The Center for Sales Strategy

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Being a sales manager has always been a difficult job. In this episode of the Sales Leadership Series, Mike Searson, Vice President, Local Revenue at Corus Entertainment discusses sales and executive leadership tips. But we can all agree that over the last couple of years, it’s gotten a lot harder.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JANUARY 22, 2024

There is a fundamental yet often misconstrued aspect of sales leadership that gets a lot of airtime: the fine line between managing and coaching. At The Center for Sales Strategy, we understand the pivotal role that effective leadership plays in propelling sales teams toward success.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Sales leadership roles are some of the most lucrative, challenging, engaging positions sales professionals can pursue. But nailing one of these roles is anything but easy, and not every sales professional is equipped to handle one. Being an exceptional rep doesn't always translate to being an exemplary sales leader.

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Force Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In our recent webinar , Force Management President, John Kaplan, answered timely questions on sales leadership actions related to the “post-Covid” world and remote working strategies.

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Force Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Force Management President, John Kaplan, answered timely questions during a webinar on sales leadership , sharing the tactics leaders are using now to achieve critical outcomes. Driving organizational transformation is no easy feat, whether it’s your first initiative or your 10th.

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Sandler Training

JULY 14, 2021

A big part of the sales leader’s job is to determine the measurable behaviors that will lead to success for a given salesperson, and to evaluate the numbers that connect to those behaviors. The post Sales Leadership Key: Create Personalized Learning Paths appeared first on Sandler Training.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Speakers What to expect Agenda Sign up November 1, Copenhagen | November 2, Aarhus Embracing AI & tech in the new era of sales leadership Join us for an enlightening morning as we prepare you to navigate the "new normal" as a sales leader. Salesforce's self-showcase Curious about Salesforce's internal magic? Salesforce!

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The Center for Sales Strategy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Straight from the Director of Sales at Zimmer Communications, Carrie Berkbuegler discusses sales leadership, sales performance tips, and answers a few questions that we all have. And how has sales management changed over the past few years? What are the big rocks that you’re focused on?

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Miller Heiman Group

JUNE 25, 2020

Even before the rise of COVID-19, sales managers had what’s known as the “hardest job in sales.” As the rest of their organization pivots to manage the challenges of the coronavirus and establish strategies for rebounding from the crisis, sales managers also must shift.

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Mike Kunkle

JULY 4, 2022

There’s still a lot of talk these days in the sales enablement community and the market at large about the need for sales and marketing alignment. If it sounds as if I’m ignoring the need for top-down support for enablement from company executives and especially sales leadership – trust me, I’m not.

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Sales Gravy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, I sit down with Mike Weinberg for Part One of our conversation on the state of the Sales Profession, sales leadership, and getting started as a new sales manager. This shift requires not only a change in skills but also a fundamental shift in mindset.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

New data from the Media Sales Report shows that 46% of managers believe less than 20% of their sales teams are underperforming. It’s a terrible position to be in. It sucks your energy, time, and takes your focus from where you can be making a positive impact. It’s hard on leaders and underperformers.

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Force Management

APRIL 18, 2024

Top sales teams differentiate themselves with a proven system for finding and attracting elite talent. Making the move from sales rep to manager is a common career pathway. Making the move from sales rep to manager is a common career pathway. Here are six attributes to look for in sales manager candidates:

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Nutshell

MARCH 31, 2023

As a sales manager, you want to stay up to date with the latest sales trends, keep up with your sales skills and knowledge, and continually build your management and leadership expertise. In this post, we’ll share some of our favorite resources for sales managers.

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Brooks Group

JANUARY 5, 2021

As a sales leader, it’s never been more critical to be on the ball. Though a vaccine for COVID-19 is slowly being administered, you cannot wait to inoculate your sales team against the lingering effects that the pandemic had on your sales methodology. Make the quota discussion a collaborative effort.

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Zendesk

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Managing a sales team is never easy, but massive upheaval made the task harder than ever in 2020. That’s why we asked five sales leaders to share their strategies for navigating changes, optimizing their teams, and overcoming new challenges. They provided us with their more timeless insights and advice on sales leadership.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

> 37 Sales Leadership Stats to Know in 2020 – HubSpot. Sales leaders, be honest — you're curious about what your peers are up to. The ability to share information with other leaders, or to ask "how are you managing?" - MOTIVATION -. Melody Beattie. AROUND THE WEB -. > is invaluable. >>> READ MORE.

