Upland

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Get more sales references without launching a traditional reference program. Even when organizations acknowledge their sales reference processes could be better, it can be an overwhelming problem to confront. Why are targeted sales reference important? A pragmatic approach to sales references. New software?

Sales 195

Sales B2B Software Software 195

Miller Heiman Group

APRIL 9, 2019

According to CSO Insights research , only 29 percent of organizations report being effective at using a formal process for account engagement and development of relationships with key stakeholders. When managing large accounts, many sales teams struggle to access diverse stakeholders. Develop a Situation Appraisal.

Stakeholders 92

Stakeholders Value Proposition Decision-making Account Management 92

Upland

MARCH 23, 2023

Having trouble setting accurate sales forecasts or seeing close dates consistently sandbagged to next quarter? Regardless of the size of your company, the sales leader gathers sellers and runs them through the standard set of questions. Ultimately, the challenge of sandbagging is that of unreliable sales forecasts.

Account Planning 195

Account Planning Sales Decision-making Sales Environment 195

Mike Kunkle

APRIL 8, 2023

In this post, I’m going to share some simple concepts that I’ve seen deliver radically improved results across a sales force. The advice comes from Modern Sales Foundations , a course that was developed based on over 16+ years of top sales performer analysis, modernized for working with today’s buyers.

B2B 211

B2B Decision-making Sales Stakeholders 211

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 11, 2024

For the last six years, I’ve been an avid user and champion of using async video in my day-to-day as a seller — well before joining Loom to lead its Sales and Customer Success teams. I’ve seen the benefit of async video messages to close deals and build prospect relationships as both a quota-carrying seller and a sales team leader.

Sales 109

Sales Meetings Stakeholders Customer Success 109

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 26, 2021

Well, one of the more prominent, effective ways to remedy those issues is known as a kickoff meeting. Enter the kickoff meeting. This meeting or call is a conversation with the major stakeholders to ensure that everyone is on the same page. The first 90 days of a business relationship set the tone for its duration.

Meetings 124

Meetings Construction Publishing Stakeholders 124

Whetstone

APRIL 5, 2023

The painful shift from in-person meetings to virtual ones has been a major adaptation for most businesses and organizations. While we’ve always understood that in-person meetings are beneficial, we’ve learned over the last few years that virtual meetings provide opportunities that we were previously unaware of.

Meetings 40

Meetings Account Management Stakeholders Key Account Management 40

ClearPoint Strategy

JULY 7, 2021

If there is one phrase that represents both enormous potential and challenges to organizations today, it is big data. When done right, dashboards provide valuable insight into the health of an organization and strongly influence executive decision making. And yet data-driven decision making is more important than ever. Click To Tweet.

Organization 98

Organization Healthcare Decision-making Government 98

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, sales strategy stands as a cornerstone of success. Whether you’re a seasoned sales professional or a burgeoning entrepreneur, the effectiveness of your sales approach can make or break your company’s growth trajectory. What is MEDDPICC?

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Decision-making Sales Stakeholders 52

Xant

MAY 13, 2021

of sales reps that operated as outside sales reps went from working in the Delta lounge to working in their home offices. Sales teams navigated unexpected changes to their processes and motions and are still learning how to adapt today. The Death of the Conference Room Meeting. In 2020, 52.8%

Sales 99

Sales Stakeholders Digitalization Construction 99

Miller Heiman Group

MARCH 13, 2019

While many organizations reported increased adoption of a sales enablement function in recent years, several still struggle to use it effectively to achieve their goals. According to CSO Insights’ 4th Annual Sales Enablement Study , 61 percent of organizations have a sales enablement function. Of those, only 34.4

Organization 107

Organization Sales Technology Sales CRM 107

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Sales leaders, be honest — you're curious about what your peers are up to. If you don’t have the time or resources to commission your own data, you’re in luck because we’ve compiled a list of important data points sales leaders need to know. Sales Leadership Stats. Sales Performance. Sales Performance.

