SBI Growth

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Let’s suppose HR is fully engaged for redesign of a 2013 Sales Compensation plan. That would make 2013 worse than this year! Also, you’ll get many tools including a list of Sales Effectiveness Drivers to test your plan against. Any one of these areas could be a land mine that blows up your 2013 sales comp plan.

Compensation 253

Compensation Hiring Incentive Incentives 253

SBI Growth

AUGUST 10, 2012

Trained the sales force and channel partners on the new product. This is very different than product training. To get an understanding of how prepared your sale force is for a launch, register for one of these sessions here to receive the Sales Enablement Gap Tool. 2013 is around the corner. 2013 is around the corner.

Sales Enablement 267

Sales Enablement Tools Territories Campaigns 267

Score More Sales

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Be sure to listen to the great “10 Ways to Utilize Social Selling in 2013″ webinar that Linkedin and DocuSign hosted today if you missed it. (if The Postwire page (one of my favorite tools for curation) has all ten of the tools mentioned, plus links to the presenters, moderator, and sponsor pages.

Social Selling 239

Social Selling Tools Webinar Metrics Outbound 239

Score More Sales

MAY 30, 2013

You can download the complete results from the IBM State of Marketing 2013 Global Survey. This post was written as part of the IBM for Midsize Business program, which provides midsize businesses with the tools, expertise and solutions they need to become engines of a smarter planet. Increase Opportunities. Expand Your Pipeline.

Marketing 241

Marketing Lead Rank Lead Scoring Survey 241

SBI Growth

DECEMBER 15, 2012

At this point in the year, you are prepping for SKO 2013. Product Training sessions are conducted. The New 2013 sales strategies are presented. Check out the Time Optimization Tool to see how much time you can save by restructuring your AE’s time. How do you Get your AEs to Stop Grumbling about 2013?

Compensation 244

Compensation Follow-up Up-Sell Maximizer 244

Keith Rosen

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Keith Rosen’s company, Profit Builders, was named one of Selling Power’s Top 20 Training Companies for 2013. I’m truly honored to have my company named to Selling Power’s Top 20 Training Companies list for the 3rd year in a row. 5) strength of client satisfaction. About Profit Builders. About Keith Rosen.

Company 119

Company Training Sales Coaching Coaching 119

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Sales teams are getting their 2013 numbers. 2013 results will uncover some long-hidden flaws in the sales force. Have them train the rest of your team on this topic. You’ll get an excerpt of CAP library items and multiple other tools that you can use to help Sales make 2013 one of the best years yet. Register here.

Quota 257

Quota Compensation Commission Margin 257

A Sales Guy

JANUARY 14, 2013

If you run or lead a sales team, there are a bazillion things your 2013 sales strategy can and should contain. That being said, there are three general or macro things your 2013 sales strategy MUST have to be complete; a social selling strategy, a content marketing strategy and deliberate learning plan. Take a look at your 2013 plan.

Strategy 122

Strategy Social Media Social Selling Lead Generation 122

SBI Growth

AUGUST 10, 2013

I was lucky enough to be introduced to a sales team’s top performer for 2013. Training dollars are being misallocated. Her sales manager knew her potential and sent her to a weeklong sales training. The Need-Payoff that she had been trained on was thrown out the window. A 4 day training at corporate. The Old Model.

Training 293

Training Top of Funnel Hiring Hotels 293

Score More Sales

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Every sales leader is told, “buy this sales enablement tool – it will help you so much.” But sometimes these tools hinder our success. For example take Salesforce.com which is the predominant CRM tool sales teams use. For example take Salesforce.com which is the predominant CRM tool sales teams use. Expand Your Pipeline.

Sales Enablement 120

Sales Enablement Merkle Tools Ideal Customer Profile 120

Score More Sales

MARCH 26, 2013

Mid-sized companies need better tools to help understand what customers need and want. Instead of throwing a new tool on them, start with cross-functional meetings to discuss what you need and how it will work. Mid-sized companies also need better ways to help the sales team capitalize on potential and actual sales opportunities.

CRM 235

CRM Guidelines Compensation Outbound 235

HeavyHitter Sales

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

Based upon my experience, here’s my list of the best companies to sell for in 2013. Cadence Design Systems  www.cadence.com – 2012 was a big year for Cadence with revenues growing to $1.326 billion… 2013 promises to be even better.  Other Steve W.

