November, 2021

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6 Traps that Catch New Sales Managers

Sales and Marketing Management

The skill sets and mind-sets that create great salespeople often don’t translate well to supervisory roles. The post 6 Traps that Catch New Sales Managers appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Four Risks Growth Leaders Must Consider for 2022, Part One:  Unrealistic Assumptions Around Talent Acquisition

SBI Growth

Both CEOs and staffing firms shared that despite planned headcount additions, they are struggling to fill open roles, with the number of posted sales roles growing by 65% since early 2021. Further complicating sales leaders’ efforts to hit quota, on average, surveyed leaders are operating with 31% of sales capacity that’s either open headcount or in year 1 on the job, indicating partial capacity at best.

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Increase Sales by Earning First Call Status

Anthony Cole Training

Every salesperson wants to win now and increase sales. But what are the chances that you will actually reach your prospect when they have a problem they want to fix?

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Sales Eagles Soar! Turkeys Get Consumed.

Steven Rosen

Sales Eagles Soar Turkeys to Get Consumed. Thanksgiving is the time to celebrate and be thankful for our family and friends and all the wonderful blessings we have. I would like to wish all my American friends a Happy Thanksgiving. Be careful not to overeat turkey, as it is high in L-tryptophan and can make you sleepy. Most of your customers will shut down in less than four weeks.

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The Trends You Need to Succeed This Holiday Season

October Prime Day is usually an early sign of how consumer spending trends ahead of the holidays. This one was no exception. Our October Prime Day Report breaks down what’s working: the products flying off the shelves, the categories winning big, big brands, and the search terms defining demand. All brought to you via Similarweb’s Shopper Intelligence platform.

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Salesenomics - Many Sales Organizations Are Stuck in the 1980's

Understanding the Sales Force

Today is moving day for Objective Management Group. When we first toured our new space, John Pattison , OMG's COO said, "It looks like something the 1980's barfed up!" I'm happy to report that thanks to big-time help from PENTA Marketing CEO Deborah Penta , our new space is bright, cheery, modern, energetic, open and functional! Thinking about the 80's got me thinking.

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Rethinking How We Approach Mental Health In the Workplace

Sales and Marketing Management

If the past nearly two years has taught sales and marketing leaders anything, it's that equipping workers with knowledge about maintaining mental health and then supporting those efforts is vital to overall performance. The post Rethinking How We Approach Mental Health In the Workplace appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Four Risks Growth Leaders Must Consider for 2022, Part Two: Disproportionate Budget Allocation to ‘Feet on the Street’

SBI Growth

CEOs are increasing sales and marketing investment more than any other functional area in 2022, and most GTM leaders are funneling a significant portion of that investment to quota-carrying reps. However, where typical performers are on pace with winning companies when it comes to investment in people-intensive areas such as inside sales, field sellers, and key account reps, high-growth companies are much more likely to invest in areas that boost productivity and help teams work more efficiently

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Look at the Camera Already [The Importance of Eye Contact in Virtual Sales]

No More Cold Calling

This is the most common mistake sellers make when video conferencing. I really hate my webcam. (Ok, hate is a strong word.) I have a good camera, but I don’t like the way I look. (Unfortunately, the camera doesn’t lie.) I feel totally uncomfortable staring into my camera. It feels artificial and not at all authentic, but that’s the only way to make eye contact online.

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Free Scripts and Resources to Help You Sell More!

Mr. Inside Sales

Want some free, proven resources to help you or your team sell more right now? Head on over to my blog and you’ll find tons of excellent, free resources to help with just about any problem you’re having! And you can search for any topic that is giving you trouble: For example, need help cold calling? Click here. Want to know what a tie-down is and how to use them more effectively?

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

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.

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2 Questions That Will End Every Request for a Better Price

Understanding the Sales Force

I was thinking about all the things we pay for that used to be free and are still free, yet we pay for them anyway. How many can you think of? I came up with the following: Water - you can get an unlimited amount of drinking water from the tap but we not only buy bottled spring water, we buy FIJI, one of the most expensive brands, because it tastes so much better.

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What’s In Your Pipeline?

The Pipeline

By Tibor Shanto. A simple question, it should natural, like an athlete know their number, the chef knows the recipe, etc. Yet a surprising number of salespeople I ask the question, really can’t answer directly or with confidence. Many reps and managers look at opportunities independently of one another, but the pipeline is a collective of opportunities.

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Personalize Customer Engagement With Conversational AI

Sales and Marketing Management

Conversational AI allows marketing teams at small and medium-sized businesses to deliver prompt and personalized responses to prospect and customer inquiries within seconds. The post Personalize Customer Engagement With Conversational AI appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Four Risks Growth Leaders Must Consider for 2022, Part Three: CX Initiatives That Are No More Than Lip Service

SBI Growth

Most commercial leaders agree that customer experience is important; we found the same: 67% of all companies surveyed are planning a significant CX initiative for 2022. (That number jumps to 85% of high performing companies). Furthermore, most leaders share that they’ve documented a CX strategy and/or aligned on goals with their leadership teams. When it comes to execution, however, high-growth companies are nearly four times more likely than typical performers to have a significant CX initiativ

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Buyer’s Guide: 5 Tough Questions To Ask a Salesforce Managed Services Provider

This guide is for leaders who recognize the importance of Salesforce but would rather trust a team of external experts to do the heavy lifting. Choosing the right managed services provider is a significant decision that impacts your business's efficiency and success. In this 10-minute read, you'll find 5 essential questions to ask any potential provider.

