Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 30, 2019

One of the challenges that sales managers have is their trepidation around transitioning from very little coaching to daily coaching; and at the same time, moving from coaching light (ineffective coaching) to coaching pro (effective coaching). This is easy - you can do this.

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Vengreso

MARCH 2, 2021

Prospecting is the process of starting sales conversations. Prospecting is crucial to the sales process because without sales conversations the rest of the process won’t begin. Prospecting is crucial to the sales process because without sales conversations the rest of the process won’t begin.

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Allego

DECEMBER 8, 2022

They say they apply what you say, yet conversations the rep has with buyers go nowhere. What really happens during the rep’s sales calls? With conversation intelligence , you can find out. The Conversation Intelligence Podcast Series. The Conversation Intelligence Podcast Series. >> Listen to the Episode.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Author: Matthew Sunshine If you’re a sales manager, you know this to be true: Having that tough conversation with a salesperson who isn’t meeting goals is never fun. Go Beyond the Standard Conversation. Now, even if you’re not talking to a future sales superstar, this information is not breaking news. The reason?

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 11, 2021

B2B sales tools are meant to automate day-to-day processes, increase efficiency in all aspects of the sales process, and simplify various aspects of a sales rep's day to save valuable time — time that can be spent focusing on prospects and deals. B2B Sales Tools. Why use B2B sales tools?

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

So it’s no surprise that less than two months after acquiring Chorus , a conversation intelligence platform, we worked quickly to upgrade the integration between the products. Research firm Forrester found that 57 percent of B2B sales leaders intended to invest more on AI and automation tools in 2021.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 13, 2017

Can sales managers influence the buying process? You can’t manage revenue. If sales close, you win. Calls with their sales managers become about justifying why prospects should be in their pipelines in the first place, and discussing ways these account based sales reps can accelerate the buying process.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Here are five actionable lessons on how to boost conversions on big-ticket items straight from real estate agents who regularly close million-dollar deals. How to Maximize Conversions for High-Value Deals. Set up a solid sales process. But that doesn’t stop realtors from crushing multi-million dollar deals.

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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. Prior to co-founding Occulus Inc.,

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Chorus.ai

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Clari is a revenue operations platform that gives revenue teams a quick and easy way to view and manage all of their team’s deals at once, with customizable filters and dashboards that allow users to dig deeper. Clari removes the guesswork from forecasting and has quickly become one of the most powerful sales tools on the market.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Author: Tim Houlihan In my conversation with Jana Gallus from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, we examined the ways that precision impacts the effectiveness of rewards. One of the most effective reward tools is a non-monetary point system. Without precision, the incentive – as a tool to deliver motivation – fails.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 12, 2021

As a sales manager, ensuring that your team's communication with prospects is tight and effective is in your best interest. That process — making sure your team's communications aren't erratic — is most commonly referred to as implementing consistent sales messaging. It can be guided by example.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

For example, how many calls your sellers make each day is important, but won’t tell you how many of those dials led to decision-maker conversations. Which would you rather have: a seller who makes 100 calls/day and has 10 decision-maker conversations or a seller who makes 15 calls/day and has 14 decision-maker conversations?

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Gong.io

JANUARY 31, 2022

While the exact list depends on who you ask, the following (alphabetized) traits are all critical for a sales manager: Able to coach, analytical, available, confident, empathetic, good listener, innovative, leads by example, loyal, motivating, passionate, positive attitude, serves vs. dictates, strategic vision, strong communicator, and thoughtful.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Discovery meetings are a vital tool for uncovering new business opportunities. In these conversations, sales managers and sellers have a unique chance to learn about potential clients, understand their challenges, and present solutions tailored to their needs.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 21, 2019

Author: Lauren Boutwell As the field of sales enablement has evolved and matured, so, too, have its supporting technologies. Accordingly, video coaching has become a popular tool for driving readiness in sales organizations of all sizes and across industries. Sales reps are often most receptive to learning from each other.

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PandaDoc

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Between prospecting, sales calls, data entry, quote preparation, and follow-ups, it’s very easy for teams to mismanage data and trip over themselves on the way to the finish line. That’s why sales collaboration tools are an essential part of the modern sales lifecycle. Let’s jump right in! 5 Capterra Rating: 4.4/5

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Luckily, some major companies, like LinkedIn, have discovered a way to improve sales relationships, customer trust, and — ultimately — sales numbers. Recently, HubSpot sat down with Kwesi Graves , Regional Sales Manager at LinkedIn, to learn more about how he centers his team's sales approach completely around the ideal buyer.

