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. . Leaders, Take Part!

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Understanding the Sales Force

OCTOBER 13, 2024

God had to build Moses’ confidence, and properly prepare him for the conversation he will have with Pharaoh. Moses returned to God and spoke of this obstacle, or in sales terms, objection: There was internal competition! As with God and Moses, both sales coaching methods should have a role-play component.

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Vengreso

MARCH 26, 2025

Whether you’re new to the field or looking to close more sales, online sales training offers a flexible and effective path to success. Through virtual instructor-led training, professionals can now master the intricate selling process without the hefty price tag of traditional programs.

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Steven Rosen

JUNE 20, 2019

Second line sales managers (SLM) don’t coach their FLMs on their coaching. By doing these basics well you will consistently crush your sales objectives. If you have had no training in the last 2 years on how to coach, I suggest you find a way to brush up on your coaching skills. That’s right.

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 19, 2023

In this blog article, we discuss the best advice sales managers can give their salespeople, and that is to "keep moving." If you want to increase sales within your organization, you must keep moving throughout the ups and downs, the missed opportunities, the clients who "ghost" you, and more.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 7, 2018

Author: Gregg Schwartz Many people think sales management is complicated and mysterious, that there's some unknowable process to becoming a great sales manager, or that great sales managers are born, not made. Here are five choices that great sales managers make – and you can make these same choices too: 1.

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Sales 2.0

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Paul has a great perspective on all things sales as he’s had many roles associated with the function, including running sales enablement, carrying a bag, managing sales teams, running his own sales consultancy, and starting his own sales enablement SaaS company. I think that’s a really good use of AI.

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Allego

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Sales training can deliver a staggering 353% return on investment, according to a study by Southern New Hampshire University. How does this ROI translate into measurable improvements like higher sales, shorter deal cycles, or larger contracts? Proving the impact of sales training is no small feat. Be specific.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 2, 2019

Author: Brad Wilsted Note: This is part 2 in a 3-part series on the powerful role sales management plays in driving sustained revenue growth – and how companies can better leverage this critical position for improved top-line performance. What does great front-line sales management actually look like?

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Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Conversation is much more pleasant than interrogation. This is important for an effective coach to remember because after two or three questions, a salesperson is going to feel like they are being attacked. This is also true for prospects.

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Sales 2.0

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This is the first in a series of interviews with sales management subject matter experts, examining the current and future states of AI in sales. This first interview is with Oliver Churchill , the founder and CEO of Acuity Sales Decision Science. I was curious to hear what he thinks. It’s there, you can do it.

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Anthony Cole Training

MARCH 12, 2020

In this blog article, we discuss the best advice sales managers can give their salespeople, and that is to "keep moving." If you want to increase sales within your organization, you must keep moving throughout the ups and downs, the missed opportunities, the clients who "ghost" you, and more.

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Awarathon

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Effective sales training is crucial in today’s competitive business environment. Fortunately, online sales coaching transforms this landscape with personalized and flexible experiences through advanced training platforms. According to Forbes , Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing sales coaching.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

To succeed in today’s B2B landscape, sales teams need personalize coaching, real-time feedback, AI-driven insights, and adaptive learning strategies. The stakes are high, and traditional sales training methods simply arent enough. What Is B2B Sales Training? Get your copy now.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 22, 2025

Ready to enhance your sales skills? Our list of the best sales training blogs offers expert tips and practical advice to help you succeed. These blogs provide insights and strategies tailored specifically for sales managers , focusing on leadership, productivity , team motivation, and effective sales strategies.

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SalesFuel

OCTOBER 20, 2024

In this podcast for sales managers and executive leadership, Audrey Strong, C. Leaders should be trained to be open and honest, creating a culture where employees feel safe to express their thoughts and ideas without fear of negative consequences.

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 6, 2024

In this 2:42 video, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley delve into the vital role of preparation in mastering difficult conversations with sales representatives. They stress the importance of sales managers dedicating time to pre-call planning, ensuring productive discussions.

