Vidyard

JANUARY 8, 2021

Your next sales kickoff or training event is going virtual for 2021. And as with any year, you’ll likely focus on soft skills, the sales process and using new technologies. Help Your Remote Sales Team Shine. Virtual Sales Training Resources. Sales Gravy: Virtual Selling Skills Bootcamp.

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InsightSquared

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Guest blog by Joe Rodden, Sales Systems Manager at Catalant Technologies. Have you ever heard the comment, “Why can’t we just train the sales team?” But, all too often it’s touted as the end-all be-all solution when the problem isn’t a lack of training, it’s confusing processes, or there is a lack of management.

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Seismic

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Your sales team can only go so far without proper training and enablement. That’s why the best sales training programs don’t end after onboarding. As sellers mature and your company evolves, training objectives and methodologies will naturally evolve too — and that’s a good thing. More on that in objective #5!)

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Vision Edge Marketing

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Processes form the backbone of every customer-centric organization. Process excellence serves as the foundation for operational excellence, and facilitates growth and success in a highly competitive market. The impact of process mapping on operational excellence and business performance is supported by robust data and research.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In the HubSpot Blog's recent survey of over 500 sales professionals, we tried to see what sales leaders hope to achieve when training reps and the top sales coaching tactics they use to get there — and our survey produced some interesting insight on both fronts. Sales Leaders' Primary Coaching Goals.

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If you have not already given them guidelines or training, now is the time. Best Practice Training This is a great place to start if you have not already hosted company-wide training on ChatGPT best practices. Your innovation, marketing, sales, and legal teams should be represented, as well as someone from leadership.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Crafting an impeccable B2B sales journey isn’t straightforward. Many sales reps struggle with it, as if stumbling in the dark. Image credit: Mikael Blomkvist on Pexels On one hand, there’s a sales quota you need to fulfill within a short span of time. What is B2B Sales Experience? Guest post by Eduard Klein.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Understanding sales means comprehending the roots of the profession as well as looking ahead to the future of sales strategies. While basic philosophies still stand the test of time, social media tools and video-based platforms have turned sales into a totally new ballgame. Guest post by Sean Gordon. 1: Start At The Beginning.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

When developing a sales strategy, many leaders aren’t sure where to begin. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to revamp an existing sales strategy, creating campaigns based solely on instincts or assumptions is no longer acceptable. To craft an effective modern sales playbook , data and analytics must reign supreme.

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Webbiquity

MAY 30, 2023

Those are just a few of the findings from the Marketing Manager Mindset Report 2023 , recently published by Livestorm , Mention, and Jotform. This 65-page report is packed with facts, stats, and insights marketers can use to inform adjustments to their planning and strategy as the year goes on. 4) The top marketing KPIs are (too?)

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Sales great Zig Ziglar once wrote, “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.” ” That’s the struggle of every team without clear sales targets: no clarity, no progress, no growth. See how it works What are sales targets? Why are sales targets important? But will they?

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markempa

JULY 6, 2017

In this post, I’m going to focus on how to do lead management that increases sales conversion. Source: Forrester US and Europe B2B Marketing Tactics and Benchmarks Online Survey. Source: Forrester US and Europe B2B Marketing Tactics and Benchmarks Online Survey. Where lead management often falls short.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

APRIL 18, 2023

Welcome to #Salesblazer Q&A, a column by sales pros, for sales pros. Dear Salesblazer: What is generative AI and how will it affect sales reps’ jobs over the next year? I don’t see it replacing reps any time soon, but AI will certainly affect the way we work in the coming months and years. . Have a question?

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ANNUITAS

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Change in the working environment, change in the tools companies are using, and change in how buyers seek information and make purchases. Now more than ever, trust is important in the buying process as prospects continue to carefully consider purchases. 1: Hire and train more inside sales. Inside sales provides: ?

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Hubspot

JULY 25, 2023

Like many disciplines, sales teams everywhere are trying to understand what role artificial intelligence will play in their industry. It’s here, and it’s already changing sales as we know it. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or fully on board, it’s important to educate yourself about how sales reps are using AI.

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ANNUITAS

JANUARY 19, 2022

As early as 2017 two-thirds of buyers preferred finding information on their own instead of getting help from sales reps. That doesn’t mean that salespeople are no longer a valuable part of the buying process. Your sales team has a limited window for meaningful conversations with your prospects.

