Lead Fuze

JULY 18, 2023

Learning how to handle objections in sales calls is a crucial skill for any sales professional. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the art of handling sales objections effectively. We will also highlight the importance of building trust with prospects through effective objection handling.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 13, 2022

Lately, I’ve been watching some eLearning programs on objection handling. It suddenly struck me, there’s a unique arrogance we sellers have about the concepts of objections. Too often, the underlying thinking seems to be that salespeople are the only people that encounter objections.

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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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The 5% Institute

MARCH 12, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of online commerce, basic sales form the bedrock of a successful business. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the intricacies of basic sales strategies, providing you with actionable insights to elevate your business to new heights. A well-crafted headline sets the tone for the entire sales pitch.

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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. These are important to understand of course, but salespeople aren't always going to call just to pitch to a potential customer — the job encompasses so much more.

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Highspot

MARCH 26, 2024

Whether you’re launching a new product, implementing new sales strategies, or upskilling your team, sales training and coaching will always be of utmost importance. Oftentimes, sales managers won’t have the bandwidth to set up personalized training and coaching sessions for each rep on their team. That’s where AI comes in.

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The 5% Institute

MAY 9, 2023

Are your sales reps unable to meet their quotas and reach their targets? The solution to these problems may lie in providing your sales team with effective B2B sales training topics. This includes knowing how to identify potential customers, build relationships, qualify leads, handle objections, and close deals.

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Gong.io

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The moment a customer voices a sales objection, it’s tempting to do two things. Hearing sales objections make a rep want to: Say these words: “I’ve got the perfect solution for you!”. Handling sales objections well is a skill that separates good reps from their top-performing peers.

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The 5% Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Fun sales training games can be a great way to break up your usual sales team meetings , because it allows your Sales Professionals to enhance their personal development in a lighter way. Team meetings can sometimes feel a bit stale and repetitive. Not All Fun Sales Training Games Are Equal.

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The 5% Institute

AUGUST 14, 2023

Are you ready to take your sales career to the next level? A well-structured and effective 30 60 90 day sales plan can be your ticket to achieving remarkable results and standing out in a competitive market. Introduction Embarking on a new role in sales requires careful planning and a strategic approach.

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Salesforce

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Looks like you’re ready to make a sales call. This isn’t just a quick pitch, however. The most successful sales calls include tailored presentations and focus on building trust with prospects by addressing their unique pain points. What you’ll learn: What is a sales call? How do you prepare for a sales call?

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Every winning sales team has an excellent coach guiding them. This is no different in sales. The key to improving sales performance lies not only in the hands of sales reps, but also in the ability of their managers to provide effective guidance and support. Pricing: Essential, Plus, and Ultimate tiers are offered.

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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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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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Gong.io

JUNE 25, 2019

These 7 sales mistakes are just that: Horrifying. SALES MISTAKE #1: “Feature dumping”. Feature dumping is to sales what bad breath is to dating. It makes your win rate plummet : If you’re a sales manager, this is the number one behavior to get rid of on your team. SALES MISTAKE #2: Asking annoying questions.

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The 5% Institute

JULY 22, 2020

These sales training ideas are a great way to make your usual sales training sessions fun, enjoyable, and easier to remember. When sales training ideas are fun, there’s a better return on your time spent. In this article, we’ll explore five effective sales training ideas that you should do with your sales team.

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The 5% Institute

MAY 16, 2023

Sales is the lifeblood of any business, driving revenue and growth. However, achieving consistent sales success can be challenging, even for experienced professionals. That’s where sales coaches come in. What is a Sales Coach? What is a Sales Coach?

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The 5% Institute

AUGUST 10, 2023

What is an appointment setter – and how can they streamline your sales? An appointment setter is a key player in the realm of sales and lead generation , bridging the gap between potential clients and businesses. Crafting Compelling Pitches A well-crafted pitch is essential for grabbing the prospect’s attention.

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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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Salesforce

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

What you need is an easy-to-understand sales playbook to guide your team to victory. We’ll walk through everything you need to know to create the right mix of winning plays that guide your sales team to big wins. What you’ll learn What is a sales playbook? Learn more What is a sales playbook?

