SBI Growth

AUGUST 10, 2013

I was lucky enough to be introduced to a sales team’s top performer for 2013. Julie’s Sales Operations leader thought I could learn a lot from her. Training dollars are being misallocated. The Dasboard will allow you to: Improve your sales team''s talent level. Your CRM supports the sales process. Why Bother?

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Score More Sales

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Now that you are working to grow visibility as a seller and think like a publisher, work to craft a plan to make sales increases happen. Over many years and hundreds of sales teams, I’ve seen the most successful sellers work a plan and plan their work. I crafted plans to work hard to keep myself on track. What Plans do I Need?

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 14, 2013

It utilizes personnel from Sales, Marketing, Product Development and other parts of the organization. When trained and armed with the battle-tested tools, an Internal Content Marketing team can produce high quality demand generation content consistently. The clients we have helped told us, “ Content Marketing is now our best Sales Rep.”

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Score More Sales

DECEMBER 27, 2013

In the first two posts in this series we talked about gaining visibility to grow sales as well as putting a plan in place. The pros – being in a clear space so that you can focus on “net new” sales will far outweigh the chore of getting stacks of papers scanned and organized digitally. Now how are you going to make this happen?

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-12-10. Teaser: How well does your sales training program prepare new sales candidates for success? How well does your sales training program prepare new sales candidates for success? Author: Alison Brattle. Ask yourself these questions. Ask yourself these questions. read more'

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Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 28, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Before we discuss how to improve sales training, a quick promo for the latest and greatest taking place over at the ever improving Top Sales World. The June issue of Top Sales Magazine has been published and you can download it here. More on Baseball and Sales.

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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. You have to play the game.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 1, 2014

Every year, a Sales Enablement leader is faced with the same problem. Ramping new sales reps. Make a change in 2014. Step 2: Identify Training Needs and the Training Program. Your training program should incorporate different modalities, topics and methods. Design a program that will do that.

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SBI Growth

JULY 21, 2013

The sales field is suffering. Sales forces lack buyer-centered tools for success. When will Sales catch up with Marketing? Sales field alignment with the modern day buyer requires more than lip service. This blog is focused on the transformation of Sales to incorporate buyer-centered tools. Customers are suffering.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 10, 2013

At this point, your 2013 sales number is essentially decided. Your thoughts should now turn to 2014. I speak with many VP Sales who say the same thing every year: “We have some underperformers that are killing us.” Before you really make any decisions, start with these questions: What are my key strategic initiatives for 2014?

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Jeffrey Gitomer

JANUARY 10, 2014

Jeffrey Webinar Sales Training business Ellen Rohr Jeffrey gitomer sales training' This feed has moved to: [link] Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.

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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 training to add emerging practices to your sellers’ skill sets. Or sales recruiting to staff a new go-to-market channel. Through an informal or formal assessment, you’ve found sales improvement needs.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 17, 2013

With 2014 on the horizon, new sales targets will soon be set. Your 2014 number will inform decisions about the makeup of your team next year. Many sales leaders think an increase in revenue targets translates to an increase in headcount. Learn how to achieve this with the Sales Rep Productivity Guide.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 12, 2013

Most companies are in the heart of their planning process for 2014. Has your Sales Ops planning kept up with the new realities? Today’s post provides recommendations for revising your approach for 2014. By doing so, you''ll also get the Sales Ops Planning Evolution Guide. As a Sales Ops leader, this is up to you.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Top sales reps share a common trait. Why Top Sales Reps Will Be Unemployed in 2 Years set an SBI record for most views in one day. The post offered advice for top sales reps to avoid becoming obsolete. What can sales and HR leaders learn from this massive response? What separates top sales reps from the rest?

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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. He neglects his skill development and sales initiatives. Frequently, the top manager gets the nod for the VP of Sales. An ill-prepared sales manager damages his region. His team flounders.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 3, 2013

A year ago at this time, you decided what sales improvement projects to pursue. Download the Sales Leaders’ Execution Guide here. Accelerate the behavior change in your sales leaders. A detailed plan to drive sales rep adoption. You are lacking evidence that the sales team adopted the new behavior.

