Membrain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

It’s a sad fact that today’s average B2B sales person is still far more comfortable talking about their products than they are discussing business issues. However the average B2B buyer regards a sales person’s relevant business knowledge as being far more valuable than their ability to regurgitate product features, functions and benefits.

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Sell B2B Product Sales 89

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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Product Territory Objectives and Key Results Sales 246

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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Outside Sales Cold Call Represent Objectives and Key Results 242

Outreach

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Since the beginning of time, sales has existed to match potential buyers with the solutions for life’s wants and needs. There were no smartphones or even personal computers, so predicting the product’s success and fit meant talking to the vendors themselves and most likely to their sales person. Association: ABS is team selling.

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Membrain

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Sales professionals like to talk about the concept of “value.” Selling on value,” “Value based sales,” “Sell value not price.” These are important in complex sales , but I’ve noticed that we don’t always agree on what the word “value” actually means.

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Veloxy

JUNE 15, 2023

The year 2023 has brought with it new challenges and opportunities in the world of outside sales. As sales professionals navigate this ever-changing landscape, the secrets to their success lie in adapting to industry trends , leveraging technology, and honing essential skills.

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Outside Sales Objectives and Key Results Negotiate Territory 264

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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Sales Quota Up-sell B2B 290

Iannarino

APRIL 14, 2022

The four books I have written and published are really one big book, based on one big idea. That idea is that the craft of professional selling evolves over time. The arc of this evolution bends towards greater value creation and away from the more transactional approaches still being used.

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Clients Sales Sell Conversion 287

Tibor Shanto

AUGUST 5, 2021

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. You all know that my tag line is execution, everything else is just talk, but the execution needs to lead to value for all involved.

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Objectives and Key Results CRM Sales Prospecting 293

Veloxy

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

When you’re engaging with buyers who expect a superior customer experience from the sales process (as most do and should), it often presents several challenges for the field sales warrior: How many hours a day should I invest in my sales technology stack without sacrificing customer satisfaction and engagement?

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Sell Niche Referrals Sales 231

Veloxy

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Account based selling is a B2B concept that has gained a lot of interest in recent times, but implementing it can feel rather daunting. Studies show that at least 94% of B2B teams have adopted account based selling in a bid to deliver improved buying experiences that lead to increased conversions and loyalty.

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Sell Objectives and Key Results SQL B2B 246

The Advantexe Advisor

MAY 14, 2024

One of the most frequently asked questions in our Business Acumen training sessions is about large companies selling off business units or brands. Oh, but sometimes that is switched around based on region.” Oh, but sometimes that is switched around based on region.” Do they have to? The reason?

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Territory Strategize Price Sales 81

Iannarino

JULY 19, 2021

The Gist: The legacy approaches to the sales conversation have created a form of commoditization. For salespeople who want to be treated as partners, there is a new sales conversation that creates greater value. ” You need to make sales. Not to worry, this FREE eBook will help you Seize Your Sales Destiny.

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Conversion Clients Sales Contract 326

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? Why should you ask open ended sales questions?

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Objectives and Key Results Sales Objection handling Follow-up 246

Iannarino

JULY 9, 2021

While some sales organizations still use legacy approaches, none of them are based on high-pressure sales. Some years ago, I taught a class on Professional Selling at Capital University. Once they finished their assignment, I asked the students to raise their hand if one of their parents worked in sales.

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Intrinsic Sales Cold Call Technique 333

ClickFunnels

AUGUST 19, 2021

The post What Is A Normal Sales Funnel Conversion Rate? So you have built a sales funnel. Today we are going to discuss: The four types of sales conversion rates. The #1 way to increase the conversion rate of your sales funnel. Want to take your sales funnel to the next level? What Is a Sales Funnel?

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Conversion Sales Lead generation X-functional 244

Veloxy

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Helping You Sell Faster, Easier, and Smarter. Sales Managers are constantly under pressure to hit BIG numbers. While sales acceleration spent 2021 as a powerful, yet underutilized solution across the B2B landscape, the software market is expected to enjoy explosive growth in 2022. Sales managers are paying close attention.

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Non-Profits Sales Inside sales Price 200

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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Manufacturing Retail Territory Sales 111

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. Even though it’s harder to sell, reps still need to hit their numbers. That’s where sales commission comes into play. Learn more What is sales commission?

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Commission Territory Quota Drivers/motivators 104

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. The Covid crisis was short lived as most selling transitioned to virtual and most companies that weren’t directly impacted continued to buy. More importantly, it was short lived.

