SaaStr

AUGUST 28, 2020

Where can you pick up small wins? Hilary Headlee: Sure, I got into SaaS actually back in Minneapolis, Minnesota. And it ended up that they were starting on having an ACV, or an annual contract value, and that’s where I first started to understand that type of repeatable business. Where do many go wrong here?

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Salesforce

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Sign up now Thanks, you’re subscribed! But, in a profession that feels like a 24/7 commitment, there’s this mentality that long hours just come with the territory. Recent research suggests that salespeople only spend 28% of their time selling.

Commission 92

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Salesforce

DECEMBER 19, 2024

These tactics arent just ineffective, but they also pave the way for a cover up sales culture. In a cover up culture, teams are more likely to brush missteps under the rug instead of mining them for valuable insights. Sign up now Thanks, you’re subscribed!

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Salesforce

OCTOBER 15, 2024

They also offer insight into a customer’s history of purchases, making them the key to cross-selling and upselling products. Sign up now Thanks, you’re subscribed! Businesses typically use sales invoices to calculate financial earnings, quotas , and taxes after they are paid.

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Salesforce

APRIL 2, 2025

The rep for the SaaS product sees that a major airline has signed up and is using their software. These insights offer an opportunity for sales teams to tailor their outreach and identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities. It’s easy enough for the engineer to use on their own, and they find value in it.

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Salesforce

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A lead’s criteria may not neatly line up with what you consider the product’s main selling point. Sign up now Thanks, you’re subscribed!

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Salesforce

MARCH 31, 2025

Find patterns in sales performance and motivators, and use the data for follow-up discussions about compensation plans, prizes for sales contests, and more. Sign up now Thanks, you’re subscribed! Then, its up to you to show true leadership by accepting personal responsibility.

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Salesforce

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What you’ll learn: What is the Sandler Selling System? Learn more What is the Sandler Selling System? The Sandler Selling System, also known as the Sandler sales methodology, was created by sales expert David H. That solution must be within the stated budget and meet the criteria set up during step two.

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Salesforce

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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. The five-step, door-to-door sales process includes prospecting, approaching, presenting, closing, and following up. You convert them into customers by closing the deal.

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Salesforce

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

CVPs should not be confused with unique selling propositions (USPs). So, when you meet with a potential customer, you must be prepared to sell them on your product or service — and position yourself as a trusted advisor. Truck drivers would pull up to a truck stop, go inside, get a cup of coffee and come back out.

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Salesforce

OCTOBER 8, 2024

According to the Salesforce State of Sales report, organizations use an average of 10 channels to sell to customers. Sales channels are all the places you sell to your customers. Partner selling is a popular indirect sales channel for many businesses. It launches a company online store to sell speakers to its customers.

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Salesforce

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Firmographic: The characteristics of businesses or organizations that make up your target audience, including company size, industry, revenue, number of employees, and growth potential. Sign up now Thanks, you’re subscribed! Back to top ) Get the latest articles in your inbox.

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Salesforce

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

However, most companies are up against established rivals who compete on price. Sign up now Thanks, you’re subscribed! There are cases in which a business brings an entirely new product or service to the marketplace and is able to set prices as high as customers will tolerate.

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Salesforce

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Organizations must now have the data to back it up. A sales capacity plan can also help you optimize the resources you already have on hand and keep your focus on selling more effectively rather than worrying about having a big enough team to handle increased demand. Sign up now Thanks, you’re subscribed!

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Salesforce

JUNE 12, 2024

At the core, buying and selling are social activities. Social selling lets you reach buyers everywhere, from your favorite social media accounts. What you’ll learn: What is social selling? Why is social selling important? Learn more What is social selling? Back to top ) Why is social selling important?

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Salesforce

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

On the other hand, SDRs who aren’t having career conversations may seek opportunities elsewhere within organizations that can provide them with the next step up the career ladder or who offer a well-defined career progression plan. Sign up now Thanks, you’re subscribed!

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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.

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Salesforce

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Perhaps your team isn’t performing, doesn’t listen, or messes up from time to time – it makes sense why your trust might be a bit shaky. When you trust your team to do the job you hired them for, not only does it free you up to do other work, but it also promotes confidence and motivation among your reps. Back to top) 4.

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Salesforce

OCTOBER 4, 2024

What started as a manageable headache is now causing your organization to leak revenue — especially as you add more products, territories, and go-to-market strategies into the mix. But as your customers, head count, and company continued to scale, so too did your mishmash of tools and spreadsheets, disorganized documents, and scrambled data.

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Salesforce

OCTOBER 9, 2024

No more chasing down formulas in spreadsheets or sending emails to confirm commission statements, keeping reps laser focused on selling. Sales commission software removes human error from the sales commission process and enables sales teams to focus on selling. Get the latest articles in your inbox.

