PandaDoc

APRIL 21, 2023

Key accounts are the 20% of accounts that generate 80% of your company revenue. Before attempting to develop a key account management strategy, you must know how to identify these key accounts. Key account management (KAM), also known as strategic account management, is a concept that first emerged in the 1970s.

Account management 52

Account management Objectives and Key Results Strategize Legal 52

Search Engine Land

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Addressing misunderstandings early on is key. Reason 3: Lack of results Demonstrating real results is paramount. Here are several key solutions to consider: Solution 1: Strengthen client relationships Effective communication is paramount. Here are the top reasons agency-client relationships fail.

Clients 125

Clients Objectives and Key Results Referrals Non-Profits 125

PandaDoc

MAY 9, 2024

Sales velocity is a robust metric used by sales managers for good reason. It presents a snapshot of how your entire sales process is performing. This guide will explain the sales velocity formula and what it means for your business. Sales enablement tools like CRM platforms help increase sales velocity.

Pipeline 52

Pipeline Legal Objectives and Key Results Lead generation 52

Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

That may seem like quite a hurdle, but we’ll show you how to build a healthy sales pipeline, step by step. Table of Contents What is a sales pipeline? Why is a sales pipeline important? How do sales pipelines work? What are the stages of a sales pipeline? How do you build a healthy sales pipeline?

Pipeline 59

Pipeline Objectives and Key Results Contract Cross-sell 59

Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Without it, your sales team will struggle, the pipeline will dry up, and revenue will plummet. Any change to the business — whether its a simple change to your product’s pricing or packaging, or an acquisition requiring the integration of new CRM data with your existing data — means your system needs to be adapted. The challenge?

Government 58

Government Process Objectives and Key Results Commission 58

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. Closing The final stage of the sales pipeline is closing the deal.

Pipeline 52

Pipeline Objectives and Key Results Negotiate Customer Relationship Management 52

Salesforce

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Looks like you’re ready to make a sales call. The most successful sales calls include tailored presentations and focus on building trust with prospects by addressing their unique pain points. As celebrated entrepreneur Siva Devaki noted, “Sales is not about selling, but about building trust and educating.”

Objectives and Key Results 69

Objectives and Key Results Pitch X-functional Sales 69

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.

Pipeline 126

Pipeline Negotiate Contract Objectives and Key Results 126

Sales Hacker

JULY 25, 2022

Here’s the thing about driving a car — and about running a sales org: Bumps in the road are inevitable. One of the best ways to ensure every part of your engine is running smoothly is to build sales performance dashboards for everyone on your team. What is a sales performance dashboard? What is a sales performance dashboard?

Engineering 99

Engineering Objectives and Key Results Cross-sell Pipeline 99

Martech

JANUARY 26, 2024

The table below outlines the key differences between an ICP and a buyer persona. Key decision-makers are founders, heads of sales or heads of marketing and C-level executives in the same fields. Key decision-makers are founders, heads of sales or heads of marketing and C-level executives in the same fields.

B2B 120

B2B Customers Appointment Objectives and Key Results 120

Highspot

AUGUST 15, 2023

Sales analytics ultimately outlines where your strengths and weaknesses are in terms of your sales process and each individual rep, and does so in three key areas: productivity, proficiency, and performance. In this blog post, we will delve into sales analytics and how it relates to sales enablement.

Objectives and Key Results 52

Objectives and Key Results Sales Pipeline Technique 52

Lead Fuze

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Are you juggling multiple sales tasks, feeling like a circus performer keeping balls in the air? It’s no secret that sales is a high-pressure field. What are the best sales tools to help manage these demands? What tools do you need for sales? What are the most effective sales techniques?

CRM 52

CRM Objectives and Key Results Gaming Lead generation 52

Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Many sales leaders think they’ve put a simple sales process in place, but they get frustrated when their reps don’t follow it. That’s because the sales processes leaders come up with are often not as clear, actionable, or repeatable as they’d hoped. These 3 Sales Process Tips Will Make You Unstoppable. Sound familiar?