Company 152

Company Analytics Enterprise Enterprise 152

Your Sales Management Guru

AUGUST 5, 2013

Speaker, consultant, and author Ken Thoreson’s updated Sales Manager’s Tool Kit now available . Thoreson added that he has recently expanded the Sales Managers Tool Kit , which contains more than 50 tools that help sales leaders implement sales management best practices to minimize the impact of economic cycles.

Influencer 82

Influencer Marketing Face-to-face Retail 82

Fill the Funnel

DECEMBER 3, 2012

This years Top Sales Books to Read in 2013. In fact, I am convinced that the most successful sales people in 2013 will begin to think as much as a marketer as they do a sales person. Please note that my Top Sales Books to Read in 2013 does not include any of the “classics” in sales. And win more orders in less time.

Face-to-face 132

Face-to-face Top of Funnel Call-back Sales 132

Fill the Funnel

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Today’s web tool will save you time and typing by opening a batch of websites at once and it is free. This is a web tool that doesn’t need a tutorial, monthly fees or require dedicated training time. Enter the URL’s of those sites of your most frequently used web tools. All Rights Reserved.

Tools 115

Tools Scale Social Media Top of Funnel 115

Fill the Funnel

JULY 2, 2013

Small business owners have learned the power of web tools. The economy was approaching chaos status, social media was beginning to gain some traction with business, and inside sales was starting to become more than just a training ground for the outside sales team. Questions: Are you using more web tools in your business activity?

Small Business 124

Small Business Small Business Tools Social Media 124

Increase Sales

AUGUST 5, 2013

Years gone by, sales training was provided by small businesses (under 500 employees) be it through human resources or recognized sales training coaching consultants. Sales training is still needed. With information doubling at the speed of light, sales training is now becoming the responsibility of each salesperson.

Training 118

Training Hiring Small Business Small Business 118

DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 4, 2017

In fact, according to the CSO Insights 2016 Sales Enablement Optimization Study , the number of businesses with a dedicated enablement function has increased from 19% to 33% since 2013. A tool like DiscoverOrg contains direct-dial phone numbers, verified email addresses – for only decision-makers, not mom-and-pop shops.

Sales Enablement 295

Sales Enablement Collateral Decision Maker Study 295

SBI Growth

AUGUST 23, 2012

Here it comes, the 2013 budgeting process. On top of finishing out 2012, you need to determine which Sales Strategy initiatives to prioritize in order to make the 2013 number. Get a copy of my 5 Step Sales Strategy Decision Tool here to give you the answers you’re looking for in the shortest amount of time. You still have time.

Strategy 293

Strategy Analysis Quota Resources 293

Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 5, 2014

Top 10 Kurlan Sales Articles of 2013. Top 5 Success Factors for a Sales Training Initiative. 13 Most Important Tools for Coaching Salespeople. Top 25 Prerequisites for Successful Sales Training and Sales Development. Top 10 Sales Training Realities Versus What You Believed. Top 10 Sales Leadership Tips From 2013.

Hiring 252

Hiring Sales Management Decision Maker Cold Calling 252

Fill the Funnel

JANUARY 7, 2013

This experience has helped me recognize when duct tape is the tool of choice. Judging from the business shelf at the local bookstore, duct tape might be the ultimate tool for business, but I believe other tools hold more promise. Original article: Duct Tape is Not a Sales or Marketing Tool! ©2013 Fill the Funnel.

Tools 123

Tools InsideView Top of Funnel Marketing 123

Fill the Funnel

APRIL 28, 2014

I hope you discover, or as in my case re-discover the ease of use and benefits of this grandfather of the tools world. The availability of 3rd party tools for both PC and Mac to record the sessions produced excellent in both audio and video quality. It is worth exploring how it might prove beneficial to you and your colleagues.

Skype 116

Skype Tools Revelation Conference 116

Fill the Funnel

DECEMBER 12, 2012

As you wrap-up what I hope was a successful 2012 and begin preparation for 2013, I think you will find some great ideas about sales tools during two Webinars to register for. Minimize Your Workload and Maximize Your Sales with Web Tool Automation. Which web tools deliver results for each task. All Rights Reserved.

Webinar Metrics 112

Webinar Metrics Sales Tools Tools Top of Funnel 112

SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Recently we trained a team of 50+ sales reps from a B2B enterprise company. Picture this: we opened the presentation with this question: “Are you going to make your 2013 revenue number?” This article will provide you with insights and strategies for still making the number in 2013. 5 Keys to Closing Strong in 2013.

