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Sales managers can't put themselves above the fray. They should be
involved in all aspects of their team's success, including training.
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While ego and expertise are important in sales, they can also get in the way. The challenge for many is they let pride get In the way of engagement. Rather than asking for and about the obvious, they make assumptions and fail to ask questions that could lead to success Read More

There is a point to diminishing returns in how successfully you can grow while streamlining or shrinking resources, especially in sales organizations. If shrink too far to achieve productivity, you risk impacting the client experience and the ability for the sales force to meet both company and client expectations Read More

There is the old saying that when going gets tough, the tough get going, well that applies in sales too. Anyone can take an order, it takes guts, strategy and the ability to execute to overcome chal Read More

When you know you are going to face a specific hurdle in a sale, you need to know how to "take it away" in advance. Many sales people stress over common recurring obstacles that are easily removed if the plan in advance Read More

Everybody talks about how important listening is in sales, but the real measure is how well one understands. Most sales people practice selective listening, which does not always lead to really "hearing" and understanding the buyer and they buyer's objectives. Read More

It's a competitive world out there for sales professional, you need to make the most of every opportunity. So don't be soft or laid back, stand up, assert yourself, make your presence felt, and lead the sale, it's not a game for wimps.
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The feature - benefit is a good start, as is the "WIIFM" approach to satisfying clients' requirements. But if you really want to succeed in selling and retaining clients you should really help clients understand the impact you can have on their business and objectives. Read More

One way to differentiate and impress leads and convert them to prospects is to follow up and live up to what you committed to, not matter how small. It is a small thing, but it makes a big difference when you are consistent. Read More

Every good golfer needs to work on their follow through, and so do good sales people. You need to get past the surface where a lot of sales reps get stuck by having follow through questions for each question you ask. Read More