SBI Growth

MARCH 19, 2013

The sales team deserved a training program as aggressive as this year’s budget. In a recent post , I urged Sales Ops leaders to take responsibility for training and development. It included activities the client’s Training and Development team had deemed necessary. This VP felt the status quo needed to be challenged.

Revenue 288

Revenue Hiring Face-to-face Social Media 288

Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 6, 2025

The contemporary competitive market poses a formidable challenge to maintain profitability across multiple sales channels. Understanding the Pricing Complexities in Multi-Channel Sales In the hyper-connected marketplace, businesses sell through multiple channelsdirect sales teams, resellers, e-commerce platforms, and distributors.

Margin 48

Margin Channels Maximizer Lead Rank 48

Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

A channel partner is a company that sells products and services for a technology manufacturer or vendor. What is a channel partner? Channel partners basically onboard other people to sell your product for you. But by far, the option that could potentially bring you in the most sales is resellers and sales channel partners.

Channels 120

Channels Scale How To Commission 120

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 6, 2019

Below is a guide to accelerated ramp-up time for your salespeople (along with some examples of how HubSpot trains their salespeople). When you're creating a new-hire training plan, remember a few things : Keep your training plan personalized, because no two reps are the same. Pre-week training. Product Training.

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Hiring Training Hubspot Inbound 145

SBI Growth

MAY 29, 2013

This client, Hi Leva of Clear Channel, has a good eye so I paid attention. Commercial negotiation- think sales training. A few weeks ago I got an email from a client telling me “ You have to read this book.” The concept of gamification is catching on in B2B sales and marketing. Rapid feedback systems- think lead scoring.

Lead Rank 310

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Airlines B2B 310

Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Relating to Childhood Experiences : Todd draws a parallel to how children naturally negotiate and communicate their needs without the pressure of traditional sales tactics. He believes that AI can serve as a powerful tool for lead nurturing and sales training. This means being yourself and engaging in meaningful dialogues with clients.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Video Strategy 102

The Pipeline

JUNE 8, 2011

As usual, I invite you to have your two cents, and view all our videos at Renbor’s You Tube channel Sell Better. Negotiations. Sales Training. Dave Kahle – Sales Training. From The Heart Sales Training Blog. The Accidental Negotiator. Today is the first of a few videos where I answer the above.

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Pipeline Cold Calling Hiring Compensation 224

The ROI Guy

JANUARY 15, 2015

Many companies have turned to Negotiation Training to help their sales reps and channel partners try to talk their way out of the discount. But procurement holds most of the cards in these negotiations, and as a result, this type of training is not leading to the best deal sizes and sales success outcomes.

Discount 81

Discount Negotiation Lead Scoring Lead Rank 81

The Pipeline

MARCH 30, 2011

To get more insight on that, you can read a related article “ Working Backwards From Your Goal To Get Ahead “ Look forward to your comments, and invite you to visit our YouTube Channel to view other SellBetter sales videos. Negotiations. Sales Training. Dave Kahle – Sales Training. The Accidental Negotiator.

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Pipeline Prospecting Cold Calling Sales Qualified Lead 222

Vengreso

JANUARY 17, 2025

The Rise of Virtual Sales Programs As we enter 2025, the landscape of sales training programs is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. In an age where agility is crucial, companies can no longer afford the time and expense of conventional training sessions that require physical attendance.

Webinar Metrics 98

Webinar Metrics Selling Skills Sales Cycle Coaching 98

Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 1, 2018

are increasingly using gift cards as a reward tool for multiple groups (channel, sales, employee and customer), and that investment in gift card rewards is both significant and growing. A lot of channel programs use a reloadable prepaid card as their incentive mechanism. businesses?—?fully fully 61 percent?—?are and Puerto Rico).

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Incentives Incentive Apparel Automotive 196

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Is it necessary to train sales reps on new skills? Andres Lares, managing partner at Shapiro Negotiations Institute, agrees that virtual sales calls require more extensive pre-call planning so reps can be on point. Your reps won’t use the tech tools they have if they aren’t properly trained on them.

