Upland

JUNE 7, 2023

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard sales and revenue leaders use the terms, “sales process” and “sales methodology” interchangeably and incorrectly. What is a sales process? A sales process is a flow, and it is usually brand-free.

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Sales Negotiation Decision-making CRM 195

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. The second question is “ Where will we play?”.

Value Proposition 130

Value Proposition Key Account Management Digitalization Sales 130

Mike Kunkle

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

I am exceptionally pleased and excited to announce that Felix Krueger of FFWD and I launched The Building Blocks of Sales Enablement Learning Experience on November 25, 2022. Access to a Growing Library of 4+ Hours of Video Content , teaching the Building Blocks of Sales Enablement framework. Build momentum. Deliver results.

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Sales Leadership Transportation Sales Training 200

The Center for Sales Strategy

JULY 27, 2023

As a business owner or sales leader, you understand how important your sales process is to the success of your company. But are you certain that your sales process is as effective as it can be? If so, a consulting organization such as The Center for Sales Strategy (CSS) may be able to help.

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Sales Organization 90

Mike Kunkle

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In this article, I want to talk about using multi-factor analysis to maximize your sales performance improvement. The reason you’d do this is because there is rarely one right answer, or one performance lever to pull, that will deliver the maximum performance improvement with a sales force. Inventory levels are still high.

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Acquisition Sales Decision-making Account Management 272

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.

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Negotiation Sales Training Decision-making Sales 81

RAIN Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In the competitive arena of sales, the true game-changer is having a well-trained sales team whose behaviors result in the desired outcomes. Consider the case of a technology firm that revamps its sales strategy to focus on consultative selling.

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Sales Meetings Sales Training 57

The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In this episode of Improving Sales Performance, we’re once again diving into The 5th Annual Media Sales Report by The Center for Sales Strategy. Today, we’re exploring why sales managers are experiencing such increased difficulty in achieving organizational goals.

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Media Sales Management Sales Management 108

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

Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 2, 2022

We’re all in sales, right? I think the answer depends on what you mean by that (intent) and how you define “sales.” I get the intent of the “we’re all in sales” message, generally, much like Dan Pink’s book, To Sell is Human. “The 1980s called, and they want their sales approach back.”

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Co-Creation Negotiation Sales B2B 248

Engage Selling

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Frustrated with failed sales strategies? You put together a robust sales strategy—a strategy that you worked extremely hard on and believed to be near flawless—only to see it fail in the long run. Frustrating, right?

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Sales Client Relationships Communication Management 117

The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In this episode, we’re continuing our season-long deep dive into the latest Media Sales Report from The Center for Sales Strategy. Today, Trey Morris, VP/ Senior Consultant here at CSS, is joining Matt to help answer the question, “Why is it getting harder to convert prospects and renew clients?”

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Media Meetings Sales 126

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 30, 2024

Sales trends come and go. In this post, I’ll review some sales trends we could see fizzle out throughout the year based on findings from our 2024 State of Sales Report. 6 Sales Trends That Could Fizzle This Year 1. 6 Sales Trends That Could Fizzle This Year 1. Salespeople acting as primary information sharers.

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Virtual Selling Media Sales Decision-making 97

The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

This season on Improving Sales Performance , we’re analyzing the findings from our latest Media Sales Report. With data collected from surveys conducted in Q4 of last year, the responses from sales managers and salespeople alike will help us chart a solid path forward through the media sales landscape.

Media 86

Media Sales CRM Sales Management 86

Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

At the recent PM Forum workshop on “Selling processes and sales skills for marketing and business development professionals” we focused on sales and selling challenges in professional services. Selling challenges in professional services: Sales processes and skills. Their fee-earners are often in the same boat.

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Key Account Management Account Management Value Proposition Client Relationships 130

The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This season on Improving Sales Performance , we’re analyzing the findings from our latest Media Sales Report. With data collected from surveys conducted in Q4 of last year, the responses from sales managers and salespeople alike will help us chart a solid path forward through the media sales landscape.

Media 89

Media Sales Communication Sales Management 89

Red Star Kim

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The workshop covered strategic thinking, business strategy and marketing and business development (MBD) strategy. 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. Top-down or Bottom-Up Strategy?

Marketing 130

Marketing Strategic Thinking Artificial Intelligence Stakeholders 130

The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This season on Improving Sales Performance, we’re analyzing the findings from our latest Media Sales Report. With data collected from surveys conducted in Q4 of last year, the responses from sales managers and salespeople alike will help us chart a solid path forward through the media sales landscape.

