The Spiff Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

Motivation and compensation are tough to nail under normal circumstances and are even trickier during tough times. It’s safe to say that motivating your team in the current economic downturn is about as tricky as it has ever been. Super motivating right? Let’s get into it! Well, not exactly.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 28, 2018

And if you’re in the city, then stop by and join the breakout session I’m giving tomorrow, Wednesday, at 4:15 pm in the Mayfair room, entitled: The Sales Manager: Seven Crucial Skills Every Inside Sales Leaders Needs Now. ”. Give a quick value statement and give the prospect a chance to interact?

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 12, 2021

Here, we'll review some common sales coaching challenges, go over how to approach them, and identify the key qualities of reps that are flat-out uncoachable. When a Rep Lacks Motivation. One of the most common, contentious issues sales managers run into with sales reps is lack of motivation.

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Gong.io

JANUARY 31, 2022

While the exact list depends on who you ask, the following (alphabetized) traits are all critical for a sales manager: Able to coach, analytical, available, confident, empathetic, good listener, innovative, leads by example, loyal, motivating, passionate, positive attitude, serves vs. dictates, strategic vision, strong communicator, and thoughtful.

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The Spiff Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

But this overly dramatized theme is rooted in a real-world truth: a sales leaderboard is an incredibly effective motivator. You’ll learn why in today’s blog post, as we explore the underlying psychology of sales motivation that makes the sales leaderboard a successful sales management tactic.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

You were an outstanding sales rep -- and now, as a sales manager, you’re eager to cultivate the same performance from your team members. Thousands of newly minted sales managers have been in your exact position, and many of them have written top-notch guides to thriving in this role. Sales Management.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 16, 2021

This quote sums up my management philosophy: A leader isn’t afraid of jumping into the trenches and showing their team exactly how to succeed in their job. In sales, this means leading by example. What’s interesting in my training these days is that there are a good number of sales managers who resist this idea.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 8, 2022

One of my first customer visits as a young sales manager was in support of a salesperson — with a client I hadn't met before. It taught me some key lessons I still apply today — shedding light on five of the main traps several sales managers fall into. 5 Traps to Avoid as a Sales Manager.

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Anthony Cole Training

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Tony," you might be asking, "what does this have to do sales management and sales management tools?" Well, reader," I''m thinking, "it has a lot to do with sales management and sales tools, and it also gives me a chance to reflect on my dad and my youth spent on the farm." And you know what?

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Finding and hiring good inside sales reps has always been a challenge, and it’s gotten even tougher since the pandemic. Recruiters, HR departments, and sales managers are working harder than ever, and they all ask me the same thing: “Where has everyone gone?”. Qualifying prospects. Staying motivated.

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Pipeliner

APRIL 11, 2018

Information hits sales managers from all sides on the subject of creating high-performance sales teams. Given these endless choices, it can be hard for sales managers to figure out where exactly to focus their attention. To make life a bit easier, here is a tip that will greatly simplify your job as a sales leader.

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criteria for success

JULY 15, 2021

As sales managers, we’ve all been told we need to coach our teams. At CFS, we believe that to be an elite sales manager, you need to learn how to coach people where they are. At CFS, we believe that to be an elite sales manager, you need to learn how to coach people where they are. State of Emergency.

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Close.io

OCTOBER 1, 2018

So you want to become a sales manager ? First you’ll need to make sure you’ve got the right skills, experience, drive and track record at the helm in both selling and at managing others—in order to back yourself up. Want to get a ready-made set of resources to manage a sales team effectively?

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Gong.io

DECEMBER 30, 2022

If you set a too-lofty sales goal, it might make each team member feel overwhelmed and lose confidence in their abilities. However, if you set a too-easy sales goal, it could lead to a lack of motivation or even boredom. Good sales objectives give your reps a clear action plan to reach their sales goals.

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Mr. Inside Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

The regular price for this proven program is $249 + $49 for the script book (previous sale price for both $149), but for this sale, you can get both of these invaluable resources for just $79 ! . How’s that for a Black Friday sale? Note: This sale begins now through Sunday, December 1st, Midnight. . Order Now .

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 30, 2022

Measuring your team’s response to these crucial selling situations is what drives everything else , especially your bottom line: Sales. So here are some questions for you (whether you are a sales manager or V.P. appeared first on Mr. Inside Sales. Get Access Today. The post Metrics—Which One is Most Important?

