Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 28, 2018

Author: Glenton Davis Today’s consumer has access to more knowledge than ever before, adding a burden to businesses to provide truly innovative products and services — and for sales teams to understand their companies’ offerings in a deep and informed way. More than ever, understanding one’s field is critical to sales success.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 1, 2019

Author: Chris Mason So many of us begin our sales careers as representatives of a company, product, service or all the above. We learn the tricks of the trade, the importance of customer service, the power of relationship building and what it feels like to win and lose. But what does it take to make that jump?

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Smooth Sale

JUNE 13, 2022

Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Five Ways to Improve Efficiency in the Insurance Industry. Our collaborative blog provides insights into ‘Five ways to improve efficiency in the insurance industry.’ The insurance industry is a highly regulated and fragmented market. Routinely Review All Plans. Image credit.

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Increase Sales

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Can we have a forthright conversation that the business world has changed and specifically the most pressing sales training dilemma? These unknown sales leads “lurk” in the shadows reading what is posted and over time begin to feel like “I know that person” and “I trust that person.”

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Sales Call Best Practices. Sales Call Best Practices. Retail Sales Trends. They Could Be Called B2P Sales! These people definitely exist in B2B sales. FREE Resources.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Build your sales business with a targeted referral-selling strategy that includes goals, metrics, and accountability for results—and you’ll have more business than you know what to do with. But there’s always a naysayer: “It would be great if sales reps could build their business solely on referrals. Address the Sales Objection.

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Pipeliner

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Selling insurance can be challenging, and that’s true, whether you’re a new, inexperienced insurance agent or already a known professional in your field. That’s because people think insurance could cost a fortune, and it isn’t something that people often get to feel, hold, or even touch.

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Pipeliner

APRIL 5, 2022

Many people who love creating and innovating struggle with the marketing and sales side of things, but entrepreneurs need to understand how making a sale and generating leads work. The best companies for customer service know and understand the needs of their customers. 5 Things You Can Do to Serve Your Customers.

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

From purchasing business and commercial auto insurance to preparing for unforeseen events to changing your tactics to meet the market needs, read on for tips to experience success. Protect Your Real Estate Business With Insurance. If you’re an agent in a major real estate business, your insurance may be included in your job agreement.

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LeadFuze

AUGUST 29, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned insurance agent or just starting out, knowing how to get life insurance leads is crucial for your success. The process of acquiring life insurance leads can seem daunting amidst the competitive market landscape. This post will provide insights on how to generate effective life insurance leads.

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Emissary

JANUARY 5, 2022

For backend IT technology providers, the post-pandemic economy has opened up opportunities in the P&C insurance vertical market. Many companies are planning technical initiatives to improve their customer service, claims operations, and data management. Examine Drivers That Move Insurance Companies to Buy IT Solutions.

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Emissary

JANUARY 26, 2022

P&C Insurers have recognized the need for sophisticated, highly integrated technology to meet consumer demands and grow revenue. According to Accenture research, 80% of insurance executives surveyed acknowledge their business and technology strategies are becoming inseparable. Find the Pain Points Buyers’ Truly Care About.

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Engage Selling

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

I happily referred her to my business insurance broker. Recently, a Canadian colleague of mine needed to travel out-of-country and wanted to purchase medical coverage for COVID-19. But what happened next sure did not go the way either of us … Read More »

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Every company has its eyes on its bottom line and, in turn, is mindful of its profit margin — the most definitive metric of how successful your sales efforts are, relative to your expenses. Find gaps in your sales process where a disproportionate number of prospects fall off. Ask for your customers' feedback and act on it.

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Increase Sales

APRIL 11, 2012

This is the shop that sells illegally downloaded copies of software on their computers for retail sale. We want to be able to sleep at night and feel good about the relationships with our customers. The last deceptive marketing practice is one of my major pet peeves.

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MTD Sales Training

JANUARY 27, 2017

Whether you’re speaking to an insurance agent or a waiter, their job is to serve you and you’ll make their job about ten times easier if you know what you want. So treat her well and negotiate respectfully…then take the matter up with the airline’s customer service agents. Be realistic about your aims.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 28, 2018

My answer is always the same: sales skills and best practice selling techniques are transferrable. Core inside sales skills and strategies work in all industries (that is why they are foundational) and can be adapted to work effectively in other industry. And trust is crucial for converting any sale. And my name again is….”.

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Smooth Sale

MAY 14, 2019

The sales process mirrors real life. When everyone participates in providing ideas and collectively selecting the better approach, a more robust sale is usually in the making. But not everyone has sales experience. A reverse mortgage contributes to the wealth only of the insurance company. #2. Nothing will happen.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 4, 2019

It’s usually confused with sales , often overlooked, and only sometimes given the strategic focus it deserves. It’s not unusual to mistake business development with sales, but there’s an important distinction between the two. In some companies, business development is part of the larger sales operations team.

