The Lost Book of Sales

JULY 12, 2021

Starting to cross the chasm. How does the "D-Day" strategy help companies cross the chasm? Being sales vs. market driven when crossing the chasm. Tips on whole product management. R&D decisions: From products to whole products. A war analogy. Choosing the beachhead segment. Conclusion.

Cross-sell 52

Cross-sell Niche Objectives and Key Results Price 52

Hubspot

JUNE 8, 2021

Due to the role's responsibilities, the best SDRs have strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills, understand the ins and outs of the products or services, and make a lasting impression. Once the SDR has determined the prospect is ready to be contacted by the sales team, they send the person over to a closing rep.

Commission 77

Commission Territory Finance Inside sales 77

Partners in Excellence

JULY 8, 2013

The role of the sales person is changing–we all know that. My posts, Sales Role Agility and Separating The Challenger Sales Person From Insight Deliv ery, stimulated many comments and conversations. We need to reassess how we deploy our sales teams to maximize the value we bring to customers.

Territory 95

Territory Account management Cross-sell Sales 95

PandaDoc

MARCH 7, 2023

How can a business benefit from a good sales process flowchart? A sales process flowchart is an easy way to add structure to your workflow. This visual aid gives every member of your sales team a big-picture view of the entire selling process. An important component that’s often overlooked is qualitative research.

Process 52

Process Objectives and Key Results Pitch Legal 52

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 130

Sales Start-ups Up-sell Cross-sell 130

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

This post details the freemium and free-trial models and considers the key questions—about your business, your market, and your product—that guide you toward the best option. If your onboarding experience is terrible or your product uninspiring, you’re wasting time with the “freemium vs. free trial” debate. Loss aversion.

Customers 119

Customers Cross-sell Referrals Networking 119

Hubspot

AUGUST 21, 2023

To have a successful product launch, you need to craft a thoughtful, actionable, effective go-to-market (GTM) strategy framework. Ultimately, you want to create a plan that sets the product apart from the competition and generates leads and customer retention. Take Apple, for example.

Go To Market 69

Go To Market Process GTM Launch 69

Hubspot

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Once an SDR has determined the lead is qualified, they pass the opportunity to a sales rep. That rep is responsible for presenting or demoing the product, resolving the buyer’s objections, and creating a proposal. Unlike a closing sales rep, SDRs don’t carry a traditional quota. Regional Sales Manager.

Territory 94

Territory Commission Outside Sales Account management 94