The Sales Association

MARCH 1, 2011

Sharing best practices in sales and sales management www.salesassociation.org. Is Consultative Selling Relevant? by Marcia Gauger Question: Over the years, I have adopted what I consider to be a consultative approach to selling. Perhaps the definition of consultative selling needs to be visited.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 5, 2012

In fact, I would argue the best audience for this book is the sales manager, because the book explores how to hire and coach “challenger salespeople.” ” Some of the best information in the book is on page 152, where they show a graph with the results a sales coach will receive from a typical sales team.

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Partners in Excellence

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Past training programs, last year’s tools (which we never used anyway), many things that were highly effective and some which weren’t are no longer valid, displaced by this year’s version. It is no longer fashionable to talk about sales enablement, now it’s revenue enablement.

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The Pipeline

MARCH 20, 2018

It would be easy to blame the reps, but someone put them up to it; their sales manager or marketing team told them these questions drive results. This is not Consultative Selling; a true consultant will recommend what is best for the client based on what they discovered using a thorough Discovery process.

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SalesFuel

MARCH 26, 2024

Most sales managers would like to do that. But since they can’t, the next best thing may be to reengineer your sales training program. How to Reengineer Your Sales Training Program Before you begin to adjust the details of your sales training initiatives, take time to study your rain makers. It doesn’t have to be.

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Highspot

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Effective sales management is the core of any successful business. Read on as we break down why strong sales management matters, along with proven strategies to achieve it. It involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the sales activities within an organization to achieve its revenue targets and close deals.

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Jonathan Farrington

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Consultative Selling is dead!” – Oh no it isn’t! There are those who would suggest that “consultative selling” or its successor “collaborative selling” is dead. It’s only when such an outline is in place that sales management can be in a position to: • Monitor the sales force’s activity, progress and results.

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Braveheart Sales

MARCH 21, 2023

Consultative selling operates in the client’s best interest In a world where buyers have more access to information than ever, the only true way to differentiate your organization is to present it differently— to sell consultatively. As you approach Sales Management training, your philosophy should be the same.

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Anthony Cole Training

APRIL 14, 2020

Most Sales Managers would agree that completing prospecting activities and hitting sales goals are critical to success.

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criteria for success

MAY 13, 2020

We’d like to help you and your sales team identify and solve common sales problems —so, we’ve plucked out what we believe to be the five most common sales problems salespeople experience and offer some tips on how to solve them. How to Sell Anything to Anyone. The 5 Most Common Sales Problems Salespeople Experience.

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Emissary

AUGUST 16, 2022

Sales enablement functions can serve organizations in multiple ways, from helping to craft the content sales teams need at each point in the funnel to training and coaching individuals. Depending on your objectives, there are some excellent tools and services to help you get there. 1 – Highspot . 1 – Highspot .

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Like fishing, with sales experience, you learn to give yourself the best opportunity for success. . The Right Tools For the Job. If you want to catch fish, you need some basic tools like bait, hooks, line, and a fishing pole. Selling works best when using the right tools for the job.

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Understanding the Sales Force

AUGUST 18, 2015

The second page of the Google search results was even worse, including proclamations that B2B selling is dead and that field sales is dead. I love and use some of their tools and services and recommend them to clients too. But the key word here is tools. They support and enhance selling. Don't get me wrong.

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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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Delicious Sales

MAY 2, 2012

Sales (12918). Tools (2872). Sales Management (2614). Inside Sales (849). Selling Skills (528). Outside Sales (81). Sales Process (1775). MORE >> Tools. Check out the below video to better understand what I mean: Copyright 2013, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.”

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

It offers detailed, actionable advice for sales leaders looking to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in sales. Introduction to Matt McDarby Matt McDarby, the president of United Sales Resources, brings over 15 years of experience in developing sales managers and leaders.

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SalesLoft

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Most sales professionals know it’s important to listen more than they talk during meetings. Active listening is a sales tool, but the good news is that there’s technology to help! Fortunately, new sales technologies can provide reps with tools to improve their ability to actively listen – and therefore their success.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 14, 2020

What’s the Length of a SaaS Sales Cycle? The Unique Challenges of SaaS Sales. The Most Important Metrics for SaaS Sales. SaaS Sales Techniques That Work. Stages in a SaaS Sales Process. Essential Software Tools for SaaS Sales. What Is SaaS Sales?

