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Sales Strategies

Why Invest in Sales Competitive Intelligence Tools

The modern sales landscape demands more than gut instinct and basic market knowledge. While investing in competitive intelligence tools might seem like just another expense, it has become fundamental for businesses that want to maintain their edge.  These platforms do more than just gather data – they provide actionable insights that can reshape your entire sales approach. Impact Overview Understanding the Competitive Intelligence Landscape Think of competitive intelligence as your market radar system. Rather than just collecting random data about competitors, it helps you build a clear picture of where your business stands and where the opportunities lie.  The real
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Why Your Sales Training Needs a Personality Test
Sales Training

Why Your Sales Training Needs a Personality Test

Expert Breakdown: You may be wondering why your sales training should include a personality test. This is not merely a trendy addition, it is a strategic move that can reshape how your team functions.  By understanding the unique traits of each salesperson, you can tailor your training to fit their specific strengths and weaknesses.  This personalized approach can enhance communication and improve client interactions, but that is only the beginning.  There are several key benefits that could transform your sales outcomes, and you will not want to miss how they can elevate your team’s performance. The evolving landscape of sales
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Things Salespeople Want From Their Sales Managers To Be Successful
Sales Management

5 Things Successful Salespeople Want from Their Sales Managers

Salesperson turnover rates remain one of the most challenging issues facing sales managers today. In fact, studies have found that the turnover rate in sales stands at a whopping 34%, when you look at both voluntary and involuntary leave. As you likely know, maintaining a solid sales team is quite a challenge when you have people coming and going at this rate. So how do you combat these high turnover numbers, and keep your salespeople successful and in your company? You give your salespeople what they want. Though that may sound simple, it is anything but. The art of giving
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Sales Management

3 Powerful Ways to Rebuild Your Struggling Sales Team

So, you have hired the top sales talent around. And maybe for a while, your sales team was meeting (or even exceeding) their daily quotas. But all of a sudden, the numbers are down. Revenue is down. Your team is not closing deals like they used to. They are struggling. Sound familiar? If so, it is a good time to reassess the situation, so you can figure out why your sales team is losing its edge, and what you can do about it! Here’s where you should start: 3 Ways to Give Your Struggling Sales Team a Boost 1. Find
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Sales Management

The Role of Technology in Modern Sales Management

Technology has transformed our everyday life across the board, especially in the sales industry.  Modern technology has allowed companies and sales representatives to increase their productivity and sales and better assist customers along the way.  The role of technology in modern sales management is a big one. With so many different types of technology that the industry can use and the plethora of benefits, there is almost no way to work in sales without using modern technology in some capacity.  Let’s dive into the role that technology plays in the sales industry.  The Benefits of Using Technology in Sales Management
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Top Tips on How to Improve Sales Team Performance
Sales Management

Top Tips on How to Improve the Sales Performance of Your Team

According to a Hubspot study, 66% of salespeople miss their quotas. This statistic really shines a light on the fact that a lot of sales teams are struggling. Even if you feel your sales team is doing a good job, ask yourself this: “Could they be doing better?” No salesperson in the industry has reached their absolute peak — the point at which they could not possibly improve anymore. There will be waves with your sales team in just how well your they are performing — sometimes things will seem like they are going swimmingly, other times you will feel
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