Sales Leadership 142

Sales Leadership Leadership B2B Sales 142

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.

Stakeholders 52

Stakeholders Decision-making Value Proposition Sales 52

Arpedio

MARCH 15, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, mastering the art of strategic selling is essential for sales professionals looking to drive revenue growth and outperform their competition. But what exactly is strategic selling, and why is it so critical in modern sales? What is Strategic Selling?

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Negotiation Sales Stakeholders 52

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 5, 2023

There are many things to consider if you are interested in starting your career in sales. You’ll also need a thorough knowledge of sales trends and stats to succeed. With a modest, go-get-'em attitude, you can learn the stats you need to know to anticipate what a career in sales has in store for you.

Software 115

Software Software Sales Meetings 115

Arpedio

APRIL 29, 2024

A sales account plan strategy is a vital tool for achieving sales growth and building strong client relationships. It provides a clear roadmap for sales teams to follow, outlining the steps and actions necessary to reach their goals.

Account Planning 52

Account Planning Client Relationships Value Proposition Sales 52

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 2, 2021

According to Gartner , a 2020 sales trend was that salespeople had to convince multiple stakeholders and evaluators at a company to buy their product. These evaluators can be at any level and position within an organization, from team managers to CTOs. Identifying Sales Leads. The Gatekeeper.

Stakeholders 113

Stakeholders Decision-making Sales B2B 113

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In today’s hyper-competitive business landscape, the traditional sales approach of casting a wide net and hoping for the best no longer suffices. Target Account Selling (TAS) is a strategic sales methodology that prioritizes the identification, engagement, and cultivation of relationships with specific high-value target accounts.

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Prioritization Stakeholders Energy and Utilities 52

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Most salespeople are thrilled to land a meeting with a C-level executive. What is C-level sales? C-level sales involves meeting directly with executives at a prospect's company. It also means you have less time (sometimes just one meeting) to make your case. Selling to C-Level Executives. Create a flexible agenda.

Meetings 100

Meetings Decision-making Suppliers Stakeholders 100

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

When it comes to sales, there's a lot of innovation happening — and therefore, a litany of new tools. But only one type of tool is considered "effective" by 78% of global sales professionals. If you're in sales, this result shouldn't be a big surprise. As part of our 2024 State of Sales Series , our Sr.

CRM 94

CRM Decision-making Sales B2C 94

Miller Heiman Group

DECEMBER 21, 2020

A recent Korn Ferry survey of global sales organizations revealed that virtual selling is here to stay, with fewer than 2% expecting the changes to be temporary. Changes include the addition of more, and likely new, stakeholders entering the buying and selling process. Recognition of these stakeholders is key.

Virtual Selling 122

Virtual Selling Stakeholders Meetings Facilitation 122

Miller Heiman Group

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Buyer behaviors have undergone massive changes over the past year, forcing sales organizations to evolve their processes to meet new demands and overcome new challenges. When sales leaders use predictive analytics paired with a CRM , they’re more likely to guide sellers to success. Uncovering hidden stakeholders.

Sales Analytics 101

Sales Analytics CRM Stakeholders Sales 101

Arpedio

JANUARY 5, 2024

In the competitive world of sales, the art of relationship management is a pivotal factor that drives success. Effective relationship management in sales is not just about making connections; it’s about building and maintaining long-term partnerships that benefit both parties.

Management 52

Management Emotional Intelligence Client Relationships Sales 52

Arpedio

APRIL 15, 2024

What is Sales Enablement? In order to improve sales effectiveness and drive revenue growth, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of sales enablement. This strategic approach aligns marketing and sales efforts, enhances buyer interactions, and optimizes the sales process.

Sales Training 52

Sales Training Sales Decision-making Account Planning 52

ClearPoint Strategy

JULY 7, 2021

If there is one phrase that represents both enormous potential and challenges to organizations today, it is big data. When done right, dashboards provide valuable insight into the health of an organization and strongly influence executive decision making. And yet data-driven decision making is more important than ever. Click To Tweet.

