Highspot

APRIL 1, 2025

That’s what traditional sales role-playing feels like: forced, vague, and anxiety-inducing. Sales managers know role-play is essential to improve sales performance , yet the old methods make it difficult to coach effectively and drive improvement. Mistakes are actual learning opportunities, not career setbacks.

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MTD Sales Training

JANUARY 26, 2012

Listening skills… Every sales manager and director tells you how important they are but do they actually tell you how to improve them! As sales people elevate their sales skills in other areas, often the area of listening begins to suffer, and usually it is the more experienced pros who are the biggest culprits.

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Allego

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Sales training can deliver a staggering 353% return on investment, according to a study by Southern New Hampshire University. How does this ROI translate into measurable improvements like higher sales, shorter deal cycles, or larger contracts? Proving the impact of sales training is no small feat. Be specific.

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Mr. Inside Sales

AUGUST 29, 2022

The most effective thing you can do as a sales manager or business owner is to upgrade the skills of your existing inside sales team. Sadly, not increasing their competency will lead to sales as they are now…). Sadly, not increasing their competency will lead to sales as they are now…). See it here.

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Allego

JULY 9, 2020

Traditional training and sales enablement approaches won’t solve this challenge. Today, a key factor for success is sales enablement technology that allows teams to train, coach, and collaborate virtually. Here are eight essential elements of a virtual training program that will help your organization succeed.

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Anthony Cole Training

JANUARY 25, 2024

We rely on the pioneer and #1 sales management evaluation by Objective Management Group to help understand exactly what it takes to ‘motivate’ a sales team. What are the competencies and behaviors of those leaders who seem so talented at helping others achieve their very best?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 31, 2021

Author: Brian Trautschold As a new hire, structured training and onboarding programs are expected. Today, it is rare to see a company that doesn’t have a strict training program in place from the moment a new hire walks through the door. That’s where sales coaching comes in. Turnover is notoriously high in sales roles.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

To succeed in today’s B2B landscape, sales teams need personalize coaching, real-time feedback, AI-driven insights, and adaptive learning strategies. The stakes are high, and traditional sales training methods simply arent enough. What Is B2B Sales Training? Get your copy now.

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Understanding the Sales Force

APRIL 21, 2014

But these benchmarks are flawed - for several reasons: What you consider a top performer in your organization may be very different from an actual top performer in the general sales population, so sometimes they are looking at the wrong people! Benchmarking can be useful when it comes to training your salespeople. win rate.

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SBI Growth

JUNE 3, 2013

Yoda’s’ new sales leader was proposing a new sales process project. The sales manager was nervous as he spoke. Make your next sales project successful. He told Yoda how he could improve the win rates of the sales team. He would hire a company to spend 3 days training the team in Q3. No follow up.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 8, 2021

Like my first sales manager used to say: “There’s nothing to it but to do it.”. ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS! If your team is struggling with call reluctance and is tired of the endless rejection they face, then get instant access to our On Demand training today.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MAY 21, 2022

Check out our best inside sales training available on the Internet: On-Demand Training! Here’s an example of a training tip that you’ll learn, and that I used, to handle a frustrating objection I used to get all the time: “The price is outside of our budget.”. ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS!

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Allego

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

At its core, sales enablement is the ongoing process of maximizing revenue per rep, by ensuring sellers convey the right concept using the right content throughout each stage of the buying process. The essentials include content, skills training, knowledge, coaching, and tools to effectively sell your product or service.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 3, 2020

It’s no secret that salespeople often fail as sales managers. Nonetheless, many of the best reps within an organization often end up in management positions. Whether you’re actively seeking a role as a manager or have already gotten a promotion, you should understand the most difficult aspects of the transition.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 2, 2014

During the training simulations, our heroes instruct the new guys how to land a space shuttle manually, which the young astronauts think is ridiculous, insisting that with such a great, modern machine, all they need to know is how to make an instrument landing. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business'

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No More Cold Calling

JULY 14, 2015

The problem was that sales management had their heads in the sand. So, they neglected the strategies, sales metrics , and processes that could have kept their businesses strong, or at least afloat, when the going got rough. How about a general session keynote at a conference on management excellence? We need both.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 1, 2013

Whether you are CEO, vice president, or a sales manager , you have a central role in your company’s sales process and in the decision to transition to referral selling—the only business-development strategy proven to convert prospects into clients more than 50 percent of the time. Referral Selling is a Complete Shift.

