The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

There has been lots written about the common mistake companies make in selecting new sales managers; specifically the habit of promoting some of their best sales people to the management ranks, whether they are suitable or not. The notion that the best managers are those who have done it is simply not right.

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

The Sales Hunter tells you what it takes to lead a winning sales team. How often do sales managers generate opportunities and support their teams in customer conversations? Under constant pressure to deliver sales, they focus on reports and not on the critical sales activities that generate revenue.

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SBI Growth

APRIL 18, 2013

This post is for those who are recruiting and hiring sales leaders. It provides an overview of how to conduct a competency assessment specifically for Sales. It includes a 2-part downloadable tool for scenario-based interviews. Using the guidance and tool will improve the chances for making a successful hire.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 15, 2025

How is it that in 2024, people are still hailing BANT as some kind of relevant and beneficial sales tool? Here are three reasons: Some suggest that it’s great as a lead scoring tool. Informed: These are written by bonafide sales experts who know that BANT is as outdated as a horse-drawn carriage and a manual typewriter.

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SBI Growth

MARCH 9, 2013

These would be some of the items your reference check should dig into: Sales reps - They will be executing the new process. Sales Managers - They are coaching the new process. Sales Operations - They will be managing the data and using it for forecasting. How much is the consulting firm going to add to their plate?

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Understanding the Sales Force

MAY 5, 2014

In no particular order they are: Top 10 Sales Competencies. Top 10 Sales Management Functions. Top 10 Indicators That You Have a Trustworthy Sales Prospect. Top 10 Tips for Hiring Salespeople for Your Sales Force. Top 5 Reasons You Don''t Get More Strong Sales Candidates. 10 Sales Coaching Examples.

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Steven Rosen

MAY 20, 2024

She shares practical tips on time management, utilizing short meetings and communication tools to optimize efficiency and collaboration within her team. She underscores the importance of sales leaders bringing their authentic selves to each interaction, fostering trust and rapport. Each individual has their approach to coaching.

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SBI Growth

MARCH 22, 2013

This post is about developing Sales Leadership. In particular, the front-line Sales Manager - a critical role responsible for marshaling a team of revenue makers. This post includes a downloadable Sales Leader Curriculum. This tool is perfect for HR Business Partners who serve the Sales function.

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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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Steven Rosen

MAY 20, 2024

She shares practical tips on time management, utilizing short meetings and communication tools to optimize efficiency and collaboration within her team. She underscores the importance of sales leaders bringing their authentic selves to each interaction, fostering trust and rapport. Each individual has their approach to coaching.

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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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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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Understanding the Sales Force

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Step 1 – Have the Sales Team Evaluated We leverage the gold standard of sales team evaluation tools to determine what the team’s full sales capabilities are today, and where the biggest gaps are in all 21 Sales Core Competencies. They needed to add salespeople and replace their D-Players.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Today’s post focuses on the missing link: Enabling your front-line sales managers. Without strong front-line sales managers, your chances of making the number are low. How can you help your sales managers execute? Download the CEO’s Sales Manager Test to help with this. Why Sales Managers Fail.

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Steven Rosen

MAY 24, 2024

He also underscores a critical imperative for sales leaders and managers: to embrace AI as a transformative force in the sales domain and actively encourage their teams to harness its capabilities to drive enhanced performance and productivity. Key Takeaways: Established companies can embrace AI to drive sales success.

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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

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. Evaluating sales managers’ success should exceed sales quotas and include turnover and team development metrics.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 9, 2013

If your company isn’t looking for sales leadership today, just wait. The average tenure of a Sales VP is 19 months! This post explores what HR leaders can do to develop top internal sales leaders. A tool is available for download – a full syllabus of Sales leadership courseware. Call to Action.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

If you don’t have the time or resources to commission your own data, you’re in luck because we’ve compiled a list of important data points sales leaders need to know. Sales Leadership Stats. Sales Performance. 65% of sales leaders that outperformed against revenue targets have a dedicated sales enablement person or team.

