Month : March 2016

The Kaizen Method: A Key Field Sales Strategy
The Kaizen Method: A Key Field Sales Strategy Just think. If you improve by 1% everyday, in 1 year your efficiency would increase 37-fold. That is the philosophy of Kaizen (改善), Japanese for continual improvement.  Using Kaizen as a sales strategy will consistently improve your daily tasks by reducing waste and unreasonable work methods. As a result, Kaizen coaxes out good quality and optimal efficiency. Kaizen works because small changes are easier to make than big changes, and thus more successful. Over time those small changes create big results One small change at a time. That's all it takes to enhance your productivity and sales strategy. How…
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The Ultimate Sales Communication Guide
The Ultimate Sales Communication Guide   Les représentants de commerce ont généralement tendance à se concentrer sur ce qu’ils ont à dire plutôt que sur comment le dire. Or, le message que l’on délivre n’est pas tant ce que l’on dit, mais ce que l’interlocuteur perçoit. Des études ont montré que 93% de la communication est non-verbale. Pour devenir un expert en communication commerciale, il est donc important de maîtriser la communication verbale et non-verbale.   Il existe une multitude de techniques de vente utilisées pour persuader les clients. Cependant, si vous vous rendez à un meeting en pensant “Je suis là pour vendre quelque chose”, vous…
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Is Outside Sales Representative the Right Job for You?
Is Outside Sales Representative the Right Job for You? As an outside sales representative, you know your career is not a walk in the park. Every day you face a good amount of rejection, long hours, and a constant fear of falling short of your quota. Not everyone is carved out for this type of job, as it takes certain personality traits and qualities. Not only do you have to close deals, but you also have to hustle through each long day of work. So, is outside sales representative the right job for you? One way to find out is by taking a personality test. Two different tests--the…
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Expert Interview: Why your Sales Team Needs a Sales Database
Expert Interview: Why your Sales Team Needs a Sales Database Q&A with Andrew Friedenthal, CRM Market Analyst for Software Advice: Recently Andrew Friedenthal, CRM Analyst for the online reviews firm Software Advice, released a new report studying the ways in which a comprehensive sales force database can benefit your sales team and customers. We had the opportunity to talk with Mr. Friedenthal to learn more about what his research uncovered. 1) What is a sales database? The sales database is the heart of your sales force automation (SFA) system. This is where you'll store all the information about your clients, customers, leads and prospects. This information could include  their…
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5 Tools to Help You Discover & Engage With the Right Prospects
5 Tools to Help You Discover & Engage With the Right Prospects AI SUMMARY • Summarize this article and recommended tools: ChatGPT ▶ Claude ▶ Grok ▶ Do you struggle with prospecting for high-quality leads? Well you’re not alone as it can be extremely challenging. In fact, a majority of salespeople agree that prospecting is the most difficult part of the sales process, so there’s no surprise that 68% of companies struggle with lead generation. Although finding high-quality leads presents a challenge, there are many emerging technologies which are helping companies excel at prospecting. If you didn’t already know, dedicated sales tools and technology can give your sales team the boost they need to stay competitive. Even…
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