Steven Rosen

JULY 24, 2023

How do you unleash the power of your sales leadership team? In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of sales, success is dependent on the capabilities of the sales leadership team. I believe that investing in the development of this critical team is the best use of resources for any VP of Sales. While sales training, sales enablement technology, customer experience enhancement, and marketing are essential components of a successful sales strategy, focusing on developing the sales leadership te

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 25, 2023

Like many disciplines, sales teams everywhere are trying to understand what role artificial intelligence will play in their industry. AI is no longer a construct of the future. It’s here, and it’s already changing sales as we know it. Today, 68% of business leaders we surveyed believe it will help them scale in a way that would otherwise be impossible.

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Selling Energy

JULY 28, 2023

If you’re meeting resistance while pitching an energy solution , try stepping into your prospect’s shoes for a moment. Remember, you’re not just selling to a company; you’re selling to one or more individuals within that company, each of which has a specific role and specific interests that you need to understand. What’s important to a company’s maintenance manager may be very different from what’s important to that company’s CFO.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 27, 2023

Technology doesn’t close deals. Relationships do. Rachel, a sales VP at a large technology company, was frustrated with her sales team. They weren’t even close to making quota. In fact, they were lagging by 27 percent. She knew they relied almost exclusively on technology for generating sales leads. Their outreach took too long. They spent plenty of time on social media and sent tons of emails, but they rarely reached actual decision-makers.

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Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.

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Zoominfo

JULY 26, 2023

For years, go-to-market leaders lived by the laws of growth through sales capacity. The mentality was simple: if you want to increase revenue, hire more salespeople. Today, rapidly changing technology is altering that equation. Experts say that standout growth will come from teams that double down on productivity. “What we’re seeing in the market is companies running with smaller teams and supplying them with more accurate and highly personalized datasets, to drive more revenue,” says Mill

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Sales Manager Now

JULY 26, 2023

Sales managers are not always present in small businesses, so we are often asked what the Sales Manager’s Responsibilities are. Suppose you’re conducting performance reviews, updating job descriptions, or beginning a search. In that case, we’ve comprised a list of a Sales Manager’s Responsibilities we work by at Sales Manager Now when working with small… The post Sales Manager’s Responsibilities in Small Business appeared first on Sales Manager Now.

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Julie Hanson

JULY 27, 2023

Salespeople Beware: Why Reading From a Script on Camera is a Disaster! As virtual meetings, presentations and video outreach become the norm in sales, it’s tempting for salespeople to rely on scripts or notes to guide them through their presentations or pitches (aka: reading from a script). After all, with teleprompter apps and transparent notes, it reading from a script on camera appear easier than ever.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JULY 26, 2023

If you’ve ever been in sales, you know first-hand that one of the most powerful ways to go from good to great is having a strong sales manager. The best sales managers are active listeners and innovative thinkers. They know how to inspire and motivate their teams. So, is there a secret that only these superstar managers know? Of course not. But what we know for certain is that they are the ones who give just as much attention to managing their own talents as they do to managing their teams.

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Sales Hacker

JULY 26, 2023

Love it or hate it, artificial intelligence is massively changing the game in sales — and has huge potential for account executives. Trust me: I’m an AE who’s embraced the change. And AI (particularly ChatGPT) has supercharged my productivity and learning — and helped me get back some of my oh-so-precious time. Intimidated by AI? Don’t worry. I’ll walk you through how AI can make your job as an AE way easier — including specific ChatGPT prompts you can put to use in minutes.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 26, 2023

Attempting to create a nontraditional display with off-the-shelf content rarely works – neither does applying the same creative deployment road map used for traditional display types. The post 4 Secrets for Developing and Deploying Outstanding Nontraditional Displays appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Zoominfo

JULY 27, 2023

Businesses in virtually every industry are being pushed to modernize their go-to-market strategy, with a premium on the data-driven, automation-enabled convergence of sales, marketing, and operations. As part of this evolution, the most advanced marketing teams are taking a page from their sales counterparts and using scalable plays to take their account-based marketing (ABM) strategy to the next level.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 24, 2023

In today’s world of communicating through texting, memes, and hashtags, we’ve lost the warmth and underlying decency that make our everyday interactions enjoyable and respectful. Though we’re sometimes not aware of our tone and demeanor, other people do feel its impact, and they react to it as well. A few years back, my wife and I were on vacation in Venice, Italy, and we were having trouble navigating our way back to St.

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Anthony Cole Training

JULY 28, 2023

Excerpt from Objective Management Group’s recent webinar on The Data Behind Sales Managers of Elite Teams. The third chapter of this guide addresses a fundamental question: What qualities matter most for building an elite team. Through a deep analysis of sales evaluations and coaching frequencies, we uncover the impact of consistent coaching on various aspects of sales performance.

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In this guide, discover 8 use cases for how a customer data platform can tackle common challenges faced by marketing, commerce, service, and sales teams. With helpful diagrams and simple explanations in each use case, see how Salesforce’s CDP, Data Cloud for Marketing, powers personalized, real-time experiences across marketing, with capabilities that include: Optimizing ad spend Powering dynamic website content Increasing upselling and cross-selling Resolving service cases with marketing data B

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SBI Growth

JULY 26, 2023

It’s annual planning season, and once again, our latest CEO survey findings were a great entry point into SBI’s latest webinar discussion I co-hosted with Tony Erickson, Senior Partner SBI about how to plan for successful commercial productivity in 2024.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 24, 2023

Brand monitoring isn't just for consumer goods companies. Here are some tips and tools for listening to what others are saying online about your company. The post Listen In: Brand Monitoring Done Right appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

In the not-so-distant past, a significant portion of a typical business-to-business (B2B) sales professional’s life revolved around in-person meetings with key prospects and high-value clients. But the long-running effects of digital disruption, coupled with the sudden shock of COVID-driven remote work, have changed the game. Today, as much as 80% of B2B decision-makers prefer remote or even fully self-serve sales interactions.

