Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 30, 2025

This blog will guide you through choosing the right sales quote software that fits your business needs and various other factors to look for while making the decision. Key Benefits of Sales Quote Software 1- Faster Quote Generation Time is crucial in sales.

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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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Cincom Smart Selling

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Your CPQ software solution cannot be one of those projects. CPQ software offers great advantages not only to the sales group but also to the enterprise as a whole. But implementing a CPQ software solution is not a drop-in-and-go project. What is CPQ Software?

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Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

It can be easily done by building a simple and repeatable sales cycle. A well-defined sales cycle is the bread and butter of a consistent sales team. It helps them close deals faster and project sales pipelines more accurately. . What is a sales cycle? Why is a sales cycle important?

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Zoominfo

MARCH 29, 2023

This often leads to larger buying committees, more avenues for approval, and elongated buying cycles. Vendr, a SaaS buying platform, recently found that sales cycles for software have settled at about 46 days, a 40% increase since 2020. Your internal structure should enable this type of instant outreach.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

Author: Annie Reiss, Chief Marketing Officer, CloudShare While businesses determine how to safely return to something resembling a pre-COVID world, software sales teams are still racing to meet their quotas and keep business moving. One of the biggest obstacles for sales teams is succinctly educating prospects on complex software.

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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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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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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

These LDRs were well trained and capable of qualifying true prospects. Overview: Beta Company provided a software product that was one of top 3 solutions within their small-medium business target market. They used a field sales force model with 10 Field Reps and 3 Solutions Engineers. This ramped up the sales cycle considerably.

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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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Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2021

On the other hand, a faster sales cycle keeps your buyer’s attention on your offering. Understanding the sales cycle in separate stages helps predict buyer behavior and selling outcomes. Sales reps can also pinpoint specific obstacles and make improvements with a stage-focused sales strategy.

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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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SBI Growth

AUGUST 15, 2013

Andy is the CMO at Brainshark, a 250-person cloud-based software company. Brainshark provides solutions for sales enablement. Of course, like most companies, they have their own sales and marketing alignment challenges. Just because sales and marketing effectiveness is their business doesn’t make them immune.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Deal Velocity Shortens sales cycles through pre-educated, intent-driven accounts. -15% For instance : Lets say an enterprise software provider uses AI to analyze product usage logs. healthcare) are repurposing the software for compliance workflows. 30% qualified accounts-to-opportunity conversion. 25% ROI on ad spend.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 13, 2025

Projecting a sales cycle ahead of time gives sellers a better chance of making their numbers. Lets say your average sales cycle is three months. Lets say your average sales cycle is three months. Ideally, these calculations should be done every month, and using a forecasting software can simplify this step.

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The Pipeline

APRIL 1, 2013

This unnecessarily extends the length of their sale cycle, or kills the sale all together. Where they fail to follow through, is in adding specific substance to the above phrases, leaving them beige and generic.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

There are nearly 15 million salespeople working in the United States, and they spend weeks or even months training for success in their role. Given the different responsibilities, industries, and team structures salespeople encounter, it’s hard to recommend a one-size-fits-all approach to sales training.

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Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 2, 2025

Traditional sales tools and manual processes wont be able to manage such difficult tasks. Here, CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) software is a real rescuer for the sales team as it automates and streamlines complex sales workflows, improving speed and accuracy. How CPQ Software Revolutionizes Medical Equipment Sales?

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Highspot

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Imagine having a sales team that hits or exceeds their targets without fail. 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.

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Cincom Smart Selling

JANUARY 30, 2025

It serves as a crucial step in the sales cycle, bridging the gap between initial inquiries and finalized deals. The Importance of Quoting in Sales and Business Operations Critical Stage in the Sales Cycle Quoting is a key step in the sales cycle that bridges a customers initial interest and their final purchase decision.

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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. In fact, Gong.io Moreover, Gong.io

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Author: Richard Lowe There’s no doubt in my mind that the world of software sales has evolved drastically in recent times with the growth of Software as a Service (SaaS) creating the need for new skills and knowledge from professionals in this arena. The impact on sales leaders is notable.

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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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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Storytelling is vital at every point in the sales cycle. In the early and mid-stage of the sales cycle we focus on building relationships by sharing relevant, targeted content all of which tells a story. Getting them trained and on-script takes time. Cold calls. Building relationships.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As a result, much of the evaluation, investment, and rollout of virtual training technology in 2020 was rushed, limited in scope, and poorly planned. Businesses must take a step back, evaluate their software investments, and rework their implementations. How to maximize customer training investment. Today, not much has changed.

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 28, 2019

Especially now, when new sales-related tech seems to crop up weekly: data management systems, sales forecasting, customer relationship management software, and automated email marketing platforms. But even with these advanced solutions, we’re forgetting one key aspect of sales: the human connection. And … Action!

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Sales Hacker Training

JULY 24, 2020

That’s why ongoing product knowledge training needs to be a priority in every sales team. So, today, I’m going to walk you through five key areas you need to focus on for successful product knowledge training so your reps can start winning more deals. The Pitfalls of Poor (or no) Product Knowledge Training.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 8, 2018

To get the most out of their investment in Salesforce, small businesses should utilize specific aspects of the software to help them acquire and retain customers, as well as boost sales and manage contacts. This incredible resource can also serve as a way to enhance workforce training.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 10, 2025

The sales enablement manager acts as the linchpin, orchestrating various elements of the framework to ensure alignment with the organizations overarching sales strategy. Metrics Furthermore, the metrics employed to evaluate the success of a sales enablement framework are pivotal.

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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. In consultative selling, reps earn trust by providing value without pushing for a sale.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 12, 2020

Inadequate training or onboarding processes. Your typical sales onboarding process includes learning team guidelines, utilizing tech stacks, and familiarizing accounts. But one of the most important parts of training sales professionals is teaching the same sales methodology. Sales is no longer an individual sport.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 8, 2018

To get the most out of their investment in Salesforce, small businesses should utilize specific aspects of the software to help them acquire and retain customers, as well as boost sales and manage contacts. This incredible resource can also serve as a way to enhance workforce training.

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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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Allego

JANUARY 7, 2025

Master Sales Methodologies with Continuous Learning Want to ensure your sales team consistently applies the right sales methodology? Discover how continuous learning helps train reps to adopt and execute proven frameworks that drive results. Cons: Takes time to build trust, making it less effective for short sales cycles.

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Allego

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Today’s sales reps face a challenging reality: buyers are more informed, independent, and selective than ever. This shift has made sales skills training more essential than ever before. This is where a well-rounded sales skills training program can make all the difference. What Is Sales Skills Training?

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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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