (see the list below) and this one is different as, rather than focusing on the stages in the sales process, it provides pragmatic tips to help. It’s beautifully illustrated.