Nutshell

OCTOBER 9, 2019

“National Customer Service Week.” It sounds like a made-up holiday that megacorps use to keep their frontline customer service representatives happy. In reality, National Customer Service Week has been recognized by U.S. With the sales team. Congress since 1992 (the irony is not lost on me).

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Pipeliner

APRIL 5, 2022

Many people who love creating and innovating struggle with the marketing and sales side of things, but entrepreneurs need to understand how making a sale and generating leads work. The best companies for customer service know and understand the needs of their customers. 5 Things You Can Do to Serve Your Customers.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 10, 2023

It's been quite a while since I've written an article about the role that customer service plays in the retention and renewal of customers and accounts.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 10, 2023

It’s been quite a while since I’ve written an article about the role that customer service plays in the retention and renewal of customers and accounts. Some products are so exclusive, and so desirable, that crappy customer service might not even stop you from buying again.

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Close.io

OCTOBER 25, 2019

companies lose more than $62 billion annually due to poor customer service. Getting customer service right should be a priority for every business, regardless of size. Businesses that are providing this exceptional customer service are data-driven, and making use of data from a variety of different sources.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

The remote sales force and customer service team is officially here. Sales and customer service teams are not immune to these larger trends. Benefits of Remote Sales and Customer Service Teams. Running a successful remote sales team requires 3 things: Communication. Coordination.

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Steven Rosen

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Rika Cuff , Senior Vice President of Scholastic and Champ Sales at Herff Jones, discusses the importance of sales leadership in sales culture development. Rika’s insights provide valuable lessons for sales leaders looking to create a positive and motivating team environment. Recognition goes a long way.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Consumers today are surrounded by sales — ads on their computer screen, commercials on TV, sponsors on their podcasts, spam in their inbox. percent believe information coming from sales is very trustworthy. By the time a prospect today talks to a sales rep they are already more than halfway done with the buyer journey.

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SBI

MARCH 5, 2019

Brainshark is a Best Sales Enablement Solution Winner in 2019 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Machine Analysis – Brainshark’s AI-Powered Engine for Sales Coaching and Practice – Honored for Improving Sales Effectiveness and Results. Best use of AI for coaching of sales reps.”.

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SBI

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Wins Six Stevie® Awards, Including Two Gold in 2019 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Chorus.ai , creator of the number one conversation intelligence platform for high-growth sales teams, was presented with six Stevie® Awards in the 13th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 3, 2019

It’s also key for sales success. They work collaboratively with their sales team, customer service team, product team, marketing team—you name it. And together, they all achieve sales success. She says that curiosity can be cultivated, and it breeds creativity (yet another key trait for sales success).

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Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 20, 2024

This article has a set of three distinct analogies comparing baseball to sales so if you don’t want to hear about the baseball side of the analogy, you’ll probably want to exit the article. They are customized to the specific role and consistently help companies hire the right salespeople nearly every time.

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Lessonly

MARCH 23, 2020

How could a customer service team benefit from sales training software? Sales training software allows reps to engage with self-guided learning, practice, role play, quality assurance, and more, all of which are beneficial skills to hone for customer service teams, too. Practice makes perfect.”

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SBI Growth

MAY 24, 2021

Inefficient activity assignment and role clarity issues within your organization can drive down important metrics such as your customer service satisfaction or net promotor scores. As a Sales Leader, you’re liable for understanding where your individual contributors need to be.

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Lessonly

MARCH 18, 2020

Here’s the deal: If you’re contacting customer support, things probably aren’t going your way. Case in point, do any of these situations resonate with your customer service experiences? These types of customer service experiences are all common. Customer service can be so much better.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 21, 2020

Yet despite the intolerable wait times and ridiculously bad customer service, I return time and time again. This all begs the question, is the sales force at your company more like the Dunkin', Starbucks, or Panera drive-thru? Today's article will explain how to answer that question.

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Lessonly

APRIL 14, 2021

The most important job of a successful customer service rep is to build relationships. Customers are spoiled for choice and can pick and choose among competitors based on a number of factors. The answer is customer service. How To Gain Customers Who Love Working With You. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.

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Lessonly

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The businesses I admire most develop and value a strong customer service strategy. Exceptional customer experiences go beyond reps simply offering support—it’s about building rapport and developing strong relationships. 78% of consumers say they’ve backed out of a transaction due to a poor service experience.

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Lessonly

APRIL 30, 2020

But, two of my interactions in particular were textbook examples of good customer service situations (one with Vivint and one with Spectrum ) because my conversations were marked by empathy and adaptability. These softer customer service skills are unsung heroes, and they go a long way. Here’s why: 1. Final Thoughts.

