Brooks Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A sales strategy is the answer to a simple question: ‘Why am I doing the things I’m doing?’ Once you define the big picture, you can work backward from there to design your action plan. In sales, your goal may be to own a certain share of the market.

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Brooks Group

MAY 17, 2023

This article is part of our Key Fundamentals of IMPACT Selling ® series. The Importance of Asking Probing Questions The Probe step is one of the most important in the IMPACT Selling ® process but is often underappreciated and taken for granted. But knowing these things does not make someone skilled at discovery.

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Account Manager Tips

JUNE 29, 2021

Invite subject matter experts from your company to help you develop a renewal strategy. Don't assume because you have the business, you'll keep it. Demonstrate that you value your client's business. Let's talk about the client lifecycle The sales cycle attracts qualified leads, engages and converts them to clients.

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Whetstone

MARCH 14, 2024

Within this complexity, there are a set of a few simple principles, which if applied effectively, will result in victory. Each move must be understood in the context of the array of future moves and counter moves it makes possible. The Coaching Gap: Many change initiatives for sales and SAM teams sound exciting.

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Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 27, 2019

Training: Training is job-related learning about what, why, and how (and maybe when and where) to do something (or multiple things), to be successful in a specific role. Goals of Organizational Learning for Sales. Sales onboarding for new sales reps and new or promoted sales managers.

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Gamification took the sales industry by storm in the latter half of the previous decade — and with good reason. Research has shown that there are huge benefits to gamifying your sales process, including better worker productivity and retention when it comes to learning new things. Let’s jump in! People love to play games.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 21, 2021

It’s one of the most important components of sustained sales success over time. As a sales manager or director, you can only influence your team’s sales performance in two dimensions: Their skill set (what they can do) and their motivation (how repeatedly or passionately they do it).

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The last thing you want from a sales email is sleazy, spammy… or even sales-y copy. That might sound counterintuitive, but I interviewed Yuval Ackerman , email strategist, who shared her top tips for writing sales email marketing that don’t give you the ick! Gaudio’s sales emails receive: 36.3%

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Red Star Kim

DECEMBER 2, 2022

We can see how more senior members of the M&BD team allocate more time for being proactive – often by focusing on future goals and projects and investing time in analysis, research and planning. However, some executives can slip into the habit of constantly responding to questions and requests. What stops us being proactive?

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 30, 2023

But what changes will it bring to the sales industry? Will it be the end of salespeople, or will it become the secret weapon to help sales reps work more efficiently? Furthermore, we’ve interviewed leading sales teams to collect 11 AI sales predictions that you should watch in 2023. Let’s jump to the nitty-gritty.

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Insightly

JULY 31, 2023

If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re in the market for a new customer relationship management (CRM) system and you are in the process of CRM evaluation. The right CRM can have a tremendous impact on your business, but vetting potential CRM vendors and their solutions is no small task. More sales revenue.

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Brooks Group

APRIL 1, 2022

Sales training that sticks, however, results in behavior change because it’s reinforced. That requires involvement and buy-in from both sales leaders and salespeople. You need to utilize change management thinking and help people imagine the possibilities as training is developed and implemented, and once it’s over.

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Showpad

JUNE 13, 2022

Like something the whole company gets excited about for five minutes today and forgets about tomorrow when the Next Big Thing comes along. . Is video the quick fix that’s gonna solve all your sales challenges and make buyers come begging for demos? You need to accomplish a few things in your rollout: .

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SalesGlobe

MAY 1, 2023

For those of you that do not know, I happen to read a lot of Ray Dalio and he talks about economic cycles. So, Michael, thank you for talking to everyone here today about some things that we’re seeing with the current economic environment cycles, patterns and how that pertains to a sales organization.

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SalesGlobe

JUNE 6, 2022

The pandemic of 2020 continues to create downstream impacts to companies both large and small, and arguably will do so for many years to come. Within the sales organization, I believe there is a creative and unconventional way to address pay compression. Building a Pay for Performance Incentive Compensation Plan.

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Zendesk

APRIL 28, 2022

High-impact sales companies rank at the top of the list for many reasons, but one of their most enviable traits is that over 75 percent of their reps achieve quota. Meanwhile, companies in the mid- or low-impact range may be struggling to reach even 25 percent quota attainment. Comprehensive sales coaching.

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Showpad

JUNE 15, 2021

The modern buyer is changing, and for B2B companies this means one thing; the modern seller needs to change as well in order to keep up with evolving buyer behaviors. In the past, sales teams were in control and were in the driver’s seat of buyer-seller engagement. The old way of B2B selling is over. The future of enablement.

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SalesGlobe

APRIL 19, 2022

And while the experts at Morgan Stanley are not expecting a year to surpass that one, we do know another strong year is predicted ahead. So, what does this mean for sales, and why should sales professionals and partners of the sales organization care? Communications That Come Too Late.

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Apptivo

MAY 26, 2023

What is a sales target? The benefits of setting a sales target 3. Things to consider before placing a sales goal 4. How to set realistic sales targets for your sales team? Tips to effectively communicate sales targets to your team 6. Summary What is a sales target?