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Vidyard

JANUARY 8, 2021

Your next sales kickoff or training event is going virtual for 2021. And as with any year, you’ll likely focus on soft skills, the sales process and using new technologies. Help Your Remote Sales Team Shine An all-in-one video selling resource to support your strategic planning, SKO, and ongoing enablement.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 24, 2023

Imagine a sales representative who never sleeps, never gets tired, and possesses an uncanny ability to analyze vast amounts of data in seconds. This is the promise of AI sales reps, and their potential to revolutionize the sales industry is undeniable. The application of generative AI in sales is diverse.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 5, 2024

It’s been pretty exciting to see the creativity that people all over the world are bringing to AI to improve their processes, create new services, and make being in business more fun and profitable. I’ve been in contact with sales experts about how AI has helped them.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

AUGUST 23, 2023

You’re always on the hunt for new revenue, but new sales has to come from your sales team, right? Sales can come from partners, too. In fact, partner selling is a great way to take the pressure off your own reps — and it’s relatively easy to implement. What are best practices for partner relationship management?

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Hubspot

JANUARY 6, 2021

You've established the various stages of your sales process. You've trained your salespeople on the key actions required to move prospects from stage to stage. The concept that underlies all those points is known as sales effectiveness. Some other ways to measure sales effectiveness include: Individual quota attainment.

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SalesIntel

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To skyrocket the numbers, sales reps make use of various sales tools available in the market. Some of them are free while others are paid – but all bring in enormous value to the sales process. Investing in a random sales tool is a waste of time, money and effort. What are Sales Tools?

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Do you have a new class of sales development reps starting soon? If so, you're probably thinking about how to train them and conduct effective coaching. While it might seem like a hassle to spend a lot of time on training, it's crucial to prioritize. That's why training is so important for your sales team.

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Hubspot

MAY 30, 2023

Like all disruption, generative AI in sales has the potential to completely change the way things are done. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales.

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Seismic

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of sales, success isn’t just about closing deals — it’s also about optimizing your team’s performance. As a sales leader, your role is crucial in ensuring that your team meets and exceeds expectations quarter after quarter. Sales performance measurement involves quantifiable metrics and numerical data.

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Vidyard

JANUARY 8, 2021

Your next sales kickoff or training event is going virtual for 2021. And as with any year, you’ll likely focus on soft skills, the sales process and using new technologies. Help Your Remote Sales Team Shine An all-in-one video selling resource to support your strategic planning, SKO, and ongoing enablement.

Training 65

Training Top of Funnel Resources Work Management 65

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 25, 2024

” This is more than just a routine check — it’s a means of gaining insights and improving sales tactics. When you record sales calls, you can easily organize and analyze call information, surfacing key insights that allow you to address customer needs and move deals closer to the finish line.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Channel sales — or selling through partners — represents 75% of the world’s commerce, according to Forrester. This approach helps companies accelerate sales and grow revenue without adding to their headcount, a move that’s increasingly important during economic uncertainty. What you’ll learn: What is channel sales?

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NetLine

APRIL 23, 2024

Technology and data—specifically buyer-level intent data —take a lot of the guesswork out of sales prospecting, making it more precise. How can intent data help sales teams identify high-potential prospects more effectively? These signals can help later on when your sales team approaches a potential buyer. The good news?

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SalesGrape

JANUARY 4, 2024

Mastering Outbound Appointment Setting: Nurturing Leads Through the Sales Funnel In the dynamic landscape of sales, effective lead nurturing is paramount to success. Among the myriad strategies available, outbound appointment setting stands out as a powerful tool to guide leads through the sales funnel.

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Hubspot

APRIL 12, 2023

When assessing your team’s performance, sales activities offer crucial metrics. That includes the number of sales calls, VP-level meetings, new qualified opportunities, and so on. With proper sales activity management, you can influence sales objectives and business results.

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Seismic

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In an increasingly digital-first environment, many sales leaders are finding that traditional onboarding methods are outdated. Sales training software is the answer to these challenges. Sales training software makes it easy to deliver onboarding in a more repeatable and scalable way that keeps pace with the speed of business.

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Seismic

MARCH 22, 2022

At most organizations, sales is responsible for generating revenue. But sales is becoming more difficult as the buyer’s journey evolves. We understand that the sales process is not a one-size-fits-all formula. Here’s the short answer: sales training and coaching. What is sales training and coaching?

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Seismic

AUGUST 18, 2022

Connecting the dots between sales training and coaching and business results can be tricky. Sales leaders want to get the most from their investment, which makes it important to evaluate the effectiveness of training and sales coaching programs. What are sales training and coaching?

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Seismic

AUGUST 25, 2022

Sales training programs are an essential tool for any sales organization. They help new sellers learn the ropes and seasoned reps stay up-to-date on best practices, enabling them to do their jobs effectively. But all too often, sales training programs fall short. Make training interactive.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Welcome to "The Pipeline" — a weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice and insight from real sales leaders. But in the modern sales landscape, more and more salespeople have started reforming their behavior. Identify In this stage, salespeople do research to start the sales process with prospects who seem like good fits.

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Seismic

JUNE 10, 2022

As a go-to-market leader, you know that the sales process isn’t as simple as it used to be. After all, prospects already have access to tons of information on their own. Using sales training software to align the pitch. New sales hires need adequate training and coaching to ramp quickly and perform optimally.

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