Understanding the Sales Force

APRIL 15, 2024

Whether or not it’s an economic crisis like 2008-2009, the four things I shared tell us that selling is quickly becoming much more difficult. That means there are few experienced recession-proof salespeople, but there are plenty who didn’t figure out how to succeed at recessionary selling back then.

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Veloxy

JUNE 17, 2021

Unfortunately, there isn’t really a method to calculate how resourceful we are with our time. Since time is literally money when it comes to business, sales leaders have devised a way to instill dollar value on a day’s work. This intriguing value is what we refer to as sales velocity. What is Sales Velocity?

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Membrain

JANUARY 6, 2024

Get ready for a fresh season of the Art & Science of Complex Sales Podcast – it's the Coaching Season! In this episode, we're joined by David Massover , a Sales Management Coach and consultant from David Masover Sales Consulting. He'll share valuable tips about the art of selling successfully.

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Veloxy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Field Sales Engagement is the process of engaging prospects, leads, and customers in face-to-face meetings. It’s a fundamental process in field sales because customers are looking for face-to-face consultations and conversations with their vendors. Don’t forget to read the Ultimate Guide to Field Sales Success .

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Tibor Shanto

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

There has been no shortage of new sales related books during COVID, the usual mixed bag, with scale. But one stands out, The Building Blocks of Sales Enablement , by Mike Kunkle. Not only because of the author, Mr. Kunkle and the subject, sales enablement, but because way Mike approaches the subject. Big Messages .

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Sales Pop!

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In sales, ethics is equally as important. Ethics in Business and Sales In such times, a business must have a moral compass of some kind. We know from renowned consultant, educator and author Peter Drucker that “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Ethics are important in any area. Why is this such an important subject?

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Veloxy

MARCH 23, 2023

We’re living in an era where sales has the richest technology stack and set of professional capabilities than ever before. Yet, the sales organization is failing to crush their quota, let alone hit it. This blog post is your comprehensive guide on how to hit and crush sales quotas in 2023 and beyond.

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Veloxy

AUGUST 25, 2022

There are many factors that cause sales stress. Sales is commonly ranked as one of the most stressful professions in the country. In addition to the intense and competitive work environment, sales reps and managers also have to juggle their work life balance and other commitments. 10 Ways to Manage & Reduce Sales Stress.

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The 5% Institute

MARCH 17, 2022

In this article, we’ll share five non pushy sales techniques we encourage you to use regularly, so you can close sales more effectively, and in a consultative manner. The reason we’ve called these non pushy sales techniques, is because they can give you excellent results without breaking rapport.

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STAR Results

JUNE 3, 2020

Unleash the 10X Factor to Close the Sales Gap. Do you want to close the sales gap? Now is the time to get sales on track. Even though we are still social distancing and face to face selling may not resume until 2021, you are still responsible for sales results. Sales managers are the key to driving sales performance.

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ClickFunnels

JANUARY 27, 2023

But how can you use it to grow your medical practice? But how can you use it to grow your medical practice? Today we are going to discuss how to build an email list and monetize it with winning email marketing campaigns. Table of Contents: Attention: Consult With a Lawyer Before Doing Any of This!

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Martech

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In this article we’ll look at the martech consulting organizations that serve the enterprise technology user community and the research and advisory firms that serve both enterprise technology users and vendors. For consultants to continue to be relevant and add value the model needs to evolve.

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Understanding the Sales Force

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

And “We don’t know what we don’t know about sales” is a true statement in most companies. And “We don’t know what we don’t know about sales” is a true statement in most companies. Coaching their salespeople becomes a scenario of the blind leading the blind.

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The 5% Institute

APRIL 30, 2021

In this article, we’ll explore 8 x consultative selling tips to help you close easier and more consistently. These tips are commonly used by the top five percent of sales performers all around the world. We’ll explore how this isn’t the case, and what you can do to improve your sales process , as well as your closing rate.

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Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

I asked my question because I believe being really interested in selling is a necessary but not a sufficient condition to be successful in SALES. One can be interested in selling but for the wrong reasons, which then becomes a hindrance for sales success. To answer even your first question:” Are you interested in Sales?”

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Of course, when we talk about the future of sales, it's less about the products we might sell (flying cars, anyone?) and more about how we'll sell them. Here, I spoke to sales leaders at Bardeen.ai , Aircall , and HubSpot to get their top predictions for the future of sales. Let's dive in.

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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. In this article, we will explore the role of a sales c onsultant , their responsibilities, skills required for success, and the steps to become a proficient sales consultant.

