Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 15, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Yesterday I was on three separate calls with sales managers whose salespeople needed to fill their pipelines but hadn''t. Of course you would. After all, a new salesperson might have to speak with 10 or more prospects to schedule one meeting or call. And they knew it!

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

You bet, and it’s critical to increasing B2B sales effectiveness. By sharing information, ideas, solutions, and even referrals with our clients and prospects, we become trusted resources. Message to Management]: 14 Things Top Sales Managers Do. Sales execs tell me they don’t have time to coach their teams.

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Sales 2.0

MARCH 8, 2014

But of course curiosity overtook me so once the voice mail light lit up I checked it. So a plea to all companies helping push the social selling and Sales 2.0 movement forward: please have your sales people “walk the talk” This has happened to me several times before. Prospecting Sales 2.0

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Steven Rosen

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Sales organizations have had to adjust how they prospect, sell, and interact with customers and each other. . Of course, different industries face different realities. . However, there are two fundamental activities that successful sales organizations have been able to continue doing despite COVID. Conclusion.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Given all the tools available to people today, the overwhelming pervasiveness of caller ID and voice mail, it is hard to understand why people would answer a phone from an unknown number while they are in a meeting, unless of course they are sales managers meeting with a member of their team. Tibor Shanto'

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 10, 2013

And because referred prospects are more likely to be well qualified, the chance of converting the business is much higher. Generally speaking, referred prospects accelerate through the sales pipeline at a much faster rate than other types of opportunities, and are also more receptive to providing future referrals. Comment Here.

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Understanding the Sales Force

AUGUST 11, 2014

Regardless of the type of reaction, when panicked, salespeople tend to lose control of the sales call while their prospects become less comfortable with the idea of doing business with them. There are some sales management lessons here too. When they become emotional bad things happen. Just listen. Don''t think.

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Steven Rosen

AUGUST 10, 2015

Of course my focus is on sales, sales leadership, executives and business. Your firm is growing and needs a competent, energetic sales manager to increase revenue and direct sales operations on the frontline. Here are my Top 10 Reasons Why New Sales Managers Fail.

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MTD Sales Training

APRIL 23, 2019

Unique Selling Proposition – well, these are the benefits that your prospects and clients can look forward to receiving when they purchase your wares. Your Sales Manager and Sales Director will most likely ram USP’s down your throat so you can discuss them with your prospects. Feel valued. Feel whole. Feel trendy.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Of course you would. Think you’re getting away with cold calling and pretending you’re best buddies with your prospect? When you receive referral introductions from people your prospects know and trust, they (and their gatekeepers) will happily take your call. Are you tired of talking to people without any decision-making power?

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SBI

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The Scalable Sales Manager: The Key to Unlocking Your Sales Teams’ True Potential. The role of Sales Manager has always been one of the hardest jobs in sales. To say that sales managers have their work cut out for them would be a massive understatement. by Howard Brown, CEO of ringDNA.

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Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Prospecting, seeking new opportunities and clients, is an integral part of sales. However, when it comes to prospecting, many salespeople experience fear. A driver of performance anxiety, it can lead to sales slumps, missed quota, and restricted pipelines. Of course, this is not what professional salespeople do.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 3, 2020

It’s no secret that salespeople often fail as sales managers. Nonetheless, many of the best reps within an organization often end up in management positions. Whether you’re actively seeking a role as a manager or have already gotten a promotion, you should understand the most difficult aspects of the transition.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 19, 2014

Of course you would. Think you’re getting away with cold calling and pretending you’re best buddies with your prospect? When you receive referral introductions from people these executives know and trust, your prospects (and their gatekeepers) will happily take your call. So why are you still cold calling? Think again.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 21, 2013

I hope we can all agree that in sales, manager are better leading from the front than behind the desk. Yet despite the rousing and collective yes we just heard, and the fact that less managers manage from behind the desk, the reality remains that all too many managers still do not lead, or lead effectively.

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Anthony Cole Training

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In this blog, we discuss why prospects object when it comes down to buying time, and why we can't always blame the prospects in these situations. Overall, salespeople must ask better questions to help increase sales, build better relationships, and help uncover their prospect's compelling reasons to buy.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 12, 2021

Here, we'll review some common sales coaching challenges, go over how to approach them, and identify the key qualities of reps that are flat-out uncoachable. One of the most common, contentious issues sales managers run into with sales reps is lack of motivation. How to Handle Coaching Challenges.

