SaaStr

AUGUST 20, 2020

As for Kyle, prior to Figma he spent over 5 years at Dropbox achieving some incredible milestones including launching and scaling the Austin, Texas office from 3 to 80 people and being responsible for growing Dropbox’s leading partner ecosystem. But when you land in Austin, Texas, it’s a very different tech ecosystem.

Sales 110

Sales Price Quota Start-ups 110

SaaStr

JUNE 28, 2019

What is the right way to present that when pitching VCs? Harry Stebbings: So first I want to start on the matter and if we hear ACV so much, average contract value, just how important is it and is it the most important metric? How do you need this change to be reflected in your pricing?

Price 55

Price Cross-sell Up-sell Start-ups 55

SaaStr

JANUARY 10, 2020

Bob Moore: And I was t nerdy engineer in college, so getting the opportunity to have to pitch, it’s really a sales job at the end of the day. Bob Moore: Yeah, I would definitely say in college, I studied engineering and Texas hold’em poker became really, really super popular. Harry Stebbings: Listen, I’m sure it is.

X-functional 64

X-functional Start-ups Drivers/motivators Go To Market 64

Salesforce

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Your sales pitch for each of these prospects should highlight different features and case studies to cater to their priorities. Be prepared to navigate discussions and sales pitches with multiple parties to close the deal. Understanding their decision criteria enables you to tailor your pitch to what matters most to them.

E-commerce 83

E-commerce Territory Pitch Sales 83

Salesforce

MARCH 7, 2024

To successfully negotiate a contract in today’s sales climate, you need to prioritize relationship building over persuasion, practice active listening, and empathize with your customers’ challenges. What you’ll learn: What is contract negotiation? Why is contract negotiation important?

Contract 59

Contract Negotiate Objectives and Key Results Legal 59

Salesforce

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

They identify potential customers, present product or service offerings, negotiate contracts, and ensure customer satisfaction. They collaborate with partners to promote and distribute products, negotiate contracts, and provide support, ultimately maximizing sales opportunities and revenue for the organization. Sit in on 50 demos 1.

Tradeshows 52

Tradeshows Drivers/motivators Territory Negotiate 52

Salesforce

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

You’re not selling tools or closing contracts; you’re offering solutions and building partnerships. Annual contract value (ACV) The average annual revenue generated per customer contract. Words that obscure your value Overusing technical terms or buzzwords can make your pitch feel impersonal and overwhelming.

Objectives and Key Results 52

Objectives and Key Results Pipeline Cross-sell SQL 52

Salesforce

MARCH 11, 2024

When it’s time for you to pitch, your solution should be so targeted to their specific needs and pain points that they feel like your product or service was tailor-made for them. Average contract value: What is the annualized revenue per customer contract?

Sell 59

Sell Cross-sell Territory CRM 59

Salesforce

JANUARY 30, 2025

All the best, [EMAIL SIGNATURE] Not sure who to contact Nothing’s worse than sending a pitch to the wrong person. INCLUDE ONE-SENTENCE PITCH.] Over here at [SELLER COMPANY], we have a new platform that’ll help [DEPARTMENT] at [PROSPECT COMPANY] with [BRIEF PITCH OF BENEFITS]. Subject: [FIRST NAME], can you help?

A/B testing 52

A/B testing Territory Prospecting Referrals 52

Salesforce

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Tools like Agentforce provide personalized sales role-plays that help reps refine their pitching, objection handling, and negotiation skills. They’re wary of big promises and sales pitches, often delaying decisions as they evaluate options across multiple channels. A 2024 Pew Research Cente r study found that 58% of U.S.

Territory 55

Territory Negotiate E-commerce Objectives and Key Results 55