MTD Sales Training

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Very often, we see top quality salespeople made up to be sales manager and expected to deliver immediate success, as if they already have the necessary skills to succeed in that role. This seems pretty obvious, but many salespeople-turned-managers still want to maintain contact with ‘their’ clients and still keep the figures up.

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Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

According to the search results inside this blog, I have written on the topic of coaching salespeople more than 400 times or 25% of my articles. Because sales managers are not coaching – still – at least not consistently or effectively. But it’s not really their fault. Well, not really. It was good advice.

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Sales 2.0

AUGUST 17, 2014

OK, some other words we’re in my mind but this a ‘”family blog.”). As you know I put a fair bit of effort and passion into this blog to help sales people (and their companies) sell better. The type of people that read this blog. At the end of the movie he’s a sales trainer.). My response 3 mins later.

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Topline Leadership

APRIL 9, 2025

Having collaborated with hundreds of sales managers for over three decades, Ive gained insights into the pivotal sales management skills that distinguish success from mediocrity. This article highlights four key practices that exceptional sales managers implement, setting them apart from their peers.

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Today more than ever sales managers encounter both unique challenges and remarkable opportunities. As technology continues to reshape the sales landscape, to learn how to be a good sales manager, one must adapt to new demands and expectations.

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Topline Leadership

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In todays pressure-packed sales management world, a sales manager who doesnt have the time or energy to deliberate the best course of action may develop time-saving, automatic practices (also known as bad habits). Read full article The post 5 Bad Habits for Sales Managers to Correct appeared first on TopLine Leadership.

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 6, 2018

Hi, this is my fifth video on Sales Strategies to Crush Your Sales Numbers, I call it Develop a Coaching Culture. . In the last four video/blogs, I covered: Sales Strategy #1: Upgrading the skills of your front-line sales managers because you have a multiplier effect when their skills get better.

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Steven Rosen

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The results from Sales Mastery sales executive survey showed that 1/3 of executives surveyed, said that “ sub-optimal sales manager coaching” is one of their top 3 barriers to achieving their objectives in 2018. The studies below clearly shows that sales manager coaching has a significant impact on performance.

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Topline Leadership

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Discover the five essential skills for sales managers that you need to master now to make 2025 the best year ever for you and your sales team. In July 2024, a corporate client with over $75 billion in annual sales had 20 of their company’s sales managers complete my online sales management training program.

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The Sales Readiness Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

Dive into the four pivotal sales management styles—Directing, Selling, Participating, and Delegating—and learn how to strategically apply each one to elevate your leadership and boost those sales numbers. Don't just manage—lead with impact and flexibility! Are you looking to maximize your team's performance?

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Predictable Revenue

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Peter Kazanjy joins the Predictable Revenue podcast to discuss why you should be using data to drive your decisions as a sales development manager. The post Why You Should be Doing Data-Driven Sales Management appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 12, 2020

In today's blog post, we discuss the technique of going for the "No" early in the sales process. It may seem counterintuitive, but countless studies have shown that humans desire what they can't have.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Being a sales manager is a whirlwind experience, especially for those who were once successful sales reps themselves. Fortunately, there are valuable best practices that can help aspiring sales managers excel in their positions. Best Practices for Sales Managers 1. Lay a robust foundation.

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The Sales Readiness Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

The role of a frontline sales manager (FLSM) is challenging. At the same time, sales managers are becoming even more overloaded with administrative responsibilities, reporting requirements, and countless internal meetings.

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Sales 2.0

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

It’s not our job to build websites, landing pages, white papers, blog posts or other content marketing to engage prospects with our message. So if you have the chance to join a startup as the first sales rockstar dude, I recommend you check they are ready for you. Sales Management'

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The Sales Hunter

JUNE 28, 2019

Quit blaming salespeople for bad prospecting habits when you as the sales manager are the one with the bad prospecting habits! Your role as a sales manager/leader is not to be the best prospecting person. Here are four quick things you as a sales manager can do each day to prospect correctly: 1.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 25, 2018

I know, you fell into sales, and perhaps from there, sales management. Action – If you're sitting reactively doing email, if you're sitting period – you’re failing in sales. Send out enabling YouTube videos, white papers, blogs and tidbits. Get a standing desk and pound out 50 triples; call me in the morning.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

This comprehensive blog post delves into their conversation’s key themes and insights. It offers detailed, actionable advice for sales leaders looking to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in sales.

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Anthony Cole Training

APRIL 24, 2020

In this blog article, we discuss the similarities between the NFL Draft and hiring better salespeople and increasing sales. Like the draft, sales managers must do their best to discover if their potential candidate is a fit not only for the particular sales role, but the organization as well.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

These famous words from Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice equally apply to our sales pipeline. As sales managers, we know from experience that when we review the opportunities our sales reps have promised to close this month, next month and the next 90 day, that they won’t all close. But which ones will close?