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Sales Gravy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, I sit down with Mike Weinberg for Part One of our conversation on the state of the Sales Profession, sales leadership, and getting started as a new sales manager. This shift requires not only a change in skills but also a fundamental shift in mindset.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Author: Paul Nolan Nick Kavadellas is thankful for golf, not only because he’s enjoyed playing it for years, but also because it is one of the few face-to-face selling tools he has continued using during the COVID-19 outbreak. What does it mean for B2B sales managers as they strategize for 2021? positive or negative,” he writes.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 23, 2021

When the same rep is prospecting for enterprise-level prospects, the enterprise CEO persona will help the salesperson shape the conversation straight out the gate. Rather than hanging up and moving to the next prospect on the list, the rep personalizes the conversation, mentioning the company’s change in leadership.

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Zoominfo

MAY 13, 2018

What we’re about to say is going to contradict every point we’ve made thus far—but hear us out: Stress can be beneficial for sales people. There’s no way around it, stress drives activity and sales managers know this. These resources may come in the form of sales enablement tools, more team members, or additional sales training.

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Allego

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Ever leave a conversation feeling confident you nailed it, only to realize later that something didn’t quite land? In sales, that can mean lost deals. Conversation intelligence software is the game-changer that ensures sales reps don’t just think they nailed it—they actually do.

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Steven Rosen

MAY 20, 2024

In this article, Margo Edris delves into her winning strategy for coaching conversations, stressing the significance of meticulous preparation. She shares practical tips on time management, utilizing short meetings and communication tools to optimize efficiency and collaboration within her team.

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Steven Rosen

MAY 20, 2024

In this article, Margo Edris delves into her winning strategy for coaching conversations, stressing the significance of meticulous preparation. She shares practical tips on time management, utilizing short meetings and communication tools to optimize efficiency and collaboration within her team.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 11, 2021

As a deal moves through the sales stages, the pipeline should become your go-to resource for measuring progress. By contrast, a sales funnel (often confused with a sales pipeline) specifically tracks your conversion rates at each stage of the sales cycle. Competitors mentioned during the call. (In The Proposal.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

2. Hubspot Sales Blog. Although Hubspot specializes in sales, marketing, and CRM tools, they’re best known for coining the phrase inbound marketing. Stop by the Hubspot sales blog for real, actionable sales strategies, industry insights, interesting statistics, and more. Watch a recording of the webinar here.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 18, 2022

These figures — ones used to measure how active and engaged salespeople are day-to-day basis — are central to the success and direction of most sales orgs. In HubSpot's recent Sales Strategy Survey of over 1,000 salespeople, we asked real sales managers about the metrics they track to gauge their reps' activity and effectiveness.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 26, 2020

Author: Mat Singer, Senior Director of Sales Operations and Excellence, Upland Software Sales teams are often one of the most expensive resources within a company, yet the average frontline sales manager spends only 9% of his or her time developing direct report sellers. .

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Steven Rosen

MARCH 25, 2024

Sales Managers: Get Off Your Butt and Start Coaching Your Reps In today’s highly competitive sales industry, which has endless analytic tools and virtual interfaces, the role of the sales manager has quietly pivoted to that of a ‘dashboard coach.’

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The Sales Readiness Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

It is easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information and the proliferation of new AI tools, and the significant unknowns that accompany this evolution. But that shouldn’t be an excuse to sit on the sidelines or wait for all the noise to settle down.

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Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

We want to get better at selling and as sales leaders we want our salespeople to improve. We hope that training and coaching and sales ennoblement tools will get us there. We need them to improve.

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SBI

JUNE 15, 2021

In the less-than-ideal world we live in, enterprises get frustrated with their sales coaching attempts. What’s more, we saw 3 main ways that sales coaching improves performance: by improving rep conversations, expanding sales pipelines, and pushing more deals and upsells.

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 14, 2024

Sales leaders often have a natural tendency to jump in and fix problems instead of allowing their salespeople to learn and grow from the experience. Another reason is the discomfort of having difficult conversations. Holding salespeople accountable can be uncomfortable; many managers would rather avoid these conversations altogether.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 16, 2023

Let’s see what sales managers can do amidst this revolution to merge the gap between humans and technology. The objective should be to make the change manageable, iterative and practical in a way that generates immediate benefits while minimizing the downsides and risks as the platform and tools evolve.

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SBI

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A sales manager can’t physically be on every call, but they can review calls and offer guidance, as well as ensure reps are listening back to their own calls for self-coaching. We believe customer conversations are one of the most valuable assets for a business, and need to be handled delicately and responsibly. . JIM: Chorus.ai

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Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Questions are probably one of the most critical tools for sales people and all leaders. Sadly, this form of questioning seems to dominate too many conversations. Customers recognize the manipulation, they know they aren’t learning anything in the conversation. They provide a powerful means of learning and growth.

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