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The 5% Institute

MAY 25, 2021

New home sales consultant training is crucial for not only New Home Sales Consultants, but also for seasoned Sales Professionals who want to refresh their sales process , and even learn new skills and ideas. How to position yourself as a specialist. Requirements To Be A New Home Sales Consultant.

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The 5% Institute

JUNE 15, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, companies rely heavily on sales consultants to drive revenue and ensure customer satisfaction. Understanding these sales consultant duties will streamline your consulting activities with clarity.

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Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 24, 2024

Dating back to 1977, my entire career was as a B2B sales rep or I was managing a B2B sales team. Ask a sales rep what they will close this month and, without some intensive research, they may be hard pressed to give you an answer. What are some of the challenges being faced by sales managers that a good CRM can solve?

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The 5% Institute

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The sales consultancy industry can be a very lucrative career and business choice, and is only going to increase in popularity as more people move into consulting roles due to business technology disruption. But what does sales consultancy mean? In this article, you’ll learn: What does sales consultancy mean?

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Now, I’m sharing more details about our first-sale teams’ strategy, including new talent joining us at a time when sales enablement has become essential to businesses’ go-to-market (GTM) success. We must deeply understand our prospects’ challenges and give them a holistic, consultative process to consider a Highspot investment.

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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. Marketing Emails Sales emails are a sales rep’s digital handshake.

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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.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 17, 2024

One line stood out, “But the most powerful reason is because sales make me feel useful.” I’m afraid that to answer the question, I have to first give a long explanation of how I came into the world of sales. I need to explain it because, at the beginning of my working life, I really hated sales.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 12, 2024

It isn’t the smarmy, pushy approach using sleazy tricks and gimmicks that unfortunately is how it’s still perceived by many. It isn’t the smarmy, pushy approach using sleazy tricks and gimmicks that unfortunately is how it’s still perceived by many. Why I Love Sales Dave, I found your question very thought provoking.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 5, 2024

Within that, Sales is the most dynamic and challenging role and the combination is really without precedent.” How I got into selling — Martin Mackay Actually, I graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Modern Languages and considered that the last thing I wanted to do was go into Sales!

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PandaDoc

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Sales prospecting acts as the first stage in the sales process. B2B sales organizations may often find that this process is highly time-consuming and requires significant investments in manual labor. B2B sales prospecting in a nutshell. The more detailed and accurate your ICP is, the more resultative your sales will be.

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The 5% Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Sales consulting can be a very lucrative career and business choice and is only going to increase in popularity as more people move into consulting roles due to business technology disruption. But what is sales consulting? And could sales consulting possibly be the right career choice for you?

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Lead Fuze

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Have you ever wondered how top sales reps continue to excel, while others struggle? Among these tools, one stands out for its power and accessibility: best sales leads podcasts. But have you considered that this simple act could skyrocket your sales game? What is the longest running sales podcast?

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Salesforce

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

But the question is, how can you reach this audience at the right time, with the right message, in a way that doesn’t make them feel like they’re being sold to during a service visit? They also know that customer trust can lead to more sales. Most likely, your mobile team is already doing this without much guidance or forethought.

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The 5% Institute

AUGUST 9, 2021

Closing sales training is crucial for not only new Sales Professionals, but also for seasoned Sales Pro’s and Business Owners who want to refresh their sales process , and even learn new skills and ideas. In this article, we’ll explore: The upfront requirements to be a successful Sales Professional.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As the president of Sales Xceleration, a firm specializing in assessing and implementing sales strategy , sales processes, and sales execution to drive growth, I’ve seen how job hopping can affect otherwise stable sales teams. Grant Thornton consulting firm ). Grant Thornton consulting firm ).

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Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Veteran reps will tell you that sales isn’t as simple as prospect, pitch, and close. And it’s become more challenging: Two-thirds of sales professionals say sales is harder now than it was in previous years. One way to overcome the slog: finding inspiration in tactical and insightful sales motivational quotes.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 8, 2024

This article highlights how a deal desk functions and its ability to transform the way companies tackle their sales strategy. Key takeaways One of the primary functions of a deal desk is to bring together decision-makers from sales, legal, financial, and marketing departments to optimize the deal creation and execution process.

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Highspot

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore Sandler’s core principles, compare it with other sales methods, and offer five questions to assess its fit for your team. What is the Sandler Sales Method? Sandler vs. Traditional Sales Traditional sales involves cold-calling a prospect and diving straight into a product-centric sales pitch.

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Martech

JANUARY 13, 2023

Amid tightening markets and increasing KPIs, these words have quickly become imperatives for go-to-market (GTM) teams charged with identifying, engaging, generating and expanding revenue and relationships. . Determining if, how and when to act. Dig deeper: In this economy CMOs need to spend more on training, not tech.

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