Steven Rosen

MAY 24, 2024

In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening Podcast, Rob Ulsh , VP of Dealer and International Sales for Great Dane, discusses the use of AI in sales leadership. He also explores the practical applications of AI in sales, including prospecting, customer retention, and pre-call planning.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 14, 2020

Author: Liz Pulice In recent years, many companies have implemented remote work arrangements, driven by financial incentives, recruitment/retention initiatives and other factors. These conditions can present challenges for sales organizations, where in-person meetings and events are typically part of “business as usual.”

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Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 6, 2022

I also found a similar pattern as I did when I searched for "top sales blogs" last month as part of my research for the article, The Top 12 Sales Blogs of 2022 That Make You Think and Sell More. There were lots of articles that had the top 5, 7, 10, 12, and 15 reasons why salespeople leave or quit their jobs.

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Smooth Sale

AUGUST 1, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How to Enhance Your Employee Retention Rate Employee retention rate is an important metric that can significantly impact your business’s prosperity. Finding, hiring, and training a new employee is not cheap. The question is, what can you do about it?

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 18, 2022

Hiring top performers has always been the lifeblood of any sales organization. COVID has changed sales forever. The 3 most important questions that we need to address when making hiring decisions for a sales position are: Can the candidate effectively sell virtually? Hiring Top Performers Post-COVID Recovery . Fit Interview.

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Hiring Lead Rank Retention Face-to-face 367

No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 27, 2022

The research is clear: Diversity drives sales. Diverse sales teams can make more meaningful connections with your increasingly diverse customer base. Research on the benefits of diversity in the workplace prove it isn’t just a nice-to-have; for modern sales teams, it’s a must-have. 12% higher sales attainment.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 26, 2021

If you have a big-deal prospect or client, you’d better jump on a plane, catch a train, or take a road trip as soon as possible. I wrote that in 2013, back when virtual sales meetings weren’t the only option. The Problem with Virtual Sales Meetings. B2B sales reps have asked me that question repeatedly over the past year.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 4, 2025

Coincidentally, accountability is one of the competencies at which most sales leaders are lacking. Strategic Account Plans Account Retention Average Gross Profit Average Account Value Lifetime Account Value There are more but you get the gist of it. The second part is holding salespeople accountable to those targets. On the contrary.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 8, 2024

To be successful, sales professionals need to be experts in many different areas at once: their product’s strengths and weaknesses, their prospects’ pain points and needs, and the broader economic and competitive landscapes. To give sellers a fighting chance, sales leaders need to build an effective, flexible sales enablement program.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 20, 2019

Rather than battling for new hires in an uber-competitive job market, smart companies are moving to train and promote from within. Internal training and upskilling are essential in a tight labor market, but they should also be go-to strategies for companies even in times when qualified candidates are more abundant.

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Anthony Cole Training

JUNE 7, 2024

Client retention as well as new customer acquisition are the focus. In this high interest rate environment, consumers are moving excess amounts from checking accounts to higher yielding CDs and alternative products. This presents problems and opportunities for every bank. In fact, according to BAI Banking Outlook: 2024 Trends, “the No.

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 13, 2024

In the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley stress the lack of coaching and support for sales managers, underscoring the need for coaching for these managers. ” – Steve Rosen “If you don’t have a sales playbook, some type of methodology, I don’t even care how simple it is.

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No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Digital isnt a sales strategy. A sales strategy isnt about tools or trendsits about how your company attracts and serves customers. Yet, too many sales leaders fall into the trap of believing the latest digital sales tools or automation platforms will solve their sales prospecting problems. Hope isnt a strategy.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Take the famous example of two “leading sources of insights” for the sales community, coming to polar opposite conclusions as to when it the best time to make cold calls. In case it does not jump out at you: “1% of a typical work week is all that employees have to focus on training and development.”

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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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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 26, 2018

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. Ensure new customers are armed with the training they need to be successful. Most people would much rather watch a series of short training videos versus reading text.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Author: Doug Bushée and Shayne Jackson Last March, sales leaders had to quickly shift from enabling in-person sellers to enabling virtual sellers. Now, as we dive deeper into a new year, sales leaders are tackling another issue. Many sales organizations have pivoted to virtual events rather than simply canceling major sales events.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

B2B sales isnt what it used to be. They conduct extensive research, engage with sales reps late in the process, andperhaps most challenging of allrarely make decisions alone. To succeed in today’s B2B landscape, sales teams need personalize coaching, real-time feedback, AI-driven insights, and adaptive learning strategies.

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Sales Gravy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In this episode of The Sales Gravy podcast, Jeb Blount Jr. In this episode they dive into key insights on building effective sales training, the importance of a well-defined go-to-market strategy, and the power of partnerships to drive customer success. Ongoing Development: Training doesn’t stop at onboarding.

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Steven Rosen

JULY 24, 2023

How do you unleash the power of your sales leadership team? In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of sales, success is dependent on the capabilities of the sales leadership team. I believe that investing in the development of this critical team is the best use of resources for any VP of Sales.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 25, 2021

Unclear sales goals are costly. These are metrics that prioritize and improve sales performance and yield valuable specifics like percent of team meeting quota, average on-target earnings, and sales cycle length. KPIs should match the specific needs of your sales team. The Sales KPIs You Need to Know.

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Smooth Sale

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Training Programs to Empower Employees and Business Growth In today’s dynamic business environment, investing in employee training isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity.

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Steven Rosen

JULY 8, 2024

In this article, Jenn Steele discusses the vital role of customer feedback in refining marketing and sales strategies. She stresses listening to customer insights to tailor messaging and optimize sales tactics effectively. Key Takeaways: Collaboration between sales and marketing is essential for business success.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 30, 2021

I was working for a global consulting and training firm. I would work with small companies to develop their sales strategy, sales process, and sales goals, and incorporate these into their business plan. Sales is like dating. It’s the same with a sales qualified lead. The year was 1996. Do Your Leads Suck?

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Mindtickle

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Cox Automotive predicts that in 2025, new vehicle sales will reach 16.3 million units, making this the best year for sales since before the pandemic. In 2025, new vehicles sales will reach 0 M units But that doesnt mean automotive sales will suddenly be easy or guaranteed.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 29, 2025

Struggling to improve your sales skills? Video sales training can be a game-changer. This modern approach offers flexible, cost-effective, and engaging methods to elevate your sales techniques. Video sales training enhances retention and application of sales techniques through interactive and visual learning.

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SalesFuel

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

What are the Current Hiring and Retention Challenges? Training the existing workforce to fill these roles can be beneficial. Communication and Training Shortfalls In addition to a lack of communication, many first-line managers have not received the kind of training they need.

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 20, 2024

In this Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Gerilyn Horan , Hilton’s VP of Group Sales, shares strategies to become the best place to work In the world. She shares insights on creating a supportive environment and the importance of feedback, coaching, and company culture for employee engagement and retention.

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SBI Growth

MAY 13, 2020

Do you have a purposeful end to end strategy for acquiring, onboarding, and training this. In an increasingly commoditized marketplace, what are you doing to ensure one of your biggest differentiators is setting you apart from your competitor’s customer experience?

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 20, 2024

In this 3:03 video , Gerilyn Horan discusses the strategies to develop an exceptional workplace and its profound impact on employee engagement and retention. Fostering Opportunity and Growth One key factor contributing to employee satisfaction and retention is the opportunity for growth within an organization.

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 10, 2025

In this engaging episode host John Golden welcomes Matt Buchalski , a seasoned sales leader and head of sales for Ownwell. The episode delves into the intricacies of building and scaling sales teams in competitive markets, addressing the challenges that sales leaders face today. Key Themes Discussed 1.

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SalesFuel

OCTOBER 10, 2024

It’s true for exercise, lifestyle habits and even retaining valuable sales intelligence. Sales Intelligence is Easily Retained Using Popular Neuroscience Techniques Rapid learning techniques have been touted to generations of students to help retain information. Distributed practice benefits long-term retention.

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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. New traffic pattern data enabled model training to reduce time-to-destination.

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Janek Performance Group

APRIL 17, 2024

In B2B sales and marketing, companies employ various strategies to drive growth and expand their client base. Here, we’ll explore the role of BDRs, the pros and cons, and best practices to utilize them effectively: The Role of BDRs Typically, BDR is an entry-level position in larger, more complex sales organizations.

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Smooth Sale

JUNE 12, 2024

Optimize Your Website for Mobile Shopping By 2024, mobile commerce will account for most e-commerce sales as more people shop online via smartphones. Enhancing client pleasure and retention, an app can provide special bargains, tailored recommendations, and a more seamless checkout procedure. Never dismiss a new idea until you test it.

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