SalesFuel

APRIL 2, 2024

For business development (BDR) reps, the pressure to maximize productivity never lets up. Managers can help sales reps who are waiting for great leads to be passed along by the BDR team. Managers can help sales reps who are waiting for great leads to be passed along by the BDR team. In 2024, 39.3% To some extent, managers agree.

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The Sales Heretic

JULY 29, 2020

A common cliché in sales training is “Sell the hole, not the drill.” This maxim stems from the idea that if a person is buying a drill, it’s not because they really want a drill, but because they want a hole. And you should focus on the problem they want to solve, rather than your [.].

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The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Last week I saw a piece on LinkedIn, that questioned the accuracy of predictions about the future of B2B sales and selling made in the past decade. The piece pointed to a prediction by Forrester around 2015 about the size and nature of B2B sales in 2020. Is sales is making the most of their newfound time and resources?”

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 10, 2021

Invest in your sales managers to unlock the potential in your sales organization and turn that performance into sustainable performance As the leader of your organization, the next 6 months will prove to be more pressure-filled than you may have experienced in years. Invest in your sales managers.

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 22, 2018

Effective sales manager coaching is one of the key levers that leading sales organizations utilize to achieve their revenue targets. Sales manager coaching is the #1 sales management activity that impacts performance. Study after study has shown that sales manager coaching has a significant impact on performance.

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Sales Coaching Coaching Sales Management Study 273

SBI Growth

JULY 15, 2024

The classic sales maxim, "People buy from people they like," is supported by extensive behavioral science research. Dr. Robert Cialdini , a renowned psychologist, emphasizes the principle of liking in his influential book, " Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. "

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Force Management

AUGUST 22, 2024

We’ve been a part of making many sales kickoffs successful over the years. Managers are a critical instrument to driving results after your sales kickoff, helping to reinforce new concepts and best practices throughout the year.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 30, 2019

Author: Greg Flynn Imagine a marathon runner starting a race without having trained or even stretched beforehand. So why is it any different with sales? Accordingly, onboarding is a critical component in maximizing reps’ performance and ability to positively impact the bottom line. It’s not!). Clearly, it’s time for a change.

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 22, 2018

Effective sales manager coaching is one of the key levers that leading sales organizations utilize to achieve their revenue targets. Sales manager coaching is the #1 sales management activity that impacts performance. Study after study has shown that sales manager coaching has a significant impact on performance.

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Sales Coaching Coaching Sales Management Study 261

Steven Rosen

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Sales managers who spend more time in the field sales coaching outperform those that don’t! I was sitting in with a customer who is a sales force excellence expert and he asked me, “what do you see in the industry in terms of the number of days that sales managers are expected to be out in the field sales coaching ?”

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 14, 2020

These conditions can present challenges for sales organizations, where in-person meetings and events are typically part of “business as usual.” With internal meetings (training bootcamps, sales kick-offs, role play sessions, etc.), such as sales onboarding and training sessions, and even sales meetings?

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MAY 30, 2023

Salespeople who have been around long enough have seen sales training in multiple forms. While these training programs are always important, you cannot simply set it and forget it or try to make your offerings one size fits all.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

There has been no shortage of new sales related books during COVID, the usual mixed bag, with scale. But one stands out, The Building Blocks of Sales Enablement , by Mike Kunkle. Not only because of the author, Mr. Kunkle and the subject, sales enablement, but because way Mike approaches the subject. By Tibor Shanto.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Author: Todd Handy Before we start, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page regarding the term “direct sales.” Often, the differentiator may come down to the sales rep, whose product knowledge, experience and ability to solve the customer’s problem end up being the deciding factor in turning a prospect into a customer.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 8, 2024

Photo by SNCR_Group Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Maximize Your Trade Show Success And Business Growth Trade shows are vital to the business landscape, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking, learning, and showcasing innovations. Our guest blog offers insights on maximizing trade show success and business growth.

