Strategic Account Management Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

SAMA and Boston Consulting Group partnered in May 2020 to conduct a study aimed at discovering the early changes to customer expectations for sales organizations as a result of the COVID pandemic. Now more than ever, many customers are looking for suppliers that effectively offer strategic thought leadership.

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MDI Training

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Exploring the Influence of AI on Leadership Roles: Learn more about the ongoing ChatGPT experiment by MDI CEO Gunther Fürstberger In a ChatGPT experiment, our CEO Gunther Fürstberger tried to test the boundaries between artificial intelligence and humans. He asked himself and ChatGPT the same questions to determine the differences.

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Holden Advisors

JULY 9, 2021

One might think the next step would be to train the sales team to deliver the price increase. It’s critical that a business’ leadership team understand their value so they can defend it both internally and externally. Understand Value. Actually, that came later. In short, Give-Gets help salespeople keep price and value aligned.

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Shapiro Negotiations

OCTOBER 20, 2021

To perform any business transaction, negotiation is going to be an absolute necessity. Sometimes, these negotiations will shape formal affairs with clearly defined objectives. In contrast, other business negotiations are an ongoing process—instead, they evolve in whatever way best suits the parties’ business goals.

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Shapiro Negotiations

OCTOBER 20, 2021

To perform any business transaction, negotiation is going to be an absolute necessity. Sometimes, these negotiations will shape formal affairs with clearly defined objectives. In contrast, other business negotiations are an ongoing process—instead, they evolve in whatever way best suits the parties’ business goals.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

No one knows what it’s like to work in sales better than those in the trenches of the day-to-day — salespeople trying to hit their numbers while battling the ups and downs of the job. If you’re thinking about a career in sales, you probably want to hear the cold, hard truths about sales and what it entails.

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Brooks Group

JANUARY 24, 2024

This is good news for B2B sales teams that have faced economic headwinds, shrinking customer budgets, and delayed or canceled purchasing decisions. But even throughout this tough period, some sales organizations have found a way to meet or exceed targets—and feel confident in their ability to do it again this year.

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Red Star Kim

DECEMBER 18, 2023

From the animated discussions I selected a few topics of focus – Be more strategic: Top-down or bottom-up, marketing and sales integration and property marketing. But in essence it is about whether strategy is developed by a centralised leadership team or by those running the business units or divisions.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 10, 2020

What does it really take to be successful in sales? Though one’s idea of success can vary from person to person, there are some core proficiencies top reps and sales organizations have in common. Core Competencies in Sales. At a high level, there are core skills that are a must for a career in sales. Communication Skills.

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Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

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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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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Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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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Sales Gravy

DECEMBER 29, 2020

On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast Jeb Blount (People Follow You) and Kristie Jones discuss the trials and tribulations of building and sustaining a sales accountability culture. You'll learn that without accountability your sales team will generate inconsistent results and devolve into the wild, wild west.

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Force Management

JANUARY 16, 2024

There’s no doubt that the way sales organizations and their customers interact has shifted in the past few years. From a new remote-first approach to rapid digital technology advancement, the customer journey is new and requires active participation from more than just your sales team.

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Red Star Kim

JUNE 24, 2022

Related posts on these subjects include: Leadership: Authenticity, values and culture – an overview (kimtasso.com). When you look at most sales models you will see these core principles – the need for empathy and listening. Not just our strengths. trust for better business relationships (kimtasso.com).

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 8, 2022

One of my first customer visits as a young sales manager was in support of a salesperson — with a client I hadn't met before. It taught me some key lessons I still apply today — shedding light on five of the main traps several sales managers fall into. 5 Traps to Avoid as a Sales Manager. Not Being Prepared.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 30, 2019

We know that best-in-class sales organizations use a consultative sales process. A sales process is consultative when the stages and actions align with the customer’s buying experience and are defined in terms of the customer relationship. Consultative Sales Process. Stage 5 : Negotiate and Close.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, you’ll learn some positions you can consider in SaaS sales, expert tips for getting into the industry, and how to succeed in your first sales role. Table of Contents Is SaaS sales a good career? SaaS Sales Positions How to Get into SaaS Sales How to Succeed in SaaS Sales Is SaaS sales a good career?

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Force Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

When executed well, your channel program will decrease the cost of a sale, improve reach into new markets, and grow overall seller capacity without increasing internal headcount. Increasing Channel Partner Productivity When it comes to channel sales, your ability to control the sales process is limited. years in business) 5.