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Increase Sales

JANUARY 1, 2014

” This word is jammed pack with emotions that are needed to achieve those repetitive business growth goals such as increase sales to personal goals of decrease weight. Sales Training Coaching Tip: Almost 50% of American set resolutions and only 8% achieve them. Sales Training Coaching Tip: LinkedIn is a great resource.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 15, 2013

Organizations that have achieved real sales and marketing alignment are as rare as unicorns. This is the time of year when leaders start mapping out 2014. Sign up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute.” Brainshark provides solutions for sales enablement.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

A few years ago, I interviewed Brent for a B2B sales rep job. This post is for HR and Sales Leaders who are seeking to hire the next Brent. It’s also for those who aspire to become top sales reps. This post includes a link to a valuable tool – the Top Sales Rep''s Satisfaction Index. Brent was clearly an “A” player.

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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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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 4, 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 ? How should I be preparing to Make the Number in 2014 ? Sales Kick-Off is right around the corner – what am I going to do? As 2013 winds down, 2014 naturally ramps up. SKO is on the horizon.

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SBI Growth

JULY 23, 2013

Sales Operations leaders have seen the power of Social Selling. Sales cycles that begin with an online referral are closing more rapidly. Corporate Communications sees inherent risk in mobilizing a social sales force. Implementing a successful sales transformation. A social sales organization could have prevented this.

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The Pipeline

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Adapted from Be Bold and Win the Sale by Jeff Shore. Available from McGraw-Hill Business in January 2014. . Jeff Shore is a highly sought-after sales expert, speaker, author and executive coach whose innovative BE BOLD methodology teaches you how to change your mindset and change your world.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

We write frequently about aligning your sales process to your ideal customer''s buying process. Sign up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute.” Learn why your team ignores your sales process and how to fix it. Team meetings are run by sales managers.

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The Sales Hunter

MARCH 15, 2014

If you are in sales leadership or have any responsibility in choosing speakers for your company, this video is a MUST watch. Check out the video… Copyright 2014, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog. Click on the below book cover for more info on boosting your profits!

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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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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 9, 2013

A critical issue you face as CEO is how to increase sales productivity. As you head into 2014, you have identified or hired your key sales players. The unknown factor is the crop of new sales reps. Then off to training back at corporate. Sales Methodology Overview. Travel & Dinner. Competitive Overview.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Click on the below image to go to the full video: Copyright 2014, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” Blog leadership Professional Selling Skills Sales Development Training Sales Motivation andy paul sales specialist' ” […].

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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

AUGUST 17, 2013

Sign up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute." Participate and learn what top companies are doing to make the number in 2014. The ability to clearly define roles allows for better alignment with sales and shared metrics (leading & lagging). Background.

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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. Training organized in “sprints”. Allow me to explain.

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SBI Growth

JULY 31, 2013

As a sales leader, you know the importance of field execution. A big part of execution is how the team uses the sales process. You are asking yourself, “ Is Our Sales Process Good Enough? ”. During the research for this VP of Sales event , over 5000 sales leaders shared their biggest obstacles. Your Challenge.

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Steven Rosen

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Guest Post by Jeff Shore: An excerpt from “Be Bold and Win the Sale” by Jeff Shore. Available from McGraw-Hill Business in January 2014. In sales and in life, most of the familiar moments of discomfort can be predicted with some degree of accuracy. In other words, I can train my mental muscles before I need to use them.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-11-21. They know that incenting sales-driving behaviors, such as training and product demo, can make a partner feel more personally invested in selling their products. At the same time, they fear what they see as the cumbersome process of providing incentives for anything but straight sales. read more'

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 10, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-03-01. Teaser: Is it possible the most important training for your top-performing salespeople came before they closed their first deal — or even chose a career? A survey of 254 sales professionals across the U.S. A survey of 254 sales professionals across the U.S. read more'

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 24, 2014

Issue Date: 2014-07-25. Teaser: A window company’s decision to train the sales organization to target the most winnable projects sparks companywide growth. A window company’s decision to train the sales organization to target the most winnable projects sparks companywide growth. read more'

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