Veloxy

JUNE 21, 2021

If you sell telecommunications, your cold calls could and should be different than a salesperson selling software. If you sell IT services, your cold calls could and should be different than a financial services consultant. You can use these scripts, tips, and tricks to up your cold call game. Prospect: Yes!

Cold Call 298

Cold Call Objectives and Key Results Pitch Follow-up 298

Veloxy

JUNE 8, 2022

The pipeline shows how many deals salespeople are expected to close in a given week, month or year as well as how close a particular rep is to hitting their sales quota. For instance, you could have a pipeline worth a million dollars in contract value. For B2B sales in particular, a healthy pipeline comes with a lot of benefits.

Pipeline 195

Pipeline Technology Technology Cross-sell 195

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

You have to lead the team, live up to the values, hit quotas and targets, and make money. Almost everyone grew up in the company. Your average sales quota is $1M. You should be flexible unless you’re an Atlassian who doesn’t have contracts or negotiations. Every client uses you a little differently.

X-functional 96

X-functional Contract Growth Quota 96

Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

But the thing is, simply asking, “how much did we sell this month?” We can set up dashboards to see progress in real-time , and we can measure just about anything. Quota attainment . Quota attainment is the KPI that measures whether your team has achieved or is on track to achieving their quota for a specific time period.

Contract 62

Contract Quota Objectives and Key Results Sales 62

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. Let’s say you’re looking to implement a new email marketing campaign , and you need an email automation platform to set it up. Negotiating and closing contracts.

Inside sales 62

Inside sales Commission Outside Sales Quota 62

Veloxy

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Whether you’re a rookie learning the ropes or a vet hunting innovative tactics, our curated guide to essential sales podcasts is your ticket to leveling up your sales game. Expect actionable insights, cutting-edge strategies, and insider knowledge to keep you engaged and selling smarter—all without the fluff.

Gaming 233

Gaming Sell GTM Technique 233

Sales Coach Dew

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Is your sales funnel drying up? Your client might have said “not now” or “maybe later,” but you chalked it up as a loss and moved on. Create A Follow-Up Plan. We feel a little sore about not getting their business, but part of us assumes the client had some good reasons for awarding the project to someone else.

Prospecting 52

Prospecting Territory Contract Follow-up 52

Hubspot

DECEMBER 7, 2023

If you decide you want to hit 110%, 120%, or 150% of your quota, commit to doing the necessary activities to reach that number. Review your year-to-date quota attainment to gauge where you stand today, and calculate the number of customers you have to sign to hit your goal based on your historical deal size and velocity. Set a goal.

Quota 85

Quota Strategize B2C Transportation 85

Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Contracted $ARR quadrupled, win rates doubled, and ACV increased by 150%. Impact Areas Frequently, Solutions Engineers operate “behind the scenes” without directly linking to revenue in the same way as quota-carrying sales representatives. Over the past year at Stytch, we saw a meaningful acceleration in paid customers and revenue.

Engineering 99

Engineering Objectives and Key Results Drivers/motivators Teamwork 99

Salesforce

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Overcomplicate a sales compensation plan, and you’re left with sales reps who aren’t clear on their goals or hungry to hit their quota. Help your reps sell efficiently What is sales compensation? Sales decelerators: Sales decelerators decrease the commission rate when a salesperson fails to meet their minimum quota.

Commission 64

Commission Territory Quota Objectives and Key Results 64

Engage Selling

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Don’t turn your attention away from the client once they have signed a contract! Don’t turn your attention away from the client once they have signed a contract! Podcast Series: The Sales Leader 3D Sales Training System client relationships Colleen Francis Engage Selling Solutions Lead Up!

Clients 48

Clients Contract Quota Up-sell 48

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. Account Executive When sales reps show potential for growth and get enough experience creating sales, they often take up the role of an Account Executive (AE). SDRs are responsible for outbound prospecting.

