Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The flowering of virtual sales channels and tools flies in the face of four myths, as documented by Bain & Company’s recent survey, conducted with Dynata, of more than 300 B2B buyers and sellers in the US, UK and Canada. Myth 1: Field sales reps sell primarily in person.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 12, 2020

Popular to contrary belief, sales teams can not only survive in the age of buyer empowerment, but use buying behavior to their advantage — so long as processes and prospecting tools that help engage the right buyer, at the right time, with the right message. Inside Sales or Field Sales? (or

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MTD Sales Training

DECEMBER 7, 2011

The TSR begins to look for sales rather than just set good appointments. The TSR looks for the easy lay down sale and fails to set appointments with otherwise good qualified prospects. Also, when an apparent lay-down sale does not buy, it causes animosity between TSR and FSR (Field Sales Rep).

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In fact, Kavadellas, CEO of Georgia-based Orasi, a software developer, reseller and consulting firm, was scheduled to play a round with a client and a prospect the day after we spoke with him in November for this story. But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 31, 2012

He had only been VP of Sales for 6 months. He rose from junior sales associate to become his division’s top rep. Then, as sales manager, he turned around a struggling team. In Robert’s company, Sales VPs reported to the CSO. Ops managers insisted on “helping” interview prospective sales reps.

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

I’ve summarized interviews with three successful women in tech sales, and share why and how they outsell their peers. The first is Sue, a successful field sales manager in a tech company. This doesn’t just make us great at winning over prospects. Women in Sales: The Challenges That Remain.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Looking for a few easy, virtually-free ways to immediately connect with more prospects? Below, I’ve compiled 18 of my favorite methods for reaching prospects. How to Prospect. Understand your prospects' interests before speaking with them. Connect with more prospects over email. Let’s do this.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

> 13 Ways to Manage a Quota-Crushing Field Sales Team – Spotio. Looking to build an efficient, high-performing field sales team? There’s no “right way” to make a sale. Some companies prefer an inside approach , which means their reps make sales from the comfort of a corporate office.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 10, 2014

Not long ago, I was meeting with the top management team of large organization. They had traditionally, had a large field sales organization. Sales people were just overworked, stretched very thin. The needs for recruiting and bringing more sales people on board were skyrocketing.

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Partners in Excellence

OCTOBER 15, 2015

There’s a lot written about the shift from field sales to inside sales. It makes sense–but I wonder is there really much of a distinction between inside and outside sales. Perhaps our notions of inside and outside sales are outdated and we might be better served just focusing on sales.

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Jonathan Farrington

APRIL 26, 2013

Agile Field Sales is an emerging paradigm made possible by the rapid expansion of capabilities in cloud and mobile technologies. Emerging tools that require little or no IT resources to implement and run, enable sales management to examine, assess and adapt their tactics in direct response to what they see going on in the field.

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Mindtickle

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

I often hear from our customers how challenging it is to manage distributed field sales teams. These issues are all compounded by the growing need to constantly be on the ball and stay one step ahead of your prospects and competitors. This means that they’re usually in the context of your reps or sales team.

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Mindtickle

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

I often hear from our customers how challenging it is to manage distributed field sales teams. These issues are all compounded by the growing need to constantly be on the ball and stay one step ahead of your prospects and competitors. This means that they’re usually in the context of your reps or sales team.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 20, 2020

It requires a process, a consistent sales methodology, and time. Plan to invest at least two to three years in a sales coaching program to get it off the ground. Coaching vs. Managing. Today's sales managers need to wear two hats – their manager hat and their coaching hat. Increased employee engagement.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 12, 2020

Popular to contrary belief, sales teams can not only survive in the age of buyer empowerment, but use buying behavior to their advantage — so long as processes and prospecting tools that help engage the right buyer, at the right time, with the right message. Inside Sales or Field Sales? (or

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Mindtickle

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Now I can hear sales managers starting to gasp. After all, you’ve got a lot on your plate – helping out with demos and objection handling – but your role as a sales manager is much bigger than that. That’s why best practice sales organizations have a structured coaching program.

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Mindtickle

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Now I can hear sales managers starting to gasp. After all, you’ve got a lot on your plate – helping out with demos and objection handling – but your role as a sales manager is much bigger than that. That’s why best practice sales organizations have a structured coaching program.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Account Manager. Sales Engineer. Sales Manager. Director of Sales. VP of Sales. Common Sales Job Types. Sales development rep (SDR). Once an SDR has determined the lead is qualified, they pass the opportunity to a sales rep. Outside sales does offer some advantages.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 14, 2020

And as a sales manager, you want to do everything in your power to put your reps in that position. That's why mock calls — practice calls conducted by sales managers — are so crucial. You can see, first-hand, what they're doing well and where they have room to grow when interacting with prospects and customers.

