Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 2, 2020

A Sales Engagement platform is a technology platform that brings sales (and often customer success) activities under a single roof, allowing sales professionals to efficiently and effectively focus on selling. Sales engagement is poised to meet the moment,” wrote Mary Shea, Forrester principal analyst on the report. Industry expertise.

Objectives and Key Results 139

Objectives and Key Results Sales Cross-sell Technology 139

Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Every time I meet sales enablement and sales executives, I ask, “What are the critical skills you are focusing on training and developing your people on? By now, about 70% of the people are looking at me cross-eyed, inevitably thinking, “Those aren’t selling skills, what’s this guy talking about?

Cross-sell 79

Cross-sell Objection handling Territory Up-sell 79

Sales Hacker

MAY 19, 2022

It’s based on an outdated way of thinking that selling is an art – perfected only by a select few. Revenue leaders who accept this notion often cross their fingers during the hiring process, hoping they’re lucky enough to find the rare “unicorn seller” with those innate, unteachable skills that translate to quota attainment.

Quota 112

Quota Cross-sell Objection handling Up-sell 112

Salesforce

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

You’re not selling tools or closing contracts; you’re offering solutions and building partnerships. Account A business, customer, lead, or prospect a company engages with to sell products or services to. Business-to-business (B2B) A model in which businesses sell products or services directly to other businesses.

Objectives and Key Results 52

Objectives and Key Results Pipeline Cross-sell SQL 52

CloserIQ

OCTOBER 30, 2018

This will require a combination of research, talking to sales reps, listening in on calls and possibly tagging along on meetings with prospects. This includes those who are good at cold calling, objection-handling, closing and cross-selling. Actionable takeaways. Actionable takeaways.

Objectives and Key Results 98

Objectives and Key Results Objection handling Cold Call Cross-sell 98

Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

This information will help you when coming up with the perfect sales pitch that will appeal to your prospect and sell the value of whatever product/ service you might offer. In this stage of the selling cycles, sales teams get to meet the client, either in person or through video conferencing apps or even email. Closed-Won: =].

Sales 112

Sales Cross-sell Pipeline Negotiate 112

criteria for success

MARCH 11, 2020

If the buyer is analytical, they are likely to ask more questions or make “objections”, because they are dotting I’s and crossing T’s. The opposite, a bottom-line, risk-taking buyer, will also raise an objection or concern to test your abilities or determine whether they can trust you. Objections are Opportunities.

Closing 69

Closing Objectives and Key Results Objection handling Cross-sell 69

Gong.io

MAY 31, 2021

Meet Exceed sales goals. It leads your sales reps through various scenarios: how to prospect, when to sell what product or service, how to overcome common objections, what to negotiate for (and how ) to name a few. Objection handling. Best-selling author, Hal Elrod, once said: . Increase revenue.

Territory 118

Territory Objectives and Key Results Contract Price 118

Hubspot

APRIL 2, 2018

Great to meet you [prospect]! Use it to coordinate meetings, set up calls, and confirm next steps -- but don’t use it to advance an opportunity. Great to meet you [prospect]! Objection handling. You should welcome objections: They give you a chance to address your prospect’s reservations and reasons not to buy.

Prospecting 101

Prospecting X-functional Contract Cross-sell 101

Gong.io

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

and cross your fingers that you sat in on the “right” calls. Gong captures anonymized data from our customers – web conference meetings, call recordings , and emails – and uses AI to analyze how seller and buyer behavior impacts success rates. . The goal of prospecting is to sell the meeting. You landed the meeting.

Cold Call 71

Cold Call Objectives and Key Results Negotiate Cross-sell 71

Veloxy

MAY 24, 2023

Conversion Rate Optimization Sales Training and Enablement : Provide your sales team with comprehensive training and resources to improve their selling skills. Equip them with effective objection-handling techniques, persuasive communication strategies, and in-depth product knowledge to increase conversion rates.

Objectives and Key Results 130

Objectives and Key Results Pipeline Pharmaceutical CRM 130

Highspot

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Remote Sales and Virtual Events In an era where remote sales and virtual selling have become increasingly prevalent, digital sales rooms offer an ideal platform for engaging with prospects and customers in a virtual environment, effectively replacing the traditional in-person meetings and trade shows.

