PandaDoc

JUNE 2, 2025

Rather than focusing on relationship-building or discovery alone, Challenger sellers take a more proactive role. Their sales conversations revolve around aligning company products and services with a customers business in a way that helps the buyer realize what they actually need.

Process

Hubspot

APRIL 25, 2023

Lack of Human Touch “ Human interaction and emotional intelligence relationship-building skills are all essential components of successful sales. You can't replicate the human touch,” says Cynthia Handal , head of global sales at Simera. Here are a few things to watch out for with AI emailing.

Sales

Highspot

DECEMBER 5, 2023

And though this method is perhaps more nuanced than the usual cut-and-dried sales practices, some market trends indicate consultative selling skills are 100% worth the extra effort. In fact, as far back as 2016, buyers were already expressing a preference for collaborative sales experiences without the standard “hard sell” tactics.

Consult

Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In fact, relevant work experience can replace a college degree in some cases. Sales experience is an essential skill for the role, so starting your career in an entry-level sales position is a good way to gain confidence and practice various sales skills and strategies in a relatively low-stakes environment.

Territory