Salesforce

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Ask any seasoned sales pro about their early sales experience, and chances are, they’ll have a story about door-to-door sales. While not as common as it used to be, this approach to sales is still relevant and widely practiced. Let’s discuss some important sales skills that can help.

Objectives and Key Results

Hubspot

JUNE 8, 2021

For the same reasons that inside sales reps roles are growing, outside sales reps now often rely on technology to land customers. Nearly half of their time is spent selling remotely (i.e. That may be because 63% of sales leaders find virtual meetings just as or more effective than meeting in person.

Commission

PandaDoc

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Do you feel like your selling job is becoming harder and harder over time? Don’t worry — you are not alone: 69% of your colleagues feel the exact same way, according to Salesforce’s State of Sales 5th edition. As the same State of Sales 5th edition claims, salespeople, on average, sell only 28% of their working hours.

Process

Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 7, 2021

After spending a couple of years in a sales role, that knowledge will assist you throughout your life in business and elsewhere. You can rise within a company selling your ideas, or you can go off on your own and be your first salesperson. Anita Nielsen is a best-selling author and sales performance coach. Anita Nielsen.

Sales

Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In fact, relevant work experience can replace a college degree in some cases. Sales experience is an essential skill for the role, so starting your career in an entry-level sales position is a good way to gain confidence and practice various sales skills and strategies in a relatively low-stakes environment.

Territory