SaaStr

APRIL 18, 2024

Dear SaaStr: Why Do Some People Loathe Sales? People loathe sales because they are making the mistake of mapping their experiences as, essentially, Very Small Businesses, as the general experience of a corporate buyer. But that’s not what a sales professional does for a Fortune 5000 buyer. Just think about buying a car.

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Iannarino

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Often, you and your contact were the only people in the room. If you performed well, your contact would sign a contract. While you could expect objections and a negotiation over price, selling was relatively straightforward. Selling used to be easier. As a salesperson, you might have called on a decision-maker once or twice.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Negotiating is one of the most important skills salespeople can develop, yet it’s often overlooked. Which is a real problem… Because after you’ve put effort and resources into researching and creating a solid pitch and proposal, it only makes sense to come to the table prepared to negotiate with the prospect.

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Contract negotiation is essential for modern businesses, but it isn’t always easy. Kennedy stated: “Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” Although negotiation can make the suavest salesman scared, you can develop this skill over time. What is a contract negotiation?

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Iannarino

JUNE 19, 2021

The Gist: In a transactional sale, the salesperson has too little power to lead the client. In the legacy solution approach, the salesperson must negotiate a linear sales process. From Legacy to Modern Sales Approaches Parts 1-6: Part 1 | Approaches. Legacy Solution: Negotiate the Process. Part 3 | Information.

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ClickFunnels

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The post How To Sell Anything – A Practical Guide To Better Sales appeared first on ClickFunnels. Of course, that’s an oversimplification of the sales process. Still, sales is a skill that can be learned and mastered. Start With a Sales Funnel. Attract your target market to your sales funnel. Here are the steps….

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Salesforce

JANUARY 8, 2024

” to close a sale. Sales contracts are vital to completing any business transaction. They detail the scope of work/product and the conditions of the sale to prevent misunderstandings between the buyer and seller. This guide will teach you how to draft a bulletproof sales contract. Why is a sales contract important?

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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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Veloxy

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Dreaming of a rewarding and challenging career in medical device sales? The medical device industry is poised to reach nearly $800 billion in global annual sales by 2030. Key Takeaways Become a medical device sales rep and gain exposure to the healthcare industry. You should be!

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

What would you say that could help you win at this point in a negotiation? Excellent salespeople overcome their fear of saying no and use key negotiation phrases that protect margins and still get the deal done. By the end of this post, you will know: Why you need a formal negotiation process. And buyers know this! The Nibble.

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Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Here’s the hard truth: “You don’t know if they’re ready to buy until they tell you they’re ready to buy, and you can’t believe it until you get a signed contract,” said Richard Harris , sales coach and founder of The Harris Consulting Group. This gets you to quota faster, which helps you hit company-wide sales targets.

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Sales Pop!

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Sales success requires learning from every incident that materializes poorly. Deep down, most people want to know that you care about them above making the sale. The question surprises prospects; they often laugh and then suggest a better time to contact them again. Usually, the recommended steps lead to a sale!

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Iannarino

JUNE 26, 2021

Much of the modern sales approach begins with the idea that we should be leading the client, first in deciding to change and then in how best to improve their results. Your contacts have information you lack, much of which comes from their own knowledge and experience. They have much to teach you, provided that you’re willing to learn.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 13, 2023

When I think about different types of sales calls, some of the first terms that come to mind are terms like warm calling or cold calling. Sales professionals not only convert prospects into buyers, they hold the power to negotiate, upsell, and even problem-solve after the initial purchase is made.

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Eliminate Your Competition

MARCH 14, 2024

Understanding the Decision Timeline A Decision Timeline serves as a high-level agreement on the activities between the sales organization and the prospect. The timeline aims not to rigidify the sales process but to provide flexibility, allowing for negotiation and adaptation as new needs arise.

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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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SaaStr

APRIL 5, 2024

I’m not that great at sales myself (not really), but I am a student of it. A few things I’ve observed about human behavior, negotiation, and good and bad sales processes in SaaS: Customers that expect a discount really expect a discount. Once you are in “Contact Me” land, just assume you have to provide some sort of discount.

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Highspot

MARCH 21, 2024

Despite this, many sales emails find their resting place in the trash, unopened and unread. We’ll explore how to craft good sales emails that get opened and inspire action, all while introducing four metrics to measure sales email success. What are the Different Types of Sales Emails? Send a promo email.

