SaaStr

MARCH 3, 2020

I’ve been through them myself where you go home and you’re like we should just close the company tomorrow. Utah, Phoenix that Robbie Allen over here has made famous as a hotbed of startup activity. Unless you’re going to do something in that regional market at some point. We’re done. It is game over.

Sales 62

Sales Promote X-functional Up-sell 62

SaaStr

APRIL 24, 2020

It started back in 2003, when I joined Omniture, which was an analytics company founded here in Utah. Harry Stebbings: I have to ask, close to 10 years at Adobe at the forefront of really such a transformational time for the company, John. The jury’s still out on close rates and ACV creation, those sorts of things.

X-functional 88

X-functional Strategize Retail Technology 88

SaaStr

JANUARY 10, 2020

With more companies launching and thriving outside of Silicon Valley, regions such as ‘Silicon Slopes’ in Utah and ‘Silicon Alley’ in New York City are gaining traction within the startup scene. And for those deals did they close any faster? 298: Startup success is not exclusive to Silicon Valley. And which partners?

X-functional 52

X-functional Start-ups Drivers/motivators Go To Market 52

Salesforce

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Sales burnout: prevention vs. intervention How to solve sales burnout once and for all Make your enablement about results, not effort Close your revenue gaps and get more out of every rep — with Sales Programs delivered in your CRM. What you’ll learn: What is sales burnout and why is it so common? Let’s start with the basics.

Commission 94

Commission Territory Quota Sales 94

Salesforce

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Example: High Volume Sound wants to reach more customers by expanding into the European region. Sales deals are being closed completely virtually on channels for online chat/support (87%), online portals (86%), and mobile apps (85%). 84% of sales professionals say partner selling has a bigger impact on revenue than a year ago.

Territory 93

Territory E-commerce Profit margin Sales 93

Salesforce

JANUARY 9, 2025

So, closing more deals more quickly is a win for everyone sales representatives, sales managers, the finance department, and a company’s leadership. Drive pipe faster with a single source of truth Discover how Sales Cloud uses data and AI to help you manage your pipeline, build relationships, and close deals fast.

Closing 52

Closing Represent Territory Lead generation 52

Salesforce

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Make your enablement about results, not effort Close your revenue gaps and get more out of every rep — with Sales Programs delivered in your CRM. If you find yourself micromanaging or keeping close tabs on your team, it might be a sign that they don’t have your trust. That’s why we’ve created this sales performance checklist.

Commission 98

Commission Drivers/motivators Sales Trust 98

Salesforce

JUNE 12, 2024

Instead, your social channels are prime territory for building connections with new prospects and developing business relationships. Learn more What is social selling? Social selling is a lead-generation technique where salespeople directly interact with their prospects on social media platforms. Back to top ) Why is social selling important?

Sell 111

Sell E-commerce Territory Pitch 111

Salesforce

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Implementing the MEDDIC sales process Other sales methodologies to consider Drive pipe faster with a single source of truth Discover how Sales Cloud uses data and AI to help you manage your pipeline, build relationships, and close deals fast. Every component of a purchase process allows for more accuracy and efficiency in closing deals.

E-commerce 87

E-commerce Territory Pitch Sales 87

Salesforce

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Make your enablement about results, not effort Close your revenue gaps and get more out of every rep with Sales Programs delivered in your CRM. In this article, were taking a look at what you have to gain by rethinking how you handle losses, plus a few tips to help you maximize the ROI of lost opportunities.

Territory 95

Territory E-commerce Sales Drivers/motivators 95

Salesforce

MARCH 6, 2024

There’s no better feeling than closing a deal after a tough price negotiation. Ask open and closed-ended questions Open-ended questions require salespeople to actively listen to prospects, while closed-ended questions force prospects to answer — succinctly. Everyone is smiles, satisfied with the deal.

Negotiate 91

Negotiate Price Territory E-commerce 91

Salesforce

DECEMBER 17, 2024

ICPs are most commonly used in business-to-business (B2B) sales to focus a company’s sales activities on leads most likely to close. Learn more What is an ideal customer profile (ICP)? An ideal customer profile (ICP) is a detailed description of a company that’s a perfect fit for your products or services.