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SBI

APRIL 24, 2012

With new terms like “sales stench” (when a cold call is so trite and annoying that the prospect can smell the spiel coming through the phone), to new ideas that-even if a little sarcastic-just might make a lot of sense (like using emoticons to indicate forecast probability). of leads will close. Anneke Seley).

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

The more they educate themselves on the industry and trends, the deeper conversations they have, and the faster their sales processes accelerate. However, as a successful field sales manager in a tech company, Sue has learned that it takes more than technical expertise to seal the deal.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Before this year, there was already a clear split in sales models. Most companies opted either for a purely inside sales model, where reps primarily sell remotely, or a purely outside sales model, where field sales reps broker face to face deals. Recognizing that sales managers are the most stressed.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 23, 2018

Want to become a prospecting superstar? LinkedIn Sales Navigator is a fantastic resource. It simplifies the process of finding, contacting, and staying up-to-date with prospects, referrals, and customers. Rather than spending hours manually tracking prospect activity on the platform, you can get instant insights.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In fact, Kavadellas, CEO of Georgia-based Orasi, a software developer, reseller and consulting firm, was scheduled to play a round with a client and a prospect the day after we spoke with him in November for this story. But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting.

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Pipeline

MARCH 2, 2025

Poor lead management : no system in place to track follow-ups. While these are all valid reasons, neglecting prospects can harm your business. It also gathers useful data to help you make better sales decisions. For example, your CRM might reveal that 73% of prospects who review your bid with you choose your company.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

This is when a prospect has demonstrated they have a problem your product can solve. At this time the prospect has likely asked for a quote or a trial period and are nearing a decision on whether or not to purchase. Business case: The prospect tests the product through a free trial or POC to see if it can solve their needs.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

When I ask prospects what tools they use for cold outreach , I get the same answer over and over — cold calling and cold emailing. These two channels have been used for decades, but that means prospects have developed strategies to avoid being disturbed by pushy salespeople. Cold outreach and prospecting are marketing activities.

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Allego

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The State of Medical Device Digital Sales The rise of virtual selling is reshaping how medical device manufacturers approach the market. As a result, the traditional field sales model is giving way to a more flexible, hybrid approach.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 8, 2019

Activity Sales Metrics. These sales metrics show what salespeople are doing on a daily basis. Activity metrics are “manageable,” meaning sales managers can directly influence them. Conversion rate by sales funnel stage (by team and by individual). Lead Generation Sales Metrics. Email Sales Metrics.

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Crunchbase

DECEMBER 11, 2020

For sales teams, access to customer information is essential to do their job. Data needs to be readily available to use for prospecting , sales calls and to see how sales reps are measuring against their goals. Today, this traditional sales structure is undergoing a drastic change.

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Fill the Funnel

DECEMBER 3, 2012

” Zero-Time Selling gives every sales professional, sales manager, entrepreneur and CEO the tools to be completely responsive to that customer request. Author Andy Paul clearly understands that neither sales people nor buyers have the luxury of time. And win more orders in less time. Simplified.: Simplified.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 12, 2023

Do you have sales development reps who generate leads and then distribute those leads to account executives? Or are your field sales reps handling deals from start to finish within their assigned territories? Once you've mapped out the structure of your sales team, define the critical activities for each role.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Further, only around three candidates are available for every B2B sales job vacancy. Alongside an already shallow talent pool, the skills needed to succeed in inside sales (even for experienced reps) are evolving, too. A point echoed by the 72% who say using AI helps them build rapport with prospects faster.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Leverage Relationships In episode one, Bryan Tunick, a ZoomInfo sales manager, had to think quickly when a pretty fantastic deal nearly turned into a 90% discount. The prospect’s procurement team was pushing for a massive price cut that would have really hurt the small startup Tunick was working for at the time.

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Vengreso

JUNE 27, 2022

Also gone are the days when ideal customers from your target companies are knocking at your sales team’s doors in droves. Although cold calling, inbound marketing, inside sales and field sales still have a place in the sales planning of many companies, the modern B2B buyer is looking for a different type of interaction with B2B sellers.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 14, 2022

When you break a sales process down, each step — from prospecting to qualification to pitching to closing — essentially qualifies as its own stage of a greater project. A prospect doesn't just become a customer on a dime. Project Management Across Teams.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 4, 2015

Drawing on the research and his own experience, Nick lists five ways sales executives can attract and retain the best of the best. Strike the proper balance between inside and field sales. Reward great sales performance. Create a culture that celebrates sales success. These include: 1.

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