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When to Pivot from an Indirect to Direct Sales Model

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Hiring a direct sales team is expensive. A indirect selling model has plenty of benefits. Startup companies generally leverage channel partners to get instant scale without inheriting fixed cost. A fledgling company looking for additional capital to bring on headcount.

Scale

Scale Pivotal Hiring Direct Sales Team

Four Steps to Successfully Bringing Products to Market

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Direct sales team and channel partner communications and training complete. Website, social, digital media, postings to sales and channel portals. Support tools and customer service capabilities verified. Inventory and supply chain readiness confirmed to fulfill anticipated demand.

Ideal Customer Profile

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13 best sales collaboration tools to empower your team

PandaDoc

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Between prospecting, sales calls, data entry, quote preparation, and follow-ups, it’s very easy for teams to mismanage data and trip over themselves on the way to the finish line. That’s why sales collaboration tools are an essential part of the modern sales lifecycle. Let’s jump right in! 5 Capterra Rating: 4.4/5

Tools

Tools InsideSales Top of Funnel SalesForce

Strategies For Mastering Sales Messaging — Feat. Dr. Jim Karrh

Sales Gravy

JULY 21, 2023

Great Sales Messaging Isn't Rocket Science On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, Jim Karrh, Ph.D. You’ll learn how to translate marketing messages into effective sales conversations, whether in person, virtually, or over the phone. Then, simplify messaging to get customers to say yes and move forward.

Strategy

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5 Steps to An Impeccable 2020 Sales Enablement Strategy

Crunchbase

MARCH 16, 2020

Shea believes that “companies that invest in and successfully operationalize three foundational tools–sales engagement (SE), sales enablement automation (SEA) and sales readiness (SR)–will see dramatic results, including increases in revenue.”. Eliminate Silos Between Indirect And Direct Sales Teams.

Sales Enablement

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Executive Interview with Pete Gillett of @ZuantApp: Sales as a Buying Experience

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

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Panel Discussion: Do?s and Don?ts of Pipeline Management

Pipeliner

JUNE 20, 2018

It’s also important to use your pipeline management system effectively and appropriately, and ensure that each team member is active in using it. Jason Jordan, Judy Frank, and Bruce Wedderburn are interviewed by John Golden to Do’s and Don’ts of Pipeline Management and help you get the most out of this vital tool.

Pipeline

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Designing Effective Sales Comp Plans: The Dos and Don’ts for Every Sales Leader

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.

Commission

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Executive Interview with Pete Gillette of @ZuantApp: Sales as a Buying Experience

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

Sales Qualified Lead Lead Qualification Follow-up Inside Sales

Your Channel Partners Aren’t The Enemy!

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.” We invest in tools, process, methods, programs for our own people. As a result, open or covert hostility begins.

Outsourcing Services

Outsourcing Services Channels Territories Penetration

5 Tips to Prevent Channel Conflict

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. By training and equipping them with the proper tools, you increase their confidence.

Channels

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Top-Rated Sales Management Training Courses to Enhance Leadership Skills

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. Also, FlyMSG Sales Pro offers tailored training for both individual sales leaders and sales teams.

Course

Course Sales Management Training Top of Funnel

Mastering Channel Sales: Top Strategies for Success

Vengreso

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Onboarding New Partners It is essential to implement a well-structured induction process for new channel sales partners to ensure they are equipped and in sync with the company’s objectives. Adopting these methods is instrumental for bolstering support for your associates, which can result in improved outcomes from sales activities.

Channels

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A comprehensive guide to lead qualification – what it is, how it works, and the best strategies

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. If you have a large pool of leads, this can be time-consuming, but there are AI and workflow automation tools to help. Do you currently use a particular tool to solve this challenge?

Lead Qualification

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