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. And don’t forget to cast your opinion in our quick and easy annual sales survey.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 21, 2022

And until you find out what’s really holding your prospect back, you’ll just go around and around in circles. Here’s a simple technique that will allow you to do just that: Whenever your prospect says, “That price is outside of our budget,” simply respond with: “And besides price, what else is holding you back?”. Sound familiar?

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 6, 2020

How good (or bad) does your sales team sound when prospecting over the phone? On Friday, (Jan 3 rd ), I received a sales call that went like this: Me: “Good morning, Mike Brooks here, how can I help you?”. In this day and age, with all the voice recording technology, the sales training and scripting, the A.I. What gives?

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Mr. Inside Sales

JULY 14, 2019

Few experiences in business can match the excitement of a big sale. But the thrill of the close is always preceded by mundane activities such as training, prospecting and preparation. What keeps top sales professionals motivated? If you’re a sales manager or business owner, send this to your team members.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Copyright 2012, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Then my sales manager pointed out that the top closers started with the same pool of leads I had; they had just put in the time to cull through them, diligently, and after months of extensive work, they discovered, converted, and cultivated a great list of prospects and clients. Upcoming Schedule.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 3, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Copyright 2012, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 26, 2019

I was working with a sales manager last week—he manages a team of 20 inside sales reps with a direct report manager who helps manage half that team—and I asked him what kind of producer he was when he was selling. “I And all you managers know exactly what I’m talking about.). I was number one!”

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Mr. Inside Sales

OCTOBER 19, 2019

If you’re in inside sales management, then you know all about metrics. In fact, whenever I consult with new clients the owners and managers automatically begin showing me their call monitoring reports. This is what’s most important and it’s exactly what most managers don’t focus on…. Upcoming Schedule.

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The Sales Hunter

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Copyright 2012, Mark Hunter “The Sales Hunter.” ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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Mr. Inside Sales

OCTOBER 25, 2019

call to prospects whom you’ve already pitched? Why not lead your prospect into the sale by referring back to the benefits he or she is going to get by working with you? Try this: “{Prospect}, great speaking with you again. Prospect}, I’ve been excited to get back to you today. How do you open your 2 nd or 3 rd.

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The Sales Hunter

DECEMBER 17, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. Recently, I posted a question about how to motivate a sales team during the holiday period.

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The Sales Hunter

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. I’ve always been a firm believer in sales momentum. ” Sales Motivation Blog.

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MTD Sales Training

OCTOBER 26, 2018

One of our clients approached us recently and said “I need you to run a motivation session for our sales team. We discussed the situation with him, and asked why he felt that doing a quick ‘ motivation session ’ would solve the issue. He replied that everything else was OK, so it can only be motivation that’s the problem.

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Zendesk Sell

MAY 2, 2019

Maybe you’re a new sales manager, stepping out of your sales rep role and wanting to find the best management practices. Or maybe you have been managing a team for some time now but are struggling with hitting your targets. The right sales management process helps a sales team (and company) thrive.

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Zendesk Sell

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Below, learn how to use each of the five most important sales reports to be a successful sales manager. Strengthen lead generation and increase closed deals with the sales funnel analysis report. Allocate your resources accordingly to efficiently reach your sales goals in the short- and long-term.

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 9, 2019

Emerson was a keenly gifted philosopher, but he spoke like a seasoned sales manager: He understood the power of big thoughts. In my sales career, everything changed when I started asking for bigger orders. At first I was scared that I would frighten away buyers, but, to my amazement, prospects began saying “Yes”!

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Act!

APRIL 16, 2024

Did you know that by 2025, 80 percent of B2B sale s interactions between buyers and sellers are predicted to happen virtually? That’s how fast the remote sales landscape is evolving. Virtual sales teams allow organizations to optimize costs, hire the best sales talent worldwide, and engage with prospects in different time zones.

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Act!

APRIL 16, 2024

Did you know that by 2025, 80 percent of B2B sale s interactions between buyers and sellers are predicted to happen virtually? That’s how fast the remote sales landscape is evolving. Virtual sales teams allow organizations to optimize costs, hire the best sales talent worldwide, and engage with prospects in different time zones.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation. Fanatical Prospecting: The Ultimate Guide for Starting Sales Conversations and Filling the Pipeline by Leveraging Social Selling, Telephone, E-Mail, and Cold Calling. Sales is all about telling good stories. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 31, 2012

Mark’s Insights on SALES MOTIVATION. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Mark’s Insights on PROSPECTING. Sales Articles. Sales Motivation. Phone Sales Tips. Sales Development. . -->. 4 Things to Do Right Now to Get Better Sales Prospects. FREE Resources.

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