Strategic Account Management Association

AUGUST 6, 2021

To succeed, we established four objectives that went beyond technological changes to include people and processes. We needed a different sales strategy and go-to-market approach with regards to strategic and global key accounts, as our existing country-focused structure could not support, let alone scale, the required new concepts.

Supply Chain 520

Supply Chain Logistics Co-Creation e-Learning 520

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

JUNE 26, 2023

The profession of sales is changing rapidly. More than ever, sales professionals need sales training programs that can help them keep pace with the demands of the modern sales process. Sales training pays off in many ways. Sales training pays off in many ways. What is Sales Training?

Sales Training 52

Sales Training Sales Onboarding Profitability 52

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.

Value Proposition 130

Value Proposition Key Account Management Digitalization Sales 130

Clarity Engagement Solutions

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Our Objections Handling and Commitment cards address 5 common objection techniques from Key Decision Makers and outlines methods to gain commitment from KDMs. Sometimes the complexity of our sales environments makes us forget that the simplest approach is often the most effective. Simplicity is the key.

Sales Environment 91

Sales Environment Decision-making Stakeholders Healthcare 91

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

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on achieving sales excellence and driving business growth. In today’s competitive business landscape, sales performance and effectiveness are crucial to the success of any organization. Sales performance is the measurement of the results achieved by the sales team and individuals.

Business Growth 52

Business Growth Sales Sales Training Decision-making 52

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, sales strategy stands as a cornerstone of success. Whether you’re a seasoned sales professional or a burgeoning entrepreneur, the effectiveness of your sales approach can make or break your company’s growth trajectory. What is MEDDPICC?

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Decision-making Sales Stakeholders 52

Arpedio

JANUARY 3, 2024

Sales professionals are familiar with the terms prospecting and closing , but do they truly understand the difference between the two? While both are essential sales strategies , each plays a unique role in securing business success. It is a vital step for customer acquisition and helps in building a strong sales pipeline.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Advertising Sales Acquisition 52

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In today’s fiercely competitive market, achieving sales excellence is paramount for business growth and success. One key aspect of this pursuit is understanding and effectively implementing sales methodologies that align with modern buyer behavior and preferences.

Stakeholders 52

Stakeholders Decision-making Value Proposition Sales 52

Arpedio

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The process of converting leads into sales is commonly known as sales conversion. In simple terms, it refers to the number of prospects who take the desired action resulting in a sale. Effective sales conversion is essential for the growth and success of any business.

Sales 52

Sales Advertising Business Growth Decision-making 52

The Center for Sales Strategy

JANUARY 10, 2020

> The Ultimate Guide to Objection Handling: 40 Common Sales Objections and How to Respond – HubSpot. Every prospect you speak to has sales objections, or reasons they're hesitant to buy your product. Why are sales objections unavoidable? Jim Cathcart. AROUND THE WEB -. >

B2B 70

B2B Sales 70

Brooks Group

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Sales leaders, the driving force behind a company’s revenue generation, understand that time is of the essence. At the same time, deals take longer to make their way through the sales process than they used to. In a dynamic and competitive world, sales efficiency is paramount. That’s true in any sales landscape.

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Negotiation Sales Decision-making 52

Brooks Group

MARCH 29, 2023

Proven Sales Closing Questions As you can imagine, sales closing questions are some of the most important types of questions that you, as a sales professional, can ask customers during the sales cycle. By following the techniques outlined below, you can ensure that your sales performance will be off the charts!

Sales 52

Sales Decision-making Sales Training Meetings 52

Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The same principle applies to B2B sales. Sometimes, reps can be exceedingly helpful and friendly, and while that might be perfectly pleasant in theory, it can undermine their sales in practice. Why Being Too Helpful Hurts Sales. Empowerment in sales is the delicate art of guiding prospects without overwhelming them.

Construction 135

Construction Sales Value Proposition B2B 135

Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In interviews, it is common to ask for examples of how people acted in the past. And to find some areas of common ground. Objectives) How will we get there? What’s the objective?” Most sales frameworks are based on evidence that shows the right order in which we ask questions. Analysis) Where do we want to be?

Negotiation 130

Negotiation Value Proposition Emotional Intelligence Decision-making 130

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. So, if you can master the art of door-to-door sales, the juice is worth the squeeze on the income front. Table of Contents What is door-to-door sales?

Sales 104

Sales Decision-making Meetings Insurance 104

Arpedio

JANUARY 3, 2024

When it comes to sales prospecting , there are two primary approaches to reaching out to potential customers: cold calling and warm calling. While both approaches can be effective, they require different sales strategies and can yield different results. What are the benefits of cold calling? What are the challenges of cold calling?

Client Relationships 52

Client Relationships Sales Communication Prioritization 52

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Sales is changing. A study by Gartner's uncovered that enterprises lose out on up to 10% of their annual sales due to poor planning. Moving into 2021, sales territory mapping software is here to help clear up the ambiguity, help you plan for the future, and get your team on the right track. What is sales territory mapping?

