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.

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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

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 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

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

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

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. The good news is, there’s a solution. Guess what? You’re not alone. Departmental silos, however, often get in the way.

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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

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 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.

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Commission Process Territory E-commerce 98

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.

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Commission Quota Territory Cold Call 64

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

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 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?

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Sell Cross-sell Territory CRM 59

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

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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. However, most companies are up against established rivals who compete on price. Sign up now Thanks, you’re subscribed!

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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.

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Customers Territory E-commerce Pharmaceutical 52

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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Territory E-commerce Sales Drivers/motivators 52

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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Contract Negotiate Objectives and Key Results Legal 59

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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Presentation Closing Territory E-commerce 52

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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Territory Pipeline E-commerce Sales 64

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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Commission Finance Quota Legal 52

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

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

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.

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Commission Teamwork Drivers/motivators Territory 52

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.

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Price Profit margin Territory E-commerce 52

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?

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

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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Commission Drivers/motivators Territory Sales 97

Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The goal is to bring new insights and value to their business so they can make informed decisions. Above all, Challenger Selling focuses on teaching your customers rather than building relationships with them. How does Challenger Sales work?

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Territory E-commerce Sales Technique 52

Salesforce

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Sales engineers have multifaceted roles The best sales engineers are technically-minded like an engineer, forward-thinking like a product manager, and have the selling chops of an AE. Focus on what your sales engineer can control It’s easy to get caught up in win/loss ratios and revenue tied to a specific sales engineer.

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