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Customer Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

Podcast In the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley stress the lack of coaching and support for sales managers, underscoring the need for coaching for these managers. Key skills for sales managers include coaching, executing sales plans, and prioritizing a coaching methodology.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JANUARY 8, 2020

Recruiting top-performing sales leadership for your organization is harder than ever. The quality of the sales organization is directly associated with the quality of sales leadership. When looking for top-performing sales leaders, you can’t just look for great salespeople.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The debate on whether successful sales leadership is truly an art or a science has been running for decades. At The Center for Sales Strategy (CSS), we know that it’s a perfect combination of both. When blended and configured correctly, the fusion between art and science results in a powerhouse sales team and business.

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Brooks Group

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Exceptional sales management is key to an organization’s success—yet the role of a sales manager is one of the most challenging. Leading a sales team has become more difficult due to an evolving business landscape, technological advancements, changing customer expectations, and a host of other factors.

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SOAR Performance Group

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Please join the April 1st virtual meeting of the Sales Leadership Community hosted by the Atlanta Chapter. The post Evolution to Enterprise Selling: Transitioning Your Sales Motion – Sales Leadership Community Meeting Hosted by Atlanta Chapter appeared first on SOAR Performance Group.

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Openview

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

As a founder and former sales leader, I get asked all the time how I decided to step back from my sales role and add a layer between me and my sales reps. When I founded ion interactive, I just sort of organically moved into the sales role. I had a strong sales background, and who knew the product better than me?

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Any company's sales leadership needs to keep a pulse on how its salespeople are performing, both individually and on a broader organizational level — getting there often starts by understanding the degree of effort reps are putting in. That's where performance indicators known as sales productivity metrics come in. Calls Made.

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Miller Heiman Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

It’s challenging to work in sales management today. Sales managers often resemble Atlas, tasked with holding up the world as their areas of responsibility are ever-increasing: managing their team and market. delivering stronger sales results. Sales Organizations Continuously Reinvent Themselves.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JANUARY 17, 2024

Managing a sales team can be challenging, especially when salespeople consistently miss their budget or sales targets. While it's natural for sales professionals to have their ups and downs, it's essential to address performance issues promptly and effectively to ensure the overall success of your team and organization.

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SOAR Performance Group

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Please join the February 4th virtual meeting of the Sales Leadership Community hosted by the Atlanta Chapter. The post What CEOs Look For In Their Sales Leaders – Sales Leadership Community Meeting Hosted by Atlanta Chapter appeared first on SOAR Performance Group.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 12, 2014

An excerpt: "Building global leadership is by far the most urgent [trend]: Fully 38 percent of all respondents rated it “urgent” Companies see the need for leadership at all levels, in all geographies, and across all functional areas.".

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MTD Sales Training

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Training Alone Won’t Develop Sales Leaders UK companies spent a combined £13 billion on sales training last year. Sales Management Sales coaching sales development sales leadership' Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 14, 2022

Sales orgs stand to gain a lot from incorporating project management principles into their operations. While sales project management is loosely defined and often overlooked, sales leadership should at least consider folding the core tenets behind it into their broader objectives and sales reps' day-to-days.

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Sales Gravy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

This hard-hitting and thought provoking episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast features a deep conversation on the state of sales leadership. With so much data coming at sales leaders these days, the failure to separate fact from hype, can create faulty assumptions leading to poor decisions.

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Sales Gravy

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Top sales talent can walk out of your door to another career opportunity at any time. This puts more pressure on sales leaders than ever before to foster a sales culture and team environment that compels people to stay. Hiring the right salespeople is a huge challenge for sales leaders. Why sales leadership is personal.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

> Lessons in Sales Leadership from John C. We all know that strong sales leadership is important, and that it can dramatically improve a team’s results. But what makes a great sales leader? "SETTING THE GOALS IS THE FIRST STEP IN TURNING THE INVISIBLE INTO THE VISIBLE". TONY ROBBINS. AROUND THE WEB -. >

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SOAR Performance Group

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Please join the February 11th virtual meeting of the Sales Leadership Community hosted by the Chicago Chapter. The post Moving From Opportunity-Focused Selling to Account-Based Selling – Sales Leadership Community Meeting Hosted by Chicago Chapter appeared first on SOAR Performance Group.

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Sales Readiness Group

APRIL 8, 2021

Sales leaders often achieved their position based on their individual success and personal attributes. But when their role shifts to motivating and inspiring teams, improving attitudes, focusing on long-term vision, and helping initiate change, sales leaders’ mindsets need to shift as well.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 9, 2022

Even the most seasoned, effective salespeople can struggle when hashing out how to lead a sales team. Taking the reins doesn't come naturally to everyone, and even born leaders might need a little guidance when transitioning into a sales management role. Remember, you're managing them — not commanding them.

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Jeb Blout

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Embrace Data In The Face of Modern Sales Leadership Challenges. This hard-hitting and thought provoking episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast features a deep conversation on the state of sales leadership. Find out how to hire your next sales rockstar with our Ultimate Sales Interview Guide.

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