Commission 97

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Salesforce

MARCH 6, 2024

12 ways to prepare for an effective price negotiation Best practices for negotiating effectively Tee up for success See how Sales Programs from Sales Cloud helps reps win more — and win bigger — within the flow of work. All of this can serve future selling efforts by your team. What you’ll learn: What is price negotiation?

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Salesforce

MARCH 8, 2024

Sign up now Thanks, you’re subscribed! Determine your team’s base pay: This will vary depending on your industry, the kind of products or services you sell, and the experience of each sales rep. Here are the steps to take to determine your team’s OTE: 1.

Commission 64

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Salesforce

MARCH 11, 2024

You decide to go for it… This is what account-based selling (ABS) is like. Read on to learn how to grow your business with account-based selling. What you’ll learn: What is account-based selling? Watch the demo What is account-based selling?

Sell 59

Sell Cross-sell Territory CRM 59

Salesforce

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Probably a lot, since sales reps spend 70% of their week on non-selling tasks, according to the Salesforce State of Sales Report. With that in hand, the sales rep can reference specific call details for personalized customer follow-up communications. Imagine how much time you waste keeping call notes and tracking conversation data.

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Salesforce

MARCH 12, 2024

Below, we explore how to track sales velocity and rev up your sales team’s productivity for faster conversions. To calculate the length of a sales cycle, add up the total number of days that it took to close each sale in the time period you’re considering. That’s why measuring sales velocity is critical.

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Salesforce

MARCH 5, 2024

Reps spend only 28% of their week actually selling, according to the State of Sales Report. Product qualified leads (PQLs) Most often, PQLs are prospects that have signed up for a free trial product or freemium version of your subscription or software. What’s more, 69% of sales professionals agree their jobs are harder now.

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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.

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Salesforce

DECEMBER 13, 2024

It can also serve as an opportunity to upsell or cross-sell. The 10/20/30 rule popularized by marketing guru Guy Kawasaki holds that 20 minutes of content should be your limit, followed by time for Q&A and a few minutes to schedule a follow-up. Supporting data: Back up your assertions.

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Salesforce

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

If my years in sales have taught me one thing, it’s to never assume I know what’s really keeping a customer up at night. Their customers can fill out forms and make payments online, but they must come into the office to hand-sign rental agreements before picking up their equipment at a separate warehouse.

Customers 52

Customers Territory E-commerce Pharmaceutical 52

Salesforce

MARCH 1, 2024

Now is the time to reveal the ace up your sleeve — sales SPIFFs. For example, you might tell your sales team they can earn a bonus on top of their salary and commission, for selling [X] products above quota by the end of the month or for booking [X] demos in a quarter that lead to a sale. Your reps just need a push to stay motivated.

Commission 52

Commission Teamwork Drivers/motivators Territory 52

Salesforce

MARCH 7, 2024

For example, an organization may institute a three-month clawback, which states that a sales rep must return any earned commission if a customer cancels their plan within three months of signing up. This provision is particularly critical for companies that sell SaaS products.

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Salesforce

MARCH 12, 2024

Offers a competitive advantage The effective use of competition based pricing is a great way to one-up your rivals. These are its unique selling points and should be considered in your pricing strategy. Tip: Set up a dashboard to track key market and internal performance indicators, so you can quickly react and respond to changes.

Price 52

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Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Wondering what it takes to be a territory sales manager? We’ll discuss what this career looks like, how to build your skills, a typical day for a territory sales manager, and metrics for success, so you can decide whether it’s the job for you. What you’ll learn What is a territory sales manager?

Territory 59

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Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Showing up to work is one thing; bringing genuine enthusiasm to the job is another. Sales incentives can be a valuable tool to get your team fired up, but they’re not one size fits all. But you can also shake up your incentive program by adding more creative ideas to the mix. Here are some to consider: 1.

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Salesforce

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Whether you’re upgrading your current process or looking for fresh techniques, these are the best methods to set you up for a successful year. Let’s explore the most effective sales tactics that help you sell smarter and grow faster. The S.M.A.R.T.

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Salesforce

MARCH 3, 2025

Back to top ) Speed up the sales cycle from quote to close Go from lead to inked deal in record time with automation that speeds up quoting, approvals, and contracting. Sign up now Thanks, you’re subscribed! Learn more What can a Deal Desk help with?

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Legal Contract Finance Non-Profits 59

Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Above all, Challenger Selling focuses on teaching your customers rather than building relationships with them. How does Challenger Sales work? The Challenger Sales methodology emphasizes challenging a customer or prospect’s thinking and assumptions.

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