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Vengreso

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Today more than ever sales managers encounter both unique challenges and remarkable opportunities. As technology continues to reshape the sales landscape, to learn how to be a good sales manager, one must adapt to new demands and expectations.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

MAY 16, 2013

Tweet REALITY QUESTION FOR SALES MANAGERS: Why would you, as a leader, take an improving salesperson who is having the best year of their career, and tell him or her they’re “not making enough calls”? You’re an idiot who knows nothing about leadership, coaching, or creating winners. (You Successful sales leaders….

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Steven Rosen

MAY 20, 2024

In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening Podcast, Margo Edris , Regional VP of Sales at Salesforce, shares insights on sales leadership and discusses topics such as handling challenges gracefully, preparing for coaching, and integrating fun into the workplace.

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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 15, 2021

Sales Leadership Development in the New Millennium. Leading-edge sales organizations understand the value of investing in leadership development. They believe that strong sales managers are the key to driving sales rep performance. The majority of those dollars being spent on “Leadership Training.”.

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SBI Growth

MAY 18, 2013

His Sales Manager didn’t want to rock the boat. Ned walks into the Sales Manager’s office and resigns. The Sales Manager looks at Ned''s revenue numbers and doesn’t bat an eye. Once Ned is gone, the Sales Managers labels Ned a ‘bad hire’. But the Sales Manager was focused on the next 30 days.

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Steven Rosen

JANUARY 15, 2024

Keith Rzucidlo , Vice President of Sales at Miller Electric, joins the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast to discuss how to turn visions into actions in sales leadership. Keith shares the importance of patience and reflection in driving behavior change and advises sales leaders on coaching and change management. “I

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Help the sales leader identify any reps that are at risk of leaving. This should actually be an ongoing task of the HR leader to have frequent discussions with Sales Directors and Sales Managers to keep pulse on which Reps may be at risk for leaving. Has any documented issues of “disconnect” with sales management.

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Salesmate

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The real key to building a winning sales team is effective sales management. Are you wondering how to manage a sales team effectively? Well, you can get many tips, tactics, and strategies from various sales management books. Best sales management books you must read. Author- Kevin F.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Sales people put up with people answering their phones only to tell them that they are in a meeting. Sales people also have to put up with this in meeting with prospects, fidgeting about with their electronic pacifiers, or modern day worry-beads. Tibor Shanto . Tibor Shanto'

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Steven Rosen

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

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. A sales manager might be adept at closing deals but lacks the techniques to effectively coach a team.

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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 2, 2013

When you register, you’ll also receive the Reinforcement Framework Tool. Many sales processes are devoid of an adoption and reinforcement plan. Creating tools. Team meetings are run by sales managers. Leadership reviews metrics. Leadership reviews deals as they enter certain phases.

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 8, 2013

If you’re like Jeanne, this probably happens with your sales managers. Actionable Tools: The process is easier to follow if the right tools are readily available. Sales managers need specific training that includes role-plays. HR and sales leaders must hold each other accountable.

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Vaughn shared his invaluable insights on the common mistake of promoting top salespeople to leadership positions without providing them with the necessary training and the critical role of coaching skills in sales leadership. In our conversation, Vaughn illuminated the significance of coaching in sales leadership.

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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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Allego

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Read on to learn their advice to help you lead sales teams through this economy, as well as help your sellers learn, grow, and feel included. 7 Sales Leadership Podcasts for 2023. But sales reps must have the ability to use and feel confident using multiple technical platforms. Embrace New Technology. Learn More.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Consistent use of one simple tool by sales will greatly reduce your pain. How This Tool Will Help. It's an ongoing sales aid for reps and a needed coaching tool by managers. It focuses sales on simple “yes/no” questions about the opportunity. Any tool is only as good as how it’s used.

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