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Mindtickle

JANUARY 14, 2025

Instead, sales negotiations often happen until the buyer and seller reach a mutually beneficial agreement. B2B sellers must master the right sales skills to expertly navigate these negotiations and start closing more deals. Some people find sales negotiations uncomfortable. Why does sales negotiation training matter?

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 17, 2022

I’m a huge fan of sales enablement and some of the outstanding sales enablement practitioners who I count as friends. I think, however, one of the biggest problems with sales enablement is not what they do, or the quality of the programs they develop. Recently I had a fascinating conversation with a sales enablement team.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

We feel the same about sales negotiation advice. A lot of “experts” and those who believe themselves well-versed in negotiations take the liberty of sharing all kinds of recommendations for succeeding in sales negotiations. Here are five of the most common bad pieces of sales negotiation advice we hear: 1.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 12, 2018

Author: Jim Ninivaggi Many companies have their annual sales kickoff (SKO) meetings approaching. In other cases, it could be more useful to have a conceptual theme – one that aligns the sales force’s thinking and actions in the year ahead. Here are six secrets to make your meetings a hit and not a miss.

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Janek Performance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2024

However, as a sales organization, we know time is fleeting. One of the most effective ways to ensure your team’s success is investing in training and development. In fact, Qwilr notes the following sales training statistics : Today, 70% of sellers lack formal training. The average ROI of sales training is 353%.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In the case of sales, the answer is no. Intuitively, if you were to add up the claims of all the “players” in the average sales stack, productivity and results should be through the roof. Perhaps it is time for a new group, well old with a new name, Sales Re-Enablement Officers. Lost In Time. One is an element of mindset.

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BuzzBoard

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This means providing training and resources for employees to harness AI comfortably and effectively. Let’s breakdown, how as an entrepreneur or sales chief, you can integrate AI tools into your workflows to future-proof your business. The training regimen must cater to diverse skill sets and roles within the team.

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Maximizer Tools Lead Rank Pivotal 105

Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Author: Michael Nørregaard When prospects are evaluating your company, they’re looking to ultimately maximize their return on investment. They want minimal downtime, support they can rely on and access to as much training as possible, so they can be in turn, as successful as possible with their deployment. This is crucial.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 21, 2019

There’s no denying it — sales and marketing teams don’t always work well together. The two departments may see eye-to-eye and share unified goals, but it’s less common for sales to proactively help marketing perform better, or vice versa. But in today’s digital world, the line between sales and marketing is increasingly blurred.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

Author: Andres Lares Negotiation is a soft skill and as a result it requires both training and real world experience to improve. As managers and sales leaders, how can you bridge that gap between theory and practice for your teams? Yes, we train through poker. Negotiation Skills are Improved Through Training and Experience.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MAY 3, 2021

To achieve your sales targets, it's imperative to effectively train the sales reps so they become more productive. Sales coaching can highly improve their skills as they become better salespeople. While sales experience is essential, it's equally important to train the sales managers to maximize sales productivity.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

First things first: People buy from people first, product second , according to Director of Sales Steve Wernke. Here’s how to manage so much winning, with 9 tips from our top sales closers. To make customers feel good about the sale, throw in three freebies, in this order: additional support. The Rule of Three. price discount.

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Steven Rosen

MAY 1, 2024

In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Brandon Nye , Vice President of Sales for Inmode, shares the key qualities to look for when hiring salespeople, including a proven track record in B2B sales and a competitive mindset. This is a crucial skill that many companies overlook when hiring salespeople.

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 6, 2021

But we know, if we are going to maximize performance, if we are going to achieve our quarterly and annual goals, we have to have a longer perspective than just dealing with what is happening now. We have to have a plan, with our people, to grow them and maximize their performance. But let’s shift our perspective.

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The Sales Heretic

JULY 29, 2020

A common cliché in sales training is “Sell the hole, not the drill.” This maxim stems from the idea that if a person is buying a drill, it’s not because they really want a drill, but because they want a hole. And you should focus on the problem they want to solve, rather than your […].

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Maximizer Training Follow-up Retail 158

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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