Nutshell

MARCH 15, 2024

Qualifying leads before sending them through to your sales team lets you learn more about your prospects and build deeper connections with them, which often results in more deals. We’ll also delve into the best practices associated with nurturing leads to give you the edge. Table of Contents What does lead nurturing mean?

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Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 14, 2022

21 free courses for key account managers to boost your skills now A key account manager has to grow and retain their clients. Find out what those skills are, along with 21 free courses to help you become a better key account manager. Need more help to improve your key account management skills? Table Of Contents.

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Account Manager Tips

MARCH 23, 2021

Why is key account management important? Why should you care? Well, i f you don't have key account management in place, you could leave money on the table, be helpless to competitor threats and put your most valuable clients at risk of defection. Key account management is the secret to grow revenue and customer retention.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 17, 2023

That makes establishing credibility central to the success of any sales effort. But maintaining that kind of trustworthiness and legitimacy over multiple sales conversations can be easier said than done — a lot of reps run into hitches, hiccups, and human errors that undermine their credibility with prospects. Let's dive in.

Value Proposition 129

Value Proposition Stakeholders Facilitation Communication 129

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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Negotiation Value Proposition Meetings Procurement 125

Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Referrer Management – Capacity and Capability Capacity – Rational elements of referrer management Throughout the workshop we considered how leadership and organisation (rational activity) supports effective referrer management. And show the links between what the firm, teams and individuals need to achieve.

Management 130

Management Emotional Intelligence Onboarding Communication 130

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

Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The revenue potential of your customers doesn’t end when they sign the contract. When engaging new prospects is tougher than ever, sales organizations know cross-selling and upselling are two effective tactics to increase revenue. The goal of upselling is to present a higher-priced alternative that leads to a larger sale.

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Sales Training Sales Account Management Profitability 74

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 25, 2024

Welcome to " The Pipeline" — a weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice from real sales leaders. She says, “It's challenging when a potential user of your solution sees the value, wants to implement it, but is intimidated by the idea of having to sell it in — both to their boss and the head of finance.” You're welcome.

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Decision-making Sales Finance Prioritization 105

Hubspot Sales

JULY 27, 2023

In fact, it’s practically impossible to find a department that wasn’t affected by AI, with sales being no exception. According to HubSpot’s 2023 State of AI survey, 24% of sales professionals use AI in their daily work. Let’s take a look at how it can help your sales team. Drafting up sales reports.

Leadership 90

Leadership Artificial Intelligence Decision-making Healthcare 90

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Train AI in sales, and you’ll join 81% of salespeople surveyed who agree that AI significantly reduces their manual tasks and data entry workload. There’s a lot to consider, including bias, data management, permissions, and more. Plus, insights from sales experts who are knowledgeable and passionate about using AI in sales ethically.

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Artificial Intelligence Decision-making Sales Software 102

Account Manager Tips

JUNE 29, 2021

How a capture strategy helps avoid competitive bidding Is your client due for renewal? Avoid a bidding war and follow these 10 capture strategy tips to keep your client long before they think of going to RFP. Assemble the win team. Create a plan that outlines the steps that will lead to customer renewal.

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AchieveIt

JANUARY 10, 2024

In the movie Moneyball, Jonah Hill and Brad Pitt’s characters utilize a combination of analytics and gut instincts to build a team of the ages with a shoestring budget. That same mentality can be used by companies to build all-star sales teams that consistently win.

Logistics 52

Logistics Decision-making Leadership Management 52

Flevy

JANUARY 13, 2024

Having a centralized library of KPIs saves users significant time and effort in researching and developing metrics, allowing them to focus more on analysis, implementation of strategies, and other more value-added activities. * * * * In the realm of Performance Management , Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are indispensable tools.

Retail 52

Retail Healthcare Decision-making Performance Review 52

Brooks Group

MARCH 7, 2024

Procurement managers have a reputation for focusing only on price. Or can sales professionals engage purchasing managers, buyers, and agents differently to have more success selling to them? Sales professionals who practice consultative selling are more like trusted advisors than traditional salespeople. Is this deserved?

Procurement 68

Procurement Management Decision-making Sales Training 68

Nutshell

JUNE 14, 2023

A sales pipeline is a representation of the journey people take when they become customers. Beginning with an introduction to your company and ending with a purchase, every sale requires someone to progress through your business’s sales pipeline. That will ultimately lead to more sales and revenue.

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Management CRM Prioritization Sales 62

Hubspot Sales

MAY 26, 2023

You are greeted with a pitch from a pushy sales rep. Even if you do, the pushiness is a turnoff and you might buy the product elsewhere or through a different sales rep. Embrace training and team resources. For a great sales call, it's key for agents to be knowledgeable about company offerings, conversational, and respectful.

Emotional Intelligence 104

Emotional Intelligence Software Software Communication 104

Nutshell

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Your customer relationship management (CRM) software can be the most powerful tool in your business’s toolbox. It can help you organize your customer information, speed up your sales process, and close more deals, ultimately helping you earn more revenue and grow your business.

CRM 71

CRM Decision-making Software Software 71

Nutshell

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

When you’re running a business, no matter which industry it’s in, the endgame is always sales and revenue. Ultimately, your company’s success is measured by how many sales you drive and how great your return on investment (ROI) is. But how should an industrial company like yours go about that process?

Management 62

Management CRM Sales Prioritization 62

Apptivo

JANUARY 27, 2022

The best sales team knows when to stop selling. Have you ever wondered what are some of the successful habits of an effective sales team? The most common answer is they have a definite sales plan and also, they know when to stop selling. Sales Plan. Sales Mistakes – Example.

