Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 14, 2014

You must coach them, you must motivate them, you must have some level of performance management and, in some way for some of them, you must mentor them. Is our closing ratio improving? Do we have people that work well with our corporate objectives? The belief that "it isn’t important for me to motivate my sales people".

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Objectives and Key Results Drivers/motivators Sports Sales 209

Salesmate

DECEMBER 3, 2020

As a manager, you wouldn’t like to see poor sales results. A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to help those who are doing well to do even better – Jim Rohn . How to motivate the sales team when sales is low? Here is how you can motivate the team when sales is low.

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Drivers/motivators Objectives and Key Results Sales CRM 123

Force Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

This blog is part of our Mission Critical Success Series, where we dive into the strategies leaders are using to execute on mission critical sales objectives during times of economic change. The key is to identify additional stakeholders early in the sales process to reduce possible stalling and conflict later in the deal.

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Customers Objectives and Key Results Drivers/motivators Pipeline 138

Veloxy

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Get Your Free Ebook Key Takeaways Outside sales is the practice of selling through direct, in-person interactions. However, managing autonomy effectively can be challenging, as it requires a high level of self-discipline, time management, and self-motivation.

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Outside Sales Cold Call Represent Objectives and Key Results 242

Hubspot

JANUARY 8, 2025

In his book, he explores how gap selling has the potential to: Generate more leads Increase customer conversion rates Minimize sales cycles Maximize the average deal size Despite what you might be thinking, gap selling doesnt involve a whole lot of strong-arming prospects or dazzling them with fancy features to achieve these results.

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Intrinsic Sell Objectives and Key Results Technique 79

Cerebral Selling

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

One of the biggest reasons salespeople fail to create a sense of urgency in the mind of their customers is because they mistakenly focus too heavily on business cases and not nearly enough on their customer’s emotional motivators (i.e. As a result, they suffer with low close rates and poor forecast accuracy. Stick around?

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Customers Objectives and Key Results Objection handling Drivers/motivators 213

Closing Bigger

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Which drives results? They build and maintain structure, keep teams accountable, and drive short-term results. Leadership is about crafting and communicating a vision that inspires and aligns the team with the companys long-term objectives. Which drives results? Which is more important? Their world is the next 90 days.

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Objectives and Key Results CRM Sales Strategize 85

Openview

MAY 30, 2018

In this guide, you’ll find tips for designing sales compensation packages that yield results and actually scale. The key, of course, is to find the middle ground — the point at which every employee who makes up your sales organization feels fully motivated to deliver results that fuel smart growth.

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Objectives and Key Results Commission Appointment Lead generation 162

Salesforce

APRIL 11, 2023

We learned very quickly that the biggest obstacle to closing new business isn’t the objections themselves, it’s how the team manages the objections. The key to effective objection handling is using a question-based framework that puts the prospect at ease. Why is objection handling important?

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Objection handling Objectives and Key Results Trust Prospecting 98

Highspot

APRIL 1, 2025

Key Takeaways Traditional sales role play often feels forced and anxiety-inducing, limiting a reps ability to build genuine sales confidence. Then, you will receive a summary of the results by the end of the session. Offering specific feedback ensures sales reps stay motivated. Were you consistent? Did you show confidence?

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Objectives and Key Results Sell Objection handling Negotiate 52

Veloxy

APRIL 12, 2023

In this article, we’ll share 20 solar sales tips to help you close more deals and become a successful solar salesperson. If you’re talking to a homeowner, for example, you’ll need to understand their energy usage patterns and what motivates them to consider solar.

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Referrals Finance Objectives and Key Results Sales 246

Sales Gravy

APRIL 2, 2025

Below are the key insights from our conversation on why coaching matters, how it boosts sales and culture, and what leaders should do right now to make it happen. Much like elite athletes, sales professionals need ongoing input to fine-tune their mechanics, recharge their motivation, and keep small errors from turning into big problems.

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Objectives and Key Results Appointment Territory Technique 58

Hubspot

MARCH 12, 2025

For sellers, the key benefit is a shorter sales cycle, allowing them to close deals more efficiently. And, this can have beneficial results. Suppliers that simplify the buying process are 62% more likely to close sales for premium offerings compared to their competitors. What does SNAP Stand for anyway?