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Key Takeaways AI-powered sales training helps reps build trust by personalizing conversations and addressing buyer needs. Consistent coaching through AI ensures aligned messaging, leading to higher buyer engagement and conversions. And without trust, deals stall, sales cycles drag on, and your competitors swoop in.

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Allego

DECEMBER 22, 2021

During the pandemic, sales managers in all industries have faced time constraints, reduced visibility into seller activity, and hybrid work environments that make personalized coaching even more difficult than it was before. 7 Ways Arco Improved Sales Performance with Conversation Intelligence. Time Savings.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Your top rep just completed a high-impact sales training session. This rapid decline in knowledge retention leads to inconsistent sales execution, wasted training investments, and a constant struggle to keep teams aligned on best practices. Highly effective sales teams are 4.8 Sound familiar? Theyre also 2.2

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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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Highspot

JANUARY 23, 2025

In fact, 64% of managers don’t think their employees can keep pace with future skill needs, and 70% of employees say they haven’t even mastered the skills they need for their jobs today. What is Soft Skills Training? Soft skills training helps sales teams learn to work well with colleagues and customers.

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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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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. His expertise lies in equipping sales leaders with the skills necessary to drive change and foster team development.

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Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 16, 2025

In selling, there is no end to the tools that claim to provide coaching, performance reporting tools, conversational intelligence, role play tools, social selling, prospecting/customer engagement, negotiation, objection handling, closing, time management. Let’s start with what coaching is not: Training isn’t coaching.

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Highspot

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Imagine having a sales team that hits or exceeds their targets without fail. It might sound like a lofty goal, but there’s a proven way to get there with sales enablement training. 54% of enablement teams that manage sales training programs report a six-percentage-point increase in customer retention.

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Allego

JUNE 22, 2021

Welcome to the Allego Customer Spotlight, where we share insights from conversations with customers who rely on Allego to help transform their sales learning and enablement. I love combining my experience as a healthcare provider with the selling and training aspects of a medical device company.”

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Mindtickle

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Organizations must build a strong medical device sales rep training program so sellers are always ready to overcome these challenges. In this post, well examine medical sales rep training and its critical role in success. This has created a new burden on sales reps, who must learn to sell an entirely new product category.

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 6, 2024

In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening Podcast, host Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley delve into mastering difficult conversations, stressing preparation and agreement on the next steps. Emotional regulation is an essential skill for sales managers to develop. Empathy is crucial in difficult conversations.

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Awarathon

MARCH 6, 2025

Traditional car sales training takes a standardized approach, assuming all salespeople learn the same way. This is where AI sales coaching in automotive plays a crucial role. Time Management: Balancing multiple leads, follow-ups, and showroom visits can lead to inefficiencies without proper training.

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Allego

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Winning a sale is a team effort, not just from sellers and sales managers but the sales organization as a whole. Sales operations, customer success , and product marketing are all instrumental in getting prospects to the finish line. Enter conversation intelligence. Fuel and improve content development.

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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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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 25, 2021

She decided special training was needed for girls who wanted to become saleswomen, and perhaps one day, women sales leaders. And as a member of the executive committee of the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union of Boston, she had the means to provide that training. Download the eBook now to find out what I mean.

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 15, 2021

Business acumen and business planning are becoming a much more necessary skill for sales reps and sales managers. The company’s business planning processes require sales reps to build annual business plans. It starts with the front-line sales manager reviewing each member of their sales team.

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Steven Rosen

MAY 1, 2024

He shares insights on managing high-performing sales reps, emphasizing the need to understand their drivers and view their challenges as positive. Managing high-performing sales reps requires understanding and appreciating their drivers and demands rather than being threatened by their assertiveness.

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 29, 2021

Do sales reps demonstrate product features, or do they discuss the benefits for buyers? What is their sales plan for following up? Don’t even think about training your sales team on closing the deal. They’re not closing sales because your prospecting system is broken. Save your money. And that’s referral leads.

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Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 6, 2025

But here is the thing: even the best CPQ tool cant reach its full potential if your team is not trained to use it effectively. This is where comprehensive step-by-step CPQ training becomes essential. Before getting into the steps of CPQ training and implementation, let’s look at why a business should invest in CPQ.

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