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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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CloserIQ

APRIL 25, 2019

A sales pitch , no matter how perfect, can quickly be ruined by poor objection handling afterward. It’s a rare day when you pitch someone and they simply submit and ask where to sign. Indeed, a recent HubSpot survey shows 36% of respondents cited closing as the most difficult part of the sales process.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Before we dive into sales cycle management, let’s first focus on what a sales cycle is and the sales cycle steps. What Is a Sales Cycle? A sales cycle is a term used to describe the sales process steps, beginning when a sales rep identifies a potential customer to follow up after closing the sale.

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Highspot

JANUARY 29, 2024

Sales negotiations can be tense and anxiety-ridden. Sales negotiation is a skill that can be learned which is great news, because let’s be honest, not all of us are born sellers. There are certain strategies that many successful salespeople use to move the sales process forward and close more deals.

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Martech

JULY 19, 2023

I got to really know outbound marketing: Objection handling, what do we say to a customer? I was there for 16 years and ran global sales for a while. The message was stop traveling and just meet people on video. Being an employee is as much of a sales pitch as selling your product to a customer.

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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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Gong.io

JULY 6, 2018

Google “sales call tips.”. 43 seconds, you’ll see that the Internet is polluted with articles about making better sales calls. So what makes these the 21 best sales call tips you’ll ever read? Our data team has analyzed nearly 2 million sales calls with AI and machine learning to find out exactly what works on sales calls.

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Gong.io

JUNE 19, 2018

The Internet is littered with articles about the sales process. It’s the only sales process post based on hard data. We used AI to analyze over 1M sales conversations that span 384,923 deals. Those sales calls were recorded, transcribed from speech to text, and analyzed with AI. Equipping your reps to execute.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

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. Don’t necessarily rush to meet those deadlines, but try to keep to your scheduled plan. Listen Closely as You Negotiate.

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Hubspot

MAY 10, 2022

Text messaging for sales is an excellent way for you to stay top-of-mind as your prospects consider their product options. Sending sales text messages to your prospects to nurture them all the way until conversion. Sending sales text messages to your prospects to nurture them all the way until conversion. Image Source.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Given the different responsibilities, industries, and team structures salespeople encounter, it’s hard to recommend a one-size-fits-all approach to sales training. That’s why we’ve made a list of the best sales training ideas, activities, and games. Use a sales training template. Objection handling training exercises.

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Gong.io

JUNE 25, 2021

Hard-hitting sales stats. ” Our product gives sales leaders data-backed insights into their sales team. And our Gong Labs team pores through stats from millions of sales interactions to uncover actionable sales tips. Sales Stats for Prospecting. Sales Stat #1: DON’T use ROI in cold emails.

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SalesLoft

JANUARY 8, 2019

Guest post by John Barrows , CEO @ JBarrows Sales Training. There’s a difference between sales-ready messaging and marketing messaging. The unintended consequence is that they hurt their sales team’s prospecting efforts. Marketing Messaging vs. Sales Messaging. Sales messaging should be more specific.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Real Estate Sales Training. Whether you are facilitating the purchase or sale of a property, having strong negotiation skills is a must. Working through objections. Handling objections is a common part of your job description as a real estate professional. Negotiation. Presenting. Local area knowledge.

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Gong.io

MAY 3, 2018

At Gong.io, we have the largest database of recorded sales calls in the world. We’ve analyzed this database of sales calls with AI to understand what’s actually working during sales conversations (and what’s not working). Successful cold calls were defined as those that ended up in a held follow-up meeting.

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Gong.io

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

PS: Grow your sales skills: Sign up for our FREE Product Demo Master Class. The meetings were all recorded on web conferencing platforms like Zoom, then transcribed and speaker separated. The meetings were all recorded on web conferencing platforms like Zoom, then transcribed and speaker separated. Here’s an example.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 22, 2020

If you think sales is a simple job, I have a few hundred professional connections who would like a word with you. By mastering your sales interview questions. As a longtime recruiting leader, I’ve worked with countless hiring managers looking to fill sales roles , and I’ve had a firsthand look at their interview process.

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