The 5% Institute

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Warm calling is an effective prospecting activity when done correctly; so, what is warm calling, and how can you do it effectively? In this article, you’ll learn what is warm calling, as well as how to make your cold calls into warm calls. What Is Warm Calling? So, what is warm calling exactly?

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Salesforce

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It’s no different in sales — only instead of game rules, you use a sales cycle to make sure you’re following the right steps at the right time. Let’s take a look at the stages of a sales cycle, and how you can use it to secure regular deal wins. What you’ll learn: What is a sales cycle?

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

Gone are the days of cold calls and one-size-fits-all pitches. What makes it more complicated is that 90% of buyers don’t follow a linear sales funnel path , leaving sales reps little to no room for mistakes. This makes B2B sales training more important than ever. What Does the B2B Sales Process Look Like?

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

With social media, you can prospect at your fingertips — and sidestep the awkwardness of a traditional cold call. The HubSpot Blog surveyed 500+ sales professionals to uncover the best social media channels for prospecting. In short, it's a modern approach to relationship building.

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Highspot

JANUARY 4, 2024

A sales training strategy is your blueprint to equip sales teams with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel. It addresses all of sales, from product knowledge to customer relationship building. The strategy ensures reps are well-prepared to meet and exceed sales targets.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Which is why today’s winning leaders implement strategies that accelerate pipeline and empower their reps to find success, no matter where the sale occurs. In this article, I’ll unpack the playbook for winning in the new world of hybrid sales. For more on the new world of work, check out my last Sales Hacker article: Is Rapport Dead?

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The 5% Institute

JULY 5, 2023

Frontline sales is a critical function within any business, responsible for driving revenue and building strong customer relationships. Understanding Frontline Sales Frontline sales refer to the process of engaging with customers directly to promote and sell products or services.

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Sales Hacker

JULY 26, 2023

Love it or hate it, artificial intelligence is massively changing the game in sales — and has huge potential for account executives. The future of AI in sales What AI can do for account executives The Harvard Business Review found sales teams using AI increased leads by more than 50% and reduced costs by up to 60%.

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Gong.io

JULY 5, 2022

It‘s no secret that B2B sales (especially at the enterprise level) take a significant amount of time and effort to nurture and eventually close. The B2B sales funnel is a popular method for modeling this journey. What is a B2B sales funnel? . Now, there are a few naysayers who proclaim that “SaLeS fUnNeLs ArE dEaD.” .

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Salesforce

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Introducing the Sales Career Path Connect with Trailblazers from anywhere Learn new skills and blaze your sales career. It’s our mission to empower all Trailblazers with the tools you need to build dynamic careers, companies, and communities. Introducing the Sales Career Path. The Salesforce economy is booming.

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Heinz Marketing

MAY 20, 2021

Sales and Marketing Alignment History. In the past, there has often been a division between sales and marketing. Segmented from one another, marketing would work the top of the funnel and sales would work the bottom. Once a lead was ready for sales, it would be handed off and in many cases, never hear from marketing again.

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Highspot

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Sales training can be like sailing the high seas – an always-on adventure where focus, navigation, and teamwork are vital. We’ve curated a collection of the best sales training tips so you can build a program that will put wind in your team’s sails to navigate an uncertain selling landscape and outperform every quarter.

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Outreach

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Understanding what works and what doesn’t within the sales process can be complex for any sales team. In order to gain an accurate picture of progress and better manage performance, organizations need a sales pipeline. What is a sales pipeline? And because sales people already have a lot on their plates—e.g.,

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The 5% Institute

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The sales consultancy industry can be a very lucrative career and business choice, and is only going to increase in popularity as more people move into consulting roles due to business technology disruption. But what does sales consultancy mean? And could the sales consultancy industry possibly be the right career move for you?

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Hubspot

AUGUST 1, 2023

You can now more easily meet sales targets, close deals, and foster customer relationships. If you haven’t integrated AI into your sales processes, this article will give you all the reasons you should. Here are some common ways in which AI is changing the sales process. Just ask ChatSpot for it.

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Gong.io

JULY 11, 2022

These are the luxuries afforded to the typical inside sales rep. But aside from the obvious environmental difference, there’s a lot more that separates inside from outside sales teams, and that’s what we’re going to explore here. What is inside sales? . Inside sales vs. outside sales .

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Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Late in 2020, executive leadership at Accenture recognized that their business-to-business (B2B) sales transformation offering was not going to serve clients the way they needed it to. When you think B2B sales, you probably imagine folks getting on an airplane every day, knocking on doors, trying to get someone to listen to their pitch.

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Sales Hacker

JULY 26, 2023

Love it or hate it, artificial intelligence is massively changing the game in sales — and has huge potential for account executives. The future of AI in sales What AI can do for account executives The Harvard Business Review found sales teams using AI increased leads by more than 50% and reduced costs by up to 60%.

