A Sales Guy

AUGUST 13, 2012

One of the most common sales leadership complaints is sales people don’t use the CRM. Getting sales people to use the CRM has been an on going challenge for sales leaders for far too many years. They just end up frustrating the sales people and irritating leadership.

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Veloxy

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Sales is near the the top of that list. The question now becomes, how does Sales Artificial Intelligence fit into all this? Does it really play a vital role in sales? Well, there are numerous ways that AI for sales can benefit a sales team. Does Artificial Intelligence in sales replace salespeople?

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Veloxy

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The world of sales is vast, and if you’re a sales professional, you’ve likely been exposed to both inside and outside sales roles. However, if you’re considering a transition to outside sales or simply want to elevate your field selling game, you’re in the right place.

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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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Veloxy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Salesforce Adoption Pain Point #1 : Sales representatives report spending 66% of their day performing tedious, non-selling activity in Salesforce. This is a conundrum for most sales managers, as sales productivity is one of the common selling points of the Salesforce CRM platform. The key is Salesforce automation.

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Veloxy

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Despite discussions of outside sales dying, field sales are far from obsolete. Outside sales remain invaluable to companies, even as we move towards hybrid models. A 2023 study revealed that field sales teams outperformed their inside counterparts by 14%. In this guide, we’ll explore field sales enablement in-depth.

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Tibor Shanto

AUGUST 5, 2021

One proven way is to use analogies from different yet relatable practices. In sales the go to is often sports, and one can understand why. No issue with that, but I prefer to use investment and the financial markets, primarily because of the focus on value. This again puts a focus on the tools you use and how.

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Veloxy

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

While it checks a lot of boxes for Sales Managers, there’s still a lot of work that needs to be done to unlock Salesforce’s potential to accelerate sales at your company. This is a comprehensive guide, so we invite you to use the table of contents to skip to the juiciest parts. What is Sales Acceleration?

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Adaptive Business Services

APRIL 10, 2024

This was before cell phones were widely in use but I would assume it would have meant those as well. I’ve been in sales all of my life and I confess that I barely understand the changes to my profession that people are discussing on LinkedIn and other places on the web. Are you thinking about a CRM? Either way … count me out.

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Veloxy

JUNE 8, 2022

Couple questions here – are your sales stagnating? If yes, then you’re probably looking for new ways to improve your sales performance. Perhaps the answer could be in your sales pipeline. Research shows that top performing companies and sales teams do extremely well when it comes to managing their pipeline. But first….

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ClickFunnels

AUGUST 17, 2021

The post The Best Sales Prospecting Tools To Use For Your Business appeared first on ClickFunnels. Sales prospecting can be a great way to get a new business off the ground. Today we are going to take a look at the best sales prospecting tools that can help you to: Find prospects. LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

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Veloxy

AUGUST 10, 2021

It also helps pin point what exactly needs improvement and how tech can help companies work smarter, not harder. AI and machine learning have given wings to digital sales and marketing techniques. Not only does this make them more effective, it also boosts the chance of sales conversion. How to Improve Sales Processes with AI.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 23, 2024

In the world of sales, understanding how to implement an effective pipeline management strategy is paramount. From the initial stages of customer contacts to the final closure of a sales deal, we’ll elaborate on every step to help you and your salespeople stay more productive in handling the ebb and flow of the sales process.

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Salesforce

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

You sit down to write an email that perfectly outlines how you can help them meet their goals, and you hit “send.” Below, we share a vetted sales email template that can help you get responses. Below, we share a vetted sales email template that can help you get responses. What you’ll learn What is a sales email template?

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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. As a salesperson, I was first introduced to the predecessor of today’s Nimble CRM … the tickler file. It was also used to ensure that follow-up tasks were completed when due. Let’s first start with a little background.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Inbound 23 started today with HubSpot unveiling HubSpot AI, which brings together new and existing AI-powered products and features, and a reimagined HubSpot’s Sales Hub. AI Insights, which are analytics tools that use predictive AI to make recommendations and forecasts. This will launch in early 2024. Get MarTech! In your inbox.

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Salesforce

JANUARY 30, 2024

You might think you know when your sales are up or down (and how that affects the bottom line), but are you using the right formula? If you’re unsure, look no further: The percentage of sales method is one of the most easiest ways to calculate forecasts, according to Harvard Business Review.

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PandaDoc

MARCH 26, 2024

In the world of sales, salespeople are engaging with potential clients to guide them from the top of the sales pipeline, when they first discover a product or a service (level 1) to the bottom of it, the post-purchase stage (the final level). What is a sales pipeline?

