Sales Hacker

JUNE 10, 2021

It’s that sales representatives are one of the toughest positions to hire for. The required skills aren’t taught in school. The demand for sales reps is one of the highest of any job. By giving them the skills to not only attract candidates but also to identify the good ones and convince them to sign a contract.

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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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Highspot

MAY 7, 2021

We’ve all had to make significant changes in response to the global pandemic, and sales teams are no exception. As the global economy was upended, the pandemic forced a shift to both virtual selling and virtual sales training. Sales teams that were able to adapt to life during COVID-19 showed their resilience.

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Highspot

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Sales training can be like sailing the high seas – an always-on adventure where focus, navigation, and teamwork are vital. We’ve curated a collection of the best sales training tips so you can build a program that will put wind in your team’s sails to navigate an uncertain selling landscape and outperform every quarter.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 1, 2022

A sales operator works to enable your salespeople to focus on selling. Therefore, hiring the right person for the role is crucial, as such a hire will handle ‘backend’ stuff like lead management, data analysis, process optimization, and even sales strategy. 30 Interview Questions and Answers for Sales Ops. Optimization.

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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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Hubspot

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We expect the sales game to change every year, but 2023 has stood out as a uniquely transformative one. But salespeople also had to work against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, which will likely carry into 2024. To help you stay ahead of the curve, I spoke with top sales professionals to get their tips for selling in 2024.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

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? What Is B2B Sales Training? What is B2B Sales Training?

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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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Hubspot

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Just like Liam Neeson in " Taken ," to be a successful salesperson, you need to have a particular set of skills. As your sales process evolves, it's important to keep your skills relevant and up to date. Plus, it can increase your sales. more deals and the profit margin on sales-won improved by 12.2%.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

While this sounds appealing, especially for time-strapped salespeople, there’s a catch: not all AI tools are created equal. What is the most important soft skill to have in sales?”), they arrive at different answers. Which AI Tool is the Best Sales Writer? Let's dive in. all use OpenAI? all use OpenAI?

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Gong.io

MARCH 17, 2021

We analyze sales conversations and deals using AI, then share the results to help you win more deals. Samantha and our sales manager sat down and dialed into the call. . In fact, it’s a highly valuable skill that many women in sales have. . Women have a sales superpower. And the top sales performers are….

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The Lost Book of Sales

JUNE 23, 2023

Welcome to the world of hard and soft differentiation, a less understood way to propel successful sales strategies. We will continue our journey of elevating the sales professional's role from a transactional job to a consultative one. In complex sales, understanding micro and macro differentiation is crucial.

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Highspot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

With the war for sales talent at an all-time high, scaling your team with top performers is a tall task. Many leaders rely on the tried-and-true method of sourcing A-level salespeople externally, but recruiting isn’t the only way to find the next generation of great salespeople. Talent can be homegrown.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Sales is a relatively high stress profession, with a fair amount (read: lots) of positive and negative swings. Knowing how to deal with conflict in the workplace is a necessary skill every sales professional should master. We asked the sales community to weigh in on their best conflict resolution tips.

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Adaptive Business Services

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Sales has a talent problem. There is a shortage of skilled entry-level sales professionals across the country. To remedy this issue, we need to rethink and better coordinate our recruiting practices and the distribution of entry-level sales tasks. One novel way to do this is to build a Sales Farm System.

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Hubspot

JUNE 8, 2021

If you hear "ABC" and "Always be closing" pops into your mind, a sales career may be the perfect match for you. You've come to the right place to learn what it's like to have a career in sales, and it's about much more than the close. Sales seems like a fast-paced, hardball kind of career. What's a typical sales career path?

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KO Advantage Group

OCTOBER 15, 2021

COVID-19 has changed everything about the way we do business - and sales are no exception. If you’ve wondered what virtual sales means, this article will break down the differences between virtual selling and traditional sales and give you the tips, tools and techniques you need to take advantage of this new era we find ourselves in.

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Openview

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Either their sales organization is firing on all cylinders or falling apart at the seams. You can guess what happens to the companies who have sales teams that are knocking it out of the park. These teams don’t have it all figured out, but they know enough to deliver consistent sales results. Everything feels murky.

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Salesmate

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Sales rep – Hello, I am Kelam, calling from Ace Interno; we are a B2B portal, holding six years of………. This is what happens when sales conversations commence with a boring introduction. People repel to uninteresting sales conversations; they find interruptive, infuriating, and a waste a time. Potential buyer – Hello.

