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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Steven Rosen

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Developing Master Sales Coaches. Do you have a team of master sales coaches? Are your sales managers ready to crush it in 2020 or will it be another frustrating, mediocre 12-months? Unfortunately, as you know, this won’t maximize your sales nor improve the competencies of your sales team.

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Sales Coaching Coaching Maximizer Selling Skills 322

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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Training Sales Management Hiring Lead Rank 52

Steven Rosen

MAY 5, 2022

Sales Manager Coaching. 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. You can train your sales managers in coaching.

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Coaching Sales Management Sales Coaching Account 156

Steven Rosen

APRIL 18, 2022

Despite good interviewing skills, many sales managers are guilty of making the following hiring mistakes: Hiring people they like. Do your sales managers have the tools and processes to systematically identify top sales performers from those who are pretenders? Settling for mediocrity to fill the vacancy.

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Hiring Lead Rank Retention Face-to-face 367

SBI Growth

JUNE 5, 2013

You have a team of experienced sales people, so what is the problem? In this post we will explore common sales call mistakes. Then we will review four simple steps sales leaders can implement to prevent them. The sales call coaching tool will help sales leaders ensure their reps are prepared.

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Objections Coaching Follow-up Lead Rank 335

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. Coaching improves sales rep engagement. What can you do? Do nothing.

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Sales Coaching Coaching Sales Management Study 273

Understanding the Sales Force

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

94% of sales managers are optimistic about their salespeople. Objective Management Group's (OMG's) findings from the evaluations and assessments of 1.8 Objective Management Group's (OMG's) findings from the evaluations and assessments of 1.8 Unfortunately, a lot of sales managers choose the second option.

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Hiring Quota Objections Influencer 306

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. Coaching improves sales rep engagement. What can you do? Do nothing.

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Sales Coaching Coaching Sales Management Study 261

Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 8, 2021

Let me explain: If you’re like most sales reps, then you hate making calls because you’re either afraid of being rejected, or you’re are afraid you’re going to mishandle a call and so lose a good lead. Well, here is the adjustment you need to make: First, expect that you will get objections and that most people will reject your offer.

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Face-to-face Cold Calling Gatekeeper Licensing 313

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Outbound sales call tracking software enhances your sales team’s efficiency by automating call logging, providing real-time analytics, and integrating with customer relationship management (CRM) systems. These tools not only help teams track performance, but improve engagement strategies and optimize sales workflows.

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Outbound Software Software Buyer Intent 130

Vengreso

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Today more than ever sales managers encounter both unique challenges and remarkable opportunities. As technology continues to reshape the sales landscape, to learn how to be a good sales manager, one must adapt to new demands and expectations.

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Sales Management Forecasting Face-to-face How To 58

Cincom Smart Selling

APRIL 10, 2025

The difference between a sales team that hits targets and one that consistently exceeds them often lies in the support structure around itsales enablement. This strategic discipline ensures that salespeople have the necessary tools, content, processes, and technology to engage buyers effectively and close deals more efficiently.

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Sales Enablement Top of Funnel Tools Strategy 48

Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 10, 2014

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan Can you name 10 Core Competencies of a great salesperson? For the past 20 years, every Objective Management Group (OMG) sales force evaluation and sales candidate assessment has been tied to 21 Sales Core Competencies. They are marketing themselves.

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Top of Funnel Social Selling Funnel Sales Cycle 309

Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

For sales managers, look for qualities that build strong teams and motivate others to perform their best. Whether you seek a new hire or promotion, here are several essential qualities of sales managers. Someone in line for this position already possesses effective sales strategies. Asks questions.

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Sales Management Hiring Promotion Motivation 139

The Pipeline

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Lately I have had a chance to sit in on a number of “opportunity reviews”, and it is interesting how the format and tools have changed, the plot and the theme have not changed much beyond the costumes, props, and players. Become one of the thousands of sales professionals receiving my latest updates on sales execution, tools, tips and more.

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Janek Performance Group

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Define Objectives Before choosing a provider or rolling out your own in-house training solution, define your desired outcomes. to customer service and account management. Of course, a buyers most common objection is price. Here, it is essential managers encourage and check that their reps are utilizing the reinforcement tools.

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Training Hiring How To Retention 118

Understanding the Sales Force

JUNE 24, 2021

Something else we haven't done for quite a while is revisit Objective Management Group's (OMG) sales selection statistics on the percentage of people that are recommended for various selling and sales management roles.

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Hotels Sports Groups Objections 274

Gong.io

OCTOBER 19, 2021

They do all of this by equipping your sales organization with the insights, data, culture, tools, and knowledge it needs to sell better. . And perhaps most importantly of all, which objection-handling strategies work to soothe their questions about the competition? Sales Enablement Software : Welcome to Gong’s home turf!

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Sales Enablement Tools Top of Funnel Hiring 164

Steven Rosen

MAY 24, 2024

” – Rob Ulsh Key Takeaways: AI is not a threat to sales professionals but a powerful tool that can enhance their effectiveness. Change management is essential when introducing AI into sales organizations. He recognized the need to understand and embrace AI as a tool for sales leadership.

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Company Sales Leadership Retention Loyalty 296

Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

One of the most effective reward tools is a non-monetary point system. Above their comp plan, a rep might earn 1,000 points for every $100,000 in new sales during the quarter. Good incentives with reasonably precise rules and rewards allow sales managers to send positive signals about the company’s priorities and transparency.

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Incentive Incentives Travel Motivation 323

No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

But technology is an important part of how we live and work, so if Millennials are using a tool that is interesting and strategic, I’ll learn how they do it. I don’t spend my time chasing the next bright, shiny objects. But my strategy, tools, and outreach must adjust if I’m to stay current. Relationships do that.

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Social Media Media Referrals Social Selling 286

Vengreso

JANUARY 17, 2025

As noted in the 3 Reasons B2B Digital Sales Transformation is Here to Stay , digital transformation is no longer a matter of if but when. This accessibility ensures that sales teams are always one step ahead, equipped with the latest digital selling skills. Competitive Edge in the Digital Age Efficiency is another crucial benefit.

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Webinar Metrics Selling Skills Sales Cycle Coaching 98

Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Author: Matthew Sunshine If you’re a sales manager, you know this to be true: Having that tough conversation with a salesperson who isn’t meeting goals is never fun. As a sales manager, see whether this sounds familiar: You sit down with an underperforming salesperson and open with a statement like, “You’re not hitting your numbers.”

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Coaching Construction Pivotal Positioning 257

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 11, 2021

B2B sales tools are meant to automate day-to-day processes, increase efficiency in all aspects of the sales process, and simplify various aspects of a sales rep's day to save valuable time — time that can be spent focusing on prospects and deals. B2B Sales Tools. Why use B2B sales tools?

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Sales Tools B2B Tools Hubspot 143

Hubspot Sales

JULY 22, 2024

Your sales manager has given your team a big pep talk encouraging you to dial, dial, dial. I’ve found that it’s easier to find specific companies or people who could use your product or service using a tool like LinkedIn. Option 2: Objection I understand. Use the right tools. Consider this.

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Cold Calling Top of Funnel Inbound Call-back 111

Allego

DECEMBER 10, 2024

How does this ROI translate into measurable improvements like higher sales, shorter deal cycles, or larger contracts? This gap leaves sales managers asking an essential question: How do you demonstrate the ROI of sales training in a credible, reliable way? Proving the impact of sales training is no small feat.

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ROI Training Lead Scoring Lead Rank 62

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! Have you ever interviewed for a job you really want, thought your interview went well, and then didn’t get called back for it?

Hiring 241

Hiring Face-to-face Gatekeeper Licensing 241

Vengreso

MARCH 26, 2025

Our intelligent tool offers a free personal writing assistant and automatic text expander. Optimizing Brand Communications Designed for efficient communication, our tool allows your teams to categorize, manage, organize, and store your business’s top-performing snippets, messages, and posts in the cloud.

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Training Strategy Ideal Customer Profile Lead Scoring 68

Vengreso

JANUARY 6, 2025

In the fast-paced world of sales , aligning Sales KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) with your company’s unique goals is crucial for driving success and ensuring every effort contributes to the overarching mission. Customer Acquisition Cost: This KPI helps in assessing the financial efficiency of your marketing and sales efforts.

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Lead Scoring Lead Rank How To Top of Funnel 68

Vengreso

JANUARY 10, 2025

By focusing on marketing teams sales enablement, businesses can align their sales and marketing teams through strategic collaboration, fostering regular communication, shared tools, and a culture shift. Roles First, lets deconstruct the roles within a sales enablement framework.

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Sales Enablement How To Webinar Metrics Objections 66

Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 16, 2025

And with the popularity of this term, there are endless tools that claim to provide coaching. There is no aspect of what we do as sellers in which there is some tool that claims to coach. We have very rich conversational intelligence tools. I’m not suggesting we stop using these tools. And this isn’t coaching.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 21, 2019

Author: Lauren Boutwell As the field of sales enablement has evolved and matured, so, too, have its supporting technologies. Accordingly, video coaching has become a popular tool for driving readiness in sales organizations of all sizes and across industries. How would you respond to these common objections?” “How

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Coaching Video Hiring Trade Show 241

No More Cold Calling

MAY 24, 2018

That bright, shiny object might be rustier than you think. If you’re researching the latest and greatest sales trends, you just might fall victim to the bright-shiny-object syndrome. Just because certain sales prospecting techniques are all the rage, doesn’t mean they’re right for you or for your buyer.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 3, 2017

The question I usually get, and a valid one, is “Well how am I supposed to know what their objectives are or business impacts they are looking for?” Well, it may take a bit of effort, but most sales people know this better than they pretend, they just have to change a few approaches. Product, feature, ROI, all noise. How Do We Do This.

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Objections Face-to-face Segment ROI 206

Highspot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Sales coaching is one of the many key responsibilities of a sales leader and is one of the most effective ways to increase sales performance across your team. In fact, 65% of high-impact sales organizations (75% or more of reps achieving quota) report that sales managers spend 20% or more time coaching.

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Coaching Sales Coaching Face-to-face ACT 64