Pipeline 306

Pipeline ACT Competition Top of Funnel 306

No More Cold Calling

APRIL 26, 2021

If you have a big-deal prospect or client, you’d better jump on a plane, catch a train, or take a road trip as soon as possible. I wrote that in 2013, back when virtual sales meetings weren’t the only option. Especially now, referrals are the one powerful tool for getting past the access chokepoint.

Sales Meeting 287

Sales Meeting Meeting Referrals Face-to-face 287

SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

2013 is the year Social Selling became Mission Critical. Social Selling training budgets increased 48% in 2013. LinkedIn is by far the #1 tool for social selling. The best marketing leaders are working hard to enable reps to maximize this tool. LinkedIn is far and away the most effective tool for social selling.

Social Selling 321

Social Selling Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profile Marketing 321

Your Sales Management Guru

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Preparing for 2013. I thought I might simply highlight a few points from both sessions since there are pertinent for everyone as we move into 2013. Last week I had the opportunity to participate in another conference (14th of the year), they are always great times when you can hear other speakers, learn new ideas and meet new people.

Sales Management 71

Sales Management Top of Funnel Hiring Lead Rank 71

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Prioritization through 3 lenses: What sales productivity problems should you fix in 2013? Your peers told us what they are doing during this event and how they are prioritizing for the 2013 sales strategy inside their regions. Question : What Sales Productivity Problem should you Fix in 2013? H ow to Sequence. Do you have one?

Scale 282

Scale Face-to-face Promotion Lead Rank 282

Score More Sales

MARCH 18, 2014

The big change now is the tools and technology. 10 tools and technologies to be most helpful. As long as I can remember, selling has ALWAYS been social. We have always had to communicate with potential buyers, ask for referrals, work trade shows, and advertise / market for new business. The basics that are often overlooked.

Trade Show 250

Trade Show Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Lead Scoring 250

Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

There are categories of sales tools and CRM applications where none existed a few years ago. Companies are spending more money on sales force evaluations, sales training, consulting, sales leadership development, sales process, infrastructure and sales recruiting services than 5 years ago. What do you think?

Sales Management 288

Sales Management Hiring Compensation Trends 288

Increase Sales

JULY 5, 2013

During lunch a Vice President of a regional bank asked me this very pointed question: Why doesn’t sales training for banks stick? My quick and direct response was “banks and other financial institutions continue to use the same training providers they have been using for the last 20 plus years.”

Banking 136

Banking Training Infusion Retention 136

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Less than 60 days remain in 2013. Over these remaining weeks, conversations with SVP-Sales have focused on 3 areas: What can I still do to Make the Number in 2013 ? I recommend you read it and download the tool. As 2013 winds down, 2014 naturally ramps up. As a result, PowerPoint is a tool that should be used sparingly.

Hiring 296

Hiring Buyer Persona ROI Follow-up 296

Your Sales Management Guru

JULY 30, 2012

Sales Leadership: Impacting Your 2013 Revenue. However, by adding new salespeople in the next 90 days, they will be ready to be contributors in 2013. . We are building in case studies, presentation evaluations as well as on line assessment tools. Many organizations are starting early stage strategic planning at this stage.

Sales Leadership 68

Sales Leadership Revenue Hiring Compensation 68

SBI Growth

MARCH 22, 2013

This tool is perfect for HR Business Partners who serve the Sales function. Taking the “easy” route, they decided to do Sales Process and Rep training first. Unfortunately, the implementation failed because the SMs were not trained on change management. Current front-line SMs needs wide training to do their job effectively.

How To 312

How To Sales Leadership Exercises Proposal 312

Sales Training Connection

JANUARY 8, 2013

Key Account Executives Sales Training. Over the years we have had the opportunity to design sales training initiatives for numerous companies having Key Account sales teams. One additional insight relates to the nature of the sales training. One aspect of getting it right is sales training.

Account 98

Account Training Territories Margin 98

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Go to your manger and get the training / coaching that you need and deserve. You’re at a point in the year where you are discussing 2013. Employ the old Give-Get strategy to negotiate more coaching, training and metric-based analytics. Build those skills by utilizing the tools around you. How do you achieve this?

Ideal Customer Profile 300

Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Lead Scoring Analysis 300

SBI Growth

DECEMBER 22, 2013

People get disappointed with sales training events. They satisfy a box checking exercise around providing training. Of all the new capabilities leaders could drive, here were seven that stood out in 2013. If you use the wrong tool for measurement, eventually you end up in the wrong place. They make the number.

Scale 282

Scale Compensation Exercises Follow-up 282