Upland

JUNE 30, 2023

Enterprise sales is going through a rapid evolution. One groundbreaking development on the horizon is the convergence of Natural Language Processing (NLP) AI technology and enterprise sales methodology. Personalized Customer Experiences Modern enterprise sales methodology thrives on data-driven decision-making.

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Co-Creation Sales B2B Decision-making 195

Sandler Training

MARCH 20, 2019

In enterprise selling, making decisions becomes a much more complex endeavor. Watch Brian Sullivan, Vice President of Sandler Enterprise Selling describe how the Sandler Enterprise Selling Program addresses this common enterprise sales challenge. Watch Time: 2 Minutes.

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Decision-making Sales 40

Upland

MARCH 12, 2024

According to a recent and comprehensive study conducted by HubSpot, a staggering 70% of sales professionals agree that AI tools will make them more productive at work — enabling them to work smarter, faster, and more efficiently than ever before. Sales AI is exciting, and also a little terrifying. That’s where sales AI comes in.

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Artificial Intelligence Sales B2B Organization 195

Sales Gravy

MAY 2, 2024

On this episode of the Sales Gravy podcast, Jeb Blount sits down with sales coach Cheryl Parks to discuss why modern sales professionals need to shift from traditional selling to a more consultative and insightful approach that leverages business acumen, industry knowledge, and the right questions.

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Sales Stakeholders Meetings Marketing 83

Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

At the recent Business Development for Professionals – 2024 Virtual Conference – MBL Seminars I presented a session entitled “Supporting Fee-Earners in Sales Targeting”. Here is a summary of the sales targeting toolbox for professional services firms.

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Value Proposition Key Account Management Digitalization Sales 130

Mike Kunkle

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

“As in other studies we’ve done, this year’s enablement study found that sales process and sales methodology adoption rates above 75% resulted in above-average gains for revenue plan attainment, quota attainment, and win rates, with a big boost at adoption rates greater than 90%.” increase in revenue plan attainment 17.1%

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B2B Sales Decision-making Negotiation 198

Mike Kunkle

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In this post, I will offer advice about how to measure the ROI of your sales enablement program. This is a complex topic that is beyond the scope of one blog post, but I will do my best to provide a solid kickstart for you and offer what I hope will be some helpful perspective and good resources to continue to pursue.

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Sales Finance Decision-making Profitability 258

PartnerTap

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

2024 is the year companies admit the old sales playbook is broken and invest in sales transformation. Buyers have changed how they buy products and services for their companies and deal dynamics are exponentially more complex. Companies that don’t modernize their sales playbooks won’t survive.

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Sales Decision-making B2B Suppliers 52

Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the role of Chief Revenue Officers (CROs) or senior-most sales leaders (by any title), has never been more critical. These architects of growth are tasked with navigating complex market dynamics, driving revenue streams, and fostering a culture of success. This is a definite growth killer.

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Sales Prioritization Innovation Leadership 188

Mike Kunkle

MARCH 31, 2023

Sales process, sales methodology, and sales competencies are all important and related aspects of sales effectiveness. Sales Process A sales process is a series of stages that an opportunity moves through. But they are not the same thing. It’s been proven in multiple studies and is worth the effort.

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Sales Interpersonal Skills Account Management Sales Training 217

PartnerTap

JANUARY 10, 2024

TLDR:Traditional B2B sales is broken. Deal dynamics today are exponentially more complex and sales reps have less influence and control over the sales process today than they did ten years ago. I bet most people reading this have played this painful game of telephone and unanswered emails. I know I have many times.

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B2B CRM Suppliers 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?

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Value Proposition Negotiation Sales Stakeholders 52

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.

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B2B Decision-making Sales Stakeholders 211

Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 16, 2023

10 reasons why (kimtasso.com) Marketing planning in a nutshell – simple and complex plans (kimtasso.com) Data and systems It was good to have a sprinkling of IT geeks (their label not mine!) Not ideal for mapping complex relationships across an organisation or co-ordinating integrated content and events programmes. amongst us.

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Management Emotional Intelligence Onboarding Communication 130

Sales Gravy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, I sit down with Mike Weinberg for Part One of our conversation on the state of the Sales Profession, sales leadership, and getting started as a new sales manager. This shift requires not only a change in skills but also a fundamental shift in mindset.

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Sales Management Management Sales Leadership Leadership 81

RAIN Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The world of B2B selling looks far different than it once did. Additional data from CMO Council shows that B2B customers actively research and compare solutions, often completing 50% to 90% of the work before contacting a sales rep. Long story short: complexity is a hallmark of B2B sales.

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B2B Decision-making Sales Meetings 109

Red Star Kim

DECEMBER 18, 2023

From the animated discussions I selected a few topics of focus – Be more strategic: Top-down or bottom-up, marketing and sales integration and property marketing. The complexity of professional services firms adds to the strategy challenge. We looked at case studies from professional services firms.

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Marketing Strategic Thinking Artificial Intelligence Stakeholders 130

Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Most people appreciate the importance of questioning skills in selling, training, coaching, counselling (especially Cognitive Based Therapy – CBT) and commercial conversations. Questions when selling – Exploring A key element of selling is to explore client needs and discover motivations for changing. Questioning skills).

