Upland

MARCH 23, 2023

Having trouble setting accurate sales forecasts or seeing close dates consistently sandbagged to next quarter? Regardless of the size of your company, the sales leader gathers sellers and runs them through the standard set of questions. These usually include: What’s the latest update? Who else do we need to talk to?

Account Planning 195

Account Planning Sales Decision-making Sales Environment 195

Upland

AUGUST 25, 2023

What is an Influence Map? What if you could understand who really holds the power to move a deal forward? It will take an entirely different activity to discover these hidden lines of influence, and tap into these veins of gold within an account to uncover real new avenues for revenue.

Stakeholders 195

Stakeholders Decision-making Sales Leadership 195

Arpedio

APRIL 29, 2024

A sales account plan strategy is a vital tool for achieving sales growth and building strong client relationships. It provides a clear roadmap for sales teams to follow, outlining the steps and actions necessary to reach their goals.

Account Planning 52

Account Planning Client Relationships Value Proposition Sales 52

Upland

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sales leaders often find that commitment to change is the single most important ingredient in a successful account planning practice. The current world of sales is not for the faint of heart, and certainly not one for those who don’t like change. When it comes to account planning, change is inevitable.

Account Planning 195

Account Planning Management Leadership Organization 195

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.

Acquisition 272

Acquisition Sales Decision-making Account Management 272

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.

Sales 217

Sales Interpersonal Skills Account Management Sales Training 217

Upland

MARCH 13, 2023

Sales forecasting is equal parts art and science, right? The ‘art’ aspect of sales forecasting doesn’t need to be an educated guest. What is a Sales Forecast? Is Sales Forecasting Outdated? Some claim that sales forecasting is outdated. However, sales forecasting is still relevant today.

Prioritization 195

Prioritization Account Planning Sales Decision-making 195

Upland

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Nigel Cullington, VP of Marketing of Upland Software’s Sales Effectiveness Division, spoke with Alex Gluz on the Revenue Engine Podcast about the vital lessons outlined from real life sellers in his recent book, Not Just Another Vendor. This means having a defined sales process. They ask themselves, “is there truly an opportunity here?

Software 221

Software Software Account Planning Account marketing 221

Upland

MAY 4, 2023

How are sales teams meant to grow revenue in key accounts without a well-thought-out account planning strategy ? Do they need an account planning template in order to properly “attack” the revenue waiting within potential accounts? After all, account planning is an ongoing, iterative process.

Account Planning 195

Account Planning Publishing Shareholders Communication 195

Upland

MAY 18, 2023

Account planning and effective account management strategies are about much, much more than your key accounts. That said, any account manager worth their salt has a strategy for their key accounts. And it should almost always look different to their strategy for smaller accounts. There are many reasons for this.

Key Account Management 195

Key Account Management Account Management Management Account Planning 195

Upland

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Nigel Cullington, VP of Marketing of Upland Software’s Sales Effectiveness Division, spoke with Alex Gluz on the Revenue Engine Podcast about the vital lessons outlined from real life sellers in his recent book, Not Just Another Vendor. This means having a defined sales process. They ask themselves, “is there truly an opportunity here?

Account Planning 195

Account Planning Account marketing Innovation Marketing 195

Upland

JUNE 15, 2023

You know that you need to find the best account planning software for your team. In this Guide this guide, we’ll walk you through some of the elements that make up a powerful account planning software – what it is, and isn’t. Beyond that, what role should tech play in your account planning organization?

Account Planning 195

Account Planning Software Software Organization 195

Mike Kunkle

MAY 30, 2023

The goal of “enablement,” whichever term you use for it (sales, revenue, buyer, buying, performance, other) is ultimately to improve organizational performance. See what I did there? Sometimes, that reality being what it is, we need to work in environments that are not ideal for what we do. Logic is our friend.

Decision-making 295

Decision-making Sales Training Sales Stakeholders 295

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

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.

Leadership 262

Leadership Stakeholders Decision-making Sales Training 262

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. Delegates from legal and accountancy practices in the UK and overseas (Brussels and Amsterdam) shared how to tackle those challenges.

Key Account Management 130

Key Account Management Account Management Value Proposition Client Relationships 130

Mike Kunkle

MAY 11, 2022

Sales Transformation. I’ve been involved in sales transformations that were entirely focused on getting the best-possible performance out of the sales force (ranging from a 30 to 600 percent increase in sales), independent of retooling the rest of the organization. The Elements of Sales Force Effectiveness.

Co-Creation 130

Co-Creation Sales Sales Training Decision-making 130

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, you’ll learn some positions you can consider in SaaS sales, expert tips for getting into the industry, and how to succeed in your first sales role. Table of Contents Is SaaS sales a good career? SaaS Sales Positions How to Get into SaaS Sales How to Succeed in SaaS Sales Is SaaS sales a good career?

Sales 107

Sales Account Management Communication Sales Management 107

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. When sales, marketing, and customer success operate in isolated bubbles, opportunities for collaboration and synergy are lost. This is a definite growth killer.

Sales 188

Sales Prioritization Innovation Leadership 188

Brooks Group

MARCH 28, 2024

As buying processes grow more complex, it’s becoming increasingly important for sales professionals to gain access to senior executives and C-level decision makers. Today’s major purchasing decisions often involve cross-functional buying committees that include executives from the C-suite. You get stuck in the weeds.

