Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2024

Sales effectiveness is your sales professionals’ ability to achieve their goals and objectives efficiently and successfully. Sales effectiveness also corresponds with the return your organization gets from its sales investment. That’s in part because they’re not focusing on the right metrics.

Organization 84

Organization Account Management Sales Sales Training 84

Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As an fan of Challenger sales (and the variant Insight Selling Insight selling – building on consultative selling models (kimtasso.com) I was delighted to see that one of the originators – Matthew Dixon – turned his focus to selling in professional services. Only one— the Activator —shows a positive impact on performance and revenue.

Client Relationships 130

Client Relationships CRM Financial Services Decision-making 130

Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Ramping new sales reps quickly is a pivotal factor separating successful sales organizations from those that underperform. Data from our 2024 Sales Leader Trend Report shows that 87% of successful teams have extensive, structured onboarding. Here are 4 ways a common language helps get new sales reps up to speed quickly.

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Onboarding Sales Sales Training Communication 76

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Welcome to "The Pipeline" — a weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice and insight from real sales leaders. AI and the pandemic threw a wrench in the typical sales funnel that companies have now realized is too outdated to consistently bring in the profits they want to see. Clients aren’t buying like they used to.

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Artificial Intelligence Decision-making Profitability Sales 95

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 11, 2023

Your sales team plays an essential role in driving revenue and reaching goals that stretch across the organization. If any of your top salespeople leave your company, you may fall behind. So should you be worried about churn in your sales department? Why do sales teams experience high turnover? In short, yes.

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Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Nowhere is this truer than with the commercial organization. At the core of this synergy lies a concept that wields immense influence in driving revenue and ensuring organizational performance – cross-functional Commercial Effectiveness.

Customer Experience 277

Customer Experience Decision-making Profitability Marketing 277

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 9, 2024

The art of door-to-door sales is timeless — even during the rise of modern sales strategies. There’s no two ways about it: D2D sales can be tricky. To top it off, high performers can earn over $100,000 annually. So, if you can master the art of door-to-door sales, the juice is worth the squeeze on the income front.

Sales 98

Sales Decision-making Meetings Insurance 98

Brooks Group

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Why Is Sales Coaching Important for Revenue Growth? Sales coaching gives sales professionals the mentoring they need to resolve critical skills competency gaps and be more productive. 3 Types Of Sales Coaching Sales coaching generally falls into one of three main categories: tactical, strategic, and personal.

Sales 91

Sales Sales Training Sales Management Onboarding 91

Brooks Group

MARCH 25, 2024

Winning sales teams, even those from different industries, have one thing in common: they use a repeatable sales process. As a result, they’re consistent, they follow best practices, they replicate the habits of their A-players, and they reinforce the process with sales team training. The data backs this up.

Negotiation 80

Negotiation Sales Training Decision-making Sales 80

Sales Readiness Group

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In our research report 5 Hallmarks of High-Impact Sales Organizations , we identified sales coaching as the top sales management action to improve sales team performance.

Sales 118

Sales Sales Management Management Organization 118

Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Many sales leaders think the way to do this is to help their sales team sell better value or overcome objections. These are both good strategies, but the true differentiator is the sales professional and their emotional intelligence. EI is also the foundation of sales, and the gateway to all of that is empathy.

Emotional Intelligence 82

Emotional Intelligence Sales Sales Training Decision-making 82

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

Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Lack of clear authority, conflicting priorities, and the logistics of keeping 7, 10, or 12 people in the loop make the B2B buying process an increasingly tough sale. But with the right skills and tactics, sales leaders can equip their teams to overcome challenges and win these deals.

Value Proposition 92

Value Proposition Procurement Decision-making Stakeholders 92

RAIN Group

JANUARY 26, 2022

66% of respondents agree that people in their organization don’t dedicate enough time or energy to prospecting, according to our Top Performance in Sales Prospecting research. Beyond that:

Organization 105

Organization Sales 105

Flevy

MARCH 18, 2024

Research & Development (R&D) stands as the cornerstone of Innovation and a primary driver of creating a sustainable Competitive Advantage in today’s fast-paced and technology-driven markets. This essential function encompasses the activities organizations undertake to innovate and improve their products or services.

Management 52

Management Digital Transformation Innovation Decision-making 52

Nutshell

MARCH 1, 2024

We’ll also break down our top five competitor monitoring tool picks to help you find the perfect one. With a top-tier monitoring tool in your arsenal, your business could have the upper hand with valuable data to help you strategize more effectively and beat the competition. Table of Contents What is a competitor monitoring tool?

CRM 71

CRM Software Software Media 71

Hubspot Sales

MAY 18, 2021

Are there specific traits and habits that top-performing salespeople possess as compared to their peers? These are some of the questions we set out to uncover with our latest research. This research study was conducted by ValueSelling Associates and Selling Power and surveyed more than 150 U.S. Communicate Value.

Value Proposition 117

Value Proposition Sales Communication Onboarding 117

Brooks Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the dynamic world of sales, where every decision can make or break a deal, harnessing the power of data is critical. As a sales leader or sales manager, your ability to navigate the complex terrain of market trends, team performance, and individual contributions hinges on a crucial tool—sales metrics.