Account management 77

Account management Commission Contract Sales 77

Highspot

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The Sandler Sales Training Method, or Sandler Selling System, offers a consultative way to build strong customer connections and demonstrate tangible value. You’re not just selling; you’re solving problems. The 7 Stages of Sandler Selling System David Sandler used a submarine analogy to illustrate the selling process.

Repeat business 52

Repeat business Consult Contract Relationship building 52

Salesforce

JUNE 7, 2022

Are your sales reps spending their time selling? The majority of their days get bogged down by housekeeping duties, such as logging customer information and manually building quotes and contracts. Sales operations can help automate those extra to-dos, getting your reps back to doing what they do best: selling. Sign up now.

Sell 98

Sell Finance Contract Quota 98

Veloxy

JUNE 23, 2021

What Positions Make Up an Inside Sales Team? This is often why many companies don’t end up with rockstars and new teams miss the mark. When we talk about outside sales, we’re referring to a team that goes out on sales calls to sell regionally and at conferences, events, and so on. What Positions Make up an Inside Sales Team?

Inside sales 232

Inside sales CRM Sales Pipeline 232

Closing Bigger

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Following is my outline covering the key points in this B2B Sales Podcast: 9 B2B Sales Kick-Off Strategies: 1) Revisit your ICP (Ideal Client Profile) Your market has changed Your existing client needs have changed 2) Drill down on your ICP needs, risks, missed opportunities, and align them with your solutions.

B2B 52

B2B Contract Finance Territory 52

Closing Bigger

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Following is my outline covering the key points in this B2B Sales Podcast: 9 B2B Sales Kick-Off Strategies: 1) Revisit your ICP (Ideal Client Profile). Your existing client needs have changed. Your existing client needs have changed. 4) Expand while your competitors and contracting. Proposal follow-ups.

B2B 52

B2B Contract Finance Territory 52

SaaStr

OCTOBER 25, 2021

” and “Something we found really effective at CoursKey, and other vSaaS businesses will likely find as well: Instead of running pilots, sign a multi-year contract but give them an opt-out after 3-6 months. You should stand behind your product and sign up for those until you have a real brand in the space. Jason, ed.:

Price 116

Price Contract Referrals B2B 116

Salesforce

JUNE 14, 2023

Let’s face it: Hard sells and flashy demos can be effective ways to close. Not only will this help you build trust, which makes it easier to sell , but it will open the door to long-term relationships that can lead to upsells and cross-sells. And that’s a very good thing for reps looking to beat quota.

Gaming 95

Gaming Cross-sell Referrals CRM 95

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.

Closing 52

Closing Objectives and Key Results Negotiate Technique 52

Hubspot

JUNE 29, 2023

Captive agents sell insurance for only one company. So what you choose to earn is entirely up to you. No matter how shy you are about selling insurance, you help people in ways they will never know unless they get into a life-changing accident,” says Paul Moss, Founder of HeyDriver. Table of Contents What is insurance sales?

Commission 72

Commission Cold Call Clients Sales 72

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? No wonder 50% more salespeople hit quotas when using the Sandler way than those without.

Sell 118

Sell Objectives and Key Results Technique Consult 118

Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

A sales cycle is a term used to describe the sales process steps, beginning when a sales rep identifies a potential customer to follow up after closing the sale. 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.

Sales 105

Sales Cross-sell Pipeline Negotiate 105

SaaStr

JULY 11, 2023

What are common pitfalls to avoid, and how can teams maximize efficiency and meet quota? Sign up for free. This buyer preference influences the type of AE that Gorgias hires: “We hired people who were more [likely to take] the “selling is helping” approach…not so much the convincing.

Objectives and Key Results 65

Objectives and Key Results E-commerce Quota Sales 65

Women Sales Pros

MAY 25, 2018

In many instances, we limit ourselves in how we go about selling into large accounts. We know that large accounts with big names like Apple, Microsoft, Merck, UPS or Citigroup spend a tremendous amount of money to ensure their businesses are successful. They sign very large contracts with other companies, but not with yours.

