The Center for Sales Strategy

MARCH 16, 2020

For many sales managers and account executives, working from home is a brand-new concept. And like any emerging work style, those who've had more in-office job experiences feel skeptical about remote work. The Center for Sales Strategy (CSS) has embraced the work from home lifestyle.

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Mercuri International

MAY 22, 2024

The transition to “virtual selling,” “remote selling,” or “distance selling” has become the new standard in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, transforming what was once a rarity into a routine practice. This quickly shifted. One year later, this figure rose to 92% 3.

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Engage Selling

JULY 10, 2020

In this week’s Sales Leader, I explore the importance of being aware and prepared for sales calls. Review Online Resources Recently, one of my clients in the manufacturing industry had to spend some time preparing for a sales call in … Read More »

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 16, 2020

In fact, according to HubSpot's 2019 Remote Work Report, communication with co-workers, feelings of loneliness, and overworking are challenges that remote workers face daily. And if you work in sales, it can be even harder. Below, we've gathered the top tips from HubSpot's remote salesforce.

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SmartKarrot

JUNE 14, 2023

As a sales leader in the SaaS business, the importance of keeping up with the latest technological advancements in the industry is critical. One of the most significant shifts in recent years has been the rise of remote work. One area where AI has been particularly useful for sales teams is in the realm of sales enablement.

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Brooks Group

APRIL 23, 2024

A sales career can be exhilarating and rewarding—offering the potential for high earnings, flexible schedules, and the chance to work directly with a diverse range of customers. As you consider whether a sales career is the right fit for you, it’s crucial to understand both the upsides and the downsides.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 11, 2020

Remote work is the new normal for many professionals, and salespeople are being tasked with meeting and exceeding their sales quotas while making a swift transition to working from home. Stellar sales work is possible outside of a traditional company office. Remote Sales Management Challenges.

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Insightly

JUNE 3, 2022

That’s especially true in the world of B2B sales, where deals have traditionally closed over meetings, handshakes, and other face-to-face interactions. . Today’s sales organizations are facing challenges unlike any they’ve seen before—but the most successful teams have always been flexible, agile, and adaptable.

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Revenue Storm

APRIL 18, 2023

The multitude of changes that COVID-19 has created within the sales profession has been well documented. Remote work has erased the benefit of tenure and outside experience to a degree, making interactions stale, boring, and ineffective in many instances. Sales organizations have lost their “magic.”

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Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

So, it seemed appropriate to revisit the topic in the light of recent developments – the return to office working, the accelerating digital revolution, the escalating war for talent and the myriad other challenges facing the profession – all of which place huge demands on leaders. New soft skills for remote working.

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Mike Kunkle

JUNE 12, 2022

If you absolutely can’t avoid it and find yourself needing to resize and retool your sales force again at this time, I have some advice that I hope might help. Sometimes, it seems to me as if critical thinking is at an all-time low right now, especially in the sales profession. Reengineering Sales Performance.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 11, 2020

It’s safe to say 2020 has been the year of virtual meetings. Everything from large-scale conferences to staff meetings, to meetings with prospects, are hosted remotely. Chances are, your sales process has moved fully online as well. Price: Meeting plans starting at $20/month per user. Google Meet.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 12, 2020

Have you ever been in a virtual meeting and felt like there was a spotlight on you? Since nothing is subtle on camera, the spotlight effect is a normal feeling in remote meetings. Having worked remotely for almost a year, I know that virtual meetings can feel awkward. Tips for Meeting with Prospects.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 22, 2020

With this in mind, a robust onboarding program is one of the most worthwhile investments you can make in building an effective sales team. Now that many companies are making the shift to remote work, the ability to onboard new becomes even more challenging because it presents greater barriers to communication and trust-building.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Every winning sales team has an excellent coach guiding them. This is no different in sales. The key to improving sales performance lies not only in the hands of sales reps, but also in the ability of their managers to provide effective guidance and support. Pricing: Essential, Plus, and Ultimate tiers are offered.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 5, 2020

For many leaders, when we hear the term remote sales management, our blood pressure starts to rise. Sales teams are hard enough to manage already, let alone remotely.". Let’s explore some crucial components you can keep in mind when constructing your own sales enablement strategy. There is no need to fear.

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SalesGlobe

MARCH 29, 2022

It was surprisingly enlightening to what we are seeing in the workplace today, as the debate concerning remote work rages on. I’ve refreshed the data and information, and if you want to know what matters most to your hybrid or remote working sales team…read on! Flexible Work Environments and Schedules.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 4, 2020

And much like keeping up with proper nutrition and fitness, networking can be a lot harder when working remotely. Sales is people-oriented. That's why remote work can often throw salespeople off their networking game. The most critical aspect of successfully networking remotely is offering value.