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Sell Objectives and Key Results Pitch Sales 61

Martech

JANUARY 22, 2024

You have worked closely with the client, prepared all the necessary content, assets and targeting, and are confident about the potential success. To fully deliver results and revenue for clients, close collaboration with internal RevOps teams is essential. In short, you’ve done nothing at all.

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Clients Closing Objectives and Key Results SQL 114

Hubspot

MARCH 18, 2019

The answer: Key account management. In this comprehensive guide to key account management, you'll learn: The definition of key account management. How to know whether your company needs a key account management strategy. The difference between key account management and selling. How to identify key accounts.

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Account management Objectives and Key Results Cross-sell Non-Profits 100

Search Engine Land

JANUARY 20, 2023

Firstly, and most obviously, form submissions are likely to be completed by qualified leads and may result in a sale. You can see which landing pages result in a conversion within the same session – perfect for identifying sales direct from SEO efforts. Head to Search Results in the left-hand menu.

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Objectives and Key Results Conversion Campaign Consult 115

Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The customer meeting is often overlooked, but I’m going to explain why you should take this just as seriously as the close, and then we’ll look at what you can do BEFORE the meeting to set yourself up for a successful, productive meeting that will propel your deal forward and ultimately win. What is the objective of the meeting? .

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Meeting Customers Drivers/motivators Objectives and Key Results 132

Highspot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Sales coaching is one of the many key responsibilities of a sales leader and is one of the most effective ways to increase sales performance across your team. Traditional sales coaching focuses on tactical issues and deal reviews – leaving little time for the kind of coaching that actually gets the desired results.

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Objectives and Key Results Sales Pitch Objection handling 64

Highspot

MARCH 6, 2025

Key Takeaways Tailoring evaluations to specific sales roles ensures feedback fits the job, enhancing sales team performance where it counts. Conducting sales performance reviews flips the script, offering clarity, coaching, and motivation. Praise improves employee engagement and keeps them motivated.

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Objectives and Key Results Objection handling Quota Sales 52

SaaStr

OCTOBER 30, 2021

I wanted to learn a lot quickly, work with brilliant and motivated people, and make a meaningful contribution to the company. I quickly learned that the people in this company were incredibly motivated, smart, focused, and data driven. The success of a company is simply the result of various decisions and how they impact one another.

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Closing E-commerce Customers Quota 112

The 5% Institute

MAY 18, 2021

Making a great first impression in your sales conversations is key, and in this article, we’ll look at ten sales questions to ask customers to help you with this. Objection handling. For a sale to occur, you need two emotional drivers. Qualification. Read on to learn our recommended sales questions to ask customers.

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Objectives and Key Results Customers Objection handling Sales 140

Sales Pop!

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A well-defined sales process allows salespeople to close deals predictably. Among sales teams who use sales analytics tools, 74% said they are extremely important for closing deals. Using certain criteria, you can narrow your search results down to leads that are most relevant to your business. Analytics and Automation Tools.

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Prospecting Price CRM Lead generation 243

Salesforce

JANUARY 13, 2025

Every company aspires for the best data quality , which includes the retention and use of relevant, clean data while also following key regulatory requirements. In simpler terms: bad data in, bad results out. Start by defining your objectives improving data quality is likely at the top of the list.

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Government Objectives and Key Results Drivers/motivators Legal 52

Highspot

JANUARY 23, 2025

Key Takeaways Strong soft skills are just as important, if not more so, than technical expertise for sales success. Soft skills training programs help bridge this gap by providing reps with interactive techniques for excelling, driving consistent results, and building stronger client relationships. What is Soft Skills Training?

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Objectives and Key Results Negotiate Cross-sell Technique 52

Martech

OCTOBER 26, 2021

“Leading companies will win digitally by continually innovating brand experiences that drive transformative results,” said Dave Mankowski, Chief Growth Officer for CX software company Bounteous, at our recent MarTech conference. Marketers need to make sure the new tech is yielding results in the form of insights and performance.