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Salesmate

JULY 8, 2020

Sales professionals generally visualize customer acquisition through the stages of a sales pipeline. Sales strategies can be applied at each stage of that process to help turn a qualified lead into money *ahem* a customer. Understanding how your sales pipeline is working is vital if you want to optimize your revenue generation.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Negotiation. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. Negotiating Doesn’t Have to Mean Sacrificing Profit. Contact Mark. Mark’s Insights on PRICING.

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Salesmate

OCTOBER 15, 2020

A dried-up sales pipeline is an unpleasant sight that most sales reps dread. Several sales managers and reps are aware of the buzzword “sales pipeline”. Sadly without a healthy pipeline achieving sales goals becomes a more challenging task. They are the ones who succeed in sales. What is the sales pipeline?

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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 Sales Hunter

JANUARY 10, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Negotiation. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. Negotiating Doesn’t Have to Mean Sacrificing Profit. Contact Mark. Salespeople love to negotiate.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 10, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Negotiation. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. Negotiating Doesn’t Have to Mean Sacrificing Profit. Contact Mark. What are you negotiating about?

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The Sales Hunter

APRIL 10, 2012

Here are 7 secrets you can use right now to improve your negotiating skills. Sell first, negotiate second. Never go into a sales call expecting to negotiate, rather go in committed to sell and close the deal without making any concessions. You can’t negotiate until you know what it is they want.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Negotiation. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. Negotiating Doesn’t Have to Mean Sacrificing Profit. Contact Mark.

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Veloxy

AUGUST 29, 2023

Field sales. That is why there are more than 731,000 field sales representatives in the United States. With so much money to be made from sales teams, you want to make sure that your sales team is doing things the right way. What are the biggest things that a field sales representative can do for your company?

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Veloxy

AUGUST 31, 2023

You’re not the only outside sales rep feeling that way. This article doesn’t list every outside sales strategy under the sun. These are tactics that have helped outside sales professionals grow their pipeline by 300% in one month. Here’s a mentality that top-tier outside sales gurus have.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 9, 2024

At the time, he was running sales and Germany, later ran sales in EMEA. Met our local agent and negotiated our way into the shut-down customer premises due to strike. We finally succeeded, with all gates shut and nobody to enter the premises, to find some responsible customer contacts for demonstrating our system.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Negotiation. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. Negotiating Doesn’t Have to Mean Sacrificing Profit. Contact Mark. ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 12, 2021

Every sales professional has a unique way of approaching the sales process. But you’ll find that the stages of their sales processes are strikingly similar. Your sales pipeline consists of every stage of the sales process. 5 sales pipeline stages to keep your eye on. Why the sales process matters.

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The 5% Institute

MAY 17, 2023

Sales pipelines play a vital role in the success of any sales-driven organization. In this article, we will explore the ins and outs of sales pipelines, their benefits, and how to create and manage them to drive sales success. Qualification Once leads are generated, the next step is to qualify them.

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SaaStr

MARCH 24, 2021

If you want to hire your first sales rep and close more deals, you need to understand how the sales process works, what tools your team needs to be successful and learn to speak sales. Sales definitions you should know. CRM objects — Represent the sales relationship you have with a specific person or company.

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Highspot

JANUARY 3, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned sales manager or a frontline rep hustling for results, we get it – the struggle is real. Read on to discover how reps can confidently approach each closing conversation with closing sales training that works. What is Sales Closing and Why Is It Important How Does the Sales Closing Process Work?

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The 5% Institute

MAY 22, 2023

What is a sales consultant? Sales consultants play a pivotal role in driving sales and revenue for businesses across various industries. They are highly skilled professionals who possess in-depth knowledge of products or services and excel in communication and negotiation. Definition and Role of a Sales Consultant 2.1

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Lead Fuze

JUNE 30, 2023

Creating a need in sales is an art that requires strategic planning and execution. Grasping the knack of stirring up customer interest is a must for sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and small business proprietors wishing to maximize their revenue. We will also discuss competency assessment and training initiatives for sales teams.

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SaaStr

MAY 16, 2019

I’m not that great at sales myself (not really), but I am a student of it. A few things I’ve observed about human behavior, negotiation, and good and bad sales processes in SaaS: Customers that expect a discount really expect a discount. Once you are in “Contact Me” land, just assume you have to provide some sort of discount.

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