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Hubspot

APRIL 15, 2024

Thoughtfully calculated, well-executed prospecting is central to virtually every successful sales engagement. It sets a tone — giving you the momentum and perspective you need to lock in on viable sales opportunities and ensure the rest of your sales process goes as smoothly as possible.

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Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Some observations: The data represents the forecast and funnel for 7 sales teams. Outside of telling us that there isn’t enough in the funnel, the data in column F doesn’t answer the question that must always be asked: Is the pipeline viable? Was the sales manager afraid the question the salesperson?

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PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Leads, opportunities, sales: That’s the natural sequence of the sales process, right? Lead management focuses on achieving sales goals in the short to medium term, while opportunity management is more about leveraging strategic relationships to achieve long-term growth goals. But opportunities can be much more than that.

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Salesforce

JANUARY 25, 2024

” This is more than just a routine check — it’s a means of gaining insights and improving sales tactics. When you record sales calls, you can easily organize and analyze call information, surfacing key insights that allow you to address customer needs and move deals closer to the finish line.

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Salesforce

AUGUST 24, 2023

I’ve seen countless businesses (including enterprise companies) compile — and try to analyze — sales data in spreadsheets like this. Sure, spreadsheets are useful for small projects, but they can be cumbersome when dealing with complex sales data. Sales dashboards to the rescue. Identify sales goals you want to track.

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Salesforce

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It’s why many of us turn to reviews and recommendations from friends, relatives, and influencers. Turn brand advocates into sellers Learn how you can quickly launch referral marketing promotions across the full customer journey. What is referral marketing and how does it work? And how is this done?

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Martech

APRIL 11, 2024

So I thought I’d use it to test Google Gemini, OpenAI ChatGPT and Perplexity AI. ChatGPT’s response was slightly more scannable as it numbered the components rather than using a bolded and bulleted list. The answers weren’t profound and didn’t explain why these were the technologies to use. However, both left me wanting more.

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PandaDoc

JANUARY 25, 2024

If your sales team is expanding, that’s great! By properly integrating configure, price, quote (CPQ) software into your sales cycle, you will drastically reduce the time it takes to fulfill customer requests and avoid costly quoting errors. And this kind of situation is far from being exclusive to sales teams.

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PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

CRM, short for customer relationship management, is an approach to managing customer data that helps you maintain close relationships and drive better results. Having the right CRM software is essential to achieve this. It also enables a seamless omnichannel experience, crucial for sales. The key to CRM? The best part?

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 31, 2024

Earlier this week, I was interviewed by John Radkins, for his Sales Machine Blog, and he asked me to explain sales process for those who don’t want to be restricted by sales process. Think of the sales process as a journey rather than an adventure. Similarly, there are stages to the sales process.

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Martech

JANUARY 19, 2024

When it comes to CRM systems, companies can choose to process customer data in real time or batches. As a marketer, it’s important to understand the differences between real-time and batch CRM data and how each can be used effectively. Real-time vs. batch-based CRM data processing: How do they differ?

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 12, 2024

The enduring truth of the statement “ people buy from people they know, like, and trust” remains a constant in the realm of sales. This principle has stood the test of time and continues to be a significant factor in the sales decision-making process. Sales authenticity” resonates with people in different ways.

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

When it comes to sales, there's a lot of innovation happening — and therefore, a litany of new tools. But only one type of tool is considered "effective" by 78% of global sales professionals. It's a CRM (or Customer Relationship Management Platform). If you're in sales, this result shouldn't be a big surprise.

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Martech

APRIL 23, 2024

Predictive analytics is the use of data and modeling to predict the likelihood of future outcomes based on the historical record. Machine learning algorithms can be used to analyze large quantities of data and predict outcomes at speed. Predictive analytics can be used in almost any field, from climate change to sports.

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Martech

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Leading customer relationship management (CRM) and other marketing platforms are integrating sophisticated AI capabilities that promise to assist with key functions like gauging customer sentiment, training employees, making product recommendations, enriching data and even auto-generating targeted campaigns.

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Martech

MARCH 27, 2024

Leading CRM platforms like Salesforce, Dynamics, Zoho and HubSpot are introducing new AI features for autonomous chats, automatic campaign launches, product suggestions and sentiment analysis. The systems they use to manage customers, fill their pipelines and generate new revenues are often outdated, incorrect and missing information.

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Heinz Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

By Cameron Katoozi , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing Introduction Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools have evolved significantly since their inception. With the arrival of big data, a term that epitomizes the massive, complex datasets generated in the digital era, the landscape of CRM has undergone a transformative shift.

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Gong.io

JANUARY 2, 2023

This is why sales qualification is so important — it helps you identify and prioritize prospects more likely to become buyers. How do you know if a potential customer is a good fit for your solution? How do you know whether to move prospects through your sales funnel or disqualify them? What is sales qualification?

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