Holden Advisors

JANUARY 19, 2022

In the world of sales, it’s easy to get caught up in the possibilities of an unsolicited RFP. But , if you find yourself dealing with procurement, you might want to save your energy. Suddenly, my access to the company was restricted to the procurement department. Dealing with procurement is never easy.

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Flevy

JUNE 12, 2024

The CPG Value Chain covers all stages from raw material sourcing to after-sales service, requiring seamless integration of diverse activities. Effective value chain management enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and fosters innovation, thereby creating significant value for customers and stakeholders.

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Flevy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The procurement function in most organizations deserves more attention than it gets. Most executives associated with procurement lack the competencies and perspectives required to identify gaps and effectively manage the function. What’s needed in this era is an inclusive, long-term purchasing and supply management strategy.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In the past, sales managers often saw sales coaching as a means of correcting negative behaviors by providing real-time performance feedback. Unfortunately, this feedback often doesn't result in significant behavior change from the sales representative. Sales Feedback Benefits 1. Sales Coaching Benefits 1.

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Contract negotiation is essential for modern businesses, but it isn’t always easy. Kennedy stated: “Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” Although negotiation can make the suavest salesman scared, you can develop this skill over time. What is a contract negotiation?

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QYMATIX

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

How to make data work for your B2B sales team while avoiding common pitfalls in data management We can associate power with strength, force and influence, but also with destruction and violence – the typical two sides of a coin. Data gives you information about customers, products, sales, employees and much more.

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B2B Management Artificial Intelligence Sales Analytics 52

QYMATIX

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

How to make data work for your B2B sales team while avoiding common pitfalls in data management We can associate power with strength, force and influence, but also with destruction and violence – the typical two sides of a coin. Data gives you information about customers, products, sales, employees and much more.

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B2B Management Artificial Intelligence Sales Analytics 52

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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B2B Sales Decision-making Negotiation 198

Flevy

JUNE 7, 2024

A seamless value chain ensures that each component, from research and development to production and after-sales services, operates efficiently and effectively. Moreover, effective sales, marketing, and customer support drive market penetration and foster long-term customer relationships, essential for sustained growth.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Cybersecurity Manufacturing Procurement 52

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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Value Proposition Procurement Decision-making Stakeholders 96

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. So targeting is often more important and more challenging.

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Value Proposition Key Account Management Digitalization Sales 130

Flevy

JUNE 10, 2024

Effective value chain management enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and improves product quality, thereby creating significant value for customers and stakeholders. Navigating challenges, such as supply chain disruptions and environmental regulations, necessitates a strategic approach to value chain management.

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Supply Chain Logistics Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing 52

Flevy

JUNE 9, 2024

The Biotechnology industry is a powerhouse of innovation, revolutionizing healthcare, agriculture, and environmental management. This integrated approach is critical in managing the complexities of drug development, regulatory compliance, and market entry. Support activities are equally crucial.

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Manufacturing Innovation Healthcare Procurement 52

Account Management Skills

MAY 22, 2023

In this episode, I chat to Mike Lander, CEO of Piscari, a former procurement director who now assists sales teams in negotiating with procurement departments. During this conversation, you’ll gain valuable insights into the world of procurement negotiations. Welcome to episode 87. Absolute pleasure.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 14, 2023

Welcome to "The Pipeline" — a new weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice and insight from real sales leaders. In worst-case scenarios, you can lose the sale completely if the buyer’s concerns reach a level that you can’t overcome. An outreach email sets the tone for your entire sales process.

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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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Procurement Negotiation Sales Leadership Sales 107

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 17, 2018

Ask any sales rep what the hardest part of their job is, and I’ll bet they’ll say “closing.” 17 Sales Closing Mistakes to Stop Making Right Now. At the end of the third meeting, you could ask them to connect you with procurement so you can start learning about their purchasing requirements. Closing only once.

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QYMATIX

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

How to make data work for your B2B sales team while avoiding common pitfalls in data management. Data gives you information about customers, products, sales, employees and much more. In all areas of a company, data can help to support planning, optimise processes and improve sales potential.

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B2B Management Artificial Intelligence Sales Analytics 52

Revenue Storm

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Too often, we are consumed by the constant flood of email responses, sales meetings, action items, chats, and texts. The initial negotiations were happening with procurement when we first became involved in the deal. The result effectively negotiated an increased commitment from $8M to $11M, with a progressive option to $16M.

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Procurement Negotiation Stakeholders Meetings 78

Apptivo

APRIL 27, 2022

ERP, or Enterprise Resource Planning , is a type of system or software used by organizations to manage processes and automate activities such as accounting, project management, risk management, compliance. Manages the general ledger and automates key financial tasks. The Human resources management module.

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Supply Chain Procurement Manufacturing Logistics 98

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 5, 2019

Delivering value, making the ROI case, retaining customers, growing accounts, recruiting top talent, forecasting, implementing a sales process, using sales technologies, winning against the competition, developing sales managers, coaching sales teams, generating leads, onboarding, productivity, compensation.

