The Pipeline

MAY 27, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s 10 Fail-proof Tasks to Help Turn Your Prospects into Buyers. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Coaching , Guest Post , Proactivity , Sales Success , Sales Technique , execution. Prospecting is a term that’s been around for a long time. Go ahead, do it , click here now!

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Alice Heiman

AUGUST 13, 2024

How can CEOs consistently hire top-tier sales talent? Kristie Jones, a sales leadership expert with over 20 years of experience, shares her strategies for attracting, hiring, and onboarding the best sales professionals in the latest episode of Sales Talk for CEOs.

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 16, 2025

In a recent episode of the expert interview series hosted by John Golden and guest Walter Crosby , a seasoned sales coach and founder of Helix Sales Development, delved into the intricate challenges of hiring, finding, and retaining top sales talent. He is CSMO at Pipeliner CRM.

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Anthony Cole Training

JUNE 17, 2014

Let''s start today by looking at a couple findings from the Objective Management Group Sales Force Evaluation: Will Prospect. Prospects Consistently. The difference between the two findings is this: Will Prospect - this is a sales person that will prospect as long as they are managed to do so. The Fun Rule.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 7, 2012

We will discuss how to test for great sales talent. Hiring the wrong talent can make your professional life extremely painful. Want to start hiring better sales talent today? Use the sales call scorecard below to rank each candidate's ability to execute. Provide prospect/customer background.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 5, 2013

So who is likely to be in the office, who is likely to have time to just “talk”, rather than being out at client/prospect meetings; who lacks the discipline to not stop what they had scheduled, and shoot the breeze with the new guy? You guessed it, the members of the 80% club. The 20% club is too busy being out and driving revenues.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 6, 2014

Sales process adherence and persona recognition are driven by the desire to understand the customer. They follow a Buyer Process Map in order to better help their prospects discover the best solution. Whether you are considering your current sales reps, or looking to hire new ones, keep these competencies in mind. Social Reach.

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SBI Growth

JUNE 10, 2013

You''ve seen this before: a sales leader makes an urgent call to the HR business partner. Or, the sales talent isn’t ready to handle a sudden competitive threat. This post will help sales leaders Make the Number with the help of their HR partners. The existing sales team lacked social prospecting skills.

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Close.io

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Here’s how a startup can successfully compete in the war for sales talent. What do you most want prospective employees to know about your company? Show candidates your sales team culture. Clearly communicate your organization’s goals and values to all prospective candidates. Finding top sales talent is one thing.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MAY 22, 2020

Sales are contingent upon the attitude of the salesman, not the attitude of the prospect.". > Introducing the State of Sales 2020– LinkedIn. In their fourth annual LinkedIn State of Sales report, U.S. edition, they've identified some of the sales trends that have emerged in these challenging times.

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The Pipeline

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Stored in Appointments , Attitude , Business Acumen , Cold calling , Guest Post , Planning , Proactive , Prospecting , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , Sell Better , Video , Voice mail , execution. Voice mail continues to be a topic of discussion whenever sales people get together. Hiring Sales Talent.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Example: An HR leader conducted an audit of sales reps'' profiles. The result was an increase in appointments accepted by prospects. And they produced sales results sooner. Upgrading Legacy Talent - Ensure legacy sales talent does not become obsolete. Then he led a workshop to help enhance their profiles.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 26, 2014

The acute issues of 5-10 years back (sales process, CRMs, dialing or direct mail leads, etc.) aren''t the same today (social prospecting, content marketing, buying process maps, etc.). Some challenges are eternal (sufficient quality talent, sales coaching, account segmentation.). Russ is the HR business partner to sales.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 22, 2011

Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , Cold calling , EDGE Sales Process , Proactive , Prospecting , Sales Success , Sales Technique , Sales eXchange , execution. The other day I was talking with a couple of sales managers trying to help their people be more effective in prospecting. Prospecting.

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The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Sales Force (Mis)Alignment. Stored in Business Acumen , Coaching , Demand Generation , Hiring Sales Talent , Planning , Sales Force Alignment , Sales Leadership , Sales Management , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , Sales eXchange , execution.

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 8, 2013

Sales reps often feel they are intruding on their prospects’ time. You’ll also focus on delivering value to your prospect or client, because everyone’s time is precious. About the Author Jeff Purtell is the chief operating officer at Acquirent—a Chicago-based provider of outsourced sales solutions.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

A must-have if you are to properly allocate your sales resources. Benefit – Gives you the ability to prioritize your customer/prospect base. You can put your best sales resources on your best opportunities. Talent – Understanding of items 1-4 tells you what type of talent you need to execute.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Talent – They have a hard time finding and hiring ‘A’ player sales talent. Performance Management – They aren’t sure what to measure and how to fix sales issues. It’s likely you’ve promoted some of your top reps to sales managers. Perhaps you assumed their success as a rep would carry over into sales leadership.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 28, 2018

Author: Cristina Gomez The war for top-performing sales talent has begun. By 2026, the number of open sales positions is projected to grow by more than 3 percent , putting the pressure on sales leaders and HR teams to attract top talent. Strategies for Gender Diversity.

