Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 6, 2019

Author: Lewis Robinson Sales meetings have become so normalized that people forget how powerful they are toward the growth of an organization. Sales meetings today have become just another item on the to-do list. That attitude, however, significantly impacts the ability of a company or business to meet its objectives.

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Meeting Demographics Analysis Sales Enablement 184

Allego

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

One of the challenges any leader has is making sure that people are fully versed in the products and in their stories, so that they’re confident when they face off against clients at the point of sale. In my space, we did that through national sales meetings where we brought people in once a year.

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Face-to-face Channels How To Collateral 115

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting. Orasi’s team of 12 field sales reps is supplemented with 10 inside salespeople who call on a second tier of prospects. What does it mean for B2B sales managers as they strategize for 2021?

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Outsourcing Services Face-to-face Travel Lead Rank 279

Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Author: Doug Bushée and Shayne Jackson Last March, sales leaders had to quickly shift from enabling in-person sellers to enabling virtual sellers. Now, as we dive deeper into a new year, sales leaders are tackling another issue. Many sales organizations have pivoted to virtual events rather than simply canceling major sales events.

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Education Film Channels Cancellation 194

No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

A new research study unlocks the key to using social media for sales. Is it just another term to check off your buzzword bingo card at the next sales meeting you attend? You bet, and it’s critical to increasing B2B sales effectiveness. Not every social outreach is going to result in a sale, nor should it.

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Social Selling Cold Calling Social Media Ideal Customer Profile 296

Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

With over 25 years of experience in the digital landscape, Jonathan shared his profound insights on how entrepreneurs can harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive business success, particularly in sales and marketing. online sales magazine & YouTube Channel and for audio podcast channels where Sales POP!

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Video Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sports 105

Zoominfo

AUGUST 12, 2020

On building a sales organization as sophisticated as contemporary B2B buyers …. Here’s a secret: Contemporary sales leaders are just as well equipped as their counterparts in procurement. Here’s a secret: Contemporary sales leaders are just as well equipped as their counterparts in procurement. Today, we review.

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B2B Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead Top of Funnel 200

Allego

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Sales kickoff season is here. This meeting might be the most important one you’ve ever planned. Companies around the globe are canceling in-person sales kickoffs and training sessions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Download our Virtual Meeting Checklist to engage your sales force and set them up for success in 2021.

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Sales Meeting Meeting Hiring Face-to-face 78

Your Sales Management Guru

JANUARY 21, 2013

Sales Leadership: Bringing a Sharp Focus to Your. Sales Meetings. more on that later), in both environments I have begun to revert to a similar sales management technique to achieve the desired results. Write each entry underneath your sales goal. For example $250,000. The 50% list becomes your “upside” list.

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Sales Meeting Sales Leadership Meeting Forecasting 81

Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 31, 2017

So whatever the size of your business – whether you are a scaling startup or a Fortune 1000 business – it’s critical to be clear about this vision and to articulate it clearly throughout your business and your sales channel. Understanding that there is a link between vision and sales is an important step. The opposite is true.

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Top of Funnel Oracle Scale Small Business 246

Vengreso

JANUARY 17, 2025

Entering this 2025, to embrace a virtual sales program, like our own FlyMSG Sales Pro Plan , could be pivotal for achieving unprecedented business success. 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

Sales Hacker

JANUARY 20, 2025

Back to basics There may be no silver bullets, but there are what feels like endless options for tools, channels, and tactics to choose from. In-person interactions Digital channels drive reach, but the deepest connections happen in person. Silos between sales, marketing, and customer success are silent killers of revenue.

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Scale Sales Qualified Lead Revenue Intent 107

No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

The economy is fickle, but No More Cold Calling’s 9 “killer” steps will boost your sales in any economy. Yes, the sales landscape has changed. 9 Killer Steps to Boost Your Sales. Broaden Your Perspective/Narrow Your Focus: Is your sales and marketing focus working? Build new alliances or alternate distribution channels.

