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10 Inside Sales Predictions for 2011

Pointclear

Comment on The Bridge Group's ten predictions for inside sales in 2011. No longer will the Inside Sales Rep be a “jack of all trades” Roles will be clearly defined and measured based on specific desired outcomes. Data will become an integral component for predicting the likelihood of Inside Sales success.

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Best of PowerViews: Exciting Future for Inside Sales Experts

Pointclear

Over the last year, I’ve had the privilege of interviewing over 30 influential B2B sales and marketing leaders. It has been a pleasure to interview each of them and share perspectives on topics ranging from B2B lead generation and inside sales to social media trends and personal branding. Accurate Closing Forecasts.

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Hiring a Sales Manager - External or Internal?

SBI Growth

For example, is it all direct sales? Maybe the team is leveraging channel partners, or inside sales. If the SM will be managing Inside Sales, there will be more telephone coaching. Other factors to consider here: Will the Reps interact with other types of sales teams? Technology and Data Use.

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The 5 Essential To-Dos for Every Inside Sales Leader

SBI

Tweet AA-ISP Inside Sales Summit. Four hundred Inside Sales leaders attended the 2-day American Association of Inside Sales Professionals (AA-ISP) Summit last week in Dallas. The Summit is the only conference dedicated exclusively to Inside Sales Leadership. of leads will close. Anneke Seley).

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Change With Your Customers, Not The Competition

SBI Growth

As the VP of Sales, you’re pulled in 15 directions. You’re providing accurate forecasts to the CEO. You’re coaching and mentoring Sales Directors and Managers. Many Sales VPs are innately aware of the competition. Also, he thought the sales reps could prospect locally for more leads. virtual meetings.

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Change Your Sales Teams Bad Habits Before 2013

SBI Growth

(Register for our research tour here to get this tool). Expense Reports, Additional Forecasting Reports). Established a direct relationship with customers and sales teams. Expense Reports, Additional Forecasting Reports) - Added Sales Specialists and assigned a ratio of 5 sales reps to 1 specialist.

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What Sales Tools do You Use to Fuel Your Revenue?

SBI

Today’s best-in-class sales organizations implement a variety of sales tools to impact their revenue. Announcing the Top 40 Sales Tools of 2014 - a multi-media guide that brings you up to speed on the best tools to increase sale productivity. InsideSales. Marketing automation. Mobile Selling.