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Lead Scoring Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead Face-to-face 49

Zoominfo

MAY 17, 2018

Since your reps work closely with prospects, they have valuable information that can be helpful when it comes to constructing your sales forecasting process. Who handles the sales forecasting in your organization? When sales departments operate like this, reps can feel pressured to underestimate or overestimate future sales.

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 20, 2025

Photo by Geralt, via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: The New Management Style Succeeds with Servant Leadership A new breed of sales managers is succeeding by serving their salespeople. Servant sales managers seek sales reps input in decision-making and empower them to be independent yet accountable for their results.

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Understanding the Sales Force

AUGUST 9, 2024

SalesProCentral.com aggregates Blog posts and sends a daily newsletter highlighting the selected posts. Sales and marketing are not the same. Most of the blog authors listed here are from tech companies selling AI, CRM, SEO, Content, Shopping Carts, Call Analyses, etc. Somebody or a whole bunch of somebodies have lost their way.

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Top of Funnel Forecasting Decision Maker Call Monitoring 201

The Sales Hunter

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Recently, I had a discussion with a sales manager about how to connect with customers. The sales manager knew me well from my work with him at a previous company. Trust me, hiring a salesperson who views sales as a job and make it all about the products they sell fails faster than fast. How do you view sales?

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Hiring Scale Energy Motivation 178

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

There are some common pitfalls sales reps tend to run into when leveraging social media as a sales resource. That’s why we here at The HubSpot Sales Blog reached out to some experts for their takes on the mistakes you need to avoid while social selling. But navigating social selling isn‘t always straightforward.

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The Sales Readiness Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Whether you're a seasoned sales coach or just starting, focusing on your mindset and asking the right questions can transform your coaching sessions. To have the most productive coaching sessions, start with these two elements - the right mindset and powerful questions.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 10, 2025

As a sales rep, you can read all the sales books and blogs, watch all the instructional videos, and become something of a minor theoretical knowledge expert. And while this is both valuable and helpful, what will likely make the biggest impact in your sales career is receiving expert sales coaching.

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Sales 2.0

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Their job was getting meetings so brilliant sales engineering geeks like me could waltz in and generate sales pipeline by talking engineer-to-engineer. Once the realization hit me that setting meetings with prospects was the key to my success, I went to my sales manager to find out how to do this. How not to get meetings.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 25, 2021

In addition, she organized the “ Barbara Giamanco Memorial Scholarship Fund ” through the Sales Education Foundation for female university sales students. Donate to help young women build a sales career). Jill Konrath has also become a household name in the sales community.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 2, 2018

Every sales manager wants their team to be successful– but sometimes, that’s easier said than done. Sales reps face a number of obstacles that can keep them from their goals and it’s your job as their manager to help them overcome these challenges. Facilitate better sales and marketing alignment.

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The Sales Readiness Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

Sales leaders today face a common problem: how to drive increased productivity from their sales teams. Let’s dive into the four strategies to do this.

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Revenue Strategy Sales Management Face-to-face 98

The Pipeline

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Shortly after becoming an independent consultant focused on helping Top Leadership to measurably increasing the productivity of their B2B sales organizations with system thinking, Christian was approached by two German Universities, to become a part time adjunct lecturer (the “0.5 Christian’s blog: [link].

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 16, 2025

In a recent episode of the expert interview series hosted by John Golden and guest Walter Crosby , a seasoned sales coach and founder of Helix Sales Development, delved into the intricate challenges of hiring, finding, and retaining top sales talent.

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Anthony Cole Training

MARCH 16, 2020

In this blog post, we pray for the health and safety of those at risk or sick during this time in human history.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 17, 2025

With technological advancements and the growing demand for remote work solutions, virtual sales programs offer numerous benefits that can transform how companies engage with prospects and clients. The Rise of Virtual Sales Programs As we enter 2025, the landscape of sales training programs is undergoing a revolutionary transformation.

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Webinar Metrics Selling Skills Sales Cycle Coaching 98

MTD Sales Training

APRIL 23, 2019

Your Sales Manager and Sales Director will most likely ram USP’s down your throat so you can discuss them with your prospects. Managing Director. MTD Sales Training | Sales Blog. appeared first on MTD Sales Training. They could be called “THE LOGICAL BENEFITS” of doing business with you.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 27, 2024

Also, be sure to check out my blog posts from earlier this year: Sales Managers: Get Your Head Out of Your Spreadsheets “Message to Management: Your job is to get the rocks out of the road for your salespeople so they can do what they were hired to do—sell!” Read “ Would You Dare to Walk Away from a Sales Opportunity?

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