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Mindtickle

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Organizations must build a strong medical device sales rep training program so sellers are always ready to overcome these challenges. In this post, well examine medical sales rep training and its critical role in success. This has created a new burden on sales reps, who must learn to sell an entirely new product category.

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MTD Sales Training

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Yet, many sales people had problems closing door-to-door sales for this new and advanced product. However, one sales person consistently outsold everyone else, with sales nearly 300% higher than average. So, a wise sales manager set out to find out why. Managing Director. MTD Sales Training.

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 3, 2018

The rapid pace of change, high levels of uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity in business is forcing both executives and managers to look beyond training for their ongoing development needs. Sales leaders are responsible for meeting the company’s revenue objectives. What Exactly Do Executive Sales Coaches Do?

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Understanding the Sales Force

OCTOBER 16, 2013

They may have accurately identified the effects (sales cycle, conversion ratios, forecasts and margins) but missed the boat on cause. Those are the exact same issues we have identified in the 10,000 companies whose sales forces we have evaluated - the companies where 91% did not have sales processes! Sound familiar?

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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. One of the most common, contentious issues sales managers run into with sales reps is lack of motivation. How to Handle Coaching Challenges.

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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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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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Allego

JULY 20, 2022

A sales rep schedules a meeting with a prospect, but then they receive a request to attend a training session for the exact same time. Sales training is critical. The best solution: Implement a sales training program that allows for both. Sales organizations “should empower sellers to take the call.

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Cincom Smart Selling

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

However, the true power of CPQ lies in proper training. A well-trained sales team can navigate the system effortlessly, configure products accurately, and apply pricing rules without errors. Without the right training, inefficiencies and mistakes can slow down the sales cycle, leading to lost opportunities.

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Connect2Sell

JULY 17, 2019

As sales manager, you can focus on the short-term and drive sales results to meet this period’s goals. A much better choice is focusing on the long-term to build sellers’ competence and confidence so they can drive sales results to meet each periods’ goals on their own.

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Mr. Inside Sales

MARCH 2, 2024

I’ve helped sales managers and business owners interview hundreds of potential sales reps over the years, and I’ve identified 3 top mistakes that virtually eliminate sales candidates on the spot! ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS!

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Great inside sales training improves team performance, which can increase sales revenue. Aside from helping you make money, training may save you money too. Be that reducing recruitment costs by retaining top-tier sales talent or training reps to automate non-selling activities with AI tech.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 4, 2013

Unfortunately, none of these apply to a modern sales organization. Meanwhile, Agile is spreading everywhere in Sales - to onboarding , sales management, and sales training. But they are exactly the professional development your sales team needs. Training classes and workshops won''t get it done.

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criteria for success

MARCH 2, 2022

There are many aspects to sales development. And all great sales managers know that when it comes to sales development, opportunities for growth are endless. When we talk to sales managers about sales development, we tend to get some similar questions: Where is the best place to start? Where to Start.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 10, 2021

The demand for sales reps is one of the highest of any job. But you can train your HR team to overcome these hurdles. Sales courses are largely absent from college curricula. Most sales managers will tell you that they’re looking above all for the right attitude. It’s a sales job. Leadership.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 17, 2025

In this blog, we’ll explore why virtual sales programs, especially Vengreso’s offerings including our extensive blog resources and eBooks , should be integral to your business strategy in 2025. The evolution of virtual sales programs is not merely a trendits becoming the cornerstone of modern sales strategies.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 24, 2019

In fact, for the last few decades, only about 50% of sales reps have achieved quota ( source ). For many sales managers, the solution to this issue lies within artificial intelligence—or AI. CCS® specializes in world-class sales training that helps organizations predictably improve revenue growth and sales performance.

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criteria for success

AUGUST 23, 2022

Happy Tuesday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! Rene is the President at Sales Manager Now , providing fractional sales management services to small and family-run businesses. He is also the author of How to Build a Dynamic Small Business Sales Team. How fractional sales management is unique.

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 3, 2018

The rapid pace of change, high levels of uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity in business is forcing both executives and managers to look beyond training for their ongoing development needs. Sales leaders are responsible for meeting the company’s revenue objectives. What Exactly Do Executive Sales Coaches Do?

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Sales Coaching Coaching Hiring Face-to-face 160

No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 1, 2019

The problem is with typical sales metrics. If sales managers hold their people accountable for the number of phone calls they make, emails they send, and invitations and InMails on LinkedIn, that’s how they’ll prospect. Put a referral system in place, with training, metrics, and accountability for results.

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