Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 26, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-06-27. Author: Rob Eleveld, Vice President of Sales, WhitePages PRO. Teaser: Nobody said sales management was going to be easy. Nobody said sales management was going to be easy. But there are some ways to increase your odds of being successful. read more'

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 9, 2013

The Senior Sales VP gives you a call. Two of your eight sales managers have high turnover. You reach out to the head of sales operations. However, removing a sales manager causes sales disruption. Having an open sales manager forces you fill in for the team. Should we let this guy go?”

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 28, 2013

I spent last week at a Sales Management training event with a client. Talent development is a key differentiator heading into 2014. As a Sales Operations leader, you must be allocating the right resources to training. Turn managers into leaders. Demand Sales Force Automation adoption. Gamify the training.

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Steven Rosen

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Key Sales Management Actions To Prepare for A Stellar 2015. Making time to plan for 2015 while closing 2014 can be a challenge. You can learn from six of the best in Sales Management Consulting. Tibor Shanto – Principal at Renbor Sales Solutions. Steven Rosen – Executive Sales Coach at STAR Results.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 28, 2014

He asked if we’re all connected to our customers and explained how doing so helps sales professionals engage and build one-on-one relationships with buyers. My Greatest Learning Nuggets Dreamforce is not a sales conference. However, this year there was a sales track. Marc also spoke about the imperative to connect.

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 21, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-04-21. Teaser: Middle and low performers are tolerated on some sales teams because they help reach the overall quota. Middle and low performers are tolerated on some sales teams because they help reach the overall quota. Author: Kevin Higgins. read more'

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The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

2015 is fast approaching, hey if your sales cycle is longer than 8 weeks, you’re already selling in 2015. I am pleased to be part of a leading experts on sales, planning and sales leadership. Making time to plan for 2015 while closing 2014 can be a challenge. The Panel: Lori Richardson – Score More Sales.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 11, 2014

We spent a few moments digging into the things great sales managers must do to be successful with their team. Click on the below image to go to the full video: Copyright 2014, Mark Hunter “The […]. Blog leadership Professional Selling Skills andy paul leader sales leader sales leadership sales management'

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

An outcome of having the privilege to speak at conferences and sales meetings, not only around the United States, but also around the world, is the number of relationships I’ve developed with CEOs, VPs of Sales, and other senior people. Copyright 2014, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Phillip Twyford, director of sales and marketing for Tico Mail Works, had the exact same realization, which he outlines in this week’s guest post. I was 16 years old and working in Arnotts department store as a sales assistant. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business'

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Understanding the Sales Force

AUGUST 21, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan. The CEO said, "We really like what you do, your sales force evaluation is exactly what we need, the information, data, science and intelligence you provide is perfect for us, this is the right time to move forward, and we''re ready to go.". Always start with sales management.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 29, 2013

There is nothing more stressful than Q4 for a VP of Sales. Couple that with preparing for 2014 and you are maxed out. Schedule a review of your 2014 plan at your office here. We will use Sales Leader’s Q4 Critical Path Guide. Your Talent — How to improve your sales manager’s performance. Pick the right ones.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 25, 2013

When you assess the performance of your sales leader, perhaps you’re feeling let down. As you plan for next year, you have two options: Pull the Plug – Fire your sales leader and find someone else. As you plan for next year, you have two options: Pull the Plug – Fire your sales leader and find someone else. He works hard.

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SBI Growth

MAY 17, 2014

Over 60% of sales leaders who trail through Q2 don’t make the number. Buyer Persona Account Management 2014 planning Sales Manager Sales Manager Resources' You missed the Q1 number and Q2 isn’t looking too good. You’re worried. And you should be.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

The top sales executive in every organization faces the same problem: spin. Learning the truth is critical for your sales strategy. Sign up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute.” Sales Rep Survey. Sales Management Survey. Expert Panel.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 13, 2013

Remaining effective as a sales force means continuous improvement. This might be a new buyer-aligned sales process. Or sales recruiting to staff a new go-to-market channel. Whatever the Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE) improvement, it will require funds to get it implemented. If it is sales process improvement, Sales pays.

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Steven Rosen

MARCH 25, 2014

Janet is an experienced and successful district sales manager who could work in any industry and for any company. Each month Janet is put to the test with different sales reps she must coach to success. Janet wants to get 2014 off to a great start. Sales Management Sales Management Coaching'

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Understanding the Sales Force

DECEMBER 10, 2014

These are the most important issues for salespeople, sales managers and sales leaders, as well as their CEOs as we head into 2015. As I click on the links to these articles, they are truly the best of 2014, a treasure trove of sales, sales management, and sales leadership content. Please Enjoy!