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CRM Sales Sales Management Financial Services 98

PandaDoc

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Sales prospecting acts as the first stage in the sales process. B2B sales organizations may often find that this process is highly time-consuming and requires significant investments in manual labor. And poorly managed prospecting lists will result in seller fatigue. B2B sales prospecting in a nutshell.

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B2B Sales Decision-making Publishing 98

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 11, 2023

Your sales team plays an essential role in driving revenue and reaching goals that stretch across the organization. Your seasoned, super-star reps lead the way. So should you be worried about churn in your sales department? Sales teams have higher-than-average turnover rates than other business units.

Sales 120

Sales Brainstorming Leadership Insurance 120

Envisio

MAY 14, 2024

In a nutshell, the priorities of the community should inform a city/county’s strategic plan which should then inform the budget. As you can imagine, when significant new policy guidance is released by an industry authority like GFOA, many take notice. 5 Pitfalls to Consider When Implementing New Software 1.

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Government Software Software Finance 52

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Exceeding sales targets and quotas is the primary goal for 45% of sales executives , according to 2022 HubSpot data. The best way to tackle this challenge is through effective sales networking. In this guide, you’ll learn how to approach networking and what mistakes to avoid. What is sales networking?

Media 99

Media Sales Meetings Onboarding 99

QYMATIX

JULY 10, 2023

They also allow a cost-effective application of predictive analytics in Business-to-Business (B2B) sales. Customer Metrics and Sales KPIs Really Matter In the last couple of years, sales in B2B have been facing a shifting ground. In this new B2B world, sales data is gold.

Sales Analytics 75

Sales Analytics Internet B2B Digitalization 75

ACT

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re running a global corporation or a bootstrapped startup , the right CRM ( customer relationship management ) platform can help you acquire and retain customers. It also lets you implement workflows to automate routine tasks, such as following up with an active lead or sending subscription renewal reminders in real-time.

CRM 52

CRM Insurance Small Business Financial Services 52

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 8, 2022

One of my first customer visits as a young sales manager was in support of a salesperson — with a client I hadn't met before. It taught me some key lessons I still apply today — shedding light on five of the main traps several sales managers fall into. 5 Traps to Avoid as a Sales Manager.

Sales Management 85

Sales Management Management Decision-making Negotiation 85

Nutshell

MARCH 8, 2023

Customer relationship management (CRM) can open your business up to a world of possibilities, from a streamlined sales process to happier customers. But sometimes, when you don’t plan properly, CRM implementation can be a bit tricky and less than successful.

CRM 62

CRM Customer Experience Prioritization Profitability 62

OnStrategyHQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Strategic Planning is when organizations define a bold vision and create a plan with objectives and goals to reach that future. Part of that journey is the strategy built during strategic planning, and part of it is execution during the strategic management process. The planning process should take no longer than 90 days.

Value Proposition 98

Value Proposition Facilitation Decision-making Organization 98

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Having talented sales reps is often a result of investing in effective sales coaching. According to research conducted by ValueSelling Associates , over half of high-performing businesses that have had sales coaching programs in place for three years or more experience high growth. A stellar sales coach must be results-oriented.

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Nutshell

MARCH 9, 2023

With the help of your customer relationship management (CRM) system, you can collect and store data that’s current, accurate, reliable, and consistent. Unreliable or poor-quality data can lead to impractical, poorly developed sales, marketing, and customer service strategies. Customer data should always be up-to-date and timely.

CRM 62

CRM Software Software Government 62

Brooks Group

MARCH 21, 2024

A powerful lever to improve your team’s sales performance could be hiding in plain sight: sales discovery questions. Asking effective sales questions correlates with success, according to new research : 51% of successful sales teams are effective at sales discovery and questioning.

Sales 91

Sales Sales Training Decision-making Value Proposition 91

Insightly

JANUARY 2, 2024

Facilities managers use ROI to determine the value of real estate investments. Review a webinar where sales leaders talk about ways to improve ROI from CRM. It cannot source and hire new sales talent. Lead management , workflow automation , and assignment rules make sales reps more productive and less distracted.

CRM 52

CRM Co-Creation Onboarding Decision-making 52

Revenue Storm

MAY 24, 2022

Having talked to sales leaders of late, I was surprised to see how many common themes have emerged. Staff management issues! I have always said that Sales Leadership is the toughest job in leadership. You have sales targets that must be hit regardless of the situation and typically stretch targets at that.

Management 78

Management Supply Chain Sales Brainstorming 78

Insightly

MARCH 1, 2024

Data-driven organizations are strategic when it comes to collecting and organizing CRM data. But how can your company be strategic when data are created and stored in so many different locations and formats? Integrating your CRM is certainly an option, but where should you start? Nor should it. Why use CRM integrations?

CRM 52

CRM Remote Working Media Organization 52

Apptivo

AUGUST 31, 2023

Mobile Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is like a gardener, equipped to help these relationships thrive, whether online or offline. It can nurture your customer interactions even when the digital connection isn’t strong. Think of your mobile CRM as a special watering can.

CRM 52

CRM Customer Experience Onboarding Software 52

Arpedio

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Sales automation software: The ultimate guide Explore the ARPEDIO platform ← Back to blog In today’s fast-paced business landscape, sales teams face numerous challenges in managing accounts, seizing opportunities, and nurturing relationships with stakeholders. What is sales automation software?

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