Process 81

Process Objectives and Key Results Contract Legal 81

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?

Closing 52

Closing Objectives and Key Results Negotiate Technique 52

SaaStr

JULY 11, 2023

How do you win with a high-velocity sales strategy in a fast-moving, competitive market? In a special session of Workshop Wednesday, Gorgias Founder & CEO Romain Lapeyre and Gorgias VP of Sales & Partnerships Aasif Osmany share their learnings, advice, and hacks for optimizing your sales process. Sign up for free.

Objectives and Key Results 62

Objectives and Key Results E-commerce Quota Sales 62

Sales Hacker

AUGUST 20, 2020

Sales contests are a great way to get your reps hustling and keep their heads in the game. But if you’re only leveraging them for short-term results, you’re majorly underestimating the heavy lifting they can do for your team, your sales org, and ultimately, your bottom line. Why Sales Contests? Get specific.

Objectives and Key Results 104

Objectives and Key Results Teamwork Sales CRM 104

Salesforce

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

About 69% of sales professionals say selling is more difficult now than in previous years, according to Salesforce’s State of Sales report. To keep your sales team motivated when things are tough, you need to reward them for their victories. That’s where sales commission comes into play. The pressure is on.

Commission 104

Commission Territory Quota Drivers/motivators 104

Gong.io

JULY 20, 2022

Nothing breaks down your sales engine like poor targeting. No matter how skilled your reps or what sales methodology you use, you can’t close someone who has no need for your product or service. To get super narrow on the types of prospects you need to speak to, you need well-developed sales ICPs (ideal customer profiles).

Real Estate 62

Real Estate Objectives and Key Results Contract Sales 62

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?

Process 52

Process Real Estate Objectives and Key Results Negotiate 52

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?

Pipeline 143

Pipeline Negotiate Appointment Sales 143

SaaStr

MAY 16, 2021

Gorgias CEO Romain Lapeyre, and Axelle Heems, the Gorgias Head of Operations, share steps to create a partnership program that scales and yields results. The objective could be several things, from lead and revenue sharing, driving visibility or customer success. Start by looking at recurring sales frictions. Close rate.

Growth 85

Growth Objectives and Key Results Referrals Contract 85

Search Engine Land

OCTOBER 7, 2022

In this guide you will learn: 5 key benefits of enterprise SEO platforms How much enterprise SEO platforms cost How to make an informed purchase. 5 key benefits of enterprise SEO platforms. SEO platforms and tools are a key component of helping to keep overall costs down while getting the required work done.

Objectives and Key Results 109

Objectives and Key Results Contract Engineering Follow-up 109

Hubspot

JANUARY 16, 2018

What is agile sales? Agile sales takes project management strategies from the IT world -- such as sprints, daily stand-ups, and constant iteration -- and applies them to selling. This methodology helps sales teams be more flexible, data-driven, and effective. Two words: Agile sales. Why should you care about agile?

Objectives and Key Results 85

Objectives and Key Results CRM Sales Quota 85

InsightSquared

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Sales operations managers play a crucial role in making sure sales teams are firing on all cylinders. They tackle much of the heavy lifting in Salesforce.com (or other CRM systems) and continuously optimize processes to make lives easier for sales reps and managers, giving them more time to focus on what they do best – sell.

Objectives and Key Results 72

Objectives and Key Results Finance CRM Cross-sell 72

Lead Fuze

JULY 3, 2023

Effectively following up with leads is an essential ability for sales representatives, marketers, and entrepreneurs alike; this guide will cover various tactics to assist in the process. The role of CRM systems in organizing contacts and ensuring consistent communication during the sales process will be another focus area.

Follow-up 52

Follow-up Pitch Lead generation CRM 52

Xant

MAY 20, 2021

Sales is going through a transformation. We create similar guided experiences for our customers on Playbooks , and we do it in ways that are unique for sales engagement. Sales engagement is somewhat of a commodity. The way we approach integrations on Playbooks amplifies the investments you’ve already made in CRM.