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Sales Up-sell Consult Pitch 73

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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Sell GTM Sales Up-sell 92

Martech

MAY 6, 2024

The language model is based on content from MarTech embedded on top of ChatGPT. While the focus of lead scoring is typically on identifying and prioritizing new leads, it can also be applied to existing customers to determine their level of engagement, satisfaction, and potential for upselling or cross-selling opportunities.

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Cross-sell Customers Referrals Lead generation 113

SaaStr

MARCH 18, 2024

Dear SaaStr: If you were hiring a head of sales for a high-priced, niche B2B SaaS product, would you focus on general B2B SaaS sales experience or on market/customer knowledge, assuming it will be very difficult to find a candidate with both? For highly transactional sales, ignore this advice. That’s a Double No.

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Martech

APRIL 10, 2024

The spark before the flame: Building martech with a heart It all begins with a spark — a yearning to help businesses not merely sell but connect. Marketing this then becomes a conversation, not a sales pitch. Building from an emotional core and circling back to connect fosters a stronger brand identity and a more loyal customer base.

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Pitch Product Electricity Healthcare 112

Martech

OCTOBER 19, 2023

While businesses value the synergy between marketing, sales and product teams in theory, they often struggle to create a cohesive atmosphere and deliver seamless customer experiences in practice. Customer lifetime value (LTV). Our head of sales also has two primary KPIs: new revenue and CR from SQL to the client.

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Product Contract Drivers/motivators SQL 131

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 whether to move prospects through your sales funnel or disqualify them? We’ll explain what sales qualification is and why it’s important. What is sales qualification?

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Sales Prospecting Pipeline Pitch 149

Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

I’ve written more than 2,000 articles on my Understanding the Sales Force Blog and there are hundreds of other sales blogs. Some are written by sales experts. I am concerned about the subjects being curated for sales and sales leadership professionals. One or two are sales enablement topics.

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GTM Sales Manufacturing Lead generation 81

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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Strategize Sales Pipeline Non-Profits 116

Closing Bigger

AUGUST 8, 2022

This podcast was inspired by a sales troll on TikTok. I posted a TikTok video on “Why sales is not like dating.” His response was “Sales is like dating …. value-based selling is weak.” True sales professionals are no longer about tactics and explaining the value of their product.

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Sell Sales B2B Clients 98

PandaDoc

MAY 9, 2024

Sales velocity is a robust metric used by sales managers for good reason. It presents a snapshot of how your entire sales process is performing. This guide will explain the sales velocity formula and what it means for your business. Sales enablement tools like CRM platforms help increase sales velocity.

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Pipeline Legal Objectives and Key Results Lead generation 52

Understanding the Sales Force

MARCH 25, 2024

While one of the sales lessons from this trip comes from baseball, the actual travel generated the other two sales lessons. When conditions are undesirable, it requires more concentration, harder work, and condition-based decision-making. When you encounter unfavorable selling conditions, refuse to accept them.

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Sell Relationship building Sales Gaming 73

PandaDoc

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The sales landscape is evolving rapidly, with sales apps playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of sales. We were recently recognized as an “Essential App for Sales 2023” by HubSpot. Let’s chat about why we earned this prestigious title and how it can revolutionize your sales process.

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CRM Sales Gaming Up-sell 78

Salesforce

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Similarly, a solid sales compensation plan is about striking the right balance. Overcomplicate a sales compensation plan, and you’re left with sales reps who aren’t clear on their goals or hungry to hit their quota. What you’ll learn: What is sales compensation? What are sales compensation plans?

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Commission Territory Quota Objectives and Key Results 64

PandaDoc

APRIL 17, 2024

“What is ACV in sales?”, Key takeaways ACV stands for “annual contract value.” ACV and ARR are essential KPIs for tracking the success of subscription-based companies. It goes hand-in-hand with total contract value (TCV). By calculating it, you can evaluate the real value of your TCVs on a yearly basis. Sales reps.

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Contract Non-Profits Legal Clients 52

Partners in Excellence

MAY 6, 2024

She learned I was working with the North American teams in changing their approach to their markets and driving more aggressive sales growth. There has, often, been a stigma associated with sales people, nurtured by movies like Boiler Room and GLengarry Glen Ross. In Europe, the stigma with sales is, often, greater.

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Sell Technical Sales Up-sell Technology 87

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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CRM B2C Commission Sales 114

SaaStr

JANUARY 31, 2024

As Christian’s been the CRO of Splunk for over seven years now, he’s a wealth of knowledge on what it really takes to be successful in Enterprise SaaS Sales. When Christian asks his sales team how much pipeline they need to hit their number, everyone typically gives a similar answer: “ You’re going to hear 3x a lot.

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Pipeline Sales Up-sell Meeting 98