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Highspot

MAY 8, 2020

In the world of business-to-business sales, coaches are just as essential to ensuring reps have the skills they need to close deals with confidence. Why is sales coaching important? How do you coach and develop a sales team? Top sales coaching techniques. What makes a sales coach great?

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Let's say you're working with two salespeople from competing companies at the same time. The other salesperson comments on a few of your recently shared LinkedIn posts, sends you a personalized email, and, after learning a little more about your business needs, asks for a demo. So what exactly is a soft sell?

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Lead Fuze

JULY 13, 2021

Worrying about how to handle sales rejection? For now, let’s first talk about what sales rejection is. . What is a Sales Rejection? No matter how thick your skin is, if you’re not prepared for the inevitability of sales rejection, then it will be hard to overcome. Sales professionals eat rejection every day!

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Lead Fuze

JUNE 2, 2021

What do Top Sellers Know on How to Close a Sales Deal. Salespeople who close more deals compared to their colleagues might be working with a different strategy. Here are the things the top sellers are doing right: They focus on the prospects’ needs. 7 Techniques on How to Close a Sales Deal. Soft close.

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Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The VP of Sales is one of the most important roles within a B2B company. They’re at the top of the sales totem pole (unless there’s a CRO) and are therefore the internal face of the organization’s success. How can a VP of Sales ensure sales success in a way that reflects glowingly on him/herself and the company as a whole?

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Modern sales teams need competent professionals with a variety of talents, skills and abilities. But in a hyper changing landscap e, which are the most crucial sales skills and traits that reps must possess (or develop) in order to exceed targets and deliver consistent sales success?

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Salesforce

MAY 30, 2023

Welcome to #Salesblazer Q&A, a column by sales pros, for sales pros. Dear Salesblazer: What are the best sales certifications and training to help me advance my career and stand out from the crowd? You pick them because of their reputation, how they relate to you, and how they meet your needs. Have a question?

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Highspot

JUNE 22, 2021

Mastering new skills in sales is challenging, even for top sellers — to say nothing of the core selling techniques that reps need to be successful. With so much to learn and little time to learn it, how can salespeople ensure they are always at the top of their game? How to improve sales skills and techniques.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 7, 2020

This is a question most salespeople have had to ask themselves at some point in their career. I have been an early employee at a very successful start-up (and several not-so-successful ones), and I’ve also been in Sales and Management at large, enterprise corporations. And although Sales is Sales, there are several big differences.

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Lead Fuze

JUNE 28, 2023

Understanding how to become a sales rep can open doors to a rewarding and lucrative career. This job necessitates a blend of abilities, training, and qualities that let an individual to thrive in the aggressive sales landscape. We will delve into different types of sales roles and the qualifications required for each.

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Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio , or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. You can even ask Siri, Alexa and Google! You can even ask Siri, Alexa and Google!

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Hubspot

MAY 12, 2023

EAs need to be diplomatic with good communication while remaining a firm and decisive gatekeeper for the executive. With time, she found she needed someone with digital software skills who could jump in quickly without much guidance. Questions about soft skills like communication or event planning are a little more complex.

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Sales Hacker

MAY 26, 2021

There are many moving parts in a successful sales organization. If you know that you love strategizing to increase sales but don’t want to be an account executive, sales operations may be the right place for you. What is Sales Operations? Why do we need Sales Operations? Average sales cycle duration.

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Heinz Marketing

JULY 5, 2021

If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio , or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m The show is less than 30 minutes, fast-paced and full of actionable advice, best practices and more for B2B sales & marketing professionals. Matt: Well, welcome everyone, to another episode of Sales Pipeline Radio.

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Score More Sales

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

I had the pleasure to sit down with Emotional Intelligence (Ei) Sales Expert Colleen Stanley recently and we talked about how sales training – sales skills – can fail because our reps were not aware of their emotional awareness. Ineffective listening skills – empathy and interpersonal skills.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Sales requires mastery of “soft skills,” so it can often seem like more art than science. To consistently perform, sales leaders need to master the science of sales productivity. To consistently perform, sales leaders need to master the science of sales productivity. Art or Science?

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PandaDoc

AUGUST 9, 2023

Optimizing your LinkedIn profile should be a continuous process which involves everything from your URL and images on your profile to effectively displaying your core skills. It’s a space where freelancers, content creators, salespeople, marketers, managers, and executives can reach out to one another and network. No sombreros.

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