SBI Growth

OCTOBER 15, 2013

This post answers the most persistent question facing HR leaders who support Sales organizations. “ How can HR help Sales Make the Number? ”. It’s a convenient tool to assess HR’s support for sales. How Sales Support Becomes Agile. Partnering with Sales presents unique challenges.

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Anthony Cole Training

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

If you're looking to increase sales this year and beyond, then you're in the right place! It's a new year and we have some new content to share with you here at Anthony Cole Training Group.

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SBI Growth

APRIL 19, 2013

Sales “ problems ” make it on to your agenda in many ways. As CEO, sometimes the board feels there is a sales problem that needs attention. The competition is a source of sales problems. It is not uncommon for customers to be a source of sales problems. You could spend all of your time reacting to your sales team.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

The 2013 Number came back from the Board for the VP of Sales. Regional Sales Leaders? VP of Sales Operations? If you answered anything other than #4 , revisit the value your Sales Operations Leader is providing. If you have a world class Sales Ops Leader, you’ll know that this is your first and best resource.

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Score More Sales

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Not only will those in sales be able to manage their territories this way but also sales leaders will have incredible access to data and insights – even being able to reinforce learning. There are new tools and ideas coming out now that will change forever how we think about business process, marketing and sales.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

In 2012 our consultants attended 438 live sales calls. Two weeks ago, we participated in the worst sales call of the year. The story begins with the EVP of Sales of a large technology company. The purpose of the engagement was to understand why The Challenger Sale was not working. I hope to help you avoid some mistakes.

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 24, 2014

Chances are you have just returned from your annual Sales Kickoff (SKO). SKO’s are great to re-energize and learn about sales direction for the upcoming year. But what about that sales training you received? Companies invest a lot of money and resources in sales training. Four Steps to Monetize Sales Training.

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Allego

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Sales enablement professionals, get ready—2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for sales enablement conferences. For attendees, the top sales enablement conferences in 2025 promise to provide value-packed and personalized experiences. Ready to take your sales enablement game to the next level?

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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. They really loved it!”. What specifically are companies doing?

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Allego

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A well-planned sales kickoff meeting can be the launchpad for a high-performance year. But here’s the truth: 85% of companies fail to make their sales kickoff events as impactful as they could be, research from Opus Agency revealed. What Is a Sales Kickoff Meeting?

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Author: Charlotte Powell You don’t need a big sales team to make a lot of money. Small sales teams can perform incredibly well if you get the right balance of skills, motivation, and resources. How can you inspire your sales team to go above and beyond? Even small sales teams need a sales toolkit.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

As a busy sales rep, you don’t have a ton of time to spend perusing blog posts. But, what if we told you a quick reading break might actually increase your sales productivity? Here are 25 of our favorite sales blogs. Top 25 Sales Blogs for all Sales Professionals. 1. Factor8: Your Inside Sales Advisor.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 10, 2025

Having a robust sales enablement framework is crucial for driving success and outperforming competitors. With an effective framework, organizations can empower their sales teams to close more deals, increase productivity , and enhance customer engagement. What is Sales Enablement?

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 30, 2025

GTMfund hosted an inaugural event called The GTM Workshop x Founders this week (some photos here ). Tips for sales leaders Set clear expectations. Equip your team with the right tools (and training!). Invest in platforms and tools that streamline cold calling efforts. Align cold calling with broader sales strategies.

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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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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

At conferences, you can learn about best practices, the latest technologies, and upcoming tools in the marketing world. You'll get hands-on experience with new tools and technologies, and the event itself is chock-full of inspiring keynotes on a variety of topics – from accessibility to diversity. Google Marketing Live. Facebook F8.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 4, 2017

Author: Matt Brown, Senior Vice President of Sales, Lawson Products Salespeople are often described as extroverted with good social and communication skills. This means sales teams need more than a website to gather product and pricing information. Here are some tips for communicating effectively with sales teams. Create a plan.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Actionable Tips: Start Small: Begin by uploading a few pieces of content to an AI tool and experiment with generating new material. Automate Scheduling: Implement AI tools to handle appointment bookings and reminders. Actionable Tips: Incorporate AI Role-Playing: Use AI tools to simulate coaching scenarios and practice your responses.

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Zoominfo

MAY 27, 2019

All sales and marketing tools make big promises—more leads, more engagement, higher click-through rate, better sales—but none more so than marketing automation. For those who aren’t familiar, marketing automation tools are exactly what they sound like—tools that automate certain marketing practices.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 15, 2019

And yet, sales reps still look for ways to improve their sales email strategy. It’s not hard to see why — after all, only 24% of sales emails are opened ( source ). Ready to start a conversation with any sales prospect in your database or CRM? ” Example 2: Selling Sales Consulting. Keep reading!

