Hubspot

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Here, we'll discuss why BATNA is an invaluable part of the selling process. Plus, how you can leverage BATNA's key negotiation tactics to ensure your business and your customers are both benefitting from a deal. BATNA stands for Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement. Let's say you work for a business that sells software.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 6, 2019

If you confuse objection handling and negotiating , you could be losing sales. . In this article, we’ll look at what objection handling and negotiating are (and what they aren’t). Then we’ll go in-depth to look at 5 techniques for handling objections and sales negotiation, so you always walk away with a win. Negotiation.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

When it comes to negotiation, the goal isn’t a win… What you want is a win-win. True negotiations are all about coming to a mutual agreement on something where both parties feel like they got something out of the deal. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t “win” a negotiation by making the other person lose.

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Salesmate

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Moreover, working with well-known clients can also bring credibility that can lead to better things. Yes, you’ll find many hurdles on the path while selling to enterprises, but a firm determination and constant hard work can lead you to success. A different and long pathway while selling to enterprises. – Robert Coller.

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Salesmate

JULY 8, 2020

If you’re serious about applying this approach, I recommend you buy the book Sell Like Crazy , by Sabri Suby. Sell their goals. Ultimately, this is the thing that the potential client cares about the most. It must be bespoke for each potential client and focus on their needs. Your proposal can double as a contract.

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Lead Fuze

JUNE 28, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the role of sales representatives – from negotiating contracts and identifying leads effectively, to building relationships with potential clients. They conduct business operations, negotiate contracts, identify leads, contact prospects, and close deals.

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Gong.io

JULY 7, 2022

The Sandler selling system has been around since the ‘60s and is still going strong. That’s because it does away with pushy sales tactics and puts the client at the heart of the conversation. What is the Sandler selling system? Sandler selling can often save reps a lot of time. The 7 Steps of the Sandler selling method.

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PandaDoc

MARCH 4, 2024

A virtual data room , or VDR, is a secure, online space acting as a repository of a company’s documentation, and serves as a virtual hub where company users share real-time information with other investors, clients or stakeholders when executing investment banking deals. What is a data room for investment banking?

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 22, 2020

Here goes… my three tips for selling in uncertain times. Keep selling! Your clients are at home, too. You thought consensus selling was hard before? Negotiate transparently. Give the buyer the tools to negotiate their own discount through accelerated payments, longer commitments, or predictable deal signature.

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The 5% Institute

AUGUST 7, 2023

The role of an account manager goes beyond mere customer service – it involves nurturing client relationships, driving revenue growth, and enhancing a company’s reputation. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills empower account managers to articulate complex ideas, understand client needs, and foster seamless collaboration.

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Search Engine Land

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Between an impending recession, sluggish sales cycles and clients looking to cut budgets, 2024 poses fresh challenges for agencies looking to thrive. Don’t rely one or two clients. Ideally, your top client should represent 10% or less of your business. A lot of mid-size clients. That last part is critical.

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Martech

MAY 17, 2023

Ask your new vendor how other clients have handled their data migration needs. They may be able to offer professional services or point your IT team to solid documentation for best practices they have seen with other clients. What sales wins or positive client experience feedback have you heard about the new tool?

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The 5% Institute

AUGUST 10, 2023

Remote closing sales involve finalizing deals, agreements, and contracts through digital means, eliminating the need for face-to-face interactions. This approach leverages digital communication channels, such as emails, video calls, and instant messaging, to engage potential clients and guide them through the sales funnel.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 14, 2023

For instance, let‘s say a salesperson is selling a product that isn’t backed by 24/7 support — and once upon a time, that factor held up a deal or two. If you find yourself in this situation, don't be quick to chase down your buyer — doing so can weaken your negotiating position, and a pushy “just checking in” email can hurt your margins.

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The Lost Book of Sales

JANUARY 31, 2024

Sometimes, the more sophisticated users in your client’s account may already be exploring the more unusual or “techy” aspects of your product before getting down to serious work. Such kinds of quick wins will help support your client’s overall adoption journey. Motivation dip.

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PandaDoc

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Probably the most popular approach to complex B2B sales, solution selling has been around for decades. Read this article to discover how the solution-selling methodology fares now, how top performers adapt it to modern times, and where to learn more about this approach. Solution selling methodology in a nutshell. Close the deal.

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The 5% Institute

JUNE 12, 2023

Introduction In today’s competitive business landscape, account executives play a vital role in driving sales , nurturing client relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction. They act as a bridge between a company and its clients, managing key accounts and maximizing business opportunities. What is an Account Executive?

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For example, if you have a customer or prospect that says, “Can I get this for $300/month and a one-year contract,” or, “I’d like a three-year contract with one-year opt-out and to pay on quarterly terms.” You should be flexible unless you’re an Atlassian who doesn’t have contracts or negotiations. It’s a trap.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 12, 2021

Proposal: Co-create a winning client services presentation for consideration. Negotiation: What are your levers to proactively share to help ensure your new partner is getting a fair deal for their team? Sometimes you’ve already gathered basic information from the client. Negotiation.