Sales 137

Sales Software Software Remote Working 137

Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 8, 2023

This strategic approach goes beyond conventional departmental boundaries, breaks down silos, and encompasses product, marketing, demand generation, sales enablement, and the encompassing realm of customer experience (whether it goes by customer support, customer success, customer service, or a combination of these).

Customer Experience 277

Customer Experience Decision-making Profitability Marketing 277

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

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 25, 2020

Others might only apply to certain sales methodologies , serving as pillars of individual selling frameworks and philosophies. But sales techniques aren't always so niche. Here, we'll take a look at five of the most important sales techniques that fit that bill. Understand and preempt your most common sales objections.

Sales 110

Sales Construction Organization Communication 110

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. Don’t trail off.

Negotiation 126

Negotiation Value Proposition Meetings Procurement 126

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As businesses strive to differentiate themselves and capture the attention of increasingly discerning consumers, traditional sales approaches centered solely on product features and pricing often fall short. Differentiating Features vs. Benefits One common pitfall in sales and marketing is conflating product features with customer benefits.

Value Selling 52

Value Selling Value Proposition Negotiation Prioritization 52

Nutshell

MARCH 19, 2024

As the backbone of any business, the sales team needs to be efficient to meet targets and ensure the company remains profitable. Keeping an eye on your team’s sales productivity is one of the best ways to track performance and nip bottlenecks in the bud. Table of Contents What is sales productivity? What is sales productivity?

CRM 71

CRM Sales Software Software 71

Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2023

There are no one-fits-all solutions for sales training. The best programs are the ones tailored to your organization and sales force. That is where role-specific sales training comes in. For a program to be effective, it must be tailored to the needs of your sales force; otherwise, it can be counterproductive.

Sales Training 52

Sales Training Sales Leadership Profitability 52

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Two such important functions that often go hand in hand are account management and sales. Understanding the nuances between account management and sales can help businesses optimize their strategies and ensure long-term client relationships. Two such crucial roles are account management and sales.

Account Management 52

Account Management Management Sales Client Relationships 52

Hubspot Sales

MAY 18, 2021

business-to-business senior sales leaders to identify the mindsets, attributes, and behaviors of top-performing salespeople. The findings revealed there are seven actionable habits of top sales performers ; these habits are a combination of learned skills and inherent traits and set the best salespeople apart from the middle-of-the-pack reps.

Value Proposition 119

Value Proposition Sales Communication Onboarding 119

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In today’s hyper-competitive business landscape, the traditional sales approach of casting a wide net and hoping for the best no longer suffices. Target Account Selling (TAS) is a strategic sales methodology that prioritizes the identification, engagement, and cultivation of relationships with specific high-value target accounts.

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Prioritization Stakeholders Energy and Utilities 52

ACT

JANUARY 27, 2023

Every sales rep has been there. Sales call fails come with the territory. The best sales reps , however, are able to shake them off and jump right back on the phone. Best-of-the-best salespeople make a game plan to prevent the biggest sales mistakes. ” Limiting how much you say is the cardinal rule of sales.

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Sales Decision-making CRM 52

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Working in sales isn’t easy, and I’m sure that isn’t news to you. That’s why as a sales professional you need a suite of practices you can rely on to keep you feeling calm, motivated, and ready to take on your next challenge. If your sales self-care toolkit is empty, affirmations are a great place to start.

Sales 142

Sales Communication 142

DemandFarm

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Sales opportunity planning is a complex process that entails following several steps and requires a comprehensive guide. It’s built around a multi-step sales cycle with several stages that include research, qualification, and strategy development.

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Sales Negotiation Meetings 52

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Real Estate Sales Training. Whether you are facilitating the purchase or sale of a property, having strong negotiation skills is a must. Working through objections. Handling objections is a common part of your job description as a real estate professional. Negotiation. Presenting. HubSpot Academy.

Sales Training 96

Sales Training Negotiation Sales Facilitation 96

Apptivo

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Companies across the world, irrespective of their industry type, often have a defined sales process. The concept of sales process came into existence after considering the redundancies faced by sales teams due to unstructured sales management. This applies to sales concepts and definitions as well.

Sales 98

Sales Decision-making Advertising Value Proposition 98

Hubspot Sales

MAY 30, 2023

Like all disruption, generative AI in sales has the potential to completely change the way things are done. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales.

Co-Creation 110

Co-Creation CRM Sales Value Proposition 110

Zendesk

APRIL 23, 2021

On your journey to sales greatness, a little inspiration is necessary at times. So, we’ve compiled our favorite sales quotes from the likes of Zig Ziglar, Jeffrey Gitomer, Richard Branson, Jill Konrath, and more—all categorized by common obstacles salespeople face: Productivity quotes for knocking out sales tasks.

Sales 98

Sales Meetings Decision-making Construction 98

Upland

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Typically, there can be up to 10 individuals involved in a B2B sale. To handle this complexity, sellers need the right tools, strategies, and methodologies to understand the people, problems and relationships that matter within an account. Long-term: B2B sales is all about becoming a long-term, strategic partner to your customers.

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Account Strategy Stakeholders B2B Decision-making 195