Sales Gravy

MAY 3, 2023

Leading In A Changing Sales Landscape On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, Jeb Blount (Sales Gravy CEO and author of Sales EQ) and Graham Hooper (CEO of Ellison Technologies) discuss the keys to leading your sales team in uncertain times. Salespeople aren’t the only ones experiencing tough times.

Emotional Intelligence 88

Emotional Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Decision-making Sales 88

Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 24, 2021

It’s a cruel twist of fate for senior sales and revenue leaders that as the year barrels toward a close with urgency to maximize the remaining time, that strategic and tactical planning for the next year must happen at the same time. And for sales enablement leaders who are integrated into the sales force they serve, it’s no different.

Sales 130

Sales Prioritization Sales Analytics Sales Training 130

Apptivo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

ABCs of sales lead management 3. Sales Lead Management Process 4. Implementing a Lead Management Strategies to increase sales 5. However, inbound sales teams need a well-defined lead management system and the right tools to get the most value out of those leads. Overview 2.

Management 103

Management Sales Software Software 103

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Well, the trick might be as simple as prioritizing quality over quantity. Read on to find out how Teamwork.com increased sales efficiency by 50% when they ditched "more is better" in favor of "better is better." Teamwork.com's Sales Story Who are you and what is Teamwork.com all about? Including the selling.

Sales 112

Sales Onboarding Prioritization Profitability 112

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Marketing and sales teams rely heavily on one another to drive business. After all, it’s the marketing department that generates leads, and the sales team that converts those leads to paying customers. Sales collaboration dramatically improves results, but bringing it to fruition can be more complex than it sounds.

Marketing 106

Marketing Sales Decision-making Prioritization 106

Zendesk

MAY 19, 2022

If you’ve ever taken sales training of any kind, you know that mastering sales vocabulary is shockingly difficult. Many sales terms sound interchangeable when, in fact, they mean drastically different things. That’s why we compiled a list of the 100 most useful sales terms every salesperson needs to know. Sales job terms.

B2C 98

B2C Sales CRM Profitability 98

Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Sales team management software is being used widely by many companies to boost their revenues. What Is Sales Management? A sales management process involves working together towards a common goal to increase profit and revenue targets by implementing strategies to help the sales team hit set targets.

Software 52

Software Software Management Sales 52

CoSell

DECEMBER 24, 2020

I just got off the phone with Ned*, a regional Sales V.P., He was bemoaning the fact that he didn’t know exactly how to qualify the quantity of sales opportunities from his team. Knowing how to qualify your B2B sales opportunities is a huge issue in sales. SPIN selling is validated in years of sales research.

B2B 98

B2B Sales Profitability Prioritization 98

Hubspot Sales

JULY 3, 2018

Sales Territory Plan. One of the essential pillars of a successful business is a robust and organized sales territory strategy. Studies show that effective territory management can increase overall sales, improve customer coverage, and reduce costs. What Is a Sales Territory? Sales Territory Planning 101.

Prioritization 131

Prioritization Profitability Sales Account Management 131

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Over the years, many organizations have invested in a new selling methodology that has evolved the sales approach from strategic selling to "challenging" prospects. 5 Business Insights That Take Sales Conversations to the Next Level 1. Increase profit? Is your prospect's goal to increase revenue? Reduce costs? Grow market share?

Shareholders 104

Shareholders Value Proposition Profitability Decision-making 104

Hubspot Sales

MAY 5, 2023

Sales is a tough job under normal circumstances, but throw in a recession and things get even more complicated. This means retiring the old playbook and getting creative with your sales strategies. As a result, sales cycles tend to get longer. Expect more touchpoints in the sales process. Change up your pitch.

Decision-making 107

Decision-making Sales Stakeholders Prioritization 107

Mike Kunkle

JUNE 12, 2022

I hope this will contained to not-yet-profitable, seed-funded early-stage companies with burn-rate/runway issues, but as the recession gears up, it may spread. 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.

Sales 130

Sales Decision-making Virtual Selling Remote Working 130

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 30, 2023

But what changes will it bring to the sales industry? Will it be the end of salespeople, or will it become the secret weapon to help sales reps work more efficiently? Furthermore, we’ve interviewed leading sales teams to collect 11 AI sales predictions that you should watch in 2023. Let’s jump to the nitty-gritty.