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Pipeliner

JULY 14, 2023

What Exactly is AI in Sales and How Does it Work? AI in Sales has become an increasingly popular tool for businesses to increase their sales efficiency and effectiveness. AI-powered chatbots can also provide customers with personalized experiences and answer their questions quickly.

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Lessonly

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Lately, I’ve been hyper aware of the link between customer service and sales. Customer service is not a department. This quote comes from a 2016 Forbes article , and the date is noteworthy because bringing customer service into sales isn’t revolutionary. Tying things together.

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Understanding the Sales Force

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

After I moved all of the legitimate and very illegitimate emails into trash, I identified 26 emails – all from yesterday – that were cold solicitations from BDRs, account managers, customer service reps, marketing reps, and even CEOs. Why aren’t salespeople making calls? I’ll tell you why. What will you do?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 16, 2019

Author: Chanan Greenberg The sales landscape is shifting – customer service is becoming the most important factor for buyers, expected to surpass both product and price within three years, according to the Customers 2020 report. Sales is no longer conducted exclusively by salespeople. What Is Omni-Channel?

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Lessonly

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

So, how do smelly dishes relate to customer service? I’ve found that being proactive instead of reactive is a complete game changer in the customer service world. The concept of proactive customer service versus the more traditional reactive approach involves a pretty big shift in mindset.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Customers do their research, ask questions, and even address customer service issues on social channels. B2B social selling is an important and viable channel for B2B marketers and sales professionals. Have conversations, share important information, and treat people like actual people, not sales targets.

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Pipeliner

AUGUST 5, 2021

Increasing sales and creating a customer base are essential for ensuring your small business’s growth and success. Besides, building customer loyalty is equally important to gaining new customers, as repeat purchases also contribute to increasing your company’s sales. Provide Outstanding Customer Service.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 20, 2020

Or worse, could you lose your sales job altogether? You could be vulnerable if you’re not sharpening your sales skills and honing the tactics that will help you succeed in 2020. Forrester analyst Andy Hoar didn’t mince words when he spoke at the 2015 Forrester Sales Enablement Forum. Today you are more than a sales rep.

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Smooth Sale

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Focus on Customer Service One way to build loyalty and positive word-of-mouth is to prioritize excellent customer service. You want to ensure that your customers are satisfied with your products or services and that you work hard to meet their needs and demands. Don’t give up – find a better way!’

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Lessonly

JULY 30, 2020

Why is customer service training important? You see, customer service is key to engaging customers and finding solutions. Think about it: I f you want to bring in new business, happy and delighted customers are your best marketers. Creating loyalty with customers. But where does loyalty come from?

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SalesFuel

APRIL 8, 2024

2 Rules To Successfully Negotiate Pricing This article from GrowthAspire emphasizes that sellers can’t win a negotiation if they don’t believe in their solution. Non-monetary benefits, such as excellent customer service, should be discussion points. The goal is to identify a very high value benefit to the customer.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

AI tools such as ChatGPT have many potential applications in sales , from creating marketing content to predicting customer behavior. But every new article raises more questions: What does this mean for sales teams? How many new AI tools are there? How do you even use these things?

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Adaptive Business Services

MARCH 6, 2024

Feedly is a news aggregator which means that you can subscribe to the blog on selected websites, based on your interests, and then keep up with new articles when they are published. I also follow articles on my personal interest … guitars. You can also email articles to people who might be interested like … your valued clients.

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Smooth Sale

OCTOBER 23, 2024

When customers feel neglected or disrespected, it can lead to negative reviews and a tarnished image. When customers feel neglected or disrespected, it can lead to negative reviews and a tarnished image. Consider the story of a small business that ignored customer complaints and lost loyal clients. Celebrate Success!

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Lessonly

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Welcome to our four-part series on better customer service training. A happy customer is a loyal customer. The customer service experience and relationship created during an interaction doesn’t just impact one sale—it influences repeat sales for years to come.

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Smooth Sale

JULY 25, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: How to Drive Online Purchases for Sales and Growth If your goal is to increase conversion rates on your e-commerce website and close more sales , the first critical step is to focus on designing the right customer experience.

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Smooth Sale

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: The Ultimate Guide to Driving Your Business’ Sales Through the Roof In today’s highly competitive market, driving sales and growing your business isn’t just about having a good product or service. By doing so, you position your business as a thought leader.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2019

In the world of B2B sales, company research is a critical aspect of any successful rep’s daily duties. In fact, access to the right research tools and information can make or break your ability to identify target accounts, personalize a sales pitch, and ultimately, close deals. Let’s get into it! DiscoverOrg. It’s free! Google Alerts.

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