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Outsourcing Services Face-to-face Travel Lead Rank 279

eGrabber

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Key Takeaways Sales performance has many parts: It needs a clear sales strategy, strong sales training, smart sales coaching, and proven sales techniques to get results. Coach and equip your people: Sales managers and sales leaders must invest in sales training and one-on-one coaching. Looking to Boost your Sales Performance?

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Closing Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profile Incentives 52

The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 23, 2012

Negotiation. Negotiating Doesn’t Have to Mean Sacrificing Profit. Just a few hours earlier before taking off on a training mission, I had reprimanded my 22-year-old crew F-16 chief for shorting me 500 lbs of fuel. Have you ever spent a day with your channel partners and joined them on a few sales calls? negotiating.

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Motivation Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Negotiation 168

Zoominfo

MARCH 4, 2021

Negotiation. Customers need product training and account exec assignment with customer support and success provided throughout their contract. Expand content and the channels they exist in. Maintain transparency on pricing. Show your collection of social proof. Offer a demo to every decision maker. Onboarding and Feedback.

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Sales Cycle Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Lead Scoring 246

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Regardless of the strategy, one thing is non-negotiable: every event needs a strategy that drives measurable outcomes. Build Awareness Through Pre-Event Campaigns: Start marketing early through multiple channels. Train your team on engagement tactics, from quick pitches to in-depth demos.

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B2B Marketing Strategy Lead Rank 130

The Pipeline

APRIL 25, 2011

Negotiations. Sales Training. Dave Kahle – Sales Training. From The Heart Sales Training Blog. The Accidental Negotiator. But more important than that, is the desire to sell…that is to say, the desire to turn the process and all it implies into results. Gap Selling. Guest Post. Hiring Sales Talent.

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Pipeline Twitter Hiring Cold Calling 216

Zoominfo

AUGUST 12, 2020

Inadequate training or onboarding processes. But one of the most important parts of training sales professionals is teaching the same sales methodology. One of the best ways to burn out sales reps is inconsistent (or nonexistent) training. One of the best ways to burn out sales reps is inconsistent (or nonexistent) training.

B2B 200

B2B Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead Top of Funnel 200

SBI

MARCH 18, 2021

Allego allows sales teams to onboard new reps without having to meet face to face or rely on traditional classroom training. They can pre-board new hires by giving them access to onboarding channels within Allego containing company and product information, welcome videos from the team, and examples of what good looks like.

Hiring 164

Hiring Face-to-face Video Distribution 164

Vengreso

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In this article, I delve into channel sales —a strategy that involves leveraging third-party intermediaries such as dealers and affiliates to distribute products—enabling companies to penetrate new markets without relying on a sizable in-house sales team. Discover how in our latest article by @M_3Jr!

Channels 66

Channels Outsourcing Services Strategy Lead Rank 66

Highspot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Sales training programs are often like that — but they don’t have to be. The trick is knowing what training program and techniques to use. In this guide, we’ll dive deep into sales training and give you the information you need to choose an impactful course for your team, including: What is sales training?

Training 92

Training Lead Rank Hiring Course 92

Allego

MARCH 13, 2025

But traditional training methodsclassroom sessions, lengthy manuals, and one-off workshopsoften fall short. When integrated into your sales training strategy, this approach fosters continuous improvement, increases confidence, and drives measurable results. What separates top-performing sales teams from the rest?

Lead Rank 62

Lead Rank Call-back Sales Enablement Objections 62

Vengreso

OCTOBER 18, 2024

So, how do you overcome sales objections during the negotiation process? Sales objection handling is a crucial part of your sales negotiation techniques for closing more deals. Robust training is key! Some even went as far as closing deals during the training.

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Objections Hiring How To Negotiation 66

Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 10, 2023

But with the time and cost of recruiting, onboarding, and training new reps, this can be prohibitive. Another way is through channel sales or third-party partners. In fact, according to research cited by McKinsey , current B2B customers use more than ten channels to interact with suppliers. What Are Sales Channels?

Channels 62

Channels Hiring Retail How To 62

MTD Sales Training

MAY 12, 2017

If your way of working with customers today is product-based (presenting information, discovering pains, negotiating prices, etc) you may need to identify how you can be more valuable to your prospects. Use your YouTube channel to make videos on how the use of your products have changed business results. Happy Selling! Sean McPheat.

