CloserIQ

MARCH 4, 2019

Adopting new sales technology is a big deal. Whether you’re looking to switch from non-VoIP to VoIP phone systems , get the latest sales engagement software, purchase or enrich a lead database, invest in LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or otherwise, you’re making a major commitment. How Sales Technology Impacts Recruiting.

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Close.io

OCTOBER 9, 2019

In this post, we’re sharing three inside sales job descriptions that you can steal and personalize for your business in order to attract the right sales talent in 2020! Job description template: junior inside sales professional. ? Job description template: inside sales leader. ? Let’s get going.

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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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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Modern sales teams need competent professionals with a variety of talents, skills and abilities. But in a hyper changing landscap e, which are the most crucial sales skills and traits that reps must possess (or develop) in order to exceed targets and deliver consistent sales success? What Actually Makes a Great Sales Rep?

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 8, 2019

This is especially important for sales professionals — and sales organizations are making greater strides to ensure their reps are successful on the job. In a field where turnover is high, giving sales reps access to resources needed to effectively and efficiently close more deals can have a major impact on your company’s bottom line.

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Miller Heiman Group

JULY 18, 2019

On the surface, your sales organization looks like it’s doing everything your shareholders or board expects: Your revenue attainment is up, and more salespeople are exceeding their goal than you’ve seen in the last five years. Assess Your Sales Performance. Evaluate Your Existing Talent—and Rebuild Your Hiring Profiles.

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Miller Heiman Group

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In this post, Kathy Venincasa, one of our inaugural Miller Heiman Group Icons and a sales forecasting master, discusses what she sees as the top four sales operations best practices. In every aspect, sales operations combines two things I love: sales performance and data analytics.

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The Digital Sales Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2018

What does the future hold for the inside sales jobs role for a salesperson and will its job description come to mean anything more than facilitating a customer’s purchase. What will the inside sales jobs role look like in three-to-five years? The inside sales role will evolve in line with technology.

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Engage Selling

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

It’s simply one of the oldest and biggest problems in sales…how does a salesperson get their calls returned? You’ve probably encountered this problem before. I don’t anticipate this age-old issue becoming any easier in the near future. The truth is, … Read More »

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Miller Heiman Group

JULY 22, 2019

In “All That Glitters Is Not Gold: 2019 World-Class Sales Practices Study,” CSO Insights, the research division of Miller Heiman Group, shared the top 12 best practices that are aligned with world-class sales performance (download it here if you haven’t read it yet). How effective is your sales team’s sales strategy?

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LeadFuze

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

It’s common for departments to have a full team for sales operations, cross-functioning with a traditional team of sales reps. So, what do Sales Operations entail? The definition of sales operations continues to evolve and expand to alleviate growing sales processes. Skills of a Winning Sales Operation.

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Engage Selling

APRIL 6, 2017

By now, either you’re making steady progress towards your sales goals for 2017, or you may have already forgotten about the goals … Read More » We are now in the second quarter of the year! Didn’t we just ring in the new year?

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The Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

We’re hearing from many clients that as baby boomers retire they’re having a really hard time filling their open sales positions. So, the bottom line is, you need a healthy culture to attract and keep top sales talent. NOTE: Our sales training tools are designed to make your life easier. What is Sales Culture?

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Close.io

JUNE 24, 2019

Marketing was responsible for building interest and generating leads and then sales would pick up the baton and close revenue. Meanwhile, sales has always been driven by quotas. Enter sales development. Overview of sales development. What is sales development? Sales development team members/roles.

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Engage Selling

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The very best habit I ever developed as a sales rep was this single habit: Never end my day, never close my computer, put it in the briefcase and go home without doing at least one thing to put new … Read More »

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Engage Selling

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Do more: it’s an expectation imposed on sales reps constantly. Every year, quotas go up, KPIs get revised and the number of people that need to be served keeps climbing. And…it’s happening in a selling market that’s changing faster than … Read More »

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Miller Heiman Group

AUGUST 19, 2019

As you decide how and where to invest your resources for 2020, think about what changes you want to make to improve performance at your sales organization. That data is hard to come by, but we have a solution that puts it at your fingertips: the Sales Performance Meter. Take the Sales Performance Meter.

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Engage Selling

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The weakest part of the sales cycle can create havoc in a sales rep’s short-term and long-term sales success. It’s even more confusing when these very sales reps can deliver knock-out presentations, … Read More » The good news? It can easily be fixed too.

