The Center for Sales Strategy

APRIL 24, 2024

Over time, we've improved the tools we use to track that activity, from call sheets to spreadsheets to CRM. After all, the value is not simply in seeing how much activity we have but in understanding the trends within that data to help salespeople improve.

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SuperOffice

APRIL 11, 2021

Every sales manager wants to deliver on budgets and have a target-driven and results-focused sales team. But staying in control of the sales pipeline and successfully managing a sales team is not only about the numbers. Every organization has its own methods and processes and every sales agent is different.

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Upland

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Many writers use AI to spark ideas. Even musicians use AI to create catchy tunes. And now, savvy sales leaders are using generative AI , too. All you need is the right sales enablement AI tool. Ready to dive into sales enablement AI? What is sales enablement AI?

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Miller Heiman Group

APRIL 25, 2019

Once upon a time, your CRM platform may have been your Rolodex, a stack of business cards or the random pieces of paper where you wrote down information about your business contacts and your interactions with them. As a result, only a privileged few businesses could enjoy the transparency and insight that CRMs provided into the sales process.

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CRM Emotional Intelligence Value Proposition Facilitation 74

QYMATIX

APRIL 12, 2022

Successfully implementing Predictive Analytics in your CRM requires more than just software. Every successful sales team wants to become data-driven. Companies that successfully execute predictive analytics in their CRM are easy to identify. I have seen, worked and led over 40 Predictive Analytics CRM projects so far.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 15, 2024

Thoughtfully calculated, well-executed prospecting is central to virtually every successful sales engagement. It sets a tone — giving you the momentum and perspective you need to lock in on viable sales opportunities and ensure the rest of your sales process goes as smoothly as possible.

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Nutshell

MARCH 28, 2024

As a startup, having a well-running sales pipeline is vital to facilitate sales actions and help your team close deals faster. Read on to learn more about the importance of sales pipelines for your business and how to manage a sales pipeline for your startup. What is a sales pipeline?

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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?

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Nutshell

AUGUST 3, 2023

Every business’s sales pipeline is different, but one thing they all have in common is that they take people from prospective leads to paying customers. As a manufacturing company, a steady customer base is key to your business’s growth, and the best way to maintain that customer base is through sales pipeline management.

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Mike Kunkle

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In this post, I will offer advice about how to measure the ROI of your sales enablement program. I do have a video on this topic, from my newsletter, Sales Enablement Straight Talk , as an additional resource. This is why Buyer Acumen is the first block in the Building Blocks of Sales Enablement framework.

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Nutshell

MARCH 28, 2024

Consulting firms need a great sales pipeline to attract leads and close deals, as well as generate recurring revenue from clients and referrals. Read on to learn tips and best practices for managing an optimized sales pipeline for consulting firms. What is the typical sales process for consulting firms?

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Management CRM Sales Negotiation 71

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

When it comes to sales, there's a lot of innovation happening — and therefore, a litany of new tools. But only one type of tool is considered "effective" by 78% of global sales professionals. It's a CRM (or Customer Relationship Management Platform). If you're in sales, this result shouldn't be a big surprise.

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Nutshell

MARCH 11, 2024

The sales cycle can be a mysterious concept for a lot of people. Most businesses subconsciously understand that it exists, but they may not use the cycle as effectively as possible. The sales cycle is a universal reference of what happens in a successful sales process for all kinds of industries.

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Nutshell

MAY 15, 2023

For outbound sales teams, prospecting software is essential to finding new leads and nurturing them into customers. Sales prospecting tools for lead generation are critical for helping sales representatives find, qualify, and reach more prospects.

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Nutshell

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As a modern salesperson, all you want to do is get your new contact’s email and phone number into your CRM as quickly as possible so you can toss their card into the nearest recycling bin. Thankfully, we now have business card scanners to save us all that typing. Are you capturing it properly?

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Nutshell

APRIL 24, 2024

That’s why integrating it with the best Outlook CRM is the perfect way to expand its usefulness and empower your sales and marketing teams. An Office 365 Outlook CRM integration allows you to do so much more with your email service, including team collaboration, sales management, email marketing, and lead generation.

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Nutshell

MAY 17, 2023

Copper CRM is a good choice for sales teams that live and breathe G Suite, but what about those of us who prefer a bit of software freedom? Copper CRM, formerly ProsperWorks CRM, is a unique CRM that is specifically designed to be used with Google products, like Gmail and Google Docs.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

McKinsey Institute reports that one-fifth of sales functions could be automated with artificial intelligence (AI). Before you close this tab to panic-update your resume, wait till you hear which fifth: writing cold emails, entering call notes in your CRM, and scheduling calls. How much time?