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Sales Hacker

JULY 8, 2020

Moving into sales from another industry is tough. We’re going to break down the top 7 transferable skills that will help you stand out no matter what sales role you’re applying for. If you can really embody these skills, you’ll be a Sales Success, guaranteed. I’ve been in Sales for nearly a decade. Let’s dig in.

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Highspot

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Explore a range of sales process examples and learn how to align with the customer’s journey for better buyer engagement , relationships, and sales success. What is a Sales Process? Sales Methodology Sales Process Examples Sales Process Mistakes to Avoid Mastering Your Sales Process With Highspot What is a Sales Process?

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 30, 2020

B2B sales is always changing, but nothing could’ve quite prepared us for the wild ride that 2020 ended up being. While most of us have settled into the new normal and the challenges that come with it, sales leaders are looking ahead with uncertainty. Best Sales Statistics to Know in 2021. Short on time? What this means for you.

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The 5% Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Sales consulting can be a very lucrative career and business choice and is only going to increase in popularity as more people move into consulting roles due to business technology disruption. But what is sales consulting? And could sales consulting possibly be the right career choice for you? What Is Sales Consulting?

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Sales development representatives and gatekeepers. If you're in sales, chances are you've encountered plenty of situations in which you're trying to reach a CEO or C-level executive to pitch your product or service. But experienced sales reps know that gatekeepers don't have to be a roadblock in your sales process.

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Highspot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Sales training programs are often like that — but they don’t have to be. When done right, they can improve your team’s performance and help you move closer to your sales goals. Why sales training is important. The different types of sales training programs. The 15 best sales training programs.

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Lead Fuze

JUNE 28, 2023

Understanding how to become a sales rep can open doors to a rewarding and lucrative career. This job necessitates a blend of abilities, training, and qualities that let an individual to thrive in the aggressive sales landscape. We will delve into different types of sales roles and the qualifications required for each.

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Outreach

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Sales development is changing, and if you want to stay on top of your game as a sales development representative (SDR), then you need to change with it. Let’s look at how sales development has changed and how you can stay ahead of the game in 2020. The Changing Landscape of Sales Development. You can check that out here.

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Heinz Marketing

MARCH 28, 2022

If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio , or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. The importance of mentorship in a sales organization. Rob Gitell.

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VanillaSoft

MAY 26, 2021

The sales and marketing landscape is fast evolving thanks to new technologies that enable sales teams to engage prospects during the sales process. You just need to look into purchasing sales engagement software. Or do you need to go buy a sales enablement platform? Table of Content What Is Sales Enablement?

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Excessive frequency of cold calling. Begging for the sale. Rushing the sales cycle. In sales, how you react to a desperate situation and how your clients perceive that reaction matter a lot. 2) Excessive frequency of cold calls. 10) Rushing the sales cycle. Talking way too much. 3) Begging.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 11, 2018

At first glance, project managers and sales professionals don’t seem to have much in common. Budget-conscious, time-crazed and snoopier-than-normal, the stereotypical project manager seems, at most, a very distant cousin of the freewheeling, outgoing and glib sales practitioner. What You Get When Sales Is Managed Like A Project.

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Highspot

JULY 6, 2023

In this guide, we’ll explore the key sales skills that will equip your reps with confidence and boost sales. With proven sales training strategies and ongoing coaching and enablement, reps will be ready to tackle the art of selling. Why are Sales Skills Important?

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 24, 2020

It doesn’t matter what company you work for; what stage you’re at in your sales career; or whether you prefer to use emails, phone calls, or LinkedIn messages when you’re prospecting — the biggest problem that all sales and customer success reps struggle with is still the same: ensuring your ideal prospects convert.

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Lead Fuze

JULY 24, 2023

Whether you’re a startup founder, sales representative, or digital marketer, understanding how to cold email clients can significantly impact your business growth. However, with the increasing volume of emails flooding inboxes daily, how do you ensure your cold emails stand out and get noticed?

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PandaDoc

DECEMBER 7, 2017

If outbound sales works for your company and product, it can be a powerful way to grow your business. Outbound sales is low cost, forecastable, relevant to almost any industry, from tech sales to small local businesses, and most importantly, almost infinitely scalable. Hiring: the omnichannel sales funnel.

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Hubspot

JUNE 8, 2021

If you hear "ABC" and "Always be closing" pops into your mind, a sales career may be the perfect match for you. You've come to the right place to learn what it's like to have a career in sales, and it's about much more than the close. Sales seems like a fast-paced, hardball kind of career. What's a typical sales career path?

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A Sales Guy

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Sales is changing. There are a number of changes in sales today that impact our ability to be successful and make our numbers. The sales people, leaders and organizations that understand and embrace these changes will be far better positioned to meet their numbers than those who don’t. There is no debating it.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Sales is traditionally a people-to-people business, but technologies like artificial intelligence are making expert sellers rethink the balance between human and machine. In fact, automation is already impacting sales, and its influence will only continue to grow. The need for automation in sales. Those that don’t — won’t.

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