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Referrals Hiring Decision Maker Social Media 240

Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Author: TJ Macke Sales and marketing are competitions. But sales teams may not be able to focus on finding qualified leads if they need to scale. That’s where sales development representatives step in. A sales development representative (SDR) gathers groups of potential customers and whittles them down to qualified candidates.

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Sales Qualified Lead Cold Calling Scale Top of Funnel 149

The Pipeline

APRIL 25, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Sales eXchange – 94. Stored in Attitude , Dont Wait , EDGE Sales Process , Events , Metrics , Proactive Triggers , Proactivity , Sales 2.0 , Sales Strategy , Sales eXchange , Sell Better , Trigger Events , Triggers , execution. February 2008. January 2008.

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The Digital Sales Institute

OCTOBER 6, 2021

A virtual sales meeting via Zoom or Microsoft Teams are now commonplace in sales engagement with customers. Today, remote working has become the new normal in the sales world. As a salesperson, you probably will have plenty of virtual meetings with prospects on your calendar for demos, presentations, and introductions.

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Sales Meeting Meeting Face-to-face Conference 52

The Pipeline

JUNE 8, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , EDGE Sales Process , Interactive Selling , Proactive , Sales Leadership , Sales Success , Sell Better , Success , Video , execution. Go ahead, do it, its good for you and your sales! A Random Walk Up Sales Street. Sales Cycle.

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Pipeline Cold Calling Compensation Hiring 224

Bernadette McClelland

JANUARY 14, 2024

The World Economic Forum and Jobs of the Future Report tells us CRITICAL THINKING is one of the key skills you need, regardless of whether you are in a sales-related role or a sales leadership role. Leaders hire me to get results within the sales function of their business. Take a punt and do the thing! Let’s Go!

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Hiring Face-to-face LinkedIn Guarantee 195

No More Cold Calling

MARCH 26, 2020

Yet, in the midst of all this, I laughed when a close member of my extended family wrote: “In more positive news, handbasket sales are soaring.”. That’s why I’m presenting How to Recession-Proof Your Sales in 9 Killer Steps. It’s on the Sales Experts Channel on Tuesday, April 14, at 1:00 Pacific. Always free.

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Film Sports Cold Calling Compensation 38

The Pipeline

MARCH 30, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s 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. A Random Walk Up Sales Street. Sales Cycle.

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Pipeline Prospecting Cold Calling Sales Qualified Lead 222

Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Going above and beyond your company’s latest sales messaging supports the customer journey and creates a welcoming space. Sharing useful, educational material engenders trust because it’s not a sales push; it genuinely serves the readers’ needs. Why should they care about what you have to say? Build community and credibility.

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Face-to-face Channels Intent Construction 136

Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 3, 2018

One of the first places its impact will be felt is in the sales department. AI-powered bots, for instance, can be programmed to answer prospect questions, respond to emails, book sales meetings and provide price quotes. Here are some ways AI can change the sales process for the better. Superior sales forecasting.

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Forecasting Sales Forecasts Social Media Buyer Persona 136

SBI

JULY 21, 2020

PETER: Enterprise B2B sales is a complex process of which the buying experience is one very important attribute to closely understand. The problem here is structural, B2B marketers continue to hold onto strategies of the past, around industry segments, and channel-specific domain expertise.

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Account Based Marketing Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profile Scale 142

Jeffrey Gitomer

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Tweet Share In my early intensive days of learning sales and attitude (1972-1973), I was taking a four-hour sales and attitude training class EVERY DAY from 8am-noon. I scheduled a sales appointment every day at 12:01pm. I was full of fresh information to make a sale. I was full of fresh information to make a sale.

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Hiring Social Media Energy Loyalty 181

Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 29, 2018

Take, for example, your annual sales meeting. Intended to bring employees together to discuss goals and boost engagement, annual meetings often fall flat with attendees. Additionally, create a hashtag specific to the meeting or event. That may be true in some cases. Create selfie moments.