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ACT

APRIL 16, 2024

Did you know that by 2025, 80 percent of B2B sale s interactions between buyers and sellers are predicted to happen virtually? That’s how fast the remote sales landscape is evolving. Virtual sales teams allow organisations to optimise costs, hire the best sales talent worldwide, and engage with prospects in different time zones.

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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.

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ACT

APRIL 25, 2024

You’re taking a break for lunch in the middle of a busy workday and open your inbox, only to find two new sales emails from unknown senders. The first one starts with a run-of-the-mill promotional sales pitch. That’s what adding personalisation to your sales outreach efforts can do. The answer is personalisation.

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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. Then, we’ll give you a tour of the top generative AI tools for sales teams with highlights and pricing.

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Co-Creation CRM Sales Value Proposition 99

Nutshell

APRIL 26, 2023

Table of Contents What is CRM? What is a CRM system in marketing? Imagine a locally-owned store operating in a small town—a simple, familiar place where the shopkeep knows your name and knows precisely how to help you find what you need. What is CRM? When people refer to CRM, they’re usually referencing the software.

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Brooks Group

JANUARY 24, 2024

This is good news for B2B sales teams that have faced economic headwinds, shrinking customer budgets, and delayed or canceled purchasing decisions. But even throughout this tough period, some sales organizations have found a way to meet or exceed targets—and feel confident in their ability to do it again this year.

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PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Leads, opportunities, sales: That’s the natural sequence of the sales process, right? Lead management focuses on achieving sales goals in the short to medium term, while opportunity management is more about leveraging strategic relationships to achieve long-term growth goals. But opportunities can be much more than that.

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Management CRM Sales Decision-making 52

Nutshell

APRIL 3, 2024

Startup management used to be complicated and time-consuming for companies wanting to scale. A communication tool can also facilitate smooth correspondence with clients and leads using different formats, such as phone or video calls, depending on their preference. Read on to learn more about each type of startup software.

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Nutshell

APRIL 3, 2024

When you’re running a consulting services business, a good CRM is a must to streamline your client acquisition process and keep a good balance between landing clients and delivering services. But should you use a consulting-specific CRM or a general-purpose CRM? However, CRM is a helpful tool for businesses of all sizes.

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CRM Software Software Acquisition 71

Nutshell

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

When you’re in the depths of the sales process, how do you know what step to take next? How do you know what action will be most effective for moving a lead toward becoming a loyal customer? Just focusing on the desired outcome—a new sale—won’t get you there. Read on to learn more about the next-action approach to sales.

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Nutshell

MARCH 18, 2024

Customer relationship management (CRM) systems have become vital in managing customer data, creating effective sales processes, and boosting sales team efficiency. However, one of the obstacles to implementing these crucial but advanced systems is a low CRM adoption rate from the team that needs to use it.

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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. Business insights: Insights gathered from survey data can also help you better understand the ins and outs of your sales process. Surveys are a fantastic way to gather unique data from your customers.

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Nutshell

MAY 11, 2023

It seems everywhere you turn these days, you hear something about artificial intelligence (AI)—how it’s disrupting industries, helping people be more efficient, and sometimes causing controversies. You might be wondering, can you use AI for sales? How can sales teams use AI? And if you can, should you?

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Any company's sales leadership needs to keep a pulse on how its salespeople are performing, both individually and on a broader organizational level — getting there often starts by understanding the degree of effort reps are putting in. That's where performance indicators known as sales productivity metrics come in. Calls Made.

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Nutshell

AUGUST 22, 2023

Since AI is revolutionizing sales , marketing, and many other aspects of business, it’s no surprise that many CRM providers are also using the technology to enhance customer relationship management. Table of Contents How are CRMs using AI?

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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?

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Nutshell

APRIL 18, 2024

Your customer data is the key to understanding your customers better so you can improve your marketing, sales, customer experience, and more. An SCV consolidates your scattered customer data into one location so you can better understand your customers and use your data in meaningful ways. Want to learn more?

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Government CRM Decision-making Customer Experience 77

Nutshell

MAY 11, 2023

One of the main benefits of CRM software is the ability to get every aspect of your business working in sync. And if you also rely on accounting software to manage incoming and outgoing payments, there are a lot of hidden benefits to integrating it with your CRM.

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