Media 108

Media Sales Sales Management Management 108

Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

MBD executives, advisors, managers, client services executives and BDMs from law firms, economics and management consultancies joined a PM Forum workshop on “Coaching and Consulting Skills for Marketing and Business Development”. We tackled delegate questions as well as coaching and consulting scenarios along the way.

Facilitation 130

Facilitation Decision-making Emotional Intelligence Acquisition 130

The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Season 2 of the Improving Sales Performance Series focuses on the data and analysis of the newly released Media Sales Report. You can stream it now to hear their insight, advice, and initial thoughts after analyzing the data that was just published. Or keep reading for a brief overview.

Media 103

Media Publishing Sales 103

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

Nutshell

MAY 11, 2023

You might be wondering, can you use AI for sales? Sales is a field that relies heavily on human interaction, but technology has always played a significant role in enhancing its efficiency and effectiveness. AI is one of the latest technologies that’s making a big impact on the world of sales. How can sales teams use AI?

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Artificial Intelligence Sales Decision-making CRM 118

The Center for Sales Strategy

JULY 7, 2021

And a question many sales leaders want to know, what does "good" look like? In this episode, Alina McComas, VP / Senior Consultant at The Center for Sales Strategy, discusses how sales leaders can make an IMPACT on their sales planning through Target Drives. How do you do a target drive?

Sales 117

Sales Organization 117

The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Season 2 of the Improving Sales Performance Series focuses on the data and analysis of the newly released Media Sales Report. You can stream it now to hear their insight, advice, and initial thoughts after analyzing the data that was just published.

Media 123

Media Publishing Sales 123

Engage Selling

APRIL 9, 2021

I’ve been working on numerous consulting projects recently, and I’m incredibly frustrated with clients who lost business for no other reason than they didn’t see it coming.

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Sales Client Relationships Business Growth Sales Leadership 149

The Center for Sales Strategy

JULY 22, 2021

As a sales manager, how much better would your life be if you had access to better forecast accuracy and improved sales performance?

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Management Sales Sales Management 112

Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 30, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the Sales Enablement profession has reached a pivotal crossroads. To firmly establish the function as required and themselves as integral players in their companies, enablement experts must be equipped to prove their worth by improving sales results and bolstering profitability.

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Leadership Stakeholders Decision-making Sales Training 262

Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It was originally used as an educational strategy where teachers cross-examined their students. Initially, it’s helpful to learn about a person’s beliefs and (limiting) assumptions of which they may not be aware – Coaching and Consulting skills – Limiting beliefs, approaches to helping (kimtasso.com).

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Negotiation Facilitation Emotional Intelligence Sales 130

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 13, 2023

When I think about different types of sales calls, some of the first terms that come to mind are terms like warm calling or cold calling. Sales professionals not only convert prospects into buyers, they hold the power to negotiate, upsell, and even problem-solve after the initial purchase is made.

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Negotiation Telecommunications Sales Software 104

Red Star Kim

MARCH 17, 2023

Adopt a strategic approach Neil recommended that businesses considered their strategy carefully before selecting an approach for the use of the metaverse. Nike – (Strategy) Collaborating with the virtual game Fortnite for exclusive in-game products. Adoption of video and podcasting was slow to say the least.

Marketing 130

Marketing Transportation Leadership Digitalization 130

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

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?

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Negotiation Sales Stakeholders 52

Red Star Kim

AUGUST 24, 2023

He has also been a management consultant, a marketing director and a financial journalist. There’s even an overview of the strategic benefits of different types of clients (linked to Key Account Management strategy). Business and strategy It’s a great business primer. And touches on segmentation and sales force automation.

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Finance Government Profitability Banking 130

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

Hubspot Sales

MAY 5, 2023

Sales is a tough job under normal circumstances, but throw in a recession and things get even more complicated. This means retiring the old playbook and getting creative with your sales strategies. Here, we cover the top consumer spending trends in 2023, along with five key strategies for selling during an economic downturn.

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Decision-making Sales Stakeholders Prioritization 107

Red Star Kim

MAY 11, 2023

The course also offers a helpful brand creation plan and a brand plan template (brand essence, brand assets, brand protection and brand strategy). Consultancy KPMG publishes an annual report into the effects of customer experience on brands using its six pillars – see Client Experience Management CEM Two research reports (kimtasso.com).

Management 130

Management Co-Creation Publishing Leadership 130

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.

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Value Proposition Procurement Decision-making Stakeholders 93