Objectives and Key Results 59

Objectives and Key Results Objection handling Teamwork Sales 59

Gong.io

JUNE 25, 2021

Sales success = meeting booked in the next 10 days. Sales Stat #2: DON’T ask for time when booking meetings with cold emails. We crunched the stats, and it turns out the “Interest CTA” is the highest performing call to action for cold emails: The Interest CTA sells the conversation, not the meeting. . Provide context. .

Sell 93

Sell Cold Call Objectives and Key Results Negotiate 93

Gong.io

JULY 11, 2022

Inside sales (sometimes called remote sales or remote selling) is often the primary sales model for B2B, SaaS, tech, and certain high-ticket B2C sales teams. Inside sales reps sell from their office, in stark contrast to outside sales, where sales reps travel to visit clients and close deals on the road. Nurturing existing leads.

Inside sales 62

Inside sales Commission Outside Sales Quota 62

Hubspot

JUNE 5, 2019

In a channel sales model, a company sells through third partners -- affiliate partners (who get commission on each purchase), resellers, value-added providers (who typically bundle your product with their own), or another entity that doesn't work for it directly. With channel sales, you rely on third parties to sell your product or service.

Commission 77

Commission Sales Cross-sell Consult 77

Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

The B2B sales process is a structured yet flexible journey tailored to meet the unique needs of customers. Each stage requires specific selling skills to satisfy prospect needs. Objection handling: Sales reps address any concerns or doubts the prospect might have, showcasing their expertise and the value of their solution.

Technique 52

Technique B2B Cross-sell B2C 52

Hubspot

JUNE 21, 2023

An objection is a legitimate concern that could threaten a deal, while a brush-off comes from a less genuine place — it's a knee-jerk reaction prospects raise when they want to quickly and abruptly end a sales call. But as sales reps well know, a successful call ends with a concrete calendar meeting, not a vague “Let’s talk later.”

Contract 81

Contract Cross-sell Prospecting Follow-up 81

SBI

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Sellers often lack the fundamental skills needed for high-value calls, demos, and meetings. This eBook covers 15 sales training topics that improve rep performance in high-impact areas such like b usiness acumen, objection-handling, up-Sell and cross-sell, leveraging referrals, and more. The result?

Objectives and Key Results 37

Objectives and Key Results Objection handling Cross-sell Referrals 37

The 5% Institute

JUNE 18, 2023

This article will delve into the importance of sales training , explore key strategies and techniques, and provide actionable insights to help sales teams thrive in the dynamic world of selling. Understanding Customer Needs and Pain Points To meet customer expectations, salespeople must thoroughly understand their needs and pain points.

Cross-sell 52

Cross-sell Technique Objection handling Sales 52

SaaStr

MARCH 12, 2019

And I think it comes out of the 80s and 90s and how we used to sell with shelfware. If you ever asked me to come to your board meetings, I want this to be the first slide. How often we run that meeting is how fast we learn. We really only know how to sell the mid market companies through inbound demand gen.

Growth 106

Growth Cross-sell Contract X-functional 106

Highspot

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Sales Planning They develop sales plans, strategies, and tactics to meet or exceed sales goals. Building and Leading a High-Performing Sales Team Only 31% of sales managers had strong confidence in their sales team’s ability to meet key business objectives.

Objectives and Key Results 59

Objectives and Key Results Quota Drivers/motivators Technique 59

Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 7, 2021

You can rise within a company selling your ideas, or you can go off on your own and be your first salesperson. Anita Nielsen is a best-selling author and sales performance coach. Best-selling author of Embrace Your Edge, Hang is a global speaker on sales, leadership, and diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Anita Nielsen.

Sales 137

Sales Up-sell Start-ups Cross-sell 137

Highspot

MAY 30, 2024

Revenue enablement can help meet these expectations effectively by driving a more holistic view of the customer journey and full alignment on revenue generation. Tailor your engagement strategies for each stage using scripts, content, and sales plays designed to meet each touchpoint’s demands.

Objectives and Key Results 52

Objectives and Key Results Cross-sell Education Objection handling 52

Salesforce

JANUARY 3, 2024

According to the State of Sales report, cross-functional alignment is sales leaders’ #1 tactic for driving growth. Keep testing your messaging, questions, and objection-handling techniques. If you find that there are people in the wrong seats, it’s your job to reassign them to meet your goals. Do they work?

Sales 64

Sales Retail Objection handling Cross-sell 64

The 5% Institute

JULY 4, 2023

It is a measure of how well a company performs in terms of meeting or surpassing its sales objectives. Additionally, providing ongoing training and development opportunities helps sales professionals stay updated with industry trends and enhance their selling skills.

