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10 Reasons Why Inside Sales Will Displace Field Sales Teams by 2015

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To read an excerpt from her latest book, Smart Sales Manager , click here. Today’s “new normal” sales landscape has sales leaders scratching their heads, wondering about the best way to structure their sales organizations. Should they keep their expensive sales duo: inside sales AND field sales?

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Finding the Right Sales and Sales Management Candidates

Understanding the Sales Force

In the same period of time, there have been major shifts in the quality of sales candidates , in the roles those candidates will fill, and the capabilities we need those salespeople to possess. Seven years ago, a company may have wanted sales managers who were task masters, holding salespeople accountable to top of the funnel metrics.

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Need Help Finding Good Inside Sales Reps?

Mr. Inside Sales

Finding and hiring good inside sales reps has always been a challenge, and it’s gotten even tougher since the pandemic. Recruiters, HR departments, and sales managers are working harder than ever, and they all ask me the same thing: “Where has everyone gone?”. Identifying decision makers. Staying motivated.

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Overcome Call Reluctance Today!

Mr. Inside Sales

Like my first sales manager used to say: “There’s nothing to it but to do it.”. appeared first on Mr. Inside Sales. Instead, just use a good script, remember to ask questions and truly listen to their replies. Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price! Get Access Today.

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Inside Sales: Listen Up!

No More Cold Calling

What salespeople—and sales managers— need to understand is that calls are either hot or cold. No One Wants to Get a Cold Call I don’t answer cold calls, and I don’t respond to cold emails—and neither do the decision-makers you want to reach. Guess what decision-makers do with those?

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3 Interviewing Mistakes to Avoid!

Mr. Inside Sales

I’ve helped sales managers and business owners interview hundreds of potential sales reps over the years, and I’ve identified 3 top mistakes that virtually eliminate sales candidates on the spot! appeared first on Mr. Inside Sales. Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!

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Sales Management: The One Metric That Matters Most

Mr. Inside Sales

I’m here this week presenting at the American Association of Inside Sales Professionals (AA-ISP) Leadership Summit. If you’re in sales leadership or in a direct sales management role, you’ll learn a ton of useful strategies and tools to help your team produce more and be more confident.