Prospecting 52

Prospecting Customers Territory E-commerce 52

Salesforce

DECEMBER 13, 2024

This guide will cover the ins and outs of creating and delivering impactful sales presentations so you can get one step closer to closing. Poorly prepared presentations can push prospects away, so it’s crucial to use that time wisely. What you’ll learn: What is a sales presentation? Learn more What is a sales presentation?

Presentation 52

Presentation Closing Territory E-commerce 52

Salesforce

MARCH 5, 2024

The importance of lead qualification Common types of qualified leads A step-by-step guide for qualification Three lead qualifying frameworks Lead qualification checklist Drive pipe faster with a single source of truth Discover how Sales Cloud uses data and AI to help you manage your pipeline, build relationships, and close deals fast.

Territory 52

Territory SQL E-commerce Contact 52

Salesforce

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Developing a solid door-to-door practice can empower your sales strategy and help you close more deals. Like other sales approaches, the goal of door-to-door sales is to establish a relationship with a customer, upsell , cross-sell, and close more deals. You convert them into customers by closing the deal.

Objectives and Key Results 52

Objectives and Key Results Territory E-commerce Pitch 52

Salesforce

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Best practices for developing an official SDR career track Drive pipe faster with a single source of truth Discover how Sales Cloud uses data and AI to help you manage your pipeline, build relationships, and close deals fast. Instead, it’s a basic requirement for teams and organizations that seek rapid, sustainable growth.

Tradeshows 52

Tradeshows Drivers/motivators Territory Negotiate 52

Salesforce

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Having this data readily available equips reps with the information they need to focus their efforts on closing the right deals, without worrying about inaccuracies or incomplete data. Sales managers can also motivate their teams based on metrics like quota attainment , commission earned, and more.

Commission 98

Commission Process Territory E-commerce 98

Salesforce

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Let’s take a look at what it entails and how it can help you close deals and retain customers for the long haul. This simple and flexible system takes the pressure off the client, laying the groundwork for a relationship based on trust. What you’ll learn: What is the Sandler Selling System? Sandler in 1966.

Sell 52

Sell Technique Contract Territory 52

Salesforce

MARCH 8, 2024

It offers just enough incentive for support staff — like those in finance or service — to go that extra mile and close deals when possible. This pay mix also works for industries with longer sales cycles, like telecommunications and financial services.

Commission 64

Commission Quota Territory Cold Call 64

Salesforce

MARCH 1, 2024

4 scenarios when reminder emails are critical How to write a reminder email 3 reminder email best practices 3 reminder email templates to try How to automate reminder emails A new way to go from lead to close Harness CRM data outside the CRM with Sales Engagement, and engage buyers as they move across the web. Missed a demo?

Territory 52

Territory E-commerce CRM Start-ups 52

Salesforce

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A clear and concise statement that explains why your product or service is the best solution for your potential customers’ specific challenges can help win new business, expand your market, and close more sales. Learn more What is a customer value proposition (CVP)? Watch the demo

Transportation 52

Transportation Drivers/motivators Customers Territory 52

Salesforce

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Your business will have to set firm red lines that cannot be crossed, no matter how badly the sales team wants to close a deal. Meanwhile, pay close attention to your competitors’ pricing. Be sure to build a data-driven, repeatable process around it, and encourage your sales team to lean into those difficult conversations.

Price 52

Price Profit margin Territory Cross-sell 52

Salesforce

MARCH 12, 2024

(More on how these fit together below.) ( Back to top ) Why it’s important to track sales velocity Monitoring your sales velocity helps you accurately track the time it takes for your team to close deals. To find your deal value, divide your generated revenue by the number of deals closed. 1/4 = 0.25

Territory 64

Territory Pipeline E-commerce Sales 64

Salesforce

MARCH 7, 2024

But, the sales rep who initially closed the deal might’ve received a substantial commission payment. In other words: Their concern over potential clawbacks makes them less productive, impacting their ability to focus on closing new deals.

