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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Face-to-face Retention Coaching Meeting 297

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.

Cold Calling 298

Cold Calling Referrals Banking Maximizer 298

Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 24, 2024

This can range from traditional selling skills, such as tips on prospecting, engagement, negotiation, etc., to customer service and account management. In addition to making the training more relevant to sales reps, it is also a way to work toward your predetermined goals. Of course, there is a limit.

Training 118

Training Hiring How To Retention 118

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.

Coaching 283

Coaching Engineering Exact Sales Management 283

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.

Sales Management 120

Sales Management Hiring Sports Promotion 120

Sales Gravy

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Maybe you want to be a sales manager, or if youre a manager, you want to be a director or VP of sales. Its unbelievably fulfilling to look back and see what you accomplishedhow far youve come over the course of a year, five years, or a decade. To-Be Goals These are about evolving into the person you want to become.

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Face-to-face Decision Maker Call-back Commission 98

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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Prospecting Hiring Objections Sales 180

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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Call-back Up-Sell Proposal Benefit 243

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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Gatekeeper Cold Calling Telemarketing Referrals 303

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.

Sales Management 136

Sales Management Scale Top of Funnel Hiring 136

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.

Sales Management 131

Sales Management Hiring Promotion Coaching 131

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.

Prospecting 118

Prospecting Cold Calling Call-back Lead Rank 118

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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Gatekeeper Referrals Cold Calling B2C 280

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.

Coaching 141

Coaching Sales Management Sage Policies 141

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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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sports Promotion 317

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.

Motivation 314

Motivation Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Guidelines 314

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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Buyer Construction Exercises Positioning 266

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.”.

Prospecting 174

Prospecting Hiring Sales Insurance 174

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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Sales Process Webinar Metrics Vendor Energy 308

Vengreso

JANUARY 17, 2025

With technological advancements and the growing demand for remote work solutions, virtual sales programs offer numerous benefits that can transform how companies engage with prospects and clients. This accessibility ensures that sales teams are always one step ahead, equipped with the latest digital selling skills.

Webinar Metrics 98

Webinar Metrics Selling Skills Sales Cycle Coaching 98

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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Face-to-face Cold Calling Small Business Small Business 266

Vengreso

MARCH 26, 2025

Integrate it with: Gmail Facebook LinkedIn Drift Twitter Slack Teamwork HubSpot Outlook Web SalesForce Sales Navigator and Google Docs …to give your team the tools they need to build a loyal community and command prospects’ attention. They impart information on: The best sales strategies for each platform and audience.

Training 67

Training Strategy Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank 67

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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Company Hiring Buyer Persona Maximizer 296

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.

Sales Forecasts 232

Sales Forecasts Forecasting Pipeline Scale 232

Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 8, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan I''ve seen this happen in youth baseball so many times. Of course, the next ball is hit right at the third baseman again and this time he fields it cleanly, but makes an error on the throw. Let''s say it''s a ground ball and the third baseman boots it for an error. Everything is relative.

Top of Funnel 252

Top of Funnel Proposal Coaching Networking 252

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.

Sales Qualified Lead 207

Sales Qualified Lead Penetration B2B Face-to-face 207

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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Hiring Account Retention Closing 173

Anthony Cole Training

APRIL 14, 2020

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

Hiring 186

Hiring Sales Goal Sales Management Prospecting 186

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.

Coaching 241

Coaching Video Hiring Trade Show 241

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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Outsourcing Services Face-to-face Travel Lead Rank 279

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.

Referrals 291

Referrals Cold Calling Survey Scale 291

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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SalesForce Territories Intent Signal Buyer Persona 219

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.

Sales Management 98

Sales Management Negotiation Meeting Sales 98

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?

Ideal Customer Profile 111

Ideal Customer Profile Tools Prospecting Lead Rank 111

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. Effective coaching is about helping people discover the answers.

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Coaching Fashion Analysis Tools 125

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.

Sales Enablement 227

Sales Enablement Scale Policies Distribution 227

Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 26, 2018

Of course, one advantage of today’s technology is that we can accomplish so much without needing to be in front of prospects or customers. Columnist Tim Riesterer offers insights on getting prospects engaged when you can’t be in front of them (page 14). Or is that an advantage?

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Face-to-face Webinar Metrics Competition B2B 168