Sales 92

Sales Decision-making Sales Training Sales Management 92

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 12, 2023

When assessing your team’s performance, sales activities offer crucial metrics. That includes the number of sales calls, VP-level meetings, new qualified opportunities, and so on. With proper sales activity management, you can influence sales objectives and business results.

Management 118

Management CRM Sales Software 118

RAIN Group

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Given the investment companies make in hiring, training, and managing their sales force to get maximum results, it’s imperative sales and enablement leaders understand how they can make the most of that investment and retain the best sellers once hired.

Onboarding 58

Onboarding Organization Management Sales 58

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 141

Sales Leadership Leadership B2B Sales 141

Flevy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Benchmarking against industry peers is something all organizations (should) do. Competitive Benchmarking is the compass that guides organizations in navigating the competitive landscape. This article will delve into the vital role of Competitive Benchmarking KPIs in empowering organizations to make data-driven decisions.

Management 52

Management Digital Transformation Profitability Decision-making 52

Sales Management Plus -- SMP

MARCH 5, 2024

Distribution is exceptionally competitive, and finding ways to maximize your sales opportunities can help you with that competitive edge. Here is an overview of its functionalities so you can unlock its potential for driving strategic sales growth. Upselling isn’t about pushing products.

Account Management 52

Account Management Facilitation Sales Prioritization 52

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

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Effective sales coaching can have a huge impact on your business. The biggest benefit of sales coaching is its contribution to revenue. Research shows that successful sales coaching programs increased average deal size, sales activity, win rates, and new leads by 25%-40%.

Sales Management 78

Sales Management Management Sales Meetings 78

Showpad

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Sales takes one look at it, gripes that it won’t work with their buyers, and never touches it again. The challenge becomes clear: your sales team is not bought in on your messaging and doesn’t believe it will help them succeed. Invite sales leaders to provide feedback on early iterations.

Marketing 52

Marketing Sales Leadership Leadership Sales 52

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 15, 2021

According to new data in Loopio’s 2021 RFP Response Benchmarks & Trends Report , which surveyed 650+ teams across North America, RFPs account for a whopping average of 35% of an organization’s annual sales revenue. Based on the research collected, Loopio determined that top performers win more than 51% of their RFPs.

Stakeholders 112

Stakeholders Software Software Organization 112

Flevy

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Thus, it’s critical leaders select appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) designed to translate growth efforts into measurable outcomes. For organizations across the spectrum, these metrics provide a lens through which growth can be assessed, strategies refined, and objectives recalibrated.

Business Growth 52

Business Growth Management Digital Transformation Profitability 52

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 81

B2C Sales CRM B2B 81

Nutshell

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Business insights: Insights gathered from survey data can also help you better understand the ins and outs of your sales process. Improves sales process: Finally, you can put your survey data to good use by using it to improve your sales process for customers and create a better customer experience. email, SMS, etc.).

CRM 126

CRM Software Software Internet 126

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

No one knows what it’s like to work in sales better than those in the trenches of the day-to-day — salespeople trying to hit their numbers while battling the ups and downs of the job. If you’re thinking about a career in sales, you probably want to hear the cold, hard truths about sales and what it entails.

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Negotiation Sales Leadership CRM 100

PandaDoc

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Gamification took the sales industry by storm in the latter half of the previous decade — and with good reason. Research has shown that there are huge benefits to gamifying your sales process, including better worker productivity and retention when it comes to learning new things. Let’s jump in!

Sales 52

Sales Software Software CRM 52

Miller Heiman Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Korn Ferry surveyed sales organizations around the world to find out, uncovering how companies are working to achieve stability in the midst of ongoing crisis. Organizations seem to have the same idea: focus and execute on what you can control as the surest path to success. How has COVID-19 impacted virtual selling practices?

Virtual Selling 109

Virtual Selling Prioritization Sales Organization 109

Miller Heiman Group

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Sales organizations face a paradox: although many continue to increase hiring, attrition is on the rise, according to our 2018-2019 Sales Performance Report , creating a major pain point. Poor hiring practices prove costly to sales organizations in many ways. What’s the problem?

Sales Management 97

Sales Management Management Emotional Intelligence Sales 97

Hubspot Sales

JULY 25, 2023

Like many disciplines, sales teams everywhere are trying to understand what role artificial intelligence will play in their industry. It’s here, and it’s already changing sales as we know it. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or fully on board, it’s important to educate yourself about how sales reps are using AI.

Co-Creation 79

Co-Creation Artificial Intelligence Sales Onboarding 79

Brooks Group

MARCH 28, 2024

As buying processes grow more complex, it’s becoming increasingly important for sales professionals to gain access to senior executives and C-level decision makers. Senior leaders control budgets, set strategy, and have the authority to champion major initiatives across the organization. Why is selling to the C-suite so critical?

Decision-making 70

Decision-making Logistics Supply Chain Suppliers 70

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 10, 2020

What does it really take to be successful in sales? A salesperson’s definition of success is often influenced by the environment they work in, the greater goals of their organization, and their own personal drives and tendencies. Core Competencies in Sales. Foundational Sales Knowledge. Communication Skills.

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Sales Negotiation Communication Leadership 142