Commission 52

Commission Finance Quota Legal 52

Salesforce

MARCH 11, 2024

Account-based selling (ABS) is a sales approach that prioritizes building relationships with high-value account holders so you can quickly close big deals. Other benefits include: Higher conversion rates: ABS can help you land larger clients and close better deals. Watch the demo What is account-based selling?

Sell 59

Sell Cross-sell Territory CRM 59

Salesforce

MARCH 7, 2024

When to negotiate a contract The contract creation and negotiation process How to improve contract negotiation core skills 9 contract negotiation tips Learn 3 ways to sell faster with Salesforce CPQ See how Salesforce CPQ helps sellers close faster, and companies launch new revenue models in days, not months.

Contract 59

Contract Negotiate Objectives and Key Results Legal 59

Salesforce

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

4: Don’t make assumptions about pain points Experience and intuition are great tools for a salesperson to have, but be careful not to let them spill over into assumption territory. This ups the value and your chances of closing the deal. Sometimes, solving one problem eliminates another at the same time.

Customers 52

Customers Territory E-commerce Pharmaceutical 52

Salesforce

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Teams can use this information to better understand their customers and improve their sales techniques, leading to more closed deals. On top of that, 80% of reps say AI makes it easy to get the customer insights they need to close deals versus 54% without AI. Learn more What is conversation intelligence?

Conversion 59

Conversion Customers Territory CRM 59

Salesforce

JANUARY 6, 2025

Whereas, an account executive might be compensated a percentage of their closed-won revenue. The number of factors that impact a commission plan are virtually endless new product launches, market shifts, restructuring, territory changes, new hires, lay offs, quota adjustments. You get the point.

Commission 52

Commission Territory E-commerce Sales 52

Salesforce

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The right commission plan motivates your reps to do more of the right behaviors that lead to closed deals. To get to that point you must invest in sales enablement to equip your team with the information they need to successfully identify prospects, address pain points, speak to competitors, and offer value confidently.

Growth 52

Growth Quota Territory E-commerce 52

Salesforce

MARCH 1, 2024

Your sales team is close to meeting their quota. Combining short-term goals with quick bonuses is often just the motivation salespeople need to close deals. Imagine it’s the beginning of Q4. You’re meeting with your company leadership to go over year-end targets. Your reps just need a push to stay motivated.

Commission 52

Commission Teamwork Drivers/motivators Objectives and Key Results 52

Salesforce

MARCH 12, 2024

Pricing at competition: When demand is steady, the airline sets its prices in line with the competition, closely monitoring the market for changes in supply, demand, and pricing. These competitors have focused on closing the market share gap with new hardware innovations — like foldable smartphones — at price points X Factor once owned.

Price 52

Price Profit margin Territory E-commerce 52

Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Wondering what it takes to be a territory sales manager? If you enjoy leading teams, have a proven track record of closing deals, and excel at problem-solving and building relationships, you may have what it takes to succeed in this key sales role. What you’ll learn What is a territory sales manager?

Territory 59

Territory Objectives and Key Results Cross-sell E-commerce 59

Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

For example, a sales development rep (SDR) may earn incentives for surpassing their booked meetings goal for the month, while an account executive may earn incentives for closing more sales than their monthly quota. Presales incentives: Most sales require multiple steps before a deal is closed.

Commission 97

Commission Drivers/motivators Territory Sales 97

Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Women in Sales Another community that’s close to my heart, Women in Sales helps women in the sales profession connect in a safe place about issues that really matter to them. Outside of how-tos on using the Salesforce products, the community is chock full of sales best practices , resources for sellers and plenty of events.

Territory 98

Territory Sales E-commerce Networking 98

Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Take control: A challenger sales rep uses their comfort with discussing money and applying pressure to guide a buyer toward closing the deal. You can summarize leads and opportunities to identify the likelihood of closing a deal and pinpoint which competitors are involved.

Territory 52

Territory E-commerce Sales Technique 52

Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Changes in territories? Drive pipe faster with a single source of truth Discover how Sales Cloud uses data and AI to help you manage your pipeline, build relationships, and close deals fast. How do you handle complex team structures and roll-ups? How well does your platform support growing teams? Setting up new sales reps? Learn more

Commission 52

Commission Territory E-commerce Sales 52