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Anthony Cole Training

AUGUST 9, 2011

HOME ABOUT US SOLUTIONS INTEGRATED LEARNING CLIENT RESULTS FREE RESOURCES SHOPPING CONTACT US SALES BREW SALES FORCE ONE SELLING FOR LIFE. 5 Direct Sales Activities that Lead to Sales Success? 7 More Sales Core Competencies. 7 More Sales Core Competencies. What’s Your Funniest Sales Story Ever?

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Allego

JANUARY 18, 2023

Innovative Sales Training and Enablement Technology. Allego took home the coveted Gold award in two categories last year: Best Advance in Sales Training Online Application (two Gold wins in a row). Best Advance in Sales Enablement and Performance Tools (SEP). Best in Biz Enterprise Product of the Year—Sales Software.

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Smooth Sale

JUNE 6, 2022

Your Business Insurance. Finding the right business insurance for your venture is no easy task. It’s no surprise that platforms such as coterie , which make insurance purchases fast, effective, and data-driven, are backed by A-rated licensed insurers. So find yourself an insurer that’s got your back!

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Think about it, each department within your company is responsible for a different aspect of the customer journey. For example, your UX and UI team may use NPS to gauge product usability whereas the customer service team might use NPS to measure each customer interaction. Financial Services: 46. Insurance: 42.

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The Brooks Group

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Businesses spend over $70 billion annually on sales training in the United States, representing an average of $1,459 per salesperson. Unfortunately, when considering an investment in sales training, many organizations fail to take into consideration one critical thing: The culture of their sales training provider.

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Crunchbase

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

It’s tempting to jump right in and develop a new sales strategy for penetrating the gig worker market. But successful sales strategies are built on sound, comprehensive marketing strategies. Your sales strategy should be supported by an accurate understanding of the gig worker market and your own company’s ability to play there.

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Smooth Sale

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Protect Yourself with the Right Insurance. First of all, make every effort to ensure that the proper insurance protection is in place. Many businesses get hit with huge bills and expenses because they didn’t take the necessary steps to protect themselves with the relevant insurance. . Against Unnecessary Expenditure.

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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 10, 2025

The common sales advice is that one of the best ways to increase revenue is to utilize cross-selling and upselling. Indeed, as Marketing Metrics notes, existing customers are 60-70% likely to purchase, compared to just 5-20% for new prospects. But some sales professionals conflate the two, when theyre two distinct things.

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Nutshell

DECEMBER 2, 2020

An ideal customer experience might look something like this: they purchase your product or service to solve a pain point that they have. Along the way they contact your customer service team, get a question answered and learn about another way that your product adds value to their life or business. Sign up at terkel.io

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 27, 2022

With the New Year just around the corner, it’s time to consider the new B2B sales strategies you may have been putting off. To stay ahead of the curve, sales leaders must adapt or fall behind. This article explores the 2023 sales landscape and how sales leaders can position their teams for greater success.

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Nutshell

AUGUST 1, 2019

There’s something about the memory of your first real sale that elicits pride, confidence, and love for the profession. No matter how young or inexperienced you are when it happens, that first sale leaves an impression that stays with you for the rest of your career. Remember your own first sale? Toby Miller , Entrepreneur.

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 16, 2020

While physical and digital shops are very common in B2C operations, it’s a very relevant (and underused) strategy for B2B sales as well. You can quickly and easily communicate your brand and product, potentially scoring you a whole host of new customers. Get the Legalities and Insurance Sorted Out.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 9, 2024

The art of door-to-door sales is timeless — even during the rise of modern sales strategies. There’s no two ways about it: D2D sales can be tricky. So, if you can master the art of door-to-door sales, the juice is worth the squeeze on the income front. Table of Contents What is door-to-door sales?

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 25, 2023

Example One hospital Hisham worked with was losing money because insurance companies were denying them payments for the healthcare services rendered to patients. Front-desk admin officers registered patients with the wrong insurance details. And people on the billing side submitted inaccurate claims to billpayers.

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Allego

JANUARY 18, 2021

Technological Innovation in Sales Training & Enablement. Allego has always been committed to improving sales training experiences and results through technology—that’s our bread and butter. Best in Biz Enterprise Product of the Year – Sales Software. Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Awards.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 1, 2021

65% of sales professionals use a CRM and 97% consider sales technology “very important” or “important”, according to LinkedIn State of Sales 2020. However, that leaves one-third of sales professionals not using CRMs. Businesses can condense their sales and marketing tech stacks. Salesforce. Less Annoying CRM.

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Smooth Sale

JULY 10, 2018

Not all sales experience smooth sailing. One phone is covered by work, and the other is insured. Not caring about customer well-being can put one out of business or looking for another job. . Not every sale goes as we expect. Sales representatives that are employed walk a tightrope. Celebrate Success!

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SugarCRM

APRIL 28, 2021

So begins what I believe would be the nightmare of wrangling insurance companies, incessant waiting, securing a replacement rental vehicle, and working with the garage as the non-expert customer to finally receive a repaired car weeks later (if I was lucky). . Cost of Poor CRM for Customer Experience.

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