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Negotiation Value Proposition Emotional Intelligence Decision-making 130

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In the ever-evolving sales landscape , understanding what drives success can often seem like deciphering an enigma. Their research has illuminated four definitive selling approaches, each characterized by specific competencies and behaviors. To discern these traits, SBI studied 100 frontline sellers, managers, and SDRs.

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Marketing Sales Management 71

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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Virtual Selling Sales Artificial Intelligence Emotional Intelligence 52

Customer Think

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In complex B2B buying, it’s popular to talk about being consultative and/or creating value with our customers. We talk about sales people as problem solvers, working with our customers to identify and help solve their problems. The post Do We Really Want Our Sales People To Be Value Creators? Too many [.].

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B2B Sales 117

PandaDoc

MAY 8, 2024

Such huge numbers equate to huge revenue potential in terms of SMB sales. Read on as we cover everything you need to know about the SMB sales process, and how your sales team can crush it in the competitive landscape. What are SMB sales? Which approach and tools should you implement to make the most of this potential?

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B2C Small Business Sales Decision-making 52

Arpedio

DECEMBER 19, 2023

One of the most critical types of transactions is business-to-business (B2B) sales. B2B sales refer to the selling of goods or services from one company to another. In this section, we will explore the concept of B2B sales and discuss its significance in driving corporate growth.

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B2B Interpersonal Skills Value Proposition Negotiation 52

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 12, 2021

When it comes to sales, some might think the only difference between sales roles is the product you’re selling. However, enterprise sales strategy differs vastly from self-service, SMB (small-medium business), or mid-market sales. The larger the sale, the more complex the process will likely be.

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Marketing Sales Retail Decision-making 105

Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When engaging new prospects is tougher than ever, sales organizations know cross-selling and upselling are two effective tactics to increase revenue. Yet many sales professionals overlook these opportunities, either preferring to stay in “hunter” mode or because they lack the sales training , skills, and coaching to get it done.

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Sales Training Sales Account Management Profitability 74

Arpedio

MAY 12, 2023

June 15, 2023 - 8:45 - 10:15 AM Teams That Sell: How Collaborating Specialists Can Grow Sales We’re thrilled to invite you to our next session of 'Good Morning, Sales' with guest speaker Martin Nyvang Mariussen, co-author of "Teams That Sell".

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Sales B2B Publishing Management 52

Brooks Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

This is especially true for sales performance. Tracking key sales metrics and knowing how to influence them is critical. Leading and lagging indicators reveal how well your team is navigating the complex B2B sales cycle. Core sales metrics are important to the strategic goals of an organization.

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Sales Sales Training B2B Organization 97

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 1, 2022

A sales operator works to enable your salespeople to focus on selling. Therefore, hiring the right person for the role is crucial, as such a hire will handle ‘backend’ stuff like lead management, data analysis, process optimization, and even sales strategy. 30 Interview Questions and Answers for Sales Ops. Optimization.

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Sales Stakeholders Communication CRM 115

Arpedio

JANUARY 3, 2024

When it comes to sales strategy , businesses must weigh the pros and cons of direct sales and channel sales to determine the best approach for achieving revenue growth. Therefore, it’s crucial to select the right sales strategy that aligns with your business goals and target market.

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Sales Profitability Value Proposition Retail 52

Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2024

The B2B buying journey is getting longer and more complex. Bigger deals usually mean bigger committees, which present unique challenges compared to selling to an individual decision maker or even a small group. But with the right skills and tactics, sales leaders can equip their teams to overcome challenges and win these deals.

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Value Proposition Procurement Decision-making Stakeholders 93

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 5, 2024

I’ve been in contact with sales experts about how AI has helped them. They’ve shared tips and AI hacks for inside sales reps, as well as tips for coping with — and bouncing back from — bad sales months. Personalization really does increase sales, but that’s not a boon if you lose the time and money to have people do it by hand.

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Internet Sales Communication Media 96

Brooks Group

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Sales training is essential to your company’s success. It’s a powerful tool for developing the full potential of every sales professional on your team. The Brooks Group’s training programs are led by expert sales trainers (aka facilitators) with real sales experience.

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Facilitation Sales Training Sales Decision-making 92

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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Sales Training Sales Decision-making Negotiation 68

Arpedio

APRIL 15, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal tool in revolutionizing the sales domain. Importance of AI in the Sales Domain The importance of AI in the sales domain cannot be overstated, particularly in today’s fast-paced and data-driven business landscape.

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Artificial Intelligence Decision-making Innovation Prioritization 52

FinListics Solutions

JULY 21, 2023

In today's dynamic business environment, running a successful enterprise has become increasingly complex. The convergence of technological advancements, economic challenges, and shifting buyer behaviors has necessitated a transformation in sales and marketing strategies.

Sales 52

Sales Meetings Organization Marketing 52

Miller Heiman Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

How has COVID-19 impacted virtual selling practices? 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. Accurate forecasting is even more significant when each sale counts. Focus on impactful managerial engagement.

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Virtual Selling Prioritization Sales Organization 109

Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2023

From negotiation to messaging personalization, sales managers and employees can improve their communication skills with anybody by taking enterprise sales training. Understanding your clients is essential to communication and sales in the business world. Here’s what you need to know about enterprise sales training.

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