Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 30, 2023

To firmly establish the function as required and themselves as integral players in their companies, enablement experts must be equipped to prove their worth by improving sales results and bolstering profitability. They must show that they can make an impact with enablement and move the needle on the metrics that matter most.

Leadership 293

Leadership Stakeholders Decision-making Sales Training 293

ClearPoint Strategy

JULY 7, 2021

If there is one phrase that represents both enormous potential and challenges to organizations today, it is big data. And yet data-driven decision making is more important than ever. When done right, dashboards provide valuable insight into the health of an organization and strongly influence executive decision making.

Organization 98

Organization Healthcare Decision-making Government 98

Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

You want to define your ideal customer profile, then look for prospects that are similar to organizations youre already having success with. Make sure your sellers know the characteristics of your most profitable accounts and how to qualify new prospects that are similar. If theyre not aligned, sellers shouldnt try to push it.

Construction 89

Construction Value Proposition Advertising Sales Training 89

ClearPoint Strategy

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Every organization must make a big strategy shift at some point or another to stay at the forefront of its industry. This shift in thinking came about in 2015 after city administrators read the book, “We Don’t Make Widgets: Overcoming the Myths that Keep Government from Radically Improving.” organization can receive.

Organization 98

Organization Computers and Electronics Banking Government 98

Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2024

Sales effectiveness also corresponds with the return your organization gets from its sales investment. But improving sales effectiveness is a complex task that few organizations do well. Most organizations track a few key performance indicators (KPIs) such as win rates, quota attainment, and revenue growth.

Organization 100

Organization Account Management Sales Sales Training 100

Mike Kunkle

APRIL 8, 2023

My point here, is that you should make a purposeful determination on these levels, clearly define them, train them, and coach to them. In addition to having the right decision makers in the deal, which is part of qualification, it’s