Red Star Kim

MARCH 1, 2024

That’s the nature of the often long and protracted sales cycles in professional services. We may need to educate them on the processes and what input from them is required in order to achieve their expected results. Explain that success requires constant effort over time – and that often it may take a while for results to appear.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 1, 2021

Put simply, being liked boosts your chances of making a sale, since it naturally confers a sense of trust and comfort. It starts with sales mirroring -- the process of subtly imitating the behaviors and communication styles of prospective buyers. Why Mirroring in Sales is Important? Sales Mirroring Techniques.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Quickly growing businesses require more sophisticated automation to ensure operational efficiency, proper distribution of leads among their sales team, and to make sure no leads slip through cracks. That’s what makes lead routing a critical component to any scaling sales strategy. What is lead routing?

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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. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales.

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Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 20, 2019

One of the things that’s been on my mind lately is the difference between education, learning, development, and training as they relate to sales talent development organizational learning strategies for Sales. Thanks for reading, be safe out there, and by all means… let’s continue to elevate our sales profession.

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Sales Management Plus -- SMP

JANUARY 18, 2024

One of the most important advantages to running your sales process with SMP is the ability to leverage personalized sales insights using your own data. This empowers sales teams to make informed decisions and drive better results. This simple review step helps you to prioritize your sales efforts accordingly.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 13, 2020

In sales, every day is a new opportunity to contact leads, close deals, and move closer to your target. However, it's also important to step back regularly and conduct sales audits to ensure your team is performing at a high level that meets or exceeds your expectations. What is a sales audit? Sales Audit Checklist.

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Despite their power, many brands aren’t utilizing storytelling techniques in their sales strategy. But an excellent sales pitch will use finely-tuned narrative techniques to wash these down. We’re going to explore how storytelling techniques can imbue your sales strategy with that crucial human touch. Stories Are Memorable.

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Sales Outcomes

JANUARY 16, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll share three practical tips on using body language to become more confident, competent, and trustworthy – all qualities that will help you succeed in sales! Gesturing with your hands and arms animates what you are saying more than words or slides can do. Lean in to demonstrate you’re engaged.

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SBI

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Mediafly Acquires Presentify to Transform Marketing and Sales Content. While sales enablement technology is the proven medium for sellers to deliver their sales stories in a way that resonates with modern buyers, to maximize return on investment, sales organizations need inspiring content.

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Corporate Visions

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The post Four Imperatives for Sales Enablement in 2020 and Beyond by Erik Peterson appeared first on Corporate Visions. These four Sales Enablement trends present a glimpse into the future of your organization. Sales Enablement has the opportunity to evolve in a big way. Four Sales Enablement Trends for 2020.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Having a bank of solid sales enablement content is more of a need-to-have than a nice-to-have for remote sales efforts. In HubSpot's recently published Sales Enablement Report , we explored the subject a bit further. In HubSpot's recently published Sales Enablement Report , we explored the subject a bit further.

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Nutshell

DECEMBER 7, 2023

At Nutshell, we build artificial intelligence into our software to help your sales reps accomplish more in less time. AI transcription apps and meeting assistants Taking notes during sales calls and conferences is necessary to record ideas and develop actionable strategies. Table of Contents What are AI productivity tools?

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 15, 2020

This new normal has left many sales organizations across the globe scrambling to provide their sellers the resources they need to operate successfully and efficiently from home and drive remote selling. When moving to virtual sales meetings, most would argue that video conferencing is the go-to. Embrace interactive presentations.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 21, 2023

Sales Proposal Image Source When making a sales proposal, it’s critical to have clients believe in your expertise and previous work. Start with a custom animation or video. But if you really want to capture attention, try adding a custom animation or video to your business proposal. Add a VR or AR demo.

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Account Manager Tips

JULY 22, 2022

Key account management is a role that requires both sales skills and strategic thinking. This study is called How Good Are Managers at Evaluating Sales Problems? Solving complex problems is what we do in sales and account management. you're right.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 1, 2020

It's true across the board, and sales is no exception. That's why sales efficiency is one of the most important metrics for businesses to understand, track, and ultimately improve. Sales efficiency is, in large part, a measure of the speed of your sales operations. Why Sales Efficiency Matters.

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Showpad

JANUARY 12, 2023

Meet Ljiljana Budimir Vukicevic , Sales Enablement Digital Capability Lead at Schneider Electric. In her 20+ year tenure with the global energy management and automation company, Ljiljana has seen and led major technological evolutions across the business — from customer care to IT support and, most recently, sales enablement. .

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MTD Sales Training

MAY 14, 2019

If we are still selling in the same way we did last year, we are out-of-date and run the risk if being fodder to those companies advancing in the sales world. Your B2B sales strategies need to be constantly updated if you are to even maintain your position in the market place, never mind enhancing it.

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Corporate Visions

MARCH 19, 2020

Before this month, at least 70 percent of sales calls were virtual, according to a study from Inside Sales. Here are three techniques, backed by science, for driving attention and engagement during virtual sales calls. Get the proven science behind unforgettable sales presentations in the e-book, Impossible to Ignore.