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Force Management

JULY 27, 2023

We recently hosted an Industry Leadership Panel where we talked to three growth-oriented business leaders about what top organizations are doing to drive success in the current market. There were a few questions we saw over and over again from the audience, so we wanted to take the time to provide some relevant resources around those topics. Keep reading for podcasts, blogs and videos from our library that address the four most commonly asked questions from our webinar about economic change.

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Speaker: Andrew Regan, Managing Partner at BlueSeed Retail Ltd.

Did you know that 70% of new retail technology fails to deliver expected benefits and can often decrease customer value, service, and experience? With that in mind, how can we empower our store associates to leverage new technology to optimize the customer experience and boost productivity? This exclusive webinar with Andrew Regan will dive into strategies to empower retail associates for success with new technology.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JULY 24, 2023

I have some news for you, both good and bad. The good news is that your team's success depends entirely on your salespeople. Now, for the bad news. your success also hinges on the salespeople on your team. In other words, your sales team's ability to close deals and meet targets determines whether you win or lose. It may sound daunting, but it doesn't have to be.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 25, 2023

Appointment setting is a crucial aspect of the B2B sales process that requires a strategic and collaborative approach. Implementing these strategies can enhance the ability to secure meaningful appointments with potential clients. The post 10 Tips and Strategies for Successful B2B Appointment Setting appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Membrain

JULY 26, 2023

Growing into new markets can be a huge boost for companies that are well prepared. It can also be a big challenge, if you’re not. From managing new lines of services, to keeping new types of customers happy, this kind of growth can present as many problems as it does opportunities.

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Lead411

JULY 25, 2023

5 Top B2B Sales Books for 2023 Keeping up with the newest sales tactics is always a point of emphasis for any successful sales team. Finding the best strategies, tip, tricks and formulas for more successful sales conversations can be challenging but these top 5 B2B sales books for 2023 are perfect examples of what works and are worth a read or listen. 1.

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Even in today’s data-driven sales world, cold calling remains a fact of life for many go-to-market professionals. Fortunately, today’s sales leaders have a crucial advantage over their predecessors: market intelligence and outreach platforms that can warm up virtually any introduction.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JULY 25, 2023

In this episode, we’re continuing our season-long deep dive into the latest Talent Magazine from The Center for Sales Strategy. And today, Emily Estey and Tirzah Thornburg are here to help break down the latest facts and trends when it comes to selection. Together, Emily and Tirzah bring so many great points to the table, such as: Why it pays to do the stressing BEFORE the hire, not after How talent banks are a great tool for hiring both internally AND externally And, finally, why holding out fo

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Partners in Excellence

JULY 28, 2023

When I sit down with sales organizations, we inevitably spend a lot of time talking about the Sales Process. There are always so many issues that come up in these discussions, I’ll cover these in this series. But one of the most fundamental problems I see is these sales processes are internally focused, always looking at the things we Do To Our Customers.

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Membrain

JULY 23, 2023

Ever wondered how a background in nursing could shape a unique and effective sales approach? Join us as we get down to the nitty-gritty with Sarah Downs , Founder and Partner of Doqaru. Sarah shares how her background in nursing has shaped her approach to sales, likening the process to a patient's journey from evaluation to diagnosis.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 25, 2023

Cold calling is the bread and butter of sales reps in real estate. It’s one of the most effective ways to find customers, but only if you’re ready for various conversation scenarios. So, how should you cold call in real estate? In this post, we'll share 11 cold-calling scripts for real estate agents. Whether your prospect is a potential buyer, seller, or tenant, use these scripts to grab their attention.

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Speaker: Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®

Niche markets represent a huge opportunity for the financial services industry in America. From college students and women to communities of color and low-to-moderate-income households, niche populations have specialized financial needs – but they often underutilize many valuable financial products and services. How can you better connect with these consumers?

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JULY 27, 2023

As a business owner or sales leader, you understand how important your sales process is to the success of your company. But are you certain that your sales process is as effective as it can be? If so, a consulting organization such as The Center for Sales Strategy (CSS) may be able to help. CSS focuses on assisting businesses in improving their sales performance.

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Smooth Sale

JULY 27, 2023

Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Are You Ready To Make Video Conferencing More Productive? Remote work is here to stay, and companies will do their best by enhancing their remote meetings. Enhancement may consist of ease of use, including varying ways for staff to share ideas. Examples include speaking and sharing a whiteboard with pictures or a film clip to add value to their thoughts.

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Sales Manager Now

JULY 26, 2023

Sales managers are not always present in small businesses, so we are often asked what the Sales Manager’s Responsibilities are. Suppose you’re conducting performance reviews, updating job descriptions, or beginning a search. In that case, we’ve comprised a list of a Sales Manager’s Responsibilities we work by at Sales Manager Now when working with small… The post Sales Manager’s Responsibilities in Small Business appeared first on Sales Manager Now.

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