Decision-making 91

Decision-making Sales Profitability Artificial Intelligence 91

Nutshell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

But the benefits of a CRM don’t stop there—with a CRM, you can streamline your sales process to capture and convert more prospects into valuable leads and, eventually, loyal customers. Take a look at five ways your CRM can help you develop a streamlined sales process that captures and retains leads.

CRM 62

CRM Sales Profitability Prioritization 62

PandaDoc

APRIL 17, 2024

“What is ACV in sales?”, What does ACV stand for in sales The meaning of ACV in sales is “annual contract value” and is a metric that tells you the revenue generated by a contract over a year. The importance of knowing ACV in sales ACV is an important metric for a variety of reasons. Sales or marketing managers.

Sales 52

Sales Internet Profitability CRM 52

Flevy

MARCH 12, 2024

Research by various academicians and researchers has suggested other models of gaining profitability and sustainable competitive advantage. Prioritized resource allocation by focusing on internal assets, capabilities, and competencies. Informed Decision making by identifying unique resources and capabilities.

Profitability 52

Profitability Value Proposition Decision-making Digital Transformation 52

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

If you ask most executives if they have a sales process , they’ll immediately say yes. But when you ask them to describe their sales process, their descriptions vary wildly. To some, a sales process means milestones in their sales pipeline. Having clear definitions for your sales process matters a lot.

Account Management 129

Account Management Sales Account Planning CRM 129

ProlifIQ

APRIL 12, 2024

By offering customers additional products or services that complement their original purchases, you can increase the revenue earned per customer, improve customer lifetime value, drive higher profit margins, and strengthen customer relationships. This helps prioritize the data you care about most in your day-to-day work.

CRM 52

CRM Prioritization Profitability Business Growth 52

CoSell

JANUARY 14, 2021

Yet, it is up to us to lead—and to do this, it helps to learn what other sales and marketing leaders are discovering for virtual success. They look at the best practices of European sales and marketing leaders in responding to the current requirements to work virtually. That’s why this article from McKinsey is so insightful.

Marketing 80

Marketing Virtual Selling Sales Prioritization 80

Flevy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Two key factors critical for devising a robust purchasing and supply management strategy are: Strategic importance of purchasing: This factor measures the ratio of raw material costs to total costs, their impact on profitability, and the value addition done by the entire product portfolio.

Supply Chain 102

Supply Chain Procurement Suppliers Digital Transformation 102

Hubspot Sales

MAY 3, 2021

First-hand experience is helpful when it comes to improving your sales performance. Thankfully, there are experienced BIPOC entrepreneurs and sales professionals who are eager and willing to share their experiences with those hoping to get their foot in the door. 5 Post-Pandemic Sales Strategies. What’s in the CARDS?

Sales 130

Sales B2B Prioritization Profitability 130

SalesGlobe

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As you consider sales compensation pay, there are three levers available to you that should align with your sales process and strategy, and when done well, will drive the behaviors and outcomes that you expect. This helps ensure companies stay profitable while growing their footprint in the market. 55% of companies use revenue.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sales Profitability Healthcare 52

SalesGlobe

MARCH 14, 2023

Manufacturing is a unique sales business in that the company’s overall profitability is dependent upon operational dynamics within the production of finished goods. To be a successful, sales-focused manufacturing business, you must understand how to effectively manage your customers instead of having them manage you.

B2B 52

B2B Manufacturing Innovation Sales 52

Zendesk

AUGUST 2, 2021

The same is true when trying to build a sales team and a sales strategy without sales analytics. Just like understanding benchmarks and working through practice tests will help you tackle an AP exam, using sales analytics and analytics tools will help you boost sales numbers. What is sales analytics?

Sales Analytics 98

Sales Analytics Sales Supply Chain Profitability 98

Nutshell

AUGUST 28, 2023

Creating a structured sales process is one of the most effective ways to boost your sales teams’ efficiency and results. With a formal sales process in place, your sales team has a framework to follow, and it’s much easier to stay on the same page, track results, and onboard new team members.