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Gong.io

JULY 11, 2022

Inside sales (sometimes called remote sales or remote selling) is often the primary sales model for B2B, SaaS, tech, and certain high-ticket B2C sales teams. Inside sales reps sell from their office, in stark contrast to outside sales, where sales reps travel to visit clients and close deals on the road.

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Highspot

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A well-defined sales process will improve performance, client relationships, and adaptability. Connect and Qualify Leads Once you’ve identified potential clients, the next stage is to connect with them. This step requires a blend of timing, negotiation skills, and the ability to commit to the agreement.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 28, 2017

What is relationship selling? Relationship selling is essential if you have a high average selling price (ASP),” explains VidScale COO Adam Rizika. What is transactional and relationship selling? Relationship selling, on the other hand, is effort- and research-intensive. Relationship selling examples.

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Highspot

JANUARY 3, 2024

Picture this: you’ve invested so much time and effort into a potential deal and victory feels within reach, only to see it slip away to a competitor or the client decides to back out at the last minute. Proposing a formal agreement: Share a detailed proposal or contract with the sale terms, which becomes binding upon signing.

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Sales Pop!

MAY 16, 2022

It seems a long time since the world of selling has been normal. You wrap up the call with your soon-to-be new client after expressing your thanks and you set up a meeting for the following Tuesday morning to finalize the contract. As such, finalizing a contract term or two may very easily result in some unplanned negotiating.

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Lead Fuze

JUNE 27, 2023

Conclusion Brands and Influencers: A Match Made in Marketing Heaven Online influencers are the new-age celebrities, and brands are leveraging their power to sell products like hotcakes. So, if you want to sell products like a boss, find the right influencer, and watch the magic happen. What is an Instagram influencer agency?

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Lead Fuze

DECEMBER 1, 2021

SMB and mid-market businesses may be tempted to go straight into selling to enterprise. Those deals are large, with 3 year contracts and prestigious logos. I have seen organizations that were successful in selling to enterprise, but I’ve also worked with ones who failed to make the transition. Post-Sales Customer Success.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

A channel partner is a company that sells products and services for a technology manufacturer or vendor. Channel partners basically onboard other people to sell your product for you. In the tech world, massive enterprise companies have entire sales channel departments who sell outside technology solutions to their clients.

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Lead Fuze

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Decision Intelligence Selling: Transform Your Sales Team for the Future With the Best Sales Intelligence Tool. This is when Decision Intelligence selling comes in the picture. Over the past few years, we’ve developed a new approach to sales that is called Decision Intelligence Selling. I hope that rubbed you the wrong way.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 26, 2021

We assume they know how to get approval, how to contract, how to issue an order. They may have to put together an implementation plan and negotiate the resources needed to support the implementation. They don’t know how to work with legal and contracting. While it seems silly, one of my clients almost got derailed.

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Veloxy

AUGUST 31, 2023

Instead, it lists the tactics our clients use at Veloxy. From long-lasting client relationships to face-to-face meetings , field reps can make all the difference in innovation by continually supporting customer needs. And while you can always push a product for the sake of selling it, you’ll only sell it once.

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Hubspot

APRIL 27, 2023

They make initial contact with people whom they think are qualified and ready to use the product they're trying to sell. While it is important for account executives to have great communication skills — verbal and written — they also need to know how to negotiate new contracts and renew existing contracts.

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PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Opportunity management is an approach that focuses on identifying and managing business opportunities for client acquisition, market expansion , strategic partnerships, and more. For this, ask questions like: Is this a potential new client or partner? What is opportunity management — and why should you care?

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The Lost Book of Sales

JANUARY 31, 2024

Sometimes, the more sophisticated users in your client’s account may already be exploring the more unusual or even “techy” aspects of your product before getting down to serious work. Such kinds of quick wins will help support your client’s overall adoption journey. Motivation dip.

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Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

A prospect lingering in the negotiation stage, for example, may need a change to product price to move them to the contract stage. Negotiation and commitment The prospect will likely have objections or additional inquiries that require renegotiating the initial proposal. Now you can move the deal toward order fulfillment.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

To put it simply, a sales cycle is the journey a potential client embarks on that begins when they develop an interest in a product to when they make a purchase. This process involves identifying potential clients who might be interested in your product or service. Cross-selling and up-selling are sometimes used during this stage.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 22, 2017

While we have some generalized notion of “selling,” contemporary sales organizations have grown in complexity and have evolved into a roster of functions — such as business development, closing, account management, and customer success — that require different specialized skill sets for their respective teams. Time Management.

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Anthony Cole Training

JULY 29, 2010

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. Why Arent Your Salespeople Selling? 3 Lessons for Effective Communication in Selling. How to Sell (21). Negotiating (2). retaining clients (2). Selling (45).

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