Membrain
JULY 22, 2018
Failure in sales is no joke and it's never been more important to set yourself up for a great year. I recently ran a sales management masterclass for a global client and here are the key points I made to 30 sales managers about the way we all need to lead and inspire teams.
Hubspot
JULY 23, 2018
Peanut butter and jelly. Batman and Robin. Eggs and ham. You’ve probably heard of these famous pairs (or, in some cases, noshed on them), but for inbound marketers, there’s one pair in particular that goes hand-in-hand: content and marketing. Ninety percent of marketing companies use content marketing as part of their strategy. Still, that doesn’t mean all the content they create is top-notch, compelling, valuable content.
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Understanding the Sales Force
JULY 23, 2018
Professional athletes have one trait in common - they are all very athletic and their skills are among the top several hundred in the world in their particular sport. For example, in Major League Baseball, there are 30 teams with 25 players each, making those ball players the top 750 in the world. Dig a little deeper and in each sport there is an even smaller subset of players who are all-stars.
Women Sales Pros
JULY 27, 2018
Referral leads arguably close easier, race through the pipeline to close faster than other lead source and generate higher loyalty and lifetime value. Referrals work because people trust people, more than they trust any other source of information. A recent study revealed 84% of people completely trust recommendations from people they know. The most important ingredient for a successful referral program is to “be referable”.
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What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.
Jeff Shore
JULY 24, 2018
By Ryan Taft. Two weeks ago, Shore Consulting held our annual Jeff Shore Sales Leadership Summit , where sales leaders from across North America and beyond gathered to learn new techniques, adopt new processes, and acquire new tools. ?It was an honor to be able to teach how great coaches get the best out of their teams. I want to share part of that process with you now.
Hubspot
JULY 23, 2018
LinkedIn Prospecting Tips. Look at the "People Also Viewed" Sidebar. Reach Out to Prospects in New Roles. Investigate Your Competitors' Networks. Scroll Through Skill Endorsements. Use Alumni Search. See Who’s Commented On Your Prospects’ Posts. Browse Users Who Have Interacted With Your Posts. Use Boolean Google Search. Create a search alert. For most salespeople, social selling on LinkedIn is a way of life.
Technology Sales Today brings together the best content for technology sales professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Openview
JULY 25, 2018
As a startup at the expansion stage , there’s no doubt in my mind that you will look towards the enterprise market if you haven’t already. And for good reason… there is big business to be done there! However, as an enterprise sales person for over 20 years, I’ve got to tell you – you really only get one shot at this market. Enterprise accounts have the attention span of a gnat… if you tank it on the first go, well, you’re more or less done.
Engage Selling
JULY 26, 2018
Want to know the very best way to keep the majority of your customer base? Develop a healthy sense of paranoia. That’s right, paranoia. Nothing is ever a sure thing in business.
Hubspot
JULY 22, 2018
Are your contacts going with the flow, or are they just sitting dormant in your marketing database? If you don't have any automated email workflows set up, your answer is probably the latter -- which means you're missing out on some major opportunities to nurture and engage your existing contacts. Did you know that B2B marketers who implement marketing automation increase their sales pipeline contribution by an average of 10% according to a report by Forrester ?
CloserIQ
JULY 27, 2018
A large part of being a great sales professional is having a strong network. The network can be used to not only make more sales, but it can help you grow in your field by connecting you to mentors or other business opportunities. These connections don’t happen overnight. It takes time to build an authentic relationship that is beneficial to both parties.
Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin
As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.
Openview
JULY 26, 2018
Did you know the average win rate for an Inside Sales Team is only 22% ? But elite teams win 50% of their deals. That’s a BIIIG difference. Achieve this as a sales leader and you: Double sales without hiring a single rep. Earn more money with less stress. Impress your boss or CEO. Get Promoted. But, getting there isn’t easy. In fact, I struggled with low win rates for years.
Selling Power
JULY 25, 2018
If you can’t capture, measure, or manage data related to sales call data, you’re potentially missing major insights that could be leveraged to earn you thousands or even millions more in revenue.
Hubspot
JULY 22, 2018
Selling Skills. Educate prospects with new ideas and perspectives. Collaborate with prospects. Demonstrate potential return on investment. Listen to prospects. Understand prospect needs. Help prospects avoid obstacles. Craft a compelling solution. Accurately depict the purchasing process. Connect with prospects personally. Differentiate based on value.
criteria for success
JULY 24, 2018
Need to manage a remote sales team more effectively? Does it seem like information is scattered and processes aren’t aligned? Well, either you don’t have a sales playbook or you aren’t using it effectively. Managing a remote sales team involves a bit of strategy and a lot of accountability. But with the proper tools and [ ] The post How to Use a Sales PlayBook To Manage a Remote Sales Team appeared first on Criteria for Success.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!
Openview
JULY 23, 2018
As we covered in our last article , managing the tension between consistency and flexibility is key to a sales team’s success. Get this right and you’ll have sales conversations that close significantly more deals. For most sales teams, this isn’t easy to manage. If you control too much of the sales process by scripting every possible move, you turn your sales professionals into robots.
Membrain
JULY 25, 2018
More than seventy percent of buyers wait until after they have fully defined their needs before contacting a salesperson to discuss a product or service.