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Janek Performance Group

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As you prepare for your next sales kickoff, it’s important to make every step count. Sales Training—Is your team’s training still relevant? Skill-Building Sessions : Sales are always changing—and so do customers, becoming more sophisticated as they seek solutions. Sales Enablement and Content Review—Call out those wins!

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Allego

DECEMBER 24, 2024

AI for sales enablement. While she was working, AI tools were behind the scenesanalyzing buyer behaviors, recommending the perfect content, and delivering real-time coaching that turned good enough into exceptional. AI isnt just streamlining sales enablementits transforming how teams win. What Is Sales Enablement?

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MEDDIC

JANUARY 9, 2025

Creating a sales planand if you have adopted the MEDDIC framework , the MEDDIC sales plan is the foundation for making 2025 a successful year. This guide walks you through seven actionable steps to craft a highly successful MEDDIC sales plan and make this your best year yet. What are they? Here are some examples: Win rate.

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Score More Sales

MARCH 25, 2014

Many who work for companies – especially mid-sized ones selling to other businesses – get stuck in doing the same old things year after year to build sales. Just four years ago, I had a different target market and was giving workshops around the U.S. to help entrepreneurs grow sales to ultimately grow their businesses.

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The Pipeline

JUNE 26, 2017

I had a couple of interesting conversations with two reps recently during a break in a workshop. Both centred around where each of the reps were currently, both in terms of quota in the current year, and their over all sales career. The post You Are Where You Are By Choice appeared first on Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

As a busy sales rep, you don’t have a ton of time to spend perusing blog posts. But, what if we told you a quick reading break might actually increase your sales productivity? Here are 25 of our favorite sales blogs. Top 25 Sales Blogs for all Sales Professionals. 1. Factor8: Your Inside Sales Advisor.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 9, 2019

Successful sales professionals understand that technology is a must-have business tool. Consider this: Despite the ever-growing treasure trove of new sales technology, sales is actually harder than it used to be. Technology has an important role to play in sales, but it’s a supporting role. Big mistake!

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Highspot

JANUARY 23, 2025

Key Takeaways Strong soft skills are just as important, if not more so, than technical expertise for sales success. Attributes such as empathy, communication, and critical thinking directly influence sales performance. Soft skills training helps sales teams learn to work well with colleagues and customers.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In fact, when it comes to the big wide world of sales, folks seem to be getting nice and cozy with the idea of using AI for all things sales-related. However, the big question remains: Is AI truly th e future of sales coaching? Table of Contents: What is AI Sales Coaching? Let’s face it: AI isn’t going anywhere.

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Allego

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Picture this: You’re in the middle of a critical sales meeting. What separates the sales rep who walks away empty-handed from the one who closes the deal? Yet, many sales professionals stumble during this pivotal phase, losing deals that were within reach. This creates both an opportunity and a challenge for sales professionals.

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 12, 2020

In today's blog post, we discuss the technique of going for the "No" early in the sales process. It may seem counterintuitive, but countless studies have shown that humans desire what they can't have.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In a study of 89 companies, the biggest difference between the groups with superior profit and sales and the laggards was agreement with the statement, “strategic planning in our enterprise has led to an improved competitive position.” Brevity can also be a powerful tool in setting strategic direction.

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Allego

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Sales success isn’t just about closing deals—it’s about staying ahead in a game that’s constantly changing. That’s challenging enough, but it’s even more difficult when sales teams rely on outdated and ineffective training programs. The good news is there’s a solution: continuous learning for sales. The result?

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 7, 2021

Sales customer insights. This is important for anyone who prospects or handles inbound calls – could be both inside sales and field sales. Persona and market insights come in here – even though we’re at an early point in the sales process. But what are these insights that will transform the conversations salespeople have?

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Zoominfo

JUNE 12, 2019

The B2B sales arena has a few social celebs of its own. In today’s post, we’ve compiled a list of the top sales influencers on our radar. Leading off our list is sales consultant and coach, Jeb Blount. Jeb carries his sales wisdom over to all his social media channels and spreads his expertise to the masses.

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SBI

JULY 29, 2020

Mediafly Launches JumpStart ROI, Empowers Sellers with Fast Access to Affordable, Usable, Scalable Value-Selling Assessment Tool. As value propositions evolve more quickly than ever before, sellers lack usable value tools they can rely on to proactively prove value for every deal, not just larger ones. CHICAGO – July 29, 2020 .

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Alice Heiman

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Sales expert Tania Doub reveals why most sales teams struggle and how to fix it. If you’re ready to transform your sales team, this episode is a must-listen. Watch below or on our YouTube channel About Guest Tania Doub is the CEO and Founder of Mindful Quadrant, a groundbreaking sales enablement company.

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