SBI

JANUARY 21, 2020

Therefore, having a CRM database that allows sales leads to flip flop between the direct sales team and the inside sales team provides the ideal follow-up using the warm-up artist and the big closers at just the right time!

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Bigtincan

AUGUST 16, 2021

So you’re a manufacturer with direct and indirect sellers. In general, you probably have pretty decent control over and insight into your direct sales team. However, capturing the mindshare of channel teams can be a brutal task.

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Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 9, 2025

Back-and-forth emails between sales, finance, and management create bottlenecks, causing prospects to lose interestor worse, turn to competitors with faster responses. Do different sales channels show inconsistent pricing?

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Pipeliner

JUNE 24, 2020

Many people don’t understand the difference between inside sales and outside sales. Things get even more confusing once you throw in terms like the direct sales team, and other expansions.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 30, 2020

Your sales team should know how to differentiate your brand and earn customer loyalty. Recruiting Ideas for a High-Performance Sales Team. Here are some do’s and don’ts for direct sales teams that you can use to optimize your recruiting process and ensure candidate quality. Do consider cultural fit.

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BuzzBoard

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Hence, their methods often rely on a mix of direct sales teams, targeted campaigns, and partnerships to reach corporate clients. Marketing Channels: The audience in B2B marketing typically comprises decision-makers, procurement professionals, and various departments within larger corporations.

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Pipeliner

JUNE 20, 2018

Bruce Wedderburn is the Chief Sales Officer of Integrity Solutions. He has over 20 years of global experience in the sales performance improvement industry building, coaching and directing sales teams and distribution channels to surpass growth targets.

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Openview

APRIL 3, 2018

In fact, the #1 question I’ve received in the last few months from founders and heads of sales is how to build out or update a comp plan for their direct sales team. Writing an effective Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) has become overly complicated and there are just too many options.

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Crunchbase

MARCH 16, 2020

Eliminate Silos Between Indirect And Direct Sales Teams. Channel partners are responsible for almost half of the revenue in B2B sales. Working with a provider who empowers your company with useful tools and shares a strategic vision for addressing future challenges can make all the difference.

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Pipeliner

MAY 30, 2020

Many people don’t understand the difference between inside sales and outside sales. Things get even more confusing once you throw in terms like direct sales team, and other expansions.

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Host John Golden talks to Bruce Wedderburn of Integrity Solutions who has over 20 years of global experience in the sales performance improvement industry building, coaching and directing sales teams and distribution channels to surpass growth targets.

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SBI

JANUARY 21, 2020

Therefore, having a CRM database that allows sales leads to flip flop between the direct sales team and the inside sales team provides the ideal follow-up using the warm-up artist and the big closers at just the right time!

Sales Qualified Lead 65

Sales Qualified Lead Lead Qualification Inside Sales Follow-up 65

PandaDoc

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

SalesRabbit Designed for sales departments and direct sales teams, SalesRabbit keeps teams connected on the go. Plans range from free for individual users to $29/user/month for small teams, $39/user/month for growing teams, and custom pricing for enterprises. 5 Capterra Rating: 4.3/5

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Alice Heiman

APRIL 23, 2024

09:55] Conquering Sales – Clate recounts his early sales challenges and the transformative advice from his father. [11:27] 11:27] Automating Success – How the implementation of automated follow-ups revolutionized the company’s sales process. [13:39]

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Pipeliner

APRIL 8, 2022

Luckily, some friends offered him a position in their direct sales team. He wasn’t very successful in sales at first, but this opportunity turned out to be the biggest blessing. Enjoying the sales team put him on a new career path and, most importantly, introduced him to the concept of personal development.

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Cincom Smart Selling

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Enable deal-specific configurations, allowing sales reps to modify product bundles dynamically while ensuring pricing integrity. For companies with channel sales or partner ecosystems, define distinct quoting workflows for resellers, distributors, and direct sales teams.

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Openview

MARCH 15, 2019

For the uninitiated, channel sales refers to the process of partnering with third parties to get your product into the end user’s hands. Part of the appeal of this approach is that it’s a very effective way to scale revenue without having to go through the expense and effort of scaling your direct sales team.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 22, 2021

Examine all the ways a sales rep brings value to your organization and call out their contributions when you can, from process improvements to mentorship and coaching, to activities that are leading indicators of long-term wins. Celebrating your team culture is just as important as direct sales team motivations as well.

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Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Ironically, while many organizations invest a lot in developing channel relationships–too often, the attitudes within the sales organization are, “They are the enemy.” As a result, open or covert hostility begins.

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Allbound

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Conflict can occur for various reasons such as pricing, poor communication, or even deals poached by the direct sales team. To increase channel sales, it’s vital to keep your product top of mind with your partners. Even for the most channel-centric companies, partner conflict is inevitable.

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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 10, 2023

We’ll discuss what they are and examine the pros and cons of selling through sales channels. What Are Sales Channels? Sales channels are the methods a business utilizes to sell its products and services. This supplements a traditional “direct” sales team that works for the manufacturer and marketer of a product.

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Vengreso

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The possibility of discord among channel partners also poses a significant challenge, potentially damaging relationships and interrupting the smooth flow of the sales process. Such conflicts might stem from deal poaching or rivalry between partners and direct sales teams.

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Channels Outsourcing Services Strategy Lead Rank 66

PandaDoc

MAY 16, 2024

If a rep gets a positive response, the lead is officially “qualified” and should be passed over to the direct sales team for follow-up. Reps should ask questions about the lead’s interests, needs, and challenges. If their response is negative, the lead should be disqualified.

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Cincom Smart Selling

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This functionality reduces errors and ensures that product configurations are always accurate, which helps prevent issues that could arise later in the sales or manufacturing process. Bridging direct sales and distributor networks Product configurators provide a bridge between direct sales teams and distributors.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 13, 2021

In building an OEM channel, there can be internal competition between your direct sales force and your OEM sales force because end-customers can also be potential OEM customers. It is paramount to create alignment between direct sales and your OEM sales force and foster teamwork.

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Vengreso

JULY 30, 2024

Programs like GetSmarter’s Sales Management course concentrate on equipping managers with the ability to steer their teams amidst both market and organizational changes, thus ensuring preparedness for any required shifts or adjustments.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Those are all things that channel partners, with their established customer relationships, can provide more effectively than direct sales teams alone. Faster Sales Cycles: Partners act as trusted advisors to their customers, making it easier to influence purchasing decisions.

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Ensuring they have the same basic understanding of key differentiators, pricing, company offers, different sales techniques, and GTM strategies enables them to drive sales just as well as your direct sales team.

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