Hubspot
JULY 24, 2018
I ended my college baseball career over text. Granted, I didn’t really see eye-to-eye with my coach, and at the time, I didn’t exactly feel like giving him the courtesy of an in-person meeting. But, still, I had respect for him: he gave me the opportunity to continue my baseball career after high school, which lead to some of my fondest college memories.
Adaptive Business Services
JULY 25, 2018
For B2B businesses, a good outbound sales script is essential. In this article, we will be sharing some tips that will guide you in creating your outbound sales script. Why do outbound scripts matter? Some experts might differ in their opinion about the same, but after working with various small business and entrepreneurs we have understood one fact; it is vital that your sales reps and your sales materials reflect the fact that they know the pain points your prospects want the solution for.
Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions
Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!
Jeff Shore
JULY 26, 2018
By Jeff Shore At some point in your sales training you were probably shown a spreadsheet or marketing brochure that demonstrated your significant value advantage over your closest competitor. My guess is that the document contained a point-by-point value contrast that showed how you are the clear winner. Only one problem: you’re looking at the wrong competitor.
Score More Sales
JULY 23, 2018
We all have lessons we’ve learned in life as time has gone on. Certain people have influenced us. In the sales field, many of us have had mentors, peers, managers, leaders and sponsors who may have influenced us. In our homes we’ve had relatives and friends teaching us and guiding us.
Hubspot
JULY 24, 2018
There are plenty of reasons you might need a flowchart -- for work, or your personal life. Perhaps you want to find out which fictional boss you are , or decide where you should spend your next vacation. Or, maybe you need to create a flowchart to make hiring decisions, troubleshoot a new product, or outline the best strategy for your next marketing campaign.
criteria for success
JULY 26, 2018
As the manager of a remote sales force, do you have the right processes in place to ensure that your sales team succeeds? Peter Drucker said, “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” It’s important that as managers we’re not only doing things right, but that we’re also doing the right [ ] The post Does Your Remote Sales Force Have the Right Processes in Place?
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Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done. When problems like sales and marketing misalignment, lack of data, and wasted efforts persist, marketers can’t measure, prove, or increase their impact on revenue at a time when demonstrating marketing value is critical. Using analyst and expert data, this guide to marketing impact and content attribution explains: How B2B buyers use content The most common types of conten
Sales Hacker
JULY 23, 2018
In this article, I’m showing you how to uncover seven hidden sales triggers. They are perfect for nudging prospects over the line and discovering sales opportunities you never knew existed. When HubSpot surveyed over 6,200 sellers and marketers , they found that establishing urgency was the single biggest challenge facing salespeople. After all, it’s one thing to convince prospects that you’re selling a great product; it’s another thing to get them to pull the trigger and
Jeff Shore
JULY 25, 2018
In This Episode of The Buyer’s Mind with Jeff Shore: Brent Gleeson, a Navy SEAL, talks with Jeff about what it means to be accountable. To yourself. To your teammates. To those you work with. As sales professionals, who holds you accountable? We often think of accountability as negative, but in today’s episode of The Buyer’s Mind – we want to give you a new perspective on the positive side of being held accountable.
Hubspot
JULY 25, 2018
Every sales team and entrepreneur need to know their customer. Who is the ideal fit for your offering? What are their interests and priorities? Answering these questions can help you prioritize the deals you’re most likely to win. But how do you find a target market and what exactly is it anyway? What Is a Target Market? A target market is a group of customers for which your products and services are aimed.
criteria for success
JULY 25, 2018
In the past, managing remote sales teams wasn’t a necessary skill for all sales managers. But as the way we work has changed, more and more companies are going virtual or allowing (even encouraging!) employees to work from home. So if you’re not good at managing remote sales teams, it’s a skill you should be [ ] The post 5 Keys to Managing Remote Sales Teams appeared first on Criteria for Success.
Speaker: Evelyn Chou
Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.
KO Advantage Group
JULY 22, 2018
There’s a difference between actually “ Knowing ” and “ Thinking that you know.”. I recently encountered this with a prospect. He was all excited about closing a deal. He was sure of it. Then I asked how sure was he about it? And he says he “thinks” he already “know” it. I asked him this: “Do you think or do you know?”. Being in the sales industry for so long, it’s important that you are sure of what is to come.
SalesLoft
JULY 26, 2018
Over the last few months, Salesloft partnered with Modern Sales Pros (MSP), an invite-only group for sales management and operations professionals, to embark on an eight-city Salon Tour. A salon, for the uninitiated, is a formal gathering where individuals have in-depth discussions over a wide range of topics. Along the way, we interacted with over 1,000 sales professionals across the country.
Hubspot
JULY 26, 2018
The Definition of Outsourcing. Outsourcing is the practice of hiring outside specialists or generalists to perform certain tasks traditionally handled within a team or organization. These tasks can include calendar management, travel arrangements, and social media management. Outsourcing frees time for full-time staff to focus on more revenue-driving tasks.
Sales Hacker
JULY 24, 2018
As sales leaders, most of us assume that many aspects of our sales machine will become inefficient during hypergrowth. As we think of ways to improve sales performance, a number of growth pains may come in the way: High acquisition costs. Decreased revenue per rep, High turnover as you scale headcount. “It’s just the price of hypergrowth,” we think.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego
Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.
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