Objectives and Key Results 52

Objectives and Key Results Technique Drivers/motivators Customer Relationship Management 52

The 5% Institute

MAY 16, 2023

Unlike a sales manager, whose focus is on overseeing the team and meeting targets, a sales coach focuses on the individual development of each salesperson. Enhanced Sales Skills: By honing essential skills such as prospecting, qualifying leads, objection handling, and closing deals, sales coaches empower salespeople to excel in their roles.

Objectives and Key Results 52

Objectives and Key Results Technique Sales Objection handling 52

Salesforce

JANUARY 18, 2024

Business growth expert Tiffani Bova said it best: “How you sell matters. The best sales processes make selling easy by helping you optimize sales conversations, delivering the right value at the right time. Build product knowledge Today, clients expect sales reps to know every detail about the product they’re selling.

Process 59

Process Real Estate Objectives and Key Results Cross-sell 59

The 5% Institute

JULY 4, 2023

Tracking this metric helps businesses understand the profitability of each customer and evaluate the effectiveness of upselling or cross-selling strategies. These reviews can take the form of one-on-one meetings, team assessments, or comprehensive performance evaluations.

Objectives and Key Results 52

Objectives and Key Results Cross-sell Construction Sales 52

PandaDoc

JUNE 11, 2024

From the benefits and types of B2B sales to key best practices, strategies, and more, let’s dive into the world of business-to-business selling. Implement key strategies like account-based selling, content marketing, and social selling. Implement key strategies like account-based selling, content marketing, and social selling.

B2B 52

B2B Process B2C Objectives and Key Results 52

Lead Fuze

JANUARY 1, 2022

Its important for sales teams to be knowledgeable about their prospects and do research on the person before they go into a meeting. I know that this information will help you when coming up with the perfect sales pitch to appeal to your prospect and sell them on what they are buying. Handling objections. Presentation.

Commission 52

Commission Sales Cross-sell Pipeline 52

Sales Hacker

APRIL 16, 2018

The sales team is set up in two teams, we’ve got a team that’s responsible for selling into the buy side and sell side, and a team responsible for selling into big corporations. Sales management at Global Crossing. It was actually an interesting time to be at Global Crossing. What happened next?

Territory 44

Territory Cross-sell Up-sell Objection handling 44

Heinz Marketing

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Because you’re working together to actually get in front of people and set meetings. How early should companies start planning that cross-functional value of the events they’re going to attend? How can we get these meetings set? Is that something that happens during the production process? What’s the list?

Pipeline 69

Pipeline Sales Strategize B2B 69

Gong.io

JUNE 8, 2022

Meet the MEDDIC sales process. . Champion : Who will sell on your behalf inside the buyer’s organization? They focus on objection handling , active listening, presenting skills, storytelling, and more. (As But the MEDDIC sales methodology says even a focus on selling skills isn’t enough. . This one just might be.

Process 62

Process Objectives and Key Results Quota Sales 62

Highspot

JANUARY 29, 2024

With any sales strategy , you need to confidently speak to the product you’re selling, the value it adds, and how to position it to decision-makers to engage them in a way that resonates. You should have clear goals and objectives laid out before the call. This preparation doesn’t happen in a black box though.

Negotiate 52

Negotiate Closing Objectives and Key Results Technique 52

PandaDoc

APRIL 24, 2023

At its core, it means training your sales team to sell as effectively as possible. Sales enablement techniques include using coaching, relevant content, training, and technology to help sales agents onboard, improve their sales skills, and sell more and faster. This support helps the entire team to meet sales targets.

Objectives and Key Results 52

Objectives and Key Results Sales Cross-sell CRM 52

Highspot

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The sales development playbook ensures all sales interactions, including objection handling and closing techniques, are standardized and maintains a uniform customer experience throughout the buyer’s journey. Product/Service Information Your sales development team needs to know what they are selling.

Growth 52

Growth Objectives and Key Results Cold Call Sales 52

Highspot

MARCH 24, 2025

Working toward operational excellence is a proven way to eliminate inefficiencies, encourage cross-department collaboration, and build sustainable revenue. Customer Engagement: It helps detect early signs of churn or opportunities for cross-selling and upselling. – Teams consistently use updated messaging and collateral.

GTM 52

GTM Cross-sell Pipeline CRM 52