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Red Star Kim

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The need for clear aims that could be measured at different stages of the engagement and sales cycle were mentioned. There was advice to consider which personalities worked well together and how to make things relevant to topical issues yet still stand out.

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Marketing Stakeholders Digitalization Communication 130

Openview

JANUARY 14, 2019

As businesses move from a one-time sale to an ongoing subscription service, however, they likely need to change how they handle their sales processes. Because there are pros and cons associated with potential options for sales organizations, the answers are not always crystal clear. The Once and Done Sale.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 20, 2020

Timmy is a cold prospect, Tommy is a qualified lead, Tina is a warm prospect, and you're a sales representative for Inbound Dog Chow — a dog food wholesaler that supplies kennels, shelters, and pet stores. He's a high-level administrator at an animal shelter, but he's done nothing to indicate he's interested in your company.

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Advertising Decision-making Marketing Sales 131

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 20, 2020

Let’s get right to it — there are elements of the sales process that are wonderful on video and others that aren't. So the idea of doing an entire sales process from beginning to end while utilizing video may not be the best approach. As we move towards the end of the sales process, let’s discuss advancing opportunities.

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Planview

APRIL 20, 2023

They work with sales and answer all the requests for information and security and privacy documents. They A friend told me to try sales. After college, I went into tech sales for a reseller company. After college, I went into tech sales for a reseller company.  They are the best in the business.

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Showpad

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

It’s 4pm November 6, and I’m sitting on a plane on my way home to Germany, taking my laptop out to write about two fantastic Sales Enablement events: TRANSFORM London and TRANSFORM Chicago. No other Sales Enablement events on the planet have inspired nearly 1,000 attendees on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The opposing team became more aggressive as the game went on, and by the end of the game, we had two girls with slashes on their arms that resembled a small animal attack and another girl with a snapped collar bone. All predictable outcomes based on the opposing team’s behaviors.

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Sales 77

Showpad

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Wouldn’t it be great if Sales organizations could create that same experience for prospects and customers? Sales and Marketing teams can create the best buyer experience through a compelling story. Matthew Luhn knows what it takes to tell a great story, with over 20 years at Pixar Animation Studios. Crafting Your Story.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Prospecting for sales leads. 5) “Bright Future in Sales” -- Fountains of Wayne. If you need a sales tool that works for you and not the other way around, try HubSpot’s free CRM today.). There are salespeople out there willing to go in a dunk tank for a sale, so pick up the phone and start calling your prospects!

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 14, 2017

The cost of a bad sales hire can average from $25,000 to $50,000, not to mention the less quantifiable damage to team morale and culture. A meta-analysis of 35 studies that surveyed 4,000 salespeople found almost zero correlation (a statistically insignificant 0.07) between extraversion and sales performance.

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Zendesk

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Golf is its own animal,” said Conner. “It’s Communication between departments is key Before Zendesk, Mizuno used two standalone CRM platforms for customer support and sales, which did little to provide insight into the customer experience. “It So, they’re their own department.”

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Procurement Manufacturing Retail Facilitation 52

Red Star Kim

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Some introductory books on selling processes and skills: Book Review: Smarter selling – Next generation sales strategies (kimtasso.com). Hope is not a strategy – the 6 keys to winning the complex sale (kimtasso.com). Animal magic of buy-in and stakeholder engagement (Video) (kimtasso.com).

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Digitalization Media Marketing Communication 147

Planview

APRIL 18, 2022

As a Solutions Consultant my role is to support the sales team with technical expertise in their sales motions and in working with our valued customers and potential customers. This ensures I position Planview in good stead in order to execute a successful sales motion. Here is what he had to say: .

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MDI Training

JUNE 26, 2023

Beer taps, sushi, stormtroopers from Star Wars, stuffed animals, and even lifelike robots (as you can see above) were used to increase interaction. But in addition to traditional goals such as increasing sales and optimizing efficiency, Inner Development. Read More Successful instruments for Employee Retention by Aline | 26.

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Louise Collins Associates

JANUARY 25, 2018

For those of you who have read Animal Farm, you will be familiar with George Orwell’s famous line: “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others” Orwell wrote this in 1945, referring to the hypocrisy of governments that proclaim equality of citizens, but give power and privileges to the elite few.

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Government Key Account Management Account Management Stakeholders 52

Nutshell

AUGUST 14, 2019

You’re days away from the end of the sales quarter, and you’ve been hustling to reach your quota all month. There’s no hiding the growing tickle in your voice, and you’re sure by the end of the day it will become a major strain and turn your most powerful sales tool into a husky horror. And major goals to reach.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

At the beginning of a sales engagement, most get stuck in that precarious middle ground between trustworthy and downright dishonest. This helped us from not getting eaten by a range of scary, sharp-toothed animals when we were still hunters and gatherers. Sell a few bad deals, and an unsavory reputation will begin to precede you.

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