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 1, 2019

So, as a sales manager, you need to guide your top salespeople in choosing new skills to learn and next-step goals to accomplish. Examples of skills and attitudes in your success profile could include: Prospects consistently, strong work ethic. Excellent at coordinating sales activities of each member of the account team.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Certainly, being articulate is an ingredient in the sales success recipe, but that is not the one that makes someone a sales rock star. Those of us within the profession know that what you say to a prospect is not the secret to winning in sales. Learn more in Lee’s new, groundbreaking book “Sales Differentiation.”

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 17, 2014

But most sales reps enter the field without any formal training. Some of us get lucky and thrive under a brilliant sales manager. In fact, three out of four salespeople aren’t performing up to par, according to research from sales training consulting firm, Kurlan & Associates. The same is true in sales management.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Amazed, you watch him visit with the prospect. Sign up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute.” Team meetings are run by sales managers. Reinforcement plans aren’t limited to sales process rollouts, of course. Everyone flew in for it.

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Vengreso

JULY 30, 2024

Seeking to elevate your leadership capabilities and propel your sales team toward outstanding achievements? Sales management courses are equipped with the necessary strategies and tools for this purpose. Moreover, the benefits of investing in sales management training extend beyond individual growth.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 12, 2014

Of course, youll never get to hear about their problems or propose your solutions if you drop off the radar until its time to renegotiate annual contracts. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' Thats what clients want from youthe value of your experience and expertise. Comment Here.

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Understanding the Sales Force

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Unfortunately, Pharaoh lied about letting the Israelites go free each time, much as prospects often lie to salespeople. God coached Moses repeatedly to return to Pharaoh, a sales scenario that could only happen if you build space ships and NASA is your only prospect. Statistics from Objective Management Group’s nearly 2.5

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Shut-down that whining Sales Director that keeps complaining about some worthless, one-off report. Give Sales Ops the “air cover” they need to deliver lasting impact. Let sales management see that they carry weight in key decisions. Latitude: Often, Sales Ops isn’t given the freedom to develop new approaches.

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Zoominfo

MAY 17, 2018

Just under a third result in a competitive loss, and nearly a quarter result in the prospect deciding to do “nothing” ( source ). Needless to say, this paints a less-than-promising picture of sales forecast accuracy. Who handles the sales forecasting in your organization? Use technology to enable sales managers.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 2, 2024

If we define the OMG sales evaluation by a single metric – Sales Percentile – then he falls into the bottom 50% of all salespeople. Of course we can’t define anyone by a single metric – that’s unfair – so let’s dig in. How did Fred’s sales manager close the business for Fred?

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Zoominfo

APRIL 2, 2018

Every sales manager wants their team to be successful– but sometimes, that’s easier said than done. Sales reps face a number of obstacles that can keep them from their goals and it’s your job as their manager to help them overcome these challenges. Five ways to support your sales team and increase productivity.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 21, 2019

Reps and their managers can see what their buyers will see, and learn from it – making course corrections before those high-stakes conversations. CSO Insights reports that implementing formalized sales coaching leads to double-digit improvements in win-rates and quota attainment. 8 – Encourage manager coaching.

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Anthony Cole Training

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

I’m sure the majority of people have heard the Chinese proverb “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In fact, Kavadellas, CEO of Georgia-based Orasi, a software developer, reseller and consulting firm, was scheduled to play a round with a client and a prospect the day after we spoke with him in November for this story. But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 14, 2019

Of course, the silver lining wasn’t immediately apparent. As I reflected on my career in sales and sales management, I realized my best business had come from referrals. I did my “feet on the street” research and interviewed sales leaders and salespeople. Prospects trust us. In hindsight, this was good news.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As adoption rates in Customer Relationship Management Software (CRMs) continue to rise, a (data-driven) gap in usefulness and effectiveness is very clear. Without question, the functionality within CRMs, particularly Salesforce, can create a 360 degree view of the prospects and customers alike. It’s not just reps who suffer, either.

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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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Crunchbase

DECEMBER 6, 2021

There’s no shortage of paid and free sales prospecting tools on the market these days, all touting time-saving features. But who of today’s busy sales professionals has the time to vet hundreds of lead generation and sales prospecting tools, let alone road test them to find the best fit? What is sales prospecting?

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 8, 2022

One of my first customer visits as a young sales manager was in support of a salesperson — with a client I hadn't met before. And while it wasn't the end of my career, I can reflect on how I handled the situation and know it wasn't the right course. 5 Traps to Avoid as a Sales Manager. Not Being Prepared.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 14, 2020

These conditions can present challenges for sales organizations, where in-person meetings and events are typically part of “business as usual.” With internal meetings (training bootcamps, sales kick-offs, role play sessions, etc.), How I reignited interest with a prospect who went dark”). Reacting proactively.

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