Sales Tips

7 Useful Tips on Crafting the Perfect Elevator Pitch
7 Useful Tips on Crafting the Perfect Elevator Pitch The Elevator Pitch is one of the most crucial skills for a salesperson to master. Have you ever bumped into a business partner or client, only to have them ask you about your product? You’ll have about 60 seconds (or less!) to introduce your product and create interest. In some cases, this might be your only chance at getting their attention. Failing to catch their attention in that minute could cost you a customer! Don’t fret, because we have compiled 7 useful tips on crafting the perfect elevator pitch for salespeople. Know how much time you have, then decide…
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Inbound Marketing Tips To Increase Field Sales
Inbound Marketing Tips To Increase Field Sales Sales makes the world go round. You could be selling yourself at an interview, selling your product over the phone or field salespeople could be meeting clients on the road. Sales is a never ending cycle that goes on and on. The way we sell changes over the years, months and even weeks. Below I have laid out some inbound marketing tips to help transform your sales team. Let’s start with some interesting facts that highlight the importance of inbound marketing: The Content Marketing Institute reports that 8 out of 10 people identify themselves as blog readers, and 23% of…
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How to Beat Your Q4 Quota (Webinar Recap)
How to Beat Your Q4 Quota (Webinar Recap) Badger Map's CEO, Steve Benson, joined Ringcental's Director of Sales Operations, Bill Dolby, in a webinar with KnowledgeTree. KnowledgeTree's Vice President of Marketing, Peter Mollins, asked the two sales veterans - "How do you beat your Q4 quota?" [embed] [/embed]Hitting your sales quota, especially at the end of the year, is the biggest challenge in sales. Knowledgetree's webinar digs deep to discover the best ways to reach quota at the end of the year. Check out this blog to discover some of the best webinar platforms available to you.Here's a recap of the best ways to sell more in Q4:…
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Hard Work Beats Talent in Sales | Fact or Fiction?
Hard Work Beats Talent in Sales | Fact or Fiction? Hard work beats talent in sales. Is that really true? Some may think that success is only for those who are naturally talented, people who are “born lucky”. We all agree that parents, teachers and trainers can’t teach you how to persuade and close. It’s true. Talent cannot be taught, but it can be built and fostered. That’s what the best sales managers do. And what about people that are not naturally gifted? Well, they’ll have to work harder but they’ll eventually get to the top. Have you ever noticed how naturally talented people are often unsuccessful? People with…
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How Emotions Influence Sales Decision Making
How Emotions Influence Sales Decision Making How Emotions Influence Sales Decision Making How do you make decisions? Most people claim they make decisions rationally. The truth is, we decide with emotion and justify our decisions with logic. Have you been to Starbucks this week? Why did you choose Starbucks and not the cheaper cafe next door? It’s not because of better coffee or friendlier staff, but the feeling Starbucks sells along with its drinks. Modern design and fancy names, the social acceptance you get from your visit because all the cool kids go there, and the reassurance that you get the same product wherever you go are…
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