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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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 22, 2018

From sales force training and compensation to investments in sales processes and technology, organizations relentlessly seek to pull the right levers that will drive revenue growth and improve sales effectiveness. These results were due entirely to sales manager skills, independent of the skills of their salespeople.

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Anthony Cole Training

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In this blog, we discuss the best habits of highly successful salespeople and sales managers. Being an extraordinary sales manager is grueling and time-consuming.

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Vengreso

MARCH 26, 2025

Whether you’re new to the field or looking to close more sales, online sales training offers a flexible and effective path to success. Through virtual instructor-led training, professionals can now master the intricate selling process without the hefty price tag of traditional programs.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 26, 2020

Author: Mat Singer, Senior Director of Sales Operations and Excellence, Upland Software Sales teams are often one of the most expensive resources within a company, yet the average frontline sales manager spends only 9% of his or her time developing direct report sellers. . Leaders, Take Part!

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Anthony Cole Training

OCTOBER 17, 2024

So why is it that many sales leaders default to coaching the deal at hand and do not consistently have sales pipeline management sessions with their people?

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 17, 2019

In addition to that, I received a number of emails asking, what are the requirements for becoming a great sales manager? Now for sales management. Do you remember the first time you coached a salesperson on an opportunity they were unlikely to win and they won it because of your coaching?

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Anthony Cole Training

MARCH 12, 2020

In this blog article, we discuss the best advice sales managers can give their salespeople, and that is to "keep moving." If you want to increase sales within your organization, you must keep moving throughout the ups and downs, the missed opportunities, the clients who "ghost" you, and more.

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Vengreso

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Mastering Objection Handling Effective objection handling is crucial in sales, requiring sales teams to navigate challenges and turn objections into opportunities. By mastering objection handling, sales reps can build trust with prospects and guide them towards making informed decisions. Download FlyMSG at flymsg.io

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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? Which accounts (e.g.,

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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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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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Understanding the Sales Force

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Step 1 – Have the Sales Team Evaluated We leverage the gold standard of sales team evaluation tools to determine what the team’s full sales capabilities are today, and where the biggest gaps are in all 21 Sales Core Competencies. They were D Players and not part of the company’s future.

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Steven Rosen

JUNE 3, 2020

When I say “you,” I am referring to frontline sales managers and sales executives. Sales managers are the key to driving sales performance. They are the 10X factor as highly effective sales managers will impact 8-12 sales reps. Coaching (Remotely). Success begets success.

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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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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. Call that… “Just add AI.”

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Steven Rosen

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

5 Ways top sales managers become a sales coach! Sales coaching is the most important sales management activity for driving sales performance. Unfortunately, most managers haven’t been taught how to properly coach their staff. Ask Effective Questions. Of course, not.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 22, 2025

Ready to enhance your sales skills? Our list of the best sales training blogs offers expert tips and practical advice to help you succeed. These blogs provide insights and strategies tailored specifically for sales managers , focusing on leadership, productivity , team motivation, and effective sales strategies.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Your top rep just completed a high-impact sales training session. This rapid decline in knowledge retention leads to inconsistent sales execution, wasted training investments, and a constant struggle to keep teams aligned on best practices. Highly effective sales teams are 4.8 Sound familiar? Theyre also 2.2

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Cincom Smart Selling

APRIL 21, 2025

This shift has redefined the role of sales leadership. Its no longer just about hitting quotas; its about designing and executing sales management in a way that is data-driven, technologically integrated, and strategically aligned with the broader business objectives. What is Sales Management?

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

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Mindtickle

APRIL 23, 2025

Yet, traditional training methods often fall short when it comes to preparing automotive sales reps to face (and overcome) these complex selling scenarios. By integrating AI role-plays into your automotive sales training strategy, your sellers can build the skills and confidence they need to to succeed.

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Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Because sales managers are not coaching – still – at least not consistently or effectively. It’s simply incomprehensible that sales managers aren’t picking up the clue phone. Sales Managers don’t want to coach because it takes away from personal sales.

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Awarathon

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Effective sales training is crucial in today’s competitive business environment. Fortunately, online sales coaching transforms this landscape with personalized and flexible experiences through advanced training platforms. According to Forbes , Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing sales coaching.

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 15, 2021

Business acumen and business planning are becoming a much more necessary skill for sales reps and sales managers. The company’s business planning processes require sales reps to build annual business plans. It starts with the front-line sales manager reviewing each member of their sales team.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

To succeed in today’s B2B landscape, sales teams need personalize coaching, real-time feedback, AI-driven insights, and adaptive learning strategies. The stakes are high, and traditional sales training methods simply arent enough. What Is B2B Sales Training? Get your copy now.

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 31, 2023

If you take the traditional approach of spending 80% of your time reviewing the past year and 20% on goals for the new year, you will have missed one of the biggest opportunities to supercharge your team. Focus 80% of your time on identifying opportunities for growth and development and 20% on reviewing last year’s performance.

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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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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 and Marketing Management

JANUARY 31, 2021

Author: Brian Trautschold As a new hire, structured training and onboarding programs are expected. Today, it is rare to see a company that doesn’t have a strict training program in place from the moment a new hire walks through the door. That’s where sales coaching comes in. Turnover is notoriously high in sales roles.

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Mindtickle

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

of automotive buyers are dissatisfied with their interactions with sellers 0 % Many automotive sales organizations are implementing sales enablement programs so every seller has the automotive training, tools, and resources to be ready to meet (and even exceed) automotive buyers expectations. And its no wonder why.

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Key Takeaways AI-powered sales training helps reps build trust by personalizing conversations and addressing buyer needs. Unified tools streamline workflows, enhancing collaboration and driving better sales outcomes. And without trust, deals stall, sales cycles drag on, and your competitors swoop in.

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Steven Rosen

AUGUST 26, 2021

Sales Manager’s Success Checklist. It is far too early to look at sales early. Here are the top 10 questions you should ask yourself and your sales managers to gauge if you/they have set the foundation for success. Do All Your Sales Reps Have Strong Business Plans? Is Your Sales Team Engaged?

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

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Highspot

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

It might sound like a lofty goal, but there’s a proven way to get there with sales enablement training. 54% of enablement teams that manage sales training programs report a six-percentage-point increase in customer retention. What is Sales Enablement Training? So, why the hesitation?

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Mindtickle

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Organizations must build a strong medical device sales rep training program so sellers are always ready to overcome these challenges. In this post, well examine medical sales rep training and its critical role in success. This has created a new burden on sales reps, who must learn to sell an entirely new product category.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 10, 2024

As a sales manager, I’m sure you have pipeline meetings often. But, do you ever ask yourself, “How can pipeline meetings be a coaching opportunity?” Let’s start with an analogy: You wouldn’t expect a rookie with no training to pick up a bat in a major league baseball game and knock it out of the park on his first try.

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