The 5% Institute

AUGUST 1, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, selling products and services requires more than just pushing features and benefits to potential customers. This is where the Solution Selling Framework comes into play. Understanding Solution Selling What is Solution Selling?

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Highspot

JANUARY 18, 2024

Lengthy sales pitches often fall short. But with SNAP selling’s concise and customer-centric approach, you can enhance sales performance by reducing stress and focusing on needs. This acronym stands as a best seller in sales strategies, aligning perfectly with the demands of the modern buyer. What Is SNAP Selling?

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 9, 2020

You've probably heard of solution selling — it might even be your strategy of choice. It's a sales methodology that became popular in the 1980s, and it's based on a pretty simple premise: A salesperson diagnoses their prospect’s needs, then recommends the right products and or services to accommodate them.

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The 5% Institute

MARCH 30, 2020

You’ve probably heard of the term selling a solution – but what does it actually mean, and how do you do it correctly? And finally – is selling a solution enough in today’s competitive marketplace? Selling A Solution – Is It Enough? What Does Selling A Solution Mean?

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PandaDoc

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Probably the most popular approach to complex B2B sales, solution selling has been around for decades. It is still being taught to many sales reps around the world, and there are compelling reasons to do so. Solution selling methodology in a nutshell. Pros and cons of solution selling.

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The 5% Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Solution selling is a commonly used phrase in the world of sales; but what is it, and how does it work? Solution selling when done correctly can be an excellent approach and compliment your sales process , however it only works well when practiced correctly. How to use solution selling correctly.

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Salesmate

JUNE 2, 2020

Do you know 60% of Buyers don’t rely on B2B Sales Reps? Well, according to most of the buyers, some sales reps don’t listen to others are self-centric as well as manipulative. Well, think about your approach while selling over the phone. People look for solutions to their problems and opportunities to grow.

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PandaDoc

JUNE 4, 2019

Solution selling has earned itself a bad rap in recent years as buyer behaviors and the role of the sales rep have both changed drastically. So is there still value in solution selling that can be harnessed if this classic sales philosophy is approached with a fresher, modernized mindset? The answer is yes!

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Force Management

JANUARY 2, 2020

If you're making sizable shifts next year to enable your sales team to sell a platform solution, you need to ensure they're able to make that jump. These ideas look good on paper, but when it comes to actually getting your salespeople to convince the customer to buy, you likely need to invest in some enablement.

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Membrain

JANUARY 14, 2018

The Challenger Sale is essential reading for anyone in complex B2B selling and many enterprise sales organizations are embracing the concepts.

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Iannarino

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Discover the pivotal shift from product obsession to strategic selling that can set you apart in the competitive landscape of 2024. Join us in unraveling the art of winning without the blinders of solution love.

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Veloxy

JANUARY 2, 2024

As a sales leader, your efforts directly impact the company’s stability and growth. However, with increasing competition combined with a limited budget and sales personnel, reaching your quotas can be challenging. However, it’s not due to a lack of effort by the sales team.

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Anthony Cole Training

AUGUST 6, 2010

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. Why Arent Your Salespeople Selling? 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. Sales Core Competencies I.

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Force Management

OCTOBER 2, 2019

If your growth model has you moving from a point solution to a platform solution, it's likely you are assessing how well your sales organization is enabled to execute this new type of sale. It's a trend we see frequently with the high-tech companies with which we work.

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Iannarino

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

What is the best sales approach for B2B sales? Is it "Solutions Selling" or perhaps "Spin Selling?" Challenger? Is it some seemingly new approach that is really an old pig with touched-up lipstick?

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Iannarino

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

9 Questions B2B Sales Leaders Must Answer Why isn’t improving B2B sales effectiveness your most important initiative? Over the last two decades, many sales leaders have chased every shiny object that was put in front of them. It is impossible to identify anything more important than increasing sales win rates.

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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. Start here: Speed up your selling activities in a few clicks If you’re using another sales acceleration software, most of the principles will still apply.

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Veloxy

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Open ended sales questions are a crucial aspect of the sales process. Additionally, we’ll cover some of the common mistakes to avoid when asking open ended sales questions. What are open ended sales questions? What are open ended sales questions? It’s true.

