Sales Hacker

APRIL 30, 2020

What’s your approach when hiring sales reps? Companies often hire sales reps who have knowledge of, or even a passion for, the brand’s product or industry — which is great because it gives you a team of “walking brochures” who can spout off all the benefits of your product. The best training for new sales hires.

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Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 9, 2025

If your sales team is constantly stuck chasing approvals or fixing pricing mistakes, its time to rethink how you generate quotes. The Problem with Traditional Quoting Imagine this: A sales rep gets an inquiry from a high-value prospect requesting a custom quote. Deals slow down, errors creep in, and customers lose patience.

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Openview

MARCH 15, 2019

Some of the most successful and influential SaaS companies include channel sales in their go-to-market strategy. For the uninitiated, channel sales refers to the process of partnering with third parties to get your product into the end user’s hands. Channel Sales versus Direct Sales – The Good and the Bad.

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Cincom Smart Selling

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Align CPQ with Your Sales Strategy A CPQ system that operates in isolation from the broader sales strategy leads to misaligned workflows, inconsistent pricing approvals, and disconnected customer interactions. Apply multi-tier approvals for large enterprise deals, ensuring senior sales leaders can intervene when necessary.

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Crunchbase

MARCH 16, 2020

Today, the “sales enablement” title is linked to over 7,400 jobs on LinkedIn. It is safe to say most companies understand the need for an evolution in sales practices to best serve buyers’ ever-growing expectations. However, for many companies, the path to sales enablement is entirely new. Prioritize Sales Enablement Technology.

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Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 6, 2025

The contemporary competitive market poses a formidable challenge to maintain profitability across multiple sales channels. Instead of relying on manual calculations and outdated spreadsheets, businesses can leverage CPQ to implement strategic pricing models that align with market conditions and customer expectations in real time.

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PandaDoc

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Without a doubt, a strong drive for great numbers is at the heart of any high-performing sales team. But the secret to closing great deals is about more than having high-performing salespeople on your team. That’s why sales collaboration tools are an essential part of the modern sales lifecycle.

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BuzzBoard

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Additionally, B2B transactions can involve the exchange of services, such as a marketing agency providing advertising services to a software company. These are companies that have a limited number of employees and operate within a defined market segment. In contrast, B2SMB deals tend to be simpler and involve fewer decision-makers.

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Openview

APRIL 3, 2018

I recently caught up with a sales rep for a Fortune 500 company that has rolled out an overly complex comp plan with a complicated series of multipliers and significant number of SPIFFs (Sales Performance Incentives. This sales rep knew his clients didn’t need that module and wasn’t going to force it on them. and exceptions.

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Alice Heiman

APRIL 23, 2024

In a recent captivating episode of “Sales Talk for CEOs,” Clate Mask, CEO and co-founder of Keap, shared his journey from law school to leading a company that’s at the forefront of small business automation software. For CEOs looking to streamline their operations and enhance customer engagement, Clate’s insights are golden.

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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. This expert sales interview explores: Defining an inside sales team. How to set up an inside sales team.

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SBI

JANUARY 21, 2020

In this series, we ask Sales Tech Executives to talk about Selling as a Buying Experience. NANCY: WHAT ARE THE TOP WAYS COMPANIES CAN TRANSFORM SALES TO IMPROVE THEIR PROSPECTS’ BUYING EXPERIENCE IN THE NEXT 12-24 MONTHS? . Executive Interview: with Pete Gillett, CEO of Zuant. PETE: Yes, absolutely, for sure.

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Vengreso

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In this article, I delve into channel sales —a strategy that involves leveraging third-party intermediaries such as dealers and affiliates to distribute products—enabling companies to penetrate new markets without relying on a sizable in-house sales team. Discover how in our latest article by @M_3Jr!

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Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 10, 2023

All sales organizations want to sell more products. Of course, one way is to hire more sales reps. Another way is through channel sales or third-party partners. While direct selling has its advantages, it’s not always enough for today’s changing markets. What Are Sales Channels? Here, we go deeper.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 13, 2021

Depending on the software, implementation, and go-to-market (GTM) strategy, considerable costs and internal resources could be needed for a successful deployment. Product management, engineering, customer success, sales, and marketing groups will weigh in on the decision-making process. Pricing models.

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Pipeliner

APRIL 8, 2022

He became very wealthy at a very young age, but obviously, he had a very unusual early sales and entrepreneur career. Because he had never learned to read and write, Brian didn’t have a lot of options open on the job market. Luckily, some friends offered him a position in their direct sales team. A New Chapter.

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Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 14, 2015

They can’t afford to hire enough sales people to cover the markets, they don’t have enough deep expertise in certain markets, they need to collaborate with others to provide a complete solution to their customers. Without these partners, we can’t achieve the growth and market penetration we expect.

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Vengreso

JULY 30, 2024

Seeking to elevate your leadership capabilities and propel your sales team toward outstanding achievements? Sales management courses are equipped with the necessary strategies and tools for this purpose. Moreover, the benefits of investing in sales management training extend beyond individual growth.

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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. Channel partners should have access to updated, co-branded marketing materials at all times.

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PandaDoc

MAY 16, 2024

Leads may be qualified by your marketing or sales team. Lead qualification is a process carried out by sales and marketing teams to find out if a lead is likely to become a paying customer. It’s not just about getting as many leads into the sales funnel as possible. What is lead qualification?

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Cincom Smart Selling

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

No customer wants a complicated buying experience, and no business can afford to lose potential sales due to confusing product options or slow response times. Missed opportunities, lost revenue, and an inefficient sales process. The outcome? Thats where a product configurator comes in.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The way businesses sell is evolving, and channel sales are becoming a dominant strategy in response to shifting buyer preferences. In response, 49% of B2B channel leaders plan to expand their channel sales programs to keep up with demand. What Is Channel Sales?

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Key Takeaways Product training is essential for anyone responsible for taking a product to market. Product training techniques like gamification keep teams motivated. You ask a straightforward question about a feature or even ROI experienced by others in your same industry, and the sales rep stumbles. Does that inspire trust?

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