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Technology Technology E-commerce Objectives and Key Results 131

Hubspot

JULY 22, 2024

In many cases, prospects need to be compelled to act, and digital channels may not be enough to close the sale. Option 2: Objection I understand. They’ll explain their pain points and objectives, which is valuable information you can use to build your sales pitch. Then, I can follow up with you tomorrow.

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Cold Call Hospitality Objectives and Key Results Follow-up 78

Hubspot

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Five years into my B2B marketing career, I noticed a pattern: The clients who said yes were the ones whom I understood not just their stated needs but their underlying motivations through conceptual selling. Once I grasped that underlying driver, our whole conversation shifted. While traditional selling asks, What do you need?

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Sell Drivers/motivators Objectives and Key Results Cross-sell 46

Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Set core goals and bet on S-Curves Owners 2025 plan revolves around two key elements: Core Initiatives: A set of seven essential strategies that, if executed well, will drive the planned revenue growth (for Owner in 2025, 2x revenue growth). These plays ensure that all functions are driving toward the same objectives. This isnt enough.

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GTM Objectives and Key Results Quota Real Estate 65

Highspot

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Key Takeaways Product training is essential for anyone responsible for taking a product to market. Product training techniques like gamification keep teams motivated. A solid curriculum empowers: Sales to confidently build relationships, handle objections, meet customer expectations, and close deals faster.

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Product GTM Objectives and Key Results Cross-sell 52

Search Engine Land

APRIL 5, 2024

Chris Voss masterfully draws from his extensive FBI career, illustrating how to leverage behavioral psychology to navigate negotiations in a manner that is both non-confrontational and effective, often leading to outcomes that meet or closely align with our objectives. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us’ by Daniel H.

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Drivers/motivators Negotiate Objectives and Key Results Intrinsic 111

PandaDoc

JUNE 2, 2025

From research, the pair found that reps who consistently closed complex deals werent necessarily the friendliest or the most experienced. The key is to focus on a business problem that the buyer either hasnt fully recognized or has misjudged in scope. They were the ones who could teach prospects something new about their business.

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Process Objectives and Key Results Sales Angle 52

Martech

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Sales zeroes in on closing deals and revenue. Marketing might deliver leads, but sales doesn’t follow up fast enough or misses key insights like buyer personas or content performance. Inconsistent messaging and poor handoffs confuse prospects and damage trust, making it harder to close deals.

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Growth Objectives and Key Results Pipeline Sales 128

Veloxy

JULY 19, 2023

Get ready to unlock your sales potential and achieve maximum results! Short Summary Maximize sales success by creating an effective Sales Territory Management Plan with key elements such as market segmentation, customer profiling and sales rep skill assessment.

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Territory Objectives and Key Results CRM Drivers/motivators 130

The 5% Institute

OCTOBER 31, 2021

If you’re having positive results one day, and mediocre results on another; this doesn’t give you the certainty you need to plan your life accordingly. By knowing this, you can keep what works, and simply stop doing that isn’t getting you positive and consistent direct sales results. First – it gives you certainty.

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Objectives and Key Results Real Estate Technique Clients 145

Sales Hacker

JULY 29, 2021

Rather than just arbitrarily improving your sales compensation model to tease out better numbers, you need to tackle reduced motivation at the source. Let’s take a look at what causes burnout and how to motivate your sales reps to improve sales productivity. This pain point is a close cousin of mentorship. Think about it.

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Product Objectives and Key Results Drivers/motivators Sales 117

Veloxy

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Imagine the impact of having a well-coordinated, highly skilled, and motivated field sales team driving your business growth. Key Takeaways Field Sales Managers are responsible for setting targets, developing strategies and providing guidance to their team. Grab a warm coffee or tea and let’s get started!

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Territory Objectives and Key Results Represent Drivers/motivators 130

Veloxy

JUNE 4, 2024

Lack of productivity can result in lost sales, poor customer relations, and inability to complete everyday tasks. However, you don’t see the results you’re expecting. Another key to getting buy-in is to empower end-users to host a lunch and learn. The dashboards and reports within Salesforce are patchy at best.

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Objectives and Key Results User Experience Contact Trust 245