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Allego

JANUARY 7, 2025

Best Fit: Works best for medical device sales , where addressing a clear need is essential. Consultative Selling At the heart of Consultative Selling is building trust and rapport. If they excel at building relationships, Consultative Selling might enhance their strengths.

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Anthony Cole Training

JUNE 26, 2020

In our corporate sales training experience, we've seen that evaluating underperforming salespeople in the pre-hire sales assessment is crucial for success in your business. Why do so many of my salespeople fail to perform as expected? It's a loaded question.

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SBI

MARCH 1, 2021

Many are in complex industries like manufacturing, machinery, chemicals, and healthcare where reps are accustomed to in-person meetings where they can engage in the dialog necessary for effective consultative selling. Sales processes that were easy to instrument were already trending toward being more data-driven.

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The Brooks Group

AUGUST 8, 2019

The goal of our most recent survey was to gauge the current state of sales performance and sales challenges among the group of participants we polled. The respondents consisted in majority of sales leaders and sales managers, with various other vital roles weighing in as well. Pricing pressure.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In this post, well explore the key components of modern B2B sales training and share best practices to help your team close more deals, build stronger customer relationships, and achieve sustainable revenue growth. Want to Boost Sales Performance? B2B sales require reps to prove ROI, reduce risk, and align solutions to business goals.

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Pipeliner

JULY 3, 2024

A dealership must have the best team to be successful in the automotive sales industry. A productive sales team can boost profits, improve customer service, and create a respected brand. This article will explain what a sales manager needs to build and maintain an excellent automobile sales force.

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Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Helping our customers requires new sales skills. The traditional solutions and consultative selling skills become table stakes. Since I’ve been writing this blog, we’ve seen a downward trend in sales and sales manager tenure. But, clearly, this problem starts with sales management and leadership.

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Anthony Cole Training

APRIL 17, 2020

There is always something going on in the market that makes selling difficult. However, you can choose to develop strategies and utilize virtual technologies to get in front of your prospects and clients.

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Allego

AUGUST 20, 2024

Whether through personalized selling techniques , leveraging technology, or fostering strong customer relationships, a well-executed sales strategy ensures that every effort is aligned with the company’s overarching business objectives, ultimately driving growth and profitability.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 22, 2020

Too many sales managers have trouble identifying the key questions to ask. As a result, sales interview processes extend way longer than necessary, with the company losing out on closed-won revenue until an offer is finally accepted. That’s why strong sales candidates will be fully on board with the consultative selling model.

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Anthony Iannarino

APRIL 30, 2020

The value you create in consultative sales is not only knowing what your dream client doesn’t know, but also knowing what your dream client doesn’t know they don’t know. You can call this insight-based selling, commercial teaching, or any variation on the theme. Learn how to sell without a sales manager.

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Allego

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Live chat functionality emerged as a valuable tool for real-time communication, fostering collaboration and enabling sellers to address buyer inquiries promptly while enabling buyers to share their own important files themselves. DSRs provide the necessary conduit between self-service and consultative selling.

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Miller Heiman Group

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Neil Rackham Reflects on 50 Years of Bringing Science to Sales What a thrill it was for us to host the Professor of Professional Selling on the Move the Deal Sales Podcast last October. As a global sales executive, he knows a thing or two about how to transform CRMs from data repositories to powerful tools to win more deals.

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Anthony Cole Training

JUNE 1, 2020

Sales pipelines are similar to the story of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This one is too fat, this one is too skinny, and the rarest one of all; this one's just right.

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Allego

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Guide Your Sales Team to Success Download 9 Sales Leadership Strategies for Today’s Sales Manager to get essential strategies from industry leaders to help sales managers drive growth and adapt to digital selling. You will learn 5 actions sales leaders can take now, plus how technology can help you.

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 15, 2020

In today's blog, we discuss the notion that effective sales leadership requires leaders to meet the challenge during times of major change.

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 8, 2020

In today's blog, we discuss how your organization can go above and beyond to create loyal client advocates for your business.

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Allego

JANUARY 9, 2025

Medical device sales reps face greater challenges than ever, making sales certifications an essential tool for success. Further, regulatory pressures, complex buying cycles, and the rise of digital technology have transformed the way sales teams must operate. Why are sales certifications so critical now?

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The Brooks Group

OCTOBER 11, 2017

By using a consultative selling process , your salespeople can partner with a prospect or client, discover what they need to overcome their challenges, and provide the best solution possible—at a price that matches the value. Learn more about planning a sales meeting that gets results here. Sales Performance Improvement

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