Organization 52

Organization Healthcare Decision-making Government 52

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Every industry relies on business meetings to get things done. That’s because even when the meeting is necessary and productive, your team members have about a million other things they need to accomplish. Their to-do lists don’t disappear simply because you scheduled a mandatory meeting. 37% of meetings start late.

Meetings 88

Meetings Digitalization Stakeholders Sales 88

Arpedio

MARCH 26, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, the role of pre-sales strategy in driving business success cannot be overstated. Let’s delve into the importance of pre-sales strategy and its impact on overall business success. Let’s delve into the importance of pre-sales strategy and its impact on overall business success.

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Prioritization Sales Organization 52

ProlifIQ

MARCH 30, 2023

Account Planning Template for B2B Sales Teams You can steal the key account plan template we use with customers here. Strategic Account Planning is a strategic process sales teams use to increase the likelihood of winning, retaining, and growing critical accounts, to maximize the long-term revenue of an account.

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Account Planning Key Account Management Account Management Stakeholders 98

Arpedio

JUNE 20, 2023

Client Case study Rethinking Customer Success and Sales: A Collaborative Powerhouse in the SaaS industry Download full case study About The Case Study Due to pre-IPO considerations, the following case study has been anonymized to protect the identity of the company involved. Assess client health based on their own customized best practices.

Customer Success 52

Customer Success Account Management Facilitation Stakeholders 52

Showpad

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Measuring the ROI of sales enablement is truly the master discipline. You learned about the three critical success factors of enablement , how to l everage sales enablement for digital transformation and how your leadership is required to lead through change. For instance, sales enablement creates an ROI of up to 15.3%

Sales 132

Sales Stakeholders Onboarding Leadership 132

Miller Heiman Group

APRIL 10, 2018

Although business buyers are not overly negative in their view of salespeople, over time, they have come to think of the salespeople they interact with as “meeting” expectations, but not offering the kind of value that helps solve business problems. It is no coincidence then, that recent years have seen explosive growth in sales enablement.

Organization 50

Organization Sales B2B Decision-making 50

Upland

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Stakeholder mapping in sales is the process of mapping out key decision makers within the buying group of the account you are looking to do business with. In stakeholder mapping, you need to: Define stakeholder goals: what are their biggest priorities? Unfortunately, sellers rarely meet the right people.

Stakeholders 195

Stakeholders Sales Decision-making Internet 195

Xant

MAY 13, 2021

of sales reps that operated as outside sales reps went from working in the Delta lounge to working in their home offices. Sales teams navigated unexpected changes to their processes and motions and are still learning how to adapt today. The Death of the Conference Room Meeting. In 2020, 52.8%

Sales 52

Sales Stakeholders Digitalization Construction 52

Arpedio

APRIL 3, 2024

Solution selling is a sales methodology focused on addressing the specific needs and challenges of customers by providing comprehensive solutions rather than simply selling products or services. What is Solution Selling?

Value Proposition 40

Value Proposition Stakeholders Decision-making Organization 40

Brooks Group

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A sales training initiative can be one of the most impactful things you can do to improve your organization’s success. What is a Sales Training Reinforcement Program? Sales training is designed to teach your sales team new techniques and skills.

Sales Training 74

Sales Training Sales Decision-making Sales Management 74

Hubspot Sales

JULY 7, 2020

As the field of sales changes to meet the needs of our evolving business landscape, data becomes even more prevalent. Having access to relevant sales data can be a true differentiator for a successful sales team. In fact, high-performing sales reps are more likely to use data to guide their sales process.

Stakeholders 98

Stakeholders Sales Prioritization Communication 98

Brooks Group

APRIL 17, 2023

What Does a Chief Sales Officer Do? A Chief Sales Officer is needed for all companies and organizations with a vast sales operations division that requires a highly effective leader. The main goal of the CSO is the creation of sales strategies as well as exceeding revenue and sales growth targets.

Interpersonal Skills 52

Interpersonal Skills Sales Sales Training Stakeholders 52