Sell 77

Sell Objectives and Key Results CRM Territory 77

Hubspot

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Of the many sales metrics that businesses track, none is scrutinized more closely than the prized win rate. Companies use win rate to determine which time periods, sales reps, and win/loss reasons produce the strongest likelihood that a prospect will become a customer for the business. How to Calculate Your Sales Win Rate.

Objectives and Key Results 90

Objectives and Key Results SQL Sales Prospecting 90

Hubspot

JULY 25, 2023

Like many disciplines, sales teams everywhere are trying to understand what role artificial intelligence will play in their industry. It’s here, and it’s already changing sales as we know it. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or fully on board, it’s important to educate yourself about how sales reps are using AI.

Pipeline 59

Pipeline Sales Objectives and Key Results CRM 59

Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Technical selling of SaaS, on-premise software, and hardware solutions has relied on sales proofs of concept (POCs) that require pre-sales professionals to lead, manage, and drive to a ‘technical win” outcome so that account executives can close the deal. Sales Profile: SMB to Commercial. Sales Profile: SMB to Commercial.

Objectives and Key Results 74

Objectives and Key Results Technical Sales Engineering Sales 74

Sales Hacker

JUNE 29, 2020

The concept is simple, customers pay a monthly or annual fee to use the software, often hosted in the cloud, rather than a one-time sale, and they get access to new features and updates as they roll out. In this guide, we’ll explore the SaaS sales process and the steps you can take to improve your SaaS sales strategy.

Objectives and Key Results 78

Objectives and Key Results Sales Closing Follow-up 78

Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The more control and visibility you have into your sales pipeline, the more revenue you’ll bring in. But what is a sales pipeline and why is it so instrumental to selling success? In this guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about sales pipeline management, including: Sales Pipeline Definition.

Pipeline 101

Pipeline Negotiate Objectives and Key Results Sales 101

Sales Hacker

MAY 26, 2021

There are many moving parts in a successful sales organization. If you know that you love strategizing to increase sales but don’t want to be an account executive, sales operations may be the right place for you. What is Sales Operations? Why do we need Sales Operations? Average sales cycle duration.

Territory 60

Territory Objectives and Key Results Finance Cross-sell 60

Gong.io

JULY 7, 2022

Sales reps don’t need the latest sales automation tool , CRM, or email template to close deals. Modern tips, tricks, and software certainly have their place, but they help you maximize an effective sales methodology — they don’t replace it. Building trust and rapport through honest discussions and questions is key. .

Sell 118

Sell Objectives and Key Results Technique Consult 118

Partners in Excellence

MARCH 22, 2022

It seems a key issue, both our customers and we sellers have to address is, “How to we increase customer change management/project success?” Once a decision is made, generally there is a contract for a period of time, and purchases are forecast. These follow the same pattern of embedded products.

Objectives and Key Results 85

Objectives and Key Results B2B Contract Conversion 85

Xant

MAY 20, 2021

Sales is going through a transformation. We create similar guided experiences for our customers on Playbooks , and we do it in ways that are unique for sales engagement. Sales engagement is somewhat of a commodity. The way we approach integrations on Playbooks amplifies the investments you’ve already made in CRM.

Sell 52

Sell Objectives and Key Results CRM Territory 52

PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

You’ve probably turned on CNBC long enough to hear about big companies hitting or missing their “sales forecasts,” and you’ve probably seen company stocks going up or down based on how analytics compare historical sales data to those forecasts. What is a sales forecast? Of course, sales forecasts can also be woefully incorrect.

Sales 52

Sales Technique Clients Growth 52

Gong.io

MARCH 17, 2020

So in true Gong fashion, we looked at the data behind sales execution to learn how to close deals effectively. Your sales approach will change if you keep reading. We analyze sales interactions from our product users (anonymized of course). And it gets results. . Truth #2 – Sales TEAMS sell more. Big time. .

Sell 79

Sell Objectives and Key Results Sports Technique 79