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Engage Selling

OCTOBER 20, 2017

You don’t have to put up with unpredictable sales results. You need to know how to close more sales – consistently. In this Facebook Live video I share the secret formula to close more deals by creating urgency and commitment. .

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Engage Selling

AUGUST 30, 2018

I get called in a lot when organizations are struggling to hit their sales targets. The number one reason that sales stay stagnant is due to anemic pipelines. Generally, the first thing I’ll do is look at their pipeline. Let’s face … Read More »

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Engage Selling

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The winter Olympics are in full swing and I’ll be the first to admit I’m a junkie! I just love competition featuring the best of the best worldwide. Of course, there are always lessons to be learned for us as … Read More »

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Smooth Sale

AUGUST 23, 2018

Becoming creative to secure sales and be at the top of the scoreboard was an exciting mind game. The practice of job interviews pointed the way to community service. . on the topic of, How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews. . Are you looking for that ideal sales role? I relished every challenge.

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Engage Selling

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

You have a few top performers on your sales team. That means they don’t need to be coached, right? Your top producing salespeople need to be coached just as much as your mid or bottom performing reps. In fact, … Read More »

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Engage Selling

AUGUST 30, 2016

Stop closing sales…isn’t that counter-productive to our sales success? Salespeople should not be attempting to “close” sales with clients. Did you just do a double take? You heard me right. It’s all in the definition. Closing is something you do … Read More »

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Engage Selling

AUGUST 16, 2016

How can you ensure that you’re hiring the right people to join your sales team? Many sales leaders have been asking me how to hire new sales reps and build a profitable team. I often suggest taking a step back … Read More »

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Engage Selling

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Maybe your pipeline is always overflowing with hot leads, you never have to place a cold call or send a cold email, your sales cycle is complete in a matter of days, and … Read More » Maybe you’re 100% perfect at your job.

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Engage Selling

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Have you ever put together a sales strategy which you believed to be near flawless, only to see it fail in the long run? In my years of consulting, I have rarely (and I mean rarely!) come across a seriously … Read More »

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Engage Selling

OCTOBER 28, 2016

I’ve noticed something about sales managers, companies and even salespeople. Could members of your sales team be falling victim to this trap? They tend to overcomplicate the selling process. There are only four things that you need to do in … Read More »

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Engage Selling

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Taking the occasional peek at the sales pipeline is not effective pipeline management. Managing and reviewing the sales pipeline helps salespeople prioritize what activities to complete each month, it also gives them an accurate indication of how healthy their sales … Read More »

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Engage Selling

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Turn to your non-sales departments to increase sales in your business? Want to drastically increase sales in your organization? Pick up your copy of Nonstop Sales Boom.

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Engage Selling

AUGUST 26, 2016

Want to drastically increase sales in your organization? Pick up your copy of Nonstop Sales Boom. Social media is a great way to connect with prospects and buyers. Just don’t creep them out.

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Engage Selling

OCTOBER 14, 2016

One of the things that I’ve noticed that really holds salespeople back is their inability to ask for the sale. Well, I shouldn’t say inability because everybody is able to ask for the sale, many of us are just not willing … Read More »

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ExecVision

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

To meet those targets, sales and contact center leaders need to look at everything from their technology stack to current customer experience benchmarks. A good coaching program is no longer optional for sales and contact center leaders. There are thousands of tools on the market for sales teams and contact centers.

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Engage Selling

JULY 11, 2017

Not all sellers who are behind on their sales targets should be terminated. But, any seller who is behind and uncoachable should be terminated immediately. Uncoachable sellers are unable to improve because they are unwilling. They have a mindset that … Read More »

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Engage Selling

MAY 31, 2017

Adding value, especially when it is not expected, creates a lasting impression in your customers minds and keeps them coming … Read More » Thinking back to my post on Monday, another lesson we can learn from Mykonos is the value of adding value.

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Engage Selling

JULY 29, 2016

The majority of sales leaders and salespeople measure pipeline velocity the wrong way. Want to drastically increase sales in your organization? Pick up your copy of Nonstop Sales Boom. Learn the right way to measure it.

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Engage Selling

MAY 11, 2017

Are you or members of your sales team having trouble getting past gatekeepers? In my latest workshops and training working with top sales performers, one issue that keeps coming to the surface is how to get past … Read More » I’ve noticed a trend.

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