Sales Tips

How Legendary Salesmen Could Have Used A Route Optimization App
How Legendary Salesmen Could Have Used A Route Optimization App Sales is something that takes tremendous skill, and sometimes, even natural born talent. Many of the salespeople on this list used a combination of both to dominate their industry at the time. In our digital age, we are fortunate enough to have technology that revolutionizes business everywhere: sales software. Specifically, the route optimization app (ROA). ROA is the perfect tool for making the most out of your time, especially for a salesperson who is hitting the pavement hard. Although these sales people were stellar, they could've done even better with routing software. David Ogilvy David Ogilvy is one of…
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How A Business Can Leverage An Outside Sales Network To Make More Sales
How A Business Can Leverage An Outside Sales Network To Make More Sales Outside and inside sales representatives have the same goal - sales. Nevertheless, a day in the life of an outside sales rep is very different from a day in the life of an inside sales rep. Inside sales reps work from the office, make sales inquiries over the phone, and schedule demos via Skype or other conferencing tools. Outside sales reps visit clients and prospects at their business locations. Having an outside sales rep costs more than an inside sales rep as they incur traveling and living expenses. However, if your company sells a pricey product to large corporations…
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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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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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