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Apptivo

MARCH 29, 2023

7 Customer engagement strategies you should follow this year 3. The final breakdown To have an effective customer engagement strategy, the best thing to do is to encourage your customers to automatically be engaged with your product or service. Overall, it’s the approach you take for building relationships with your customers.

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SalesGlobe

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A Way to Look at Performance Measures to Achieve Your Business Goals. We’re entering 2023, and organizations are navigating the post-Covid effects on sales, supply chain, and how we work. Despite recent corporate layoffs, the war for sales talent is raging on. What Are You Doing? Let’s talk about your organization.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 14, 2018

The more data they consume, the better they perform. The hype around artificial intelligence (AI) is borderline manic, and no one in tech can stop talking about it. The hype around artificial intelligence (AI) is borderline manic, and no one in tech can stop talking about it. Don’t do it.

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MTD Sales Training

JUNE 18, 2019

In sales, a lot can depend on the outcome and results of our efforts. If we succeed or progress with the sale, we tend to increase our motivation, improve our self-esteem and build our credibility. If we lose a sale or don’t progress, it tends to have the opposite effect. We feel that we are ‘winning’.

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OnStrategyHQ

MAY 18, 2021

Like what you’re reading? Previously, you addressed where you are and where you are going. Now, you will focus on how you will get there. Use your SWOT to stay grounded and realistic as you build a roadmap from where you are today to where you want to be. What makes us unique?

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Aptology

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Utilizing Behavior To Improve Sales Performance. In the highly competitive world of sales, every company needs even the tiniest of advantage it can get. Improved sales performance is what keeps the engine of every business organization oiled. Quantity of Data vs. Quality of Data.

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Help Scout

MAY 18, 2021

Offering live support can really take your customer experience to the next level. Not only can live chat offer the same immediacy, it’s also less resource-intensive — and it’s the preferred support channel for many. Sometimes customers want to talk to a live person. There are benefits and disadvantages for both.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 26, 2017

And from where I stand -- as the manager of an inside sales team -- one thing is clear. To be successful next year and beyond, sales development reps need to think outside the box. To be successful next year and beyond, sales development reps need to think outside the box. They do need to be comfortable on screen.

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SuperOffice

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

It doesn’t matter how high your site traffic is, if you don’t know how to make the most out of every visit. While it’s impossible to turn a website visitor into a customer before they reach the decision stage of the customer journey, you are still able to impact the customer journey itself.

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Arpedio

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Sales MBA at a glance – How to Educate B2B Sales Reps for Maximum Success. ? In today’s modern economy, we see a great demand for highly skilled sales professionals – and knowing how to influence key decision makers can determine whether you make it or break it. Enterprise Sales Leader, LinkedIn.

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Arpedio

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Sales MBA at a glance – How to Educate B2B Sales Reps for Maximum Success. ? In today’s modern economy, we see a great demand for highly skilled sales professionals – and knowing how to influence key decision makers can determine whether you make it or break it. Enterprise Sales Leader, LinkedIn.

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Zendesk

JUNE 21, 2023

Brand advocacy can be a very effective tool for businesses looking to get the word out and expand market reach. There are several different types of brand advocates, all of which can positively impact your business. It can also help build your brand and positively affect marketing efforts. What is brand advocacy?

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Help Scout

JULY 8, 2021

Then, one day, a customer sends you a question. And if you’re in the market for a free support tool, you may well stumble across Google Collaborative Inbox. A simple way to think about it is as a shared email folder: More than one person can access the shared folder from their own email account once invited by the group admin.

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KAM With Passion

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

By talking to each other and by making sure that conversations are meaningful to both parties. As a company, business unit or sales leaders, here are a few facts to keep in mind: First, In B2B, on average, 70% of revenue comes from existing customers. How are strong relationships built? A very pragmatic one. On the contrary.

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Brooks Group

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Finding the ideal employee from a pool of candidates can be difficult, and if the pool is significant, it can be incredibly time-consuming as well. Even the most advanced AI resume screening and candidate questionnaires can only provide a glimpse of candidate experience and aptitude. Higher Quality Hires. Drop in Turnover Rate.

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Zendesk

AUGUST 2, 2021

Imagine you’re in high school and trying to prepare for an AP calculus test, but your teacher never gave you homework, a study guide, or a practice test. You likely have no idea what information to study or how you’ll perform on the AP exam—not an ideal situation. What is sales analytics? Benefits of sales analytics.

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Account Management Skills

AUGUST 24, 2021

In this episode, I talk to Alex Raymond from Kapta about everything to do with account management processes. I hope you enjoy my chat with Alex and you can check out the details for KAMCon on the website which is [link]. It’s lovely to see you. Welcome to Episode 44. – how to avoid client churn.

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PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

You’ve probably turned on CNBC long enough to hear about big companies hitting or missing their “sales forecasts,” and you’ve probably seen company stocks going up or down based on how analytics compare historical sales data to those forecasts. What is a sales forecast? But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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