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 7, 2013

Not all “A” Player sales reps were meant to be managers. If you’ve been in sales long enough, you’ve seen this mistake unfold. The newly promoted manager repeats behavior that made him successful as a rep. He neglects his skill development and sales initiatives. An ill-prepared sales manager damages his region.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 10, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Can you name 10 Core Competencies of a great salesperson? For the past 20 years, every Objective Management Group (OMG) sales force evaluation and sales candidate assessment has been tied to 21 Sales Core Competencies. Shut up Dave and just show us the list already!

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Entering 2014, Sales and HR leaders face new trends causing turnover with top talent. This post offers solutions to Sales and HR leaders who ask this question: “How do we respond to demographic trends and retain top sales talent?” It’s especially true for sales roles where the timing to change jobs is predictable.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 10, 2014

Top sales leaders know how to communicate and roll out a sales plan. Get your sales managers involved early in the process. The sales management team needs to have a clear understanding of the new quota. Sales can’t rely on marketing alone. Ensure your sales managers take this seriously.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-12-29. Teaser: Most sales managers recognize the importance of making a great first impression, but if you ask the typical sales manager if he has a yardstick or benchmark that identifies what a perfect “10 out of “10” presentation looks like, chances are the answer is no.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 16, 2013

You are finalizing plans for 2014. Many of the answers to a sales leader’s execution problems are in the market. To understand how sales forces have prioritized this initiative, click here. You will receive the Sales Leaders Listening Tool. As a VP of Sales, lack of execution drives you crazy. It isn’t effective.

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MTD Sales Training

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Another year has sailed by and what a fantastic 2014 it has been. It’s at this time of year at MTD Sales Training we like to get sentimental and reflect on some of the best sales tips, advice and general musings we have offered you through our blog over the last twelve months. Top 10 Sales Blogs Of 2014.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 9, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-01-10. Author: Zorian Rotenberg, Vice President of Marketing and Sales, InsightSquared. These gamification tips will serve sales managers well. These gamification tips will serve sales managers well. read more'

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Sales Training Connection

JANUARY 29, 2014

Sales managers – roadblock removers. Sales managers – how does your sales team spend its time? You can’t sell if you are not selling and most sales reps spend too much time not selling. . Simply put, there are roadblocks that every sales rep faces that are time-sinks. Sound familiar?

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 31, 2013

How do you know if your sales force is a high-performing one? This post lists some attributes of high-performance sales cultures. A Culture Creation tool is available by signing up for the SBI Making the 2014 Number tour. It lists 11 traits of high performance sales cultures. Modified the sales compensation and quotas.

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Sales 2.0

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Now he’s got a new book focused on sales , The New Rules of Sales and Service. A couple of weeks ago I went to the 2014 version of Inbound with about 10,000 other people and was thrilled to not only attend David’s talk but get him to do an interview about his new book and his thoughts on social selling. Sound familiar?

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Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

I stopped reading, highlighted the passage and made the following note: “This pertains to sales managers and sales professionals in their relationship AND should also be applied to sales professionals and buyer relationships!”. How does this fit in sales and sales management?

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SBI Growth

JULY 26, 2013

started a sales improvement effort. He worked with sales leadership to bring in consultants. Hank is pushing to start the next recommended SFE (Sales Force Effectiveness) initiatives. However, Chief Sales Officer Victor wants to know if the first initiative is successful. It will surely help sales recruiting.

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SBI Growth

JULY 22, 2013

You have to make the rest of 2013 with the sales heads you have.” Sign up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute." In the guide you will learn: Make the number with the remaining sales people you have. Sales people like to be included in a team environment.

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Sales 2.0

AUGUST 17, 2014

The content of the webinar seemed very “Sales 2.0″ The webinar promised that these metrics were derived from analyzing thousands of real life sales calls and deriving the best practices. But before I could get to the webinar I got a follow up email from one of the company’s sales reps. ″ to me.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-02-24. Teaser: While so-called Big Data is an exciting opportunity to identify new trends through powerful computing, sales managers need to zero in on small data do their jobs well. Author: Jason Jordan. In fact, they don’t even need many of the dozens of dubious reports embedded in their CRM.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 2, 2014

As you’re planning for 2014, forget resolutions. Set manageable goals instead. The New Year’s resolution checklists are the same every year—mostly about eating healthier, losing weight, and managing our finances better. As you’re planning for 2014 , don’t just give your sales team an annual quota and expect them to make it rain.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Planning for 2014 is in full swing. You just got off the weekly call with the Sales Leadership team. Your boss, the SVP of Sales, has some ‘great’ news. “We We got budget approval to add new sales heads. Start recruiting now so we can start of 2014 with a full team.” What is Topgrading for Sales?

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SBI Growth

JUNE 30, 2013

In B2B sales, activity leads to results. The correct time to add sales people is when business is soft. More sales people means more sales calls. This means your sales force will be in more deals. You reduce the number of sales reps to cut costs. Your 2014 quota is going up. Here is the announcement.

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