Decision-making 118

Decision-making Sales Negotiation Advertising 118

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In the ever-evolving realm of sales, one approach has consistently proven to be a game-changer: consultative selling. Consultative selling is more than just a sales technique; it’s a philosophy centered around empathy, collaboration, and problem-solving. What is Consultative Selling?

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Prioritization Decision-making Communication 52

DemandFarm

JULY 26, 2023

Automate to Accelerate: Streamlining Sales Processes for Greater Efficiency and Productivity Automation of standard and routine tasks is one of the biggest trends that is shaping the modern business landscape. Top companies and organizations are keenly embracing automation to drive cost efficiency and improved sales.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Energy and Utilities CRM Sales 52

Apptivo

MAY 20, 2023

Tips to convert hot leads effectively for sales using Apptivo CRM 5. Summary Hot leads glitter like valuable gemstones in the sales environment, offering enormous potential for conversion and revenue production. They’re ready to take the next step and finalize the sale now that they have decision-making authority.

CRM 52

CRM Sales Prioritization Decision-making 52

Openview

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

A CEB Gartner study completely contradicts what has been conventional wisdom in SaaS, that strong customer service is a critical part of a sales team’s ability to not just retain clients but grow and accelerate account revenue. increase in the size of their sales teams’ portfolio.

Sales 76

Sales Profitability Account Management Prioritization 76

Hubspot Sales

JUNE 21, 2022

However, it's also a recipe for stress, frustration, and low morale — which, when left unchecked, can quickly affect sales performance. It's no surprise that sales is a tough game, making it essential for sales leaders to keep their team's morale high. How Mood Impacts Sales [Stats]. How Mood Impacts Sales [Stats].

Emotional Intelligence 93

Emotional Intelligence Sales Sales Training Onboarding 93

Luminas Strategy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

B2B buying motions are becoming too difficult to predict, with longer sales cycles. B2B organizations need a customer-obsessed growth engine — a perpetual business motion designed to grow revenue, profit, and customer retention efficiently and consistently. The result? Don’t despair. Customer-obsessed companies think differently.

B2B 52

B2B Value Proposition Profitability Suppliers 52

CoSell

DECEMBER 22, 2020

In sales, we’re all on common ground. By building a scalable, winning sales process. By building a scalable, winning sales process. This gem is what my friend Steve, * a salt of the earth sales consultant, likes to call, the “IT”. As you’re an experienced sales professional, I bet you’ve done this. Not just once.

Prioritization 85

Prioritization Sales Decision-making Virtual Selling 85

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 9, 2021

Customer retention — the sum of a company's efforts to keep its existing customers on board — is an essential, cost-effective process that any growing business needs to prioritize. Maximizing Profit. Maximizing profit is one of the most popular, conventional pricing objectives. Increasing Sales Volume.

Profitability 132

Profitability Decision-making Prioritization Marketing 132

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 22, 2022

We surveyed over 1,000 sales professionals around the globe to find out the top sales trends of 2022, and one thing is certain – the pandemic made a lasting impact on the relationship between salespeople and their prospects. If you’re looking for a specific insight, you can skip ahead to these sections: The Top Sales Trends.

B2C 88

B2C Sales CRM B2B 88

QYMATIX

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Joachim Meyn has many years of experience in B2B sales and customer management. Mostly, there is an agreement that sales teams can only look after some customers and potential customers with the same intensity. The most common parameters are sales volume, revenue and contribution margin. But how meaningful is this parameter?

B2B 40

B2B Sales Sales Analytics Software 40

Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Sales goals are the lifeblood of any organization, and as a business leader, you ignore them at your peril. These established milestones are frequently linked to overall corporate objectives and focus on a particular sales KPI. When learning how to set sales goals, it is essential to be realistic and achievable.

Sales 52

Sales e-Learning Profitability Acquisition 52

Nutshell

APRIL 10, 2020

Customer relationship management (CRM) software makes it easier to handle your sales processes from beginning to end. While true for any business, small sales teams can reap the optimal benefits from the resources available in CRM software. Effectively prioritize sales tasks. Increase efficiency among your sales team.

CRM 71

CRM Profitability Sales Prioritization 71