Decision-making 70

Decision-making Logistics Supply Chain Suppliers 70

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%

B2B 198

B2B Sales Decision-making Negotiation 198

Mike Kunkle

JULY 2, 2022

Senior sales leaders and C-suite execs, this one’s for you. In an expanding number of vertical industries (but not yet everywhere), the concept of “enabling the sales force” has exploded. Way back in 2003, I worked in a department called Performance Development and led the Sales Performance Development team.

Sales 130

Sales Sales Training Leadership Decision-making 130

Mike Kunkle

JULY 4, 2022

There’s still a lot of talk these days in the sales enablement community and the market at large about the need for sales and marketing alignment. I wish I saw more of it actually happening, but the concept is out there and there are examples of what good looks like. Sponsorship and support is critical.

Sales Management 130

Sales Management Management Sales Sales Training 130

Account Manager Tips

OCTOBER 11, 2021

15 Reasons Why You Might be a Bad Account Manager Bad key account managers fail to build business relationships and achieve results. Discover fifteen things you should stop doing and what to start doing instead. Here are fifteen signs you might be a bad key account manager and how to turn yourself into a good one.

Account Management 246

Account Management Key Account Management Management Suppliers 246

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 5, 2023

There are many things to consider if you are interested in starting your career in sales. You’ll also need a thorough knowledge of sales trends and stats to succeed. With a modest, go-get-'em attitude, you can learn the stats you need to know to anticipate what a career in sales has in store for you.

Software 116

Software Software Sales Meetings 116

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 16, 2023

Account executives work a fast-paced job that requires talent and discipline. They have to find sales opportunities, negotiate with customers, track multiple customers, and work to deliver on relevant KPIs every day. General Account Executive Interview Questions Expect the interview to start with simple questions.

Negotiation 96

Negotiation Prioritization Media CRM 96

Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2024

Sales effectiveness is your sales professionals’ ability to achieve their goals and objectives efficiently and successfully. Sales effectiveness also corresponds with the return your organization gets from its sales investment. But improving sales effectiveness is a complex task that few organizations do well.

Organization 84

Organization Account Management Sales Sales Training 84

Hubspot Sales

MAY 2, 2024

According to new research , Gartner expects that 80% of B2B sales interactions will occur on digital channels by 2025. In this post, we’ll cover: What is payment processing? What is a payment processor? What is a payment processor? If approved, the transaction and therefore the sale is complete.

Banking 66

Banking Small Business Digitalization B2B 66

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

If you ask most executives if they have a sales process , they’ll immediately say yes. But when you ask them to describe their sales process, their descriptions vary wildly. To some, a sales process means milestones in their sales pipeline. To others still, it means a key account plan. Call Management.

Account Management 127

Account Management Sales Account Planning CRM 127

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Marketing and sales teams rely heavily on one another to drive business. After all, it’s the marketing department that generates leads, and the sales team that converts those leads to paying customers. Sales collaboration dramatically improves results, but bringing it to fruition can be more complex than it sounds.

Marketing 103

Marketing Sales Decision-making Prioritization 103

Arpedio

JANUARY 5, 2024

In the dynamic terrain of sales, forging a path to success is an intricate dance of strategy, customer insight, and relentless pursuit of growth. Central to this quest is the art of strategic account planning , a methodical approach that marries sales strategy with customer relationship management to foster business growth.

Account Planning 52

Account Planning Value Proposition Account Management Sales 52

Brooks Group

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A sales training initiative can be one of the most impactful things you can do to improve your organization’s success. The question is, will the training program result in permanent behavior change and lasting sales performance improvement, or will it be a “flavor of the month” that your sales team abandons a few weeks after the experience?

Sales Training 74

Sales Training Sales Decision-making Sales Management 74

Sales Outcomes

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Meaningful Q1 deal decisions and bookings have likely been in the sales pipeline since Q3, and your marketing initiatives started even earlier. These last working days of 2023 are an ideal time to review a few sales plan execution motions to deliver strong 2024 results for Q1. We’ll be back the second week of January.

Sales 52

Sales Prioritization Decision-making Marketing 52

Revenue Storm

MARCH 23, 2023

What new sales manager competency is creeping onto the scene? The competency is leading sales technology adoption. This responsibility was floating around and has now found its home with sales leaders. To find out how well you are doing, just look at your sales team and you will know. This is bad business.

Sales Technology 78

Sales Technology Sales Leadership Sales Leadership 78

Brooks Group

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Before I accepted, I asked what type of development team would be building the new products critical for the unit’s success. The hiring manager said, “As soon as you get the orders, we can negotiate what type of development team you’ll have supporting you.” The same is true for implementing a new strategic account management plan.

Account Management 52

Account Management Management Account Planning Sales 52

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 28, 2023

Welcome to "The Pipeline" — a weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice and insight from real sales leaders. You need to have a pulse on their backgrounds and what makes them tick. I find that senior executives tend to be very set in their ways — as they've likely successfully navigated the business world for years.

Value Proposition 85

Value Proposition Decision-making Stakeholders Sales 85

Brooks Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Effective sales coaching can have a huge impact on your business. The biggest benefit of sales coaching is its contribution to revenue. Research shows that successful sales coaching programs increased average deal size, sales activity, win rates, and new leads by 25%-40%. Anticipate nerves.

Sales Management 79

Sales Management Management Sales Meetings 79