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Social Media Media Loyalty Energy 153

SalesLoft

MAY 9, 2016

And Sales Development Reps who use social channels as a personalized selling strategy are more likely to uncover valuable buyer information, and ultimately schedule more qualified sales meetings. What they expect of any incoming sales reps they are trying to hire. Check out the video below to learn more!

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Channels Scale How To Hiring 52

Sales Hacker

JULY 1, 2020

One of the professions that’s seen the most pandemic upheaval due to COVID-19 is outside sales. Sellers who typically meet with clients and customers face-to-face have been forced to sell remotely. Fortunately, by leveraging a few inside sales best practices, outside sales reps can successfully pivot to remote sales.

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Pivotal Inside Sales Strategy Face-to-face 105

Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 7, 2022

If you are new to receiving these sales tips, or even if you have been subscribed for a while, I want to give you something that will help you sell more. It’s not often that we get something for free, but I’m going to give you some resources, some inside sales techniques that will help you sell more with less resistance.

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Steven Rosen

MAY 11, 2024

In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley discuss the impact of burnout on performance and productivity and offer strategies for leaders to create an environment that decreases burnout and stress. Steven emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying causes of performance issues.

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Account Face-to-face Sales Leadership Quota 120

Salesmate

JULY 8, 2020

Sales professionals generally visualize customer acquisition through the stages of a sales pipeline. Sales strategies can be applied at each stage of that process to help turn a qualified lead into money *ahem* a customer. Understanding how your sales pipeline is working is vital if you want to optimize your revenue generation.

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Pipeline Top of Funnel Negotiation Proposal 126

BrainShark

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Executive buyers say more than 80% of sales meetings are “a complete waste of time,” according to research from Forrester. The reason? Buyers have rising expectations, and salespeople aren’t providing enough value.

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Buyer Channels Competition Video 62

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Sales managers often motivate their reps with SPIFFs and sales contests that award cash prizes. This is a tried and true sales motivation strategy, and monetary rewards generally produce results. However, they don't really motivate the entire sales force -- only the top performers likely to win. And the best part?

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Motivation Face-to-face Coaching Education 111

Allego

MARCH 9, 2021

Salespeople use the language they learn in the sales arena, persuading prospects and closing deals. As a result, marketers spend time and effort crafting and perfecting the materials they think sales needs, only to have them go unused. Problem #1: Sales Materials Don’t Include Buyers’ and Sellers’ Voices. Markets change fast.

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Sales Enablement Marketing Intent Video 121

Close.io

MARCH 6, 2020

This week we dive into some of the best sales articles from around the web, featuring an awesome article from Predictable Revenue on question-based selling. Now let's look at this week's sales exposé: How to manage all of your sales meetings in one place. You look at your calendar and it's packed with sales meetings.

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Top of Funnel Discount Up-Sell Closing 19

Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

They’re researching business products and services online, purchasing via websites as much as they can, and foregoing interactions with sales representatives whenever possible. Of course, the shift to digital sales tactics has been underway for years. What sales investments should you focus on in 2022? Sales engagement.

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Top of Funnel Lead Rank Lead Scoring Forecasting 104

Pointclear

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Jill is an internationally recognized expert who is known for her fresh sales strategies and game changing approaches. She is also a frequent speaker at annual sales meetings, kick-off events, and professional conferences. 2012 Surprise: Slow Adoption of Technology Like Sales Intelligence Tools. Don’t come in here.

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Buyer Social Media Hiring Inbound 154

Zoominfo

AUGUST 12, 2020

A quality sales organization is build on retention and a quality sales team structure. Here’s a secret: Contemporary sales leaders are just as well equipped as their counterparts in procurement. Here’s a secret: Contemporary sales leaders are just as well equipped as their counterparts in procurement. Today, we review.

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B2B Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead Top of Funnel 100