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Nutshell

APRIL 28, 2020

Last year, remote work was a growing trend. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep across the globe, professionals in nearly every industry have been forced to work from home in order to follow social distancing best practices. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to ease your transition into remote work.

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SalesGlobe

MAY 11, 2022

The notion of a “typical” workplace is evolving before our very eyes, and with it, remote work sales compensation plans. As quickly as the pandemic drove offices to remote work, major cities in the U.S. Now, companies are facing a fork in the road when it comes to remote work and remote work compensation plans.

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Showpad

APRIL 2, 2021

Sales managers and business leaders know and appreciate this fact, so sales coaching is often a central component of training new hires and providing ongoing support for long-time agents. Virtual sales coaching followed suit. Virtual sales coaching followed suit. Today, the landscape has changed.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 15, 2020

If you started paying more attention to the sales enablement needs of your organization, you’re not alone. For sales organizations that have been waiting to implement dedicated sales enablement measures — the time is now. In 2020, Crayon placed even greater emphasis on sales enablement to support their sales force.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 27, 2020

As a sales manager at HubSpot, I lead a team of nine reps who sell to small businesses based out of California. Like many other sales groups, we have had to be nimble and adjust our working habits to succeed in 2020. Like many other sales groups, we have had to be nimble and adjust our working habits to succeed in 2020.

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Red Star Kim

JUNE 15, 2023

This article from January 2023 Strategic Account Management for Law Firms in the Age of Remote Working – Nexl answers the questions: What is strategic account management (SAM)? no-data-entry CRM; relationship intelligence (ERM); revenue operations system; automatic capture of emails, meetings and referrals).

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Insightly

JUNE 2, 2021

of households reported at least one member switching from in-person work to telework. . . Many Americans who have switched to remote work recognize the benefits. There’s zero commute and a comfortable work environment. Here’s why adopting a unified CRM can be a smart choice for your remote teams. Remote selling .

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 30, 2020

This is a toxic combination for sales reps and their managers. Sales leaders that fall back on run-of-the-mill motivation techniques struggle to drive their reps toward aggressive growth targets. Invest in sales management coaching. Plan a sales contest. Sales contests are another engaging way to propel reps forward.

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Insightly

JUNE 2, 2021

of households reported at least one member switching from in-person work to telework. 40 tips for remote work. Here’s how to stay productive & keep a work-life balance while working remotely. Many Americans who have switched to remote work recognize the benefits. Remote selling.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 6, 2020

Doing so helps me prepare and brainstorm new ideas to bring to upcoming meetings. Remote work platforms. While remote work was growing in popularity, the demand for remote work platforms skyrocketed internationally this year. The first thing I do in the morning is read those articles. Face masks.

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Strategic Communications

JULY 9, 2021

Who could have predicted the rapid expansion of remote work and the “gig economy”? Even prior to that, I had several years of experience working as a freelance writer for a variety of trade and professional publications. So I’ve been involved in remote work for quite some time.

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Showpad

APRIL 1, 2021

Now chief marketing officers can add dramatic changes to workplace routines to their list of worries, with remote work jeopardizing the efficiency and productivity of marketing teams. It’s time for CMOs to tap into the power of sales enablement strategies and technologies. Sales enablement is the answer.

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Showpad

MAY 7, 2021

The present and future of sales is virtualization. . Traditionally, sales has been an on-the-go profession, with reps often traveling between client meetings and pitches. However, the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t so much dent that level of activity as it did force more businesses to adopt remote workforces on the fly. .

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Insightly

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Customer service also has the opportunity, by listening with intention, to identify and create sales opportunities based on unique customer requirements and growth strategies. . With data across sales, marketing, and service on the same platform, we’re armed with a complete view of our customers,” adds Silva. “My

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Showpad

MAY 25, 2020

The hard work of sales enablement just got harder. But now sales enablement professionals must work in overdrive to not only support sellers across their organizations, but do so while navigating the pitfalls of remote work and a rapidly changing business landscape. The rise of virtual enablement.

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Showpad

JUNE 1, 2020

Now chief marketing officers can add dramatic changes to workplace routines to their list of worries, with remote work jeopardizing the efficiency and productivity of marketing teams. It’s time for CMOs to tap into the power of sales enablement strategies and technologies. Sales enablement is the answer.

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Mercuri International

JUNE 10, 2020

It’s no surprise that sales strategies are having to pivot to meet the changing demands and context of the current market. This is nothing new – adaptability and flexibility have always been key to sales success. Remote selling and remote leadership came in a close 4th and 5th. Go for the no”. Key findings.

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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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CoSell

MAY 4, 2021

Let’s take a closer look and see what this might mean in your sales organization. Recently, when remote working started skyrocketing, some businesses recognized this as a remarkable opportunity to build new partnerships. They were rethinking the entire pattern and perception about remote working. It’s a win-win.

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