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Louise Collins Associates

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

It is not enough to have sales graphs and market share predictions when introducing change to an organisation. My observation across multiple organisations is that KAM often lacks the leadership required to make it work. Effective Key Account Management (KAM) requires organisational leadership and specific coaching.

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Zendesk

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

You’re looking for a sales position and scouring the job postings. Before disqualifying yourself from a sales career , you should know that your experience doesn’t have to come from an actual sales job—you just need to understand how to transfer your current skill set to the position you’re applying for. Retail sales associate.

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5600 Blue

MARCH 13, 2018

Senior executives know that, beyond mergers and acquisitions, a company’s growth is driven one deal at a time by the way salespeople sell and negotiate. billion every year(1) on sales and negotiation methodologies. That’s why American companies spend $7.2 We only received responses from about 150 companies.

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Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2024

Sales effectiveness is your sales professionals’ ability to achieve their goals and objectives efficiently and successfully. Sales effectiveness also corresponds with the return your organization gets from its sales investment. But improving sales effectiveness is a complex task that few organizations do well.

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Insightly

JULY 26, 2023

Sales pipeline management is a crucial aspect of successful sales strategies. It involves establishing, tracking and organizing the various stages of the sales process to ensure smooth and efficient conversion of prospects into customers. It is important to note the difference between a sales funnel and a marketing funnel.

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Chally

JANUARY 27, 2022

In reality, sales has developed from a “trade” to a “technology” and then finally a Profession. If you’re looking to start your career in sales, or build a strong team, consider these ten key sales skills to be a better salesperson­. Find more for team leaders in our key habits of a successful sales manager.

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Openview

JANUARY 18, 2018

Every sales manager wants their team to close bigger deals. How much would revenue go up if your entire team was closing deals like your best sales rep? Let’s talk about how to become the manager of a sales team where every rep performs at their absolute best. A great sales team starts with a manager who’s also a great coach.

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Showpad

JUNE 29, 2021

Sales readiness is the enablement domain that connects the dots to engage and empower your sales force. This domain covers impactful knowledge transfer and effective skill development, and is supported by targeted coaching across the entire sales cycle. This domain should also be closely connected to sales effectiveness.

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Brooks Group

JULY 27, 2022

As we pass the half-way point of the year, sales managers may start to hear a few grumblings that quotas are too high. While it’s wise to reassess sales targets to make sure they are realistic, assuming they are too high might be a mistake. Forbes reported that in 2017 that 57% of sales reps failed to meet quota.

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Account Manager Tips

JULY 22, 2022

Key account management is a role that requires both sales skills and strategic thinking. You need to be able to identify opportunities, build rapport with key contacts, negotiate favourable contracts, and work collaboratively with your team. This study is called How Good Are Managers at Evaluating Sales Problems? you're right.

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Showpad

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The B2B sales process is fundamental knowledge to any sales rep. Broadly, the stages of the B2B sales process are: 1. Every sales pipeline needs to be continually replenished. While lead generation may not be every rep’s favorite task, it’s an essential part of the B2B sales process. Lead generation.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 13, 2021

I will always be a believer in sales mentorship programs. Eventually, I took those learnings and taught them to sales reps I was mentoring. As I've seen firsthand, mentorship programs accelerate the learning and promotion processes on a sales team. Sales Mentoring: What's in It for You (the Mentor)? Improved Morale.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 18, 2023

Contract negotiations for projects. Best for: People who want to advance their project management skills and move into project leadership. Certified Professional Sales Person (CSP) Image Source The Certified Professional Sales Person certification requires four years of professional client management experience.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

AUGUST 9, 2011

Tweet Share I used to watch my father negotiate. Filed Under: Attitude , Sales , Success Tagged With: attitude training , book on attitude , business social media , corporate sales training , Jeffrey gitomer , jefrrey gitomer , sales , sales attitude , sales blog , sales skills , success principles.

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Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 9, 2022

What to do when a sales deal stalls? Sales process checklist Establish the next commitment The Thermometer Technique Favourite podcast: How to Succeed Just for fun Quote of the week. What to do when a sales deal stalls? For me, sales is most successful when you follow a process. Let me share those steps with you now.

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Openview

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Over the past few weeks, myself and Jeff Rosset have seen our fair share of sales trends for 2019. But, we’ve found that there are some trends that haven’t made headlines, but require the attention of tech sales leaders in the coming year. The Rise of Feedback. Importance of understanding decision science.

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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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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In today’s fiercely competitive market, achieving sales excellence is paramount for business growth and success. One key aspect of this pursuit is understanding and effectively implementing sales methodologies that align with modern buyer behavior and preferences.

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