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Veloxy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Door-to-door sales can be a great way to make money, but it’s not without challenges. Two people could be selling the same product, but experience very different results. You’re not just selling a product or service, you’re selling yourself. Keep reading for more. This will involve some research.

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Iannarino

JULY 18, 2022

Salespeople need stories to sell. Much of the time, salespeople use stories about their client's problems and how their solution was essential to turning things around. A sales organization must have a catalog of stories available to help their clients move forward with confidence.

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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

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Looking for the best sales podcasts to boost your numbers and master the art of the deal? Whether you’re a rookie learning the ropes or a vet hunting innovative tactics, our curated guide to essential sales podcasts is your ticket to leveling up your sales game.

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Partners in Excellence

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Often, I get into conversations about the sales approach a company deploys. There are questions of, “should we be transactional, product, solutions, consultative focused?” We don’t choose how we sell, rather we must choose how we effectively and efficiently respond to the way our customers buy.

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Partners in Excellence

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

It must be that time of year, but recently I’ve gotten a number of queries from thoughtful executives: “Dave, we need to transform the way we sell from product to solution selling……” That statement is always a little confusing to me, naturally I ask, “What does that mean and why do you want to change?”

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Veloxy

JANUARY 20, 2023

Much has been said and written about the human side of selling. In this blog post, you’re going to learn about business anthropology and how it’s best applied to your everyday life in sales. Share the Intangible Benefits of Your Solution What is Cultural and Business Anthropology? What if the answer was this: Be more human.

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Iannarino

APRIL 6, 2022

There is a difference between the value created in the sales conversation and the value of your product or service, one or both being described as a "solution," a way to solve a problem. The difference between the value of the conversation and the value of your product or service is one of experience.

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Sales Gravy

MAY 2, 2024

On this episode of the Sales Gravy podcast, Jeb Blount sits down with sales coach Cheryl Parks to discuss why modern sales professionals need to shift from traditional selling to a more consultative and insightful approach that leverages business acumen, industry knowledge, and the right questions.

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Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

I began debunking sales articles when the first ones predicting the death of selling appeared circa 2008. Later, articles predicting the end of selling became both more prolific and more specific including the certain death of: Solution Selling Cold Calling Consultative Selling Sales Process SPIN Selling and more.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The key to hit your ever-growing sales goal is not about reps having the “best accounts,” getting lucky, or being in the right place at the right time to close deals. Join us for a webinar to learn which two crucial skills every rep should have and how to develop those skills: selling solutions to problems and project managing the deal.

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Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

For years, we’ve been trained, “Customers want solutions.” ” The best of us try to sell solutions, moving beyond just product features, functions, and benefits. They engage us looking for solutions, listen to our presentations, discuss them, and ultimately buy. Who’s Got Sales’ Back?

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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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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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Martech

APRIL 10, 2024

The beat drops, the lights flash and a charismatic salesperson struts across the stage, extolling the virtues of their latest martech solution. These industry giants, these supposed titans of martech, were peddling overpriced snake oil — bloated solutions masking a fundamental lack of innovation. But those days are over.

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Search Engine Land

JANUARY 23, 2024

Google is concerned there may be confusion around the roles of its sales and support departments. Advertisers recently groused that support is at an all-time low, accusing Google employees of bombarding them with “aggressive” phone calls pushing for the implementation of automated solutions.

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Closing Bigger

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This sales podcast episode is focused on shifting our sales performance management from tactical to strategic. Although there are dozens of strategic shifts we can make, today we are focused on three key levers that can impact your personal and organizational sales performance. Strategy can also be influenced by tactics.

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Salesforce

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Channel sales — or selling through partners — represents 75% of the world’s commerce, according to Forrester. This approach helps companies accelerate sales and grow revenue without adding to their headcount, a move that’s increasingly important during economic uncertainty. What you’ll learn: What is channel sales?

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SBI

JUNE 22, 2021

Remote Selling has become an important focus for every sales organization. Digital sales technologies, by default, are what enables remote selling. Q: What are your customers doing to adapt to - or leverage - the trend towards distributed sales teams and remote selling? Essentially “buyer enablement”.

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