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I Was Neglecting My Customer Relationships

No More Cold Calling

Your referral network is your net worth in sales. Don’t forget to nurture it. “How do I ask for a referral from customers I haven’t spoken with in two years?” That’s what a client asked me a couple years ago, and I was baffled by his revelation. How can smart, experienced sales reps let their customer relationships wither? Now I know why, because I’ve been guilty of it myself.

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Podcast 246: Sterling Frandsen on His JB Sales Membership Journey: From College Grad to Sales Pro

John Barrows

In the spirit of giving thanks this past week, we are recognizing our membership community, who truly show up and show out for every webinar, livecast, AMA, and event we have. Thank you for bringing your greatness and energy! This episode, James Buckley talks with member Sterling Frandsen, inside sales representative at Tiled, about his career start in sales, early realizations, and how the JB Sales Membership has shaped his goals, performance, and mindset.

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The 4 Cold Call Scripts That Actually Book Meetings

Predictable Revenue

Cold calling scripts approved by the most successful and reputable B2B sales leaders and practitioners in the sales development industry. The post The 4 Cold Call Scripts That Actually Book Meetings appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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This is How to Unlock The Power of Corporate Podcasting

Allego

Podcasting is booming. There are now more than 900,000 podcasts to choose from. In the US, 22% of the population listens to at least one podcast every week, according to The Guardian. And podcasting isn’t just for comedians and lifestyle gurus anymore. As an increasing number of businesses shift to hybrid work models, companies are harnessing the power of podcasts to connect with their employees.

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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego

Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.

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Understanding Sales Evolution to Fill Vacant Roles

Sales and Marketing Management

The sales profession has evolved. The skill set that young professionals filling today's sales roles must adapt to succeed. The post Understanding Sales Evolution to Fill Vacant Roles appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Do You Treat Employees As Clients?

Smooth Sale

Photo by Mimi Thian via Unsplash. Attract The Right Job Or Clientele: . It was always curious as to why management from the top down does not treat employees as clients. Consider the fact that although employees receive a salary versus clients who pay the company, the business is highly dependent upon both components; that of employees and clients! The topic arises as the news is non-stop, providing statistics about high employee turnover and the difficulties with finding people who want to work

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Don’t Make This Mistake with Your Sales Data | Sales Strategies

Engage Selling

I recently worked with a client on a new program and got the opportunity to interview a few of their sales managers. I wanted to identify what differentiated top performing managers from poor performing managers. There was one aspect, in … Read More » The post Don’t Make This Mistake with Your Sales Data | Sales Strategies first appeared on The Sales Leader.

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Our Selling Process Can Help Our Customers Buy

Partners in Excellence

From my earliest days as a salesperson, I’ve been taught the “sales process,” and have tried to execute that process as effectively as possible. It’s always a structured approach to engaging the customer, working with them to make a buying decision. The process has always reminded me of critical things I should be considering, to maximize my impact in working with the customer.

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How to Optimize Call Monitoring: Automate QA and Elevate Customer Experience

Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions

Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!

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How To Create The Perfect Pitch Deck

Predictable Revenue

If you’re not telling a compelling story, then you’re losing your audience before you’ve even started. Numbers and other data will make your audience believe but stories will make them engaged listeners. Learn how to create the perfect sales pitch deck! The post How To Create The Perfect Pitch Deck appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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New Allego Research: Sales Reps Unprepared for Buyer Product Questions

Allego

On average, sales reps don’t know the answer to 40% of product questions asked by customers. That’s just one of the many surprising findings from new Allego research on the current state of sales enablement for companies nationwide. The report, Who Owns Sales Enablement? , provides insights into this emerging function and the training and revenue challenges companies face without it.

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Better Sales Proposals Start with the Right Response Management Technology

Sales and Marketing Management

If solid sales proposals are the key to getting your foot in the door with new clients (and they are), then why do so many companies take a lackluster approach to responding to requests for proposals and quotes? The post Better Sales Proposals Start with the Right Response Management Technology appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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How to Align Your Social Media Marketing and SEO Strategies

SocialSellinator

Social media marketing is a key component of search engine optimization. With the right social media marketing strategy, you can rank higher in search engines and get more traffic to your website. In this blog post, we will look at why social media marketing is important for search engine optimization and how it can help generate more revenue for your business!

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Your Buyer Is Asking Themselves These 3 Questions | Sales Strategies

Engage Selling

I want to highlight three important questions that buyers are asking themselves right now. Knowing how to deal with these three questions will help you attract and retain more customers. 1. Should I Engage? The first question that buyers are … Read More » The post Your Buyer Is Asking Themselves These 3 Questions | Sales Strategies first appeared on The Sales Leader.

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Buzzword Bingo, Sales Edition

Partners in Excellence

Some years ago, partly to overcome the boredom of PowerPoint pitches, Buzzword Bingo was developed. Whether at a conference listening to speakers wax on about how fantastic their technology and companies were, investor meetings, sales pitches, people played this game. It came from the endless buzzwords that presenters injected into their presentations to feign credibility.

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The digital buying journey is very human

Membrain

We see tremendous research on the digital buying journey. We know customers spend more of their buying journey finding information in digital and other channels. Engagement with sales people represent the smallest part of their time investment. I’ve written about this transformation suggesting we are going through a transformation of sales led, digitally supported to digitally led, sales supported.

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