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Part of the magic of working in sales is that salespeople are the masters of their own destinies. Good sales reps don’t need to be micromanaged. That’s good news for any sales manager with a staff of outside salespeople who currently find themselves unable to leave their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, it’s a manager’s job to keep the staff motivated and productive. When the days blur together and half of the sales team struggle to drag themselves out of bed in the morning, sales managers should have their work cut out for them. There are steps managers…

Traditional sales techniques often come across as pushy and impersonal. In fact, only 13% of customers believe a salesperson can understand their needs.  With so many solutions available to customers, there is one factor that will eventually make the difference between closing the deal or missing out on a valuable opportunity - the trust you build with your prospects. What is Consultative Selling? The consultative selling approach centers on guiding your prospect to the solution that works best for them. You act as a consultant and encourage your prospect to make their own decision. Ultimately, your goal is to still…

Every industry has its legends — people that have pushed boundaries and elevated their respective field with their talent. In Sales, these thought leaders have not only revolutionized the way that salespeople interact with and engage their customers. They’ve also changed the way the world thinks about sales. The Sales Hall of Fame honors the most distinguished voices in Sales — individuals who continue to inspire us with cutting-edge insights and intellectual influence. Their innovations and business-defining achievements have blazed new trails in one of the most lucrative, dynamic, and constantly-evolving industries in the world.

The Sales team is one of the most important departments in any company.  It’s the engine that generates the revenue that makes it possible to keep the company going and, therefore, all the other departments. Because sales teams drive the bottom line, it’s imperative they stay at the top of their game. Here are some of the best ways to make your sales reps even more productive and efficient: 1. Track your time religiously Getting a time tracking app – like Toggl - is a great way to monitor time spent on tasks during the workday. Companies have reported that through the…