Territory 85

Territory Sell Quota Contract 85

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.

Sell 52

Sell Legal Niche Up-sell 52

Highspot

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Benefits of a Well-Defined Sales Process The benefits of having a sales process extend far beyond meeting quarterly quotas. 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.

Process 52

Process Real Estate Objectives and Key Results Negotiate 52

Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Sales operations refers to the unit, role, activities and processes within a sales organization that support, enable, and drive front line sales teams to sell better, faster, and more efficiently. But perhaps more than anything else, sales operations brings a system to selling. Contract Lifecycle Management. Contract Management.

Territory 89

Territory Non-Profits Contract Quota 89

Hubspot

APRIL 2, 2018

I wanted to follow up on the proposal.”. "Do Do you have any questions about the contract?". Finally, I picked up the phone and called my prospect’s office. Use it to coordinate meetings, set up calls, and confirm next steps -- but don’t use it to advance an opportunity. Contract questions.

Prospecting 96

Prospecting X-functional Contract Cross-sell 96

Hubspot

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Additionally, 50% more salespeople hit quotas than those without Sandler. Emma Brudner, a former Marketing Director at HubSpot, says , "If the rep discovers that their offering won't truly address the potential client's concerns, they won't waste time convincing them that it actually does — they'll simply abandon the process.

Relationship building 77

Relationship building Sales Contract Quota 77

Lead Fuze

DECEMBER 1, 2021

3 Steps to Build a Culture of Trust-Based Selling in Your Team: Why is Trust Important to a Salesperson. Trust is made up of three parts: honesty, loyalty and reliability. The key to a successful sales team is removing quotas and targets, focusing on the customer instead. Trust is the risk-reward balance. Relationship.

Trust 52

Trust Objectives and Key Results Quota Contract 52

Engage Selling

MAY 3, 2013

The first step in determining which KPIs to measure and how to measure them correctly is to differentiate between a sales pipeline and a sales forecast–two terms that many sales professionals mix up or don’t differentiate. Number of new (first) client meetings per month. Lagging indicators: Revenue and quota focused KPI.

Contract 88

Contract Quota Pipeline Sales 88

Cience

OCTOBER 14, 2020

This metric is also used to pay out incentives to sales reps based on their individual or team quota achievement. <double If you have fewer clients, the risk is higher with churn than having a larger client base. For example, having everyone in the contracting phase may overwhelm the legal team.

Pipeline 98

Pipeline Price Legal Meeting 98

Lead Fuze

DECEMBER 31, 2021

When you’re setting up a sales team, it’s important to consider factors such as: Regions served. Companies that sell a wide variety of products and services have sales teams organized by the type of product or service they offer. Reps were hired, trained and compensated to perform as an individual to hit a quota.

Territory 52

Territory Assembly Line Commission Objectives and Key Results 52

A Sales Guy

AUGUST 19, 2015

This is a guest post from Eric Saber one of the sales people at my client Patron Technology. I’ve been working with this client for quite some time and Eric is leaving for a new gig. Many of us thought, “Who is this guy being brought into our business to shore us up? It turns out this is not an effective way to sell.

Growth 115

Growth Clients Contract Quota 115

Lead Fuze

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Average Contract Value is a key metric for software-as-a service businesses. It’s the total value of contracted revenue that your company brings in each year, calculated by taking the total contract price and dividing it by how many years are left on said contracts. Quota Attainment. Churn Rate.

Objectives and Key Results 52

Objectives and Key Results Contract Profit margin Non-Profits 52

Lead Fuze

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sales Success Stories is a sales podcasts site that focuses on the people who are still picking up the phone and calling leads —not those who’ve since left the ranks of SDR and BDR. The people interviewed are actively in a sales role and offer up tips to those who are still “pounding the pavement” Best 3 Episodes: .

Drivers/motivators 98

Drivers/motivators Sales Inside sales Up-sell 98