The Center for Sales Strategy

JUNE 15, 2022

Having a robust sales pipeline may help the sales team, sales managers, and the C-suite sleep better at night. But if there’s little or slow movement of those deals through the pipeline, everyone will spend more time counting sheep than counting money. Only closed/won deals produce revenue.

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Janek Performance Group

JULY 30, 2024

However, summer, or the Q3 blues, does not have to mean sales stagnation. In fact, summer is a great time for a midyear pipeline review. This includes revisiting and refining sales strategies to ensure they achieve year-end goals. Instead, it’s a comprehensive reevaluation of your pipeline.

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Sales 2.0

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This is the first in a series of interviews with sales management subject matter experts, examining the current and future states of AI in sales. This first interview is with Oliver Churchill , the founder and CEO of Acuity Sales Decision Science. I was curious to hear what he thinks. These are just the Insights portions.

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Highspot

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Every business leader seeks to drive predictable revenue, which depends on strong pipeline growth. The process of converting high-quality leads into interested opportunities and ultimately, closed-won deals is no easy task––hence why 50% of leaders are focused on pipeline generation and conversion as a key go-to-market initiative this year.

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Partners in Excellence

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Recently, a reader wrote, asking a lot of questions about pipelines–what are they, why are they important, how do we leverage them, and so forth. For example, I know of very few sales training programs that teach pipeline concepts (we’ve been doing this for the past 30 years). So strap in… What is the pipeline?

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Gong.io

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

That’s why building and managing a sales pipeline is so important. . A well-defined sales pipeline makes your sales process transparent, allowing you to see your deals in the sales funnel, where they’re getting stuck, and how long the entire process takes. What is a sales pipeline?

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

This month, Pipeliner is introducing an unparalleled sales forecasting approach: the Pipeliner Revenue Intelligence Loop! It is for this reason that we generally market our Pipeliner CRM solution to companies with existing data. Are there enough opportunities in the pipeline for this target to be made?

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Pipeliner

MAY 31, 2018

In this ebook author, Nikolaus Kimla gets very specific, dealing with sales management through CRM. He personally believes (as do a lot of experts today) that utilizing a CRM is the only way to manage a sales team—and in fact, it is practically impossible to manage one without it. Lead Management.

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Pipeliner

DECEMBER 5, 2023

At Pipeliner, we have just devised a new tagline for our CRM and our company: Open to Close. The Pipeliner Difference This tagline has been created to encompass the impact Pipeliner CRM has on an individual, the organization, and the marketplace environment as a whole. Efficiency is the first impact Pipeliner CRM has.

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MarketJoy

JULY 22, 2022

Why is creating an effective sales pipeline a nightmare for some businesses? After you read this short article, you will have a full understanding of how to build a robust sales pipeline. A sales pipeline plays an important role in any successful business. Most B2B marketers struggle with lead generation.

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Nutshell

AUGUST 3, 2023

Every business’s sales pipeline is different, but one thing they all have in common is that they take people from prospective leads to paying customers. As a manufacturing company, a steady customer base is key to your business’s growth, and the best way to maintain that customer base is through sales pipeline management.

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BrainShark

MARCH 10, 2024

Pipeline coverage is a ratio used by sales managers to measure how much pipeline they have, compared to how much quota they need to close. It’s calculated by dividing your open pipeline by how much quota you need to close. General rule of thumb is to have 3x to 4x pipeline coverage.

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 13, 2023

The sales pipeline is, perhaps, one of the most misunderstood things in selling. We know the pipeline is critical to helping us answer the question, “Are we pursuing enough opportunities to achieve our goals?” ” We harass sellers to use CRM, keeping their opportunities updated so we can track our pipelines.

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Zoominfo

MAY 17, 2018

Are your sales forecasts tied to reality? Is sales forecast accuracy more of a pipedream within your sales organization? Does the speed of your sales pipeline resemble molasses? In fact, less than half of all forecasted sales opportunities actually result in a sales win.

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Pipeliner

JULY 11, 2024

In the modern sales landscape, data-driven selling has become an essential strategy for success. The ability to harness data to inform decisions, personalize interactions, and optimize sales processes is no longer optional—it’s a competitive necessity. What is Data-Driven Selling?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 10, 2018

Author: Michelle Vazzana, CEO, Vantage Point Performance Frontline sales managers have a difficult job. In fact, we think they have the hardest job in any sales organization. Despite the varied and intense demands put on sales managers, they are given relatively little guidance or training on how to actually do their job.

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Highspot

AUGUST 13, 2024

Key Takeaways Focus on defining clear roles, aligning on a shared vision, invest in the right tooling, and always communicate Organizations that prioritize alignment with marketing are nearly 3x more likely to exceed new customer acquisition targets. Did you know?