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Negotiation Groups Channels Prospecting 120

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Greater emphasis on SDR training. Want to jump on this train now? 2) More front-line training. There wasn’t a lot of training, there wasn’t a lot of creativity or originality, and there wasn’t a lot of glory. SDRs with limited or poor training are costing companies lost sales. What are the sales trends of 2018?

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Top of Funnel Trends Funnel Decision Maker 145

Janek Performance Group

APRIL 15, 2025

Mid-term forecasts: These are forecasts for operational training, usually three to 12 months. They demonstrate a deep understanding of the market and a proven ability to anticipate future performance, making it easier to secure funding, negotiate favorable terms and attract top talent.

Sales Forecasts 62

Sales Forecasts Forecasting Analysis Lead Rank 62

The Digital Sales Institute

JANUARY 23, 2019

Sales training online can transform the delivery of sales training programs to a greater number of sales people to boost sales performance in the short to medium term. One of the many benefits around sales training online is that salespeople can learn new sales skills at their own pace, wherever they are and at a time that suits them.

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Training Decision Maker Social Media Selling Skills 61

Alice Heiman

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Anthony @iannarino author of Leading Growth takes us through his three, non-negotiable, steps to hold #salespeople accountable on this episode of Sales Talk for #CEOs Click to tweet. Anthony takes us through his three, non-negotiable, steps to hold salespeople accountable. Watch the podcast below or on our YouTube channel.

Lead Rank 133

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Marketing Qualified Lead Leads 133

Anthony Cole Training

APRIL 14, 2011

Leadership Training (2). Negotiating (2). sales management training (4). Sales Training (5). training sales (25). Tony Cole, Founder and CEO of Anthony Cole Training Group. Wouldnt this be a great topic for the Mythbusters to bust on the Discovery Channel: the "I dont have time to prospect" myth!

Hiring 154

Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Webinar Metrics eBook 154

Customer Centric Selling

APRIL 18, 2017

Sales Tips: Never Negotiate Unless You Are the Selected Vendor. By Gary Walker, EVP of Channel Sales & Operations, CustomerCentric Selling®.

Negotiation 58

Negotiation Vendor Channels Sales 58

Cincom Smart Selling

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

For companies with channel sales or partner ecosystems, define distinct quoting workflows for resellers, distributors, and direct sales teams. Align pricing rules with corporate pricing strategies, ensuring consistency across all sales channels. Utilize AI to analyze customer buying patterns and recommend competitive price positioning.

ROI 48

ROI Maximizer Lead Rank Discount 48

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 31, 2020

Salespeople who said they were likely to miss quota tend to receive moderate-to-low levels of sales training (both on product and skills), lack the support of a formal sales coaching program, and lack formal training on how to communicate value to customers. When prospecting, your cadence with multiple communication channels.

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Quota Research Survey Lead Rank 142

Hubspot Sales

JUNE 6, 2018

Sales managers and business leaders try to move the ratio with training, but up to 87% of training content is forgotten within a few weeks. Negotiations seem to be going well, but suddenly, the buyer isn’t returning calls. AI identifies the right communication channel for each contact. Coaching is no solution either.

Hiring 111

Hiring Face-to-face Channels Hotels 111

Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 20, 2025

Sales reps can leverage this intelligence to offer competitive pricing, upsell effectively, and negotiate deals with confidenceleading to higher close rates. 6- Train Your Sales and Support Teams Even with the best CPQ software, adoption can be a challenge if teams are not adequately trained.

B2B 48

B2B Closing Scale Discount 48

Allego

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In this article, well explore the biggest sales enablement trends for 2025 a nd how leading organizations are using technology, training, and strategy to drive revenue growth. Sales simulations and real-world training. Sales teams no longer have time for lengthy training sessions that pull them away from revenue-generating activities.

Sales Enablement 62

Sales Enablement Trends Buyer Lead Rank 62

Allego

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

I organized my calendar with color-coded blocks for calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach, and training. So, I setnon-negotiable rules: No skipping prospecting blocks even when I didnt feel like it. Sales Enablement Can Help The right sales enablement strategy gives SDRs the training, coaching, and content they need to succeed.

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Sales Meeting Meeting Cold Calling Case Study 62