Sales 2.0

OCTOBER 25, 2021

One of the main reasons for this low close rate is that sales people miss decisionmakers in the prospect company. Research shows on average there are 6-10 decision makers and it’s typical for most sales people to only speak to one person. Sales time sucks. Sales management. Where does this time go?

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Vengreso

JANUARY 13, 2025

The landscape is being transformed by innovative tools designed for sales acceleration, optimize processes, and enhance productivity through an accelerated sales process. In this fast-paced world of sales enablement , staying ahead requires more than just traditional methods.

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Steven Rosen

MAY 31, 2021

As the head of sales it doesn’t matter if you are involved directly in the process, what matters, is that you have in place a top-notch sales selection system. Without a clear process, your sales managers will each adopt their own approach and ultimately achieve sub-optimal results. S – Systematic. A – Assessments.

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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

MAY 28, 2014

The answer that traditional sales leaders have used in the past is to throw more money at their team to drive performance. Yet the research on motivation and performance is telling us a completely different story. The key to driving internal motivation of sales people is the responsibility of the direct sales manager.

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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. Oliver: Yes.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 22, 2018

Author: Kevin McGirl Sales managers have a tough job. A good sales manager needs to stay on top of their game at all times, and ensure that their team is focused, efficient and most importantly, profitable. There are many moving parts in the sales process, and it’s not easy staying on top of them all.

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Steven Rosen

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Top sales coaches have the power to supercharge a team’s performance. Research suggests that the best sales coaches can drive 19% more sales than those who are less effective coaches. Yet, despite these promising numbers, many sales managers remain disengaged from the coaching process.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 4, 2017

. “Align all your efforts to what really matters, which is how your potential customers approach challenges, make buying decisions, and implement or use your products and services,” says Tamara Schenk , research director at CSO Insights. Get our research report: 30 Ways to Get Inside the Mind of Your Target Buyer.

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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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SalesFuel

MARCH 3, 2025

B2B sellers and sales managers are increasingly relying on AI sales tools to meet sales quotas. Not all AI tools deliver on their promises. How can sales integrate AI sales tools? One of the biggest emerging trends is AI agents in B2B sales. But the future potential is real.

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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. Carries themselves.

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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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SalesFuel

APRIL 10, 2024

One way is to do your research. The Right Sales Research Helps Build Sales Credibility Conducting thorough research is one of the things that separates top performers from the rest for many reasons. LinkedIn’s Paul Petrone reports that their research also supports the importance of a seller’s knowledge. “We

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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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Sales 2.0

OCTOBER 22, 2014

2. Sales managers are the biggest problem. It’s easier for a brand new startup to establish its sales and marketing processes the right way, changing existing processes and structures even just a little is really hard. David points out the main champions of the sales status quo are your sales managers.

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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. AI can significantly simplify pre-call planning by providing prompt research and insights about potential clients. He also emphasized the time-saving aspect of AI in prospecting.

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Cincom Smart Selling

APRIL 10, 2025

This strategic discipline ensures that salespeople have the necessary tools, content, processes, and technology to engage buyers effectively and close deals more efficiently. Organizations that invest in well-structured sales enablement strategies are seeing measurable returns. What is Sales Enablement?

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

It offers detailed, actionable advice for sales leaders looking to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in sales. Introduction to Matt McDarby Matt McDarby, the president of United Sales Resources, brings over 15 years of experience in developing sales managers and leaders.

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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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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Are my Sales Managers good enough? Do This— Start with a Sales Strategy Blueprint. To have a sales strategy you can execute, it must follow a structured path. Sign up for SBI''s free onsite research session here. By doing so, you will receive: A copy of a Sales Strategy Blueprint. Steve’s new plan.

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Mindtickle

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Modern revenue leaders understand that sales coaching is key to sales success. Sales coaching can help every team member achieve their full potential when done well. In fact, recent research found that nearly all (91%) of sales managers feel coaching positively impacts team performance.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

For example, reps can watch for keywords in conversations that historically indicate a prospect is more likely to buy, while sales managers can better coach their teams by reviewing call trends. Research firm Forrester found that 57 percent of B2B sales leaders intended to invest more on AI and automation tools in 2021.

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SalesFuel

MAY 14, 2024

And culture can be one of your top team productivity tools when you roll out new sales technology and initiatives. Why Culture Is One Of The Top Team Productivity Tools In a poll published by Gallup and Workforce , engaged employees described their workplace culture as “caring,” “innovative” and “professional.”

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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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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Not Conducting Thorough Research on Prospects Janice Si , Marketing & PR Specialist, says, "A common mistake among reps is not conducting thorough research on their prospects before reaching out. It's about adding another tool to your kit to reach a wider audience.”

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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. Perhaps we ask them for ideas, to research a customer, plan a call/meeting.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Author: Tim Houlihan In my conversation with Jana Gallus from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, we examined the ways that precision impacts the effectiveness of rewards. Her research points to important aspects of how rewards, the signals they send and their efficacy are affected by precision. Reps Benefit From Incentives.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Luckily, some major companies, like LinkedIn, have discovered a way to improve sales relationships, customer trust, and — ultimately — sales numbers. Recently, HubSpot sat down with Kwesi Graves , Regional Sales Manager at LinkedIn, to learn more about how he centers his team's sales approach completely around the ideal buyer.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

LinkedIn research shows that sales professionals who have a high Social Selling Index are: 51 percent more likely to exceed quota Three times more likely to go to club Promoted to VP 17 months faster Creating 45 percent more opportunities per quarter than social media laggards What’s Not to Love? I’ll ask you.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 22, 2024

Your sales manager has given your team a big pep talk encouraging you to dial, dial, dial. A modern enterprise communication solution can help simplify your outbound communications by connecting your telephone sales with your other digital channels. So, what does a typical cold call look like in sales? Consider this.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 2, 2018

Every sales manager wants their team to be successful– but sometimes, that’s easier said than done. Sales reps face a number of obstacles that can keep them from their goals and it’s your job as their manager to help them overcome these challenges. Use the right tools and technologies. Invest in ongoing coaching.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

These famous words from Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice equally apply to our sales pipeline. As sales managers, we know from experience that when we review the opportunities our sales reps have promised to close this month, next month and the next 90 day, that they won’t all close. But which ones will close?

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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?

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