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LeadFuze

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Six Best Practices in Sales Pipeline Management to Boost Revenue. The most important thing in sales is a strong pipeline. Sales reps need to be organized and focused in order to sell. That’s why mastering the sales pipeline is so important. With the role of HR Manager.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 27, 2019

Author: Brad Wilsted Note: This is part 3 in a 3-part series on the powerful role sales management plays in driving sustained revenue growth – and how companies can better leverage this critical position for improved top-line performance. Hire the right sales managers. This doesn’t happen by accident.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Home About The Pipeline. The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s 23 Marketing Tips For Avoiding Small Business Failure. Stored in Attitude , Communication , Communication Strategy , Compete , Guest Post , Marketing , execution. The Pipeline Guest Post – Eric Gilboord. Avoid Ad Hoc Marketing.

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The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Home About The Pipeline. The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Top Sales & Marketing Awards 2011. Stored in Attitude , Awards , Business Acumen , Communication , Compete , Marketing , Sales Success , execution , qualifying. The work on my blog The Pipeline , garnered two nominations.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 15, 2022

Profiling prospective customers is vital to ensuring that a marketing campaign is targeting the right people with the right message. Marketers can attract and retain prospective customers more effectively. Sales professionals can anticipate prospects’ objections more easily, which can lead to higher close rates and greater revenue.

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Salesmate

OCTOBER 15, 2020

A dried-up sales pipeline is an unpleasant sight that most sales reps dread. Several sales managers and reps are aware of the buzzword “sales pipeline”. However, most of them do not pay attention to it and manage it effectively. They are the ones who succeed in sales.

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Alice Heiman

MAY 27, 2020

In a tight economy, the CEO (or anyone leading a sales team) needs to get a firm grip on sales. Now is the Perfect Time to Examine Your Sales Pipeline. That means it is a good time for a pipeline triage. How to Structure Your Sales Pipeline Triage Process. Which opportunities likely can’t be saved?

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Understanding the Sales Force

AUGUST 9, 2024

Sales and marketing are not the same. Not only are they all on the marketing and tech side of business, they are NOT experts on selling. Has sales changed? Has it changed to the degree that selling is no longer part of sales Not a chance. Sales managers can benefit from apps that provide call analyses.

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criteria for success

JANUARY 24, 2023

Here are 9 questions for sales managers to ask themselves (or for executives to ask their sales managers) as we forward in the new sales year. How's my management? Your key role as a sales manager is to develop your team and lead them to achieve your goals. Is my sales training program working?

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Pipeliner

MARCH 23, 2023

When it comes to managing your sales process, two of the most popular tools on the market are Pipeliner CRM and HubSpot Sales Hub. Both are designed to help businesses streamline their sales process, but they differ in the features they offer and the approach they take to sales management.

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RAIN Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Assume you’re a sales manager for a mid-sized enterprise. Sales have been consistent, but there are so many variables at play and it’s hard to predict what the future holds. Sales have been consistent, but there are so many variables at play and it’s hard to predict what the future holds.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 11, 2021

No business can survive for long without a healthy sales pipeline. It’s what keeps your sales team organized and focused on managing opportunities to close deals. Unfortunately, many B2B organizations suffer from ineffective sales pipeline management.

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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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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 2, 2019

Author: Brad Wilsted Note: This is part 2 in a 3-part series on the powerful role sales management plays in driving sustained revenue growth – and how companies can better leverage this critical position for improved top-line performance. What does great front-line sales management actually look like?

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Vengreso

JULY 30, 2024

Seeking to elevate your leadership capabilities and propel your sales team toward outstanding achievements? Sales management courses are equipped with the necessary strategies and tools for this purpose. Moreover, the benefits of investing in sales management training extend beyond individual growth.

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ClozeLoop

DECEMBER 15, 2021

ClozeLoop's B2B Sales blog keeps you up to date with the latest in sales management, sales techniques, and sales enablement. View our amazing post "Marketing for a Qualified Pipeline with Chris Walker" by Ned Arick.

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Pipeliner

JUNE 23, 2024

Navigating the AI Revolution in Sales: Insights from the Front Lines As the host of a sales and technology channel, I recently had a fascinating conversation with two experts. John Golden from Sales POP! Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM, and Frank V. Management must ensure data integrity and relevance.

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Salesmate

JUNE 5, 2020

As a business owner, your sales strategy must always include activities that help in maximizing the sales pipeline by constantly attracting new leads inside it. Filling up your sales pipeline with hot leads lets your business flourish and generate better revenue. What is a sales pipeline? Conclusion.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 10, 2020

Welcome to the 2020 sales process where every single customer or sales initiated action is examined, scrutinized and obsessed over by sales people, sales managers, sales operation people and senior management. B2B Sales Pipeline. Identify lead and lead type.

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Highspot

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Effective sales management is the core of any successful business. Read on as we break down why strong sales management matters, along with proven strategies to achieve it. It involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the sales activities within an organization to achieve its revenue targets and close deals.

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