No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Guest blogger Donal Daly explains how sales managers can become sales leaders. Then your sales force needs the right tools for success. You need a system that management can use to coach behaviors, not criticize outcomes. Just as importantly, you need sales leaders , not just sales managers.

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Cincom Smart Selling

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Quote and proposal software has generated a lot of buzz. The most sophisticated quote and proposal software offerings provide AI-powered interfaces that communicate with customers and sales agents to fully configure and price highly complex products. The performance of these systems varies greatly.

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Allego

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I’m willing to bet you’re like me when it comes to buying something, whether it’s a new pair of boots or enterprise software. One such technology, Digital Sales Room software , has emerged as a game-changer, empowering sales teams to operate seamlessly in a virtual environment. What Is Digital Sales Room Software?

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

In fact, when asking Sales Operations Leaders what qualitative data they had gathered, here are their responses: Conducted internal win/loss debrief on large opportunities. Interviewed VP of Sales, Product Leaders, and Sales Manager to understand what they were seeing in the market.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 9, 2014

And he made the business case for his software application by quoting details about the results his clients were experiencing. It’s our job as smart, strategic sales pros to deliver value—real value—and we can only do that if we’ve invested time in researching our prospects. All good so far. Because Buyer 2.0

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

What you need is customer relationship management (CRM) software. A CRM solution can save you time, keep your team organized, and boost sales and customer retention, no matter your size. Here are four ways a CRM software pays for itself once you get it up and running.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 2, 2012

a provider of software to simplify and improve business operations and customer communications. As the strategic HR partner to multiple sales leaders, Steve is responsible for recruiting and retaining top talent. As the strategic HR partner to multiple sales leaders, Steve is responsible for recruiting and retaining top talent.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 13, 2025

By implementing sales acceleration tools, businesses can significantly increase sales velocity, improve conversion rates, and drive substantial revenue growth. Sales acceleration tools are designed to enhance every stage of the sales cycle, from lead generation to closing deals.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 6, 2025

Key performance indicators such as average deal size and sales cycle length are critical in driving towards this goal. Similarly, understanding the average sales cycle length can help in optimizing the sales process and setting realistic sales goals. Clear goals will guide your KPI selection.

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Pointclear

JULY 17, 2013

To read an excerpt from her latest book, Smart Sales Manager , click here. Today’s “new normal” sales landscape has sales leaders scratching their heads, wondering about the best way to structure their sales organizations. To listen to a webinar on this topic, click here.

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Pointclear

MARCH 12, 2013

Lori is a senior analyst with extensive marketing, sales, and operation experience in the information systems and software industries. In our discussion, Lori shared key insights into the B2B buyer's journey as well as marketing and sales alignment. B2B marketing and sales teams must agree on the sales-ready lead definition.

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MTD Sales Training

DECEMBER 15, 2011

You then need to use those problems as the basis for your sales meetings. You should have a personal one to one meeting with each sales person at the end of every day or month, depending on the logistics and your sales cycle, even if it is by telephone. Then he calls his sales manager, who confirms the fact, “Yep, Steve!

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 12, 2020

While it’s ideal to have both inside and outside sales reps, deciding how many to hire and where to put them depends on several factors: Territories: For field sales reps, the size of a deal is determined by a territory’s location, industry makeup, and population. Industry: The number of inside vs outside sales reps varies by industry.

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Allego

OCTOBER 15, 2024

They may highlight how their software improves reporting accuracy or automates compliance tasks—directly addressing the pain points the customer mentioned. By solving the right problems, sales reps enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. Sales Cycle Length: Consultative selling can shorten the sales cycle.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

They need personalized coaching , real-time feedback, AI-driven insights, and adaptive learning strategies that empower them to confidently navigate complex sales cycles and drive results. What Is B2B Sales Training? Sales training isnt a one-time eventits an ongoing strategy. Get your copy now.

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Vengreso

AUGUST 12, 2024

The sales cycle, or sales cycles, is a systematic approach adopted by sales teams to monitor and finalize transactions, beginning with the recognition of prospective customers and continuing through acquiring their business to cultivating enduring partnerships.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 5, 2020

But what most sales teams don’t know is that their sales tech stack is still missing a critical piece — a tool that can accelerate the last leg of their deal cycles and cut it down by 24%. Contract lifecycle management (CLM) software. Aside from legal, Sales is one of the primary departments involved in contracts.

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eGrabber

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In todays fast-paced world, boosting sales performance and closing deals quickly are more important than ever. Sales leaders, sales managers, and sales professionals must work smart and act fast. In 2025, the key is to use smart tools like sales automation and track real sales data.

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Allego

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In sales, that can mean lost deals. Conversation intelligence software is the game-changer that ensures sales reps don’t just think they nailed it—they actually do. Every sales conversation is packed with insights that sellers can use to better understand buyer needs, refine their approach, and tailor solutions.