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Procurement Sales Sales Management Negotiation 91

Luminas Strategy

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Sales visits, trade shows, and demonstrations present opportunities to engage with customers and highlight your knowledge, experience, and the ability to solve problems at scale are key differentiating factors that can make or break your growth curve. Link marketing and sales to the supply chain.

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Supply Chain B2B Marketing Digitalization 52

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Every holiday season, you'll find managers screaming at their reps to close more deals. Employ these tactics now, and you might be able to enjoy New Years for the first time in your sales career. 2) Close for post-sale activity. Close for post-sale activity. This might sound contrary to sales nature -- but hear me out.

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Account Manager Tips

JUNE 29, 2021

Let's talk about the client lifecycle The sales cycle attracts qualified leads, engages and converts them to clients. Your job as a key account manager is to deliver the kind of value that convinces your clients to stay in the loop. The bad news is, according to a Rain Group study , an average of 28% of sales bids loses to competitors.

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Miller Heiman Group

JULY 30, 2019

To succeed in modern manufacturing sales, sellers must identify each of these buying influences and tailor their messaging to address their specific needs and wants. This statistic is reflected in sellers’ performance, as the World-Class Sales Practices Report revealed only 56.9% Four Key Buying Influences in Manufacturing Sales.

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Account Management Skills

JANUARY 11, 2022

He specialises in helping agency leaders and their teams negotiate more profitably. I’ve had it on my shelf for a few years now and it becomes a reference guide for negotiating. Negotiating to become more profitable, have better relationships, increased pricing, which some agencies are not very good at. So Chris, welcome.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Expect an extended sales cycle. To give you an idea, you may always reach out to the startup’s head of sales. You’re likely dealing with a buying committee of three to five people -- who will need sign-off from the executives, board, Procurement, and/or Legal before the deal officially closes. 3) Expect a longer sales cycle.

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MTD Sales Training

OCTOBER 5, 2018

It’s easier for a person to say ‘I see the potential supplier first, then we discuss the next stages with a buying and procurement team’ than admit they’re not head honcho in the process. You may not want to discuss any negotiating positions with this person at present. Managing Director. Happy Selling! Sean McPheat.

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Suppliers Decision-making Procurement Negotiation 96

PandaDoc

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Probably the most popular approach to complex B2B sales, solution selling has been around for decades. It is still being taught to many sales reps around the world, and there are compelling reasons to do so. Personalization has a strong effect on sales effectiveness. Ready to fortify your sales pipeline? Simplification.

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5600 Blue

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

We recently conducted negotiation coaching for over $1b in revenue on over 100 renewal opportunities for a global client of ours. We weren’t training their new reps, but working with some of their most seasoned global account managers to help them be more strategic and successful. Minimizes deal margin.

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MTD Sales Training

JUNE 28, 2017

Your buyer may know they need your product or service, but the amount they are able to invest in their future is limited by their purchasing or procurement department. This will have an effect on the way they approach negotiations and how long it may take to make purchasing decisions. Managing Director. Past Mistakes.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 23, 2012

This is a post for any Sales Leader considering or using a buyer-driven sales process. During many of our training events for a sales process rollout, we’ll get the question “So I should just identify the buyer’s stage and go from there?”. It’s tempting for the sales rep to give in. Who doesn’t want the quick sale?

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Procurement Decision-making Negotiation Software 117

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 1, 2022

They aren’t anything to fear, though, because the right phone sales technique can help you close the deal and drive it home every single time. How to Close a Sales Deal on the Phone. The first thing you should do when you make any sales call is to have everyone on the call introduce themselves. Negotiate price.

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Value Proposition Negotiation Procurement Onboarding 124

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Let's talk about supplier management. Yes, the process of procuring goods can be more complicated than the description above. Send to your sales rep or point of contact. With a blanket purchase order, a buyer places multiple orders at one time to negotiate discounted pricing. They provide it. You pay them for it.

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Suppliers Procurement Small Business Negotiation 101

SalesGlobe

JULY 13, 2022

So we welcome everybody to the sales glow future sales roundtable. First sales. Look, we are a problem solving firm for sales and we solve the toughest sales challenges in areas like sales strategy, sales organization, design, sales compensation. Michelle Seger. I’m not sure.

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SmartKarrot

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The contract negotiation is the last of several challenges you must clear up, including introductions, calls, meetings, follow-up emails, and demonstrations. You need a compelling reputation, organized procedures, unambiguous communication, and effective project management to attract such clients. Like what you are reading?

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Insightly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

A CRM strategy is a prescribed method of leveraging the various features of your customer relationship management system ( CRM ) to propel your business forward. An efficient e-marketing and customer relationship management strategy is practically a necessity for nearly any kind of modern business.

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