Zoominfo
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
We all know the residents of the C-suite hold the real power in their organizations. They’re the key decision-makers when it comes to making major investments in their businesses. That’s why every salesperson’s goal is to make their pitch directly to a senior executive — ideally, sooner than later. Yet, historically, getting the CEO, CFO, or even the CTO to engage early in the sales process—if at all—has been a long shot.
Understanding the Sales Force
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
My wife and I entered the small jewelry shop and were greeted - not with a warm welcome - but with a matter of fact "my name is.and I'm the owner.and I created everything in the store" which was followed by fifteen minutes of non-stop presentation of everything she created. You've been in a store like this and you know exactly how you have reacted to that.
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Sales Hacker
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
“But we’re product-led. Our product is self-serve. We don’t need salespeople anymore, right?”. I’ve heard this too many times to count. Product-led is cool, and we have a desire to move away from sleazy sales tactics, don’t we? But it’s a false dichotomy: good salespeople don’t use unscrupulous methods to manipulate someone into buying something they don’t need.
Steven Rosen
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
Manage Your Own Motivation. …this is an important one because sometimes we get frustrated as sales managers and tip #27 says to manage your own motivation. Welcome to management. As a rep, you lived in a highly supportive environment. In management, the environment is less supportive and filled with stress. It is incumbent on you to stay inspired so you can inspire the people around you.
Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick
Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.
Sales and Marketing Management
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Citrix executive Barry Magee explains that incorporating D&B's Rev.Up ABX software program into their existing processes was not so much about giving people data, but rather transforming how they worked. The post Turning the Lights On Revenue-Generating Bottlenecks appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
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SBI Growth
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
With executives facing the same challenges and experiences, and in this unique time, on a level playing field. Clarity is needed for the C-Suite in terms of Marketing. Many CEOs have placed digital investments on the back burner and now.
Understanding the Sales Force
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Have you ever conducted a Google or Amazon search for one thing only to be presented with search results that were completely different than what you were looking for? I was looking for an image of a sales funnel and couldn't believe what I found! My search results can be found here. Can you believe all of those images of sales funnels? Look them over and see if you can recognize the problem with all of them.
Mr. Inside Sales
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
Be honest: Do you dutifully send an email and then ask when you can follow up when you get this blow off objection? Believe it or not, over 90% of sales reps do just that. But top producers are prepared for this common stall/blow off, and they know how to qualify past it. And after learning and using the scripts below, you will, too! Script #1: Make sure and have an email already prepared while you’re prospecting.
Zoominfo
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Data quality is important to every company. Without it, software and platforms just aggregate information that might be correct and might help a rep find the next best buyer. Businesses need a clean, complete, and actionable data asset to inform engagement and drive intelligent automated workflows that increase sales efficiencies and close more deals.
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Are you struggling with slow quoting cycles, complex product configurations, and disconnected data in your manufacturing/distribution business? This article will help. Learn how industrial companies are revolutionizing sales processes with an integrated platform that includes quoting, inventory, and service, providing real-time data and offline access for field teams.
Sales and Marketing Management
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Regular performance feedback is critical to workplace engagement. And the flow of feedback should go both ways. The post Creating a Feedback Culture appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
The Pipeline
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
By Tibor Shanto. While the exact number may vary, people in sales continue to accept the false assertion of an 80/20 world. Keeps the 80% out of the way, allowing the 20% to do their thing. This piece does not set out to change the concept, life will do that, but to explore the 20%. They not only do things differently and better, but start with a different vision, view if you will.
SBI Growth
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
A hot topic on the minds of executives, validated by SBI’s Growth Advisory Board Program, is what the future of the workplace looks like and how to create an impactful EX and CX in a hybrid environment. Executives are looking.
Understanding the Sales Force
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
What would you do if, in the middle of summer, a big box store said you would really need a snowblower in preparation for the summer snowstorms we were about to get? Crazy, right? What if Staples sent out a promo to buy all the printer paper you can in preparation for a printing explosion as we move away from digital? Wouldn't that be nuts? What if a professional sports team reached out to your really good 12-year-old and offered them a professional contract?
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Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.
Mr. Inside Sales
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
In my book, Power Phone Scripts , I talk about the secret of sales. Yes, there is an actual secret to successful sales, and by following it you not only will overcome failure and frustration, but you’ll make more money, so much more easily, that sales will actually become fun. Think of that. And the secret is to be prepared for the recurring selling situations, blow offs, objections, and situations you get 80 to 90% of the time.
Zoominfo
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
As anyone who works at ZoomInfo will tell you, we move fast and with purpose. So it’s no surprise that less than two months after acquiring Chorus , a conversation intelligence platform, we worked quickly to upgrade the integration between the products. These upgrades focus on three areas: Easier access to Chorus’ Momentum Insights feature Automatic transcription of calls from ZoomInfo Engage More accurate data feeding into Chorus.
Sales and Marketing Management
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Automating sales and marketing activities lets you focus your human resources elsewhere. When your sales agents don’t have to spend hours creating proposals or prospecting, they can do more in less time. The post 5 Ways Sales Automation Will Help Your B2B Company Thrive appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
The Pipeline
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
By Tibor Shanto. Ask any group of salespeople why they don’t like telephone prospecting, objections or rejections are number one on the list. While it may not be pleasant, it is a fact, so we need to learn to manage things. Which is not as had as people think, but most approach things emotionally, not with thought. While every cold call or prospecting call will result in an objection, the objections are not all that different.
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SBI Growth
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
In today’s world, CEOs are having to make critical business decisions while being saturated with data, trends, and ever-changing technologies. With all of this conflicting or faulty information, how can you make sound judgments for your organization without the threat.
Understanding the Sales Force
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
I recently took these pictures of mushrooms on our property that I had not seen prior to this year. Bright reds, bright oranges, whites and more. After living on this property for the past twenty years, it really surprised me that these bright colored mushrooms appeared out of nowhere. Then again, my wife and I have cut down a lot of trees and cleared a lot of brush in the last twelve months.
Anthony Cole Training
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Finding and putting the best people in the right seats is the biggest problem identified by most business owners, especially as it applies to critical sales roles. Here are the 5 most common reasons most companies struggle with hiring quality salespeople.
Zoominfo
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Q: What do sales leaders, meteorologists, and economists all have in common? A: Their jobs all depend on being able to accurately answer the question, ‘What’s going to happen tomorrow?’. It’s a tough ask, and in many ways, sales leaders have the most difficult time of them all when predicting the shape of tomorrow. Unlike meteorologists or economists, their industry doesn’t use data as the bedrock of forming their forecasts.
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What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.
Sales and Marketing Management
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
If you hire and train sales development reps smartly, they move on to leadership roles. Here's how to keep your pipeline of star talent filled. The post The Next-Gen Sales Development Team appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
The Pipeline
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
This week Lee Salz released his latest book, Sell Different! I invited Lee to sit down and break down the book for our listeners. I would recommend getting the book, listening to the interview, and taking advantage of the specials offered. The post The Breakfast For Champions Podcast Special – Sell Different! book discussion appeared first on TiborShanto.com.
SBI Growth
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Organizations have had to drastically reimagine their revenue model since last year to accommodate the new era of digital. However, some companies anticipated this shift much earlier in advance and were able to adapt and scale quicker than their competitors. Autodesk is among those whose strategy pre-pandemic allowed them to weather 2020 unscathed. On today's show, Steve Blum, Autodesk CRO and EVP Worldwide Field Operations, joins us to discuss topics that are top of mind for commercial leaders
Understanding the Sales Force
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
I was on the back of our property with my chain saw and I was ready to take down the third tree of the afternoon. I determined where the tree needed to fall, made the two front cuts to create a hinge and made the final cut in the back to take it down. Only it didn't go according to plan. Somehow, the tree began to drop right where I was standing, ninety degrees from where I intended.
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Steven Rosen
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
Strategy Is Sexy, Execution is Boring. Business success is a function of brilliant strategies and excellent execution. How are your sales to date? Every sales leader I have spoken with could easily answer this question. I am sure you can as well. Here is a more challenging question: How well are you doing when it comes to strategy execution ? This is a much more challenging question and there is no easy answer.
Zoominfo
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Lead response time can make or break your sale. Need proof? Consider the data: According to HBR , if you don’t respond in 5 mins, the probability of establishing contact decreases by a whopping 400%. InsideSales says that you’re 100x more likely to actually speak with them if you engage within 5 minutes of them indicating interest. On average, an SDR takes about 42 hours to get in touch with their prospect — but that doesn’t have to be you.
Sales and Marketing Management
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
New benchmark study from the IESP reveals expectations for program success. The post How Does Your Incentive or Loyalty Program Measure Up? appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
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