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Cincom Smart Selling

APRIL 10, 2025

In this guide, well define sales enablement in detail, clarify what sales enablement does, and walk through sales enablement best practices that high-performing teams rely on. What is Sales Enablement? More than just a support function, sales enablement bridges the gap between siloed departments.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 14, 2020

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) refers to any cloud software product that a company hosts and makes available to customers over the Internet, rather than offering it as a download onto their computers or mobile devices. By the end, you should have a clear roadmap for reaching your or your company’s sales goals. What Is SaaS Sales?

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 8, 2025

In his book, he explores how gap selling has the potential to: Generate more leads Increase customer conversion rates Minimize sales cycles Maximize the average deal size Despite what you might be thinking, gap selling doesnt involve a whole lot of strong-arming prospects or dazzling them with fancy features to achieve these results.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 5, 2020

But what most sales teams don’t know is that their sales tech stack is still missing a critical piece — a tool that can accelerate the last leg of their deal cycles and cut it down by 24%. Contract lifecycle management (CLM) software. Aside from legal, Sales is one of the primary departments involved in contracts.

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Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 20, 2025

Introduction Meet John, a sales manager at a manufacturing company that produces customized industrial generators. All you need is CPQ software in place. Without an intelligent system in place, sales reps often struggle to create accurate, viable configurations, leading to costly errors and delays.

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Nutshell

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Your role as a sales manager or director comes with multiple responsibilities, from developing and overseeing sales strategies to coaching and managing sales reps. Generating insightful sales reports is a critical component of your role and can involve some heavy lifting.

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Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 13, 2025

CPQ software has revolutionized the way organizations manage complex sales cycles by enabling sales teams to quickly and accurately deliver tailored solutions to customers. A recent study shows that companies with CPQ software see a 17% higher lead conversion rate. The impact?

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Vengreso

JANUARY 10, 2025

While the sales manager coordinates the framework, it is the responsibility of the entire sales enablement team to ensure seamless integration of strategies and tools into daily operations. Metrics Furthermore, the metrics employed to evaluate the success of a sales enablement framework are pivotal.

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Gong.io

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

You can’t build a successful sales team with poorly defined sales strategies. . And nothing breeds consistency like a detailed, repeatable sales cycle. . What is a sales cycle? A sales cycle is the steps your reps take when converting a prospect to a buyer. Why is a sales cycle important?

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Cincom Smart Selling

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Speed, accuracy, and the ability to meet customer demands efficiently are the pillars of success for the sales team. Configure, Price, and Quote (CPQ) software plays a vital role in automating product configuration, pricing, and quote generation helping sales teams to easily handle complex pricing scenarios.

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Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 6, 2025

Introduction In the fast-paced world of sales, speed is everything and lets face it, manually creating quotes is time-consuming and prone to errors. That is where Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) software comes in, transforming the way your team generates accurate, fast quotes.

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Bigtincan

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Sales managers also need a way to give feedback on their performance. Bigtincan Learning lets sales managers know specific details about how their reps’ presentation can be improved (i.e. Sales KPIs are broken down by the following categories: Opportunities created. Sales cycle. Close rate.

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Mindtickle

MAY 25, 2021

Sales readiness and enablement are now an essential part of the sales ecosystem, influencing selling skills before, during and after buyer interactions to accelerate win rates and optimize the sales cycle as a whole. Seven reasons why investing in conversation intelligence software should be a priority.

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Gong.io

OCTOBER 19, 2021

For a long time, sales leaders thought that the way to give sales teams a leg up was to help them target the right buyers in the right ways. Tons of software came along to do that quite effectively in recent years. It really depends on where you, as the sales leader, have focused your team’s energy.

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Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 9, 2025

It also sets an expectation level for more formal price quotes later in the sales cycle. If you are a sales manager, one of your frustrations is not being able to be there for every conversation between rep and buyer. Sales managers used to talk a lot about how to control sales. More accurately.

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

No more copying data into separate quoting software or spreadsheetsEverything stays in one centralized hub, tied to your leads and contacts. That means your reps can spend less time on ‘paperwork’ or duplicate tasks, and spend more time closing deals while managers get complete visibility into every quotes status.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The big-bang that created the Software as a Service (SaaS) model gave birth to a constellation of what seems like millions of software solutions. Among those are around 1,000 sales software solutions aimed at helping companies sell more, in less time, at the right price. How additional sales solutions are added matters.

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Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 29, 2025

Thats where configure, price, quote (CPQ) software acts as your sales teams GPS, guiding them toward faster, more accurate quotes while ensuring every configuration and price aligns with your business rules. Quote to order CPQ fills these gaps by automating the entire process, ensuring accuracy and speeding up the sales cycle.

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