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Character Matters: Learn How to Become a Better SAM

Strategic Account Management Association

This same belief rang true in the world of sales training. In the past, sales has done a disservice by being in the business of creating human doings not human beings. You do not treat others in shameful and blaming ways when they make mistakes. Integrity : You keep promises and own up to your mistakes. Comment below.

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How to Measure Sales Training ROI (and Why)

Brooks Group

You know you should measure sales training ROI. Isn’t the main thing just to get the training done? Step one, you need to train your sales team. But step two should be making sure your training is getting the results you want. Here are eight ways effective sales training makes a difference.

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Enablement is Hard. Do It Anyway.

Mike Kunkle

They know that the place they choose to work (the environment, especially the attitudes and behaviors of senior leaders) will radically influence their ability to make an impact with enablement. Finding yourself in one of these situations does not excuse you from working as hard and as smart as possible to make an impact with enablement.

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Sales Training Tips: What Makes a Good Salesperson Great?

Brooks Group

Sales leaders and managers seek individuals who can not only meet targets but exceed them consistently. What makes successful salespeople isn’t just inherent abilities—it’s also their skill set. When you focus your sales training on the right skills, you ensure your team is equipped for any selling situation.

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How to Radically Improve Your B2B Sales Win Rates

Mike Kunkle

(Although, in complex B2B opportunities, especially with longer sales cycles, qualification – like discovery – may be ongoing, because new stakeholders are introduced, others leave, budgets shift, and in general, things change.) They should be well documented in your CRM, preferably with a scoring system. .”

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Winning Over Buying Groups: How to Sell to Multiple B2B Decision Makers

Brooks Group

Ten to fifteen years ago, a seller could huddle up with three or four decision makers and quickly decide on a purchase. Since 2010, the average buying group has grown from three to four decision makers to six to 10 according to research by Gartner. Decision-making time, compared to five to seven years ago, has increased by 60%.

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Benefits of Role-specific Sales Training

Brooks Group

What’s the Difference Between Role-specific and General Training? Sales training typically accomplishes one of two things. . The training will either provide learning around a specific skill, or the training is focused on improving the learner’s ability to succeed in their entire role. More In-depth Knowledge.