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The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Stored in Appointments , Contest , Proactive , Proactivity , Prospecting , Sales Success , Sales Technique , Sales Training , Workshops , execution. PROACTIVE PROSPECTING! As you may have noticed over to the right, we are presenting the Proactive Prospecting Workshop in Toronto/Markham, scheduled for April 13.

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The Pipeline

APRIL 27, 2011

Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , EDGE Sales Process , Prospecting , Sales Technique , Video , Voice mail , execution. Two weeks ago I in a post title Prospecting and the “Last Inch” , looking at key thing to consider at that final moment when you have to reach out and engage directly with your prospect.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Say you believe that your prospect is willing to pay $15,000 to $20,000, a range you’re willing to accept, so you make an offer that's “at your floor” of $20,000 – you've bluffed, and your prospect now has the chance to call. How to Master the Art of Bluffing in Sales. You can use the same technique in your sales cycle.

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The Pipeline

MARCH 17, 2011

Stored in "Did You Just Say.?" , Appointments , Attitude , Cold calling , Prospecting , Tongue in cheek , execution. In working with a rep who has avoided prospecting activities lately, during our most recent meeting I asked what he accomplished last week and what his plan was over the next two weeks. Sales 2.0 , Tibor Shanto.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

This post is focused on organizing sales talent to help you make the number. The cost of sales is increasing. Hiring ‘A’ player sales reps is expensive. A symptom of this is: your revenue trends haven’t increased with your sales expense. Deploying those resources incorrectly can be even more expensive.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 10, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s In Conversation – How to Shorten the Sales Cycle. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , EDGE Sales Process , Interview , Lead Management , Proactive , Proactivity , Prospecting , Sales Process , Sales Strategy , Success , Video , execution. Hiring Sales Talent.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Sales leaders have no idea if each rep’s quota is attainable. Determine potential by segmenting your customers and prospects. Sales Cycle – quotas should align to sales cycle length. More transactional sales may require a monthly quota. Strategic sales roles may only sell one deal a year.

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Engage Selling

MARCH 29, 2022

Discover four prospecting habits for success! The post 4 Prospecting Habits for Success first appeared on Colleen Francis - The Sales Leader. When salespeople are stuck or in a slump, many of them tend to…wait. That’s right, far too many sellers just wait for things to … Read More.

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The Pipeline

JANUARY 18, 2012

Hiring Sales Talent. Prospecting. The Right Way to Use Demos in Technology Sales. Beware The Mixed Message – Sales eXchange – 138. Sales Roulette – Are You A Player? 3 R’s of Prospecting Success. Flaunt Your Next Steps – Sales eXchange – 137. Guest Post. HR Management. Impact Questions.

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The Pipeline

JANUARY 11, 2012

Stored in Attitude , Buying Process , EDGE Sales Process , Forecast , Funnel management , Interactive Selling , Planning , Proactive , Prospecting , Sales Cycle , Sales Process , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , Time Allocation , execution. Sales Cycle , Sales Success , Time Allocation.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Effective prospecting is the backbone of sales success, yet finding candidates with the right skills can be challenging. Sales professionals need a unique blend of persistence, creativity, and communication to excel in prospecting.

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The Pipeline

MARCH 16, 2011

Hiring Sales Talent. Prospecting. The Right Way to Use Demos in Technology Sales. Beware The Mixed Message – Sales eXchange – 138. Sales Roulette – Are You A Player? 3 R’s of Prospecting Success. Flaunt Your Next Steps – Sales eXchange – 137. Go ahead, do it , click here now! Guest Post.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Hiring Sales Talent. Prospecting. The Right Way to Use Demos in Technology Sales. Beware The Mixed Message – Sales eXchange – 138. Sales Roulette – Are You A Player? 3 R’s of Prospecting Success. Flaunt Your Next Steps – Sales eXchange – 137. Guest Post. HR Management. Impact Questions.

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The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Hiring Sales Talent. Prospecting. The Right Way to Use Demos in Technology Sales. Beware The Mixed Message – Sales eXchange – 138. Sales Roulette – Are You A Player? 3 R’s of Prospecting Success. Flaunt Your Next Steps – Sales eXchange – 137. Guest Post. HR Management. Impact Questions.

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The Pipeline

JUNE 15, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , EDGE Sales Process , Interactive Selling , Proactive , Productivity , Prospecting , Sales 2.0 , Sales Strategy , Sales Success , Sell Better , Success , Value , execution. Hiring Sales Talent. Prospecting.

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 2, 2013

But in your book, you introduce the concept of potent prospecting. JF: New tools have eliminated the cold call and redefined prospecting: The days of robo-dialing and making cold calls without any information are gone – there’s no excuse for it. Potent prospecting works more holistically. Can you explain what that is?

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Anthony Cole Training

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

When you don't have a pipeline of sales talent to go to when making a hire, you can become desperate. You become desperate because you believe having someone in the role is better than a vacancy.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 3, 2019

Through predictive analysis, we’ve identified a set of six core skills and characteristics where high-performing salespeople score well: Qualifying prospects with a swift level of interest – People who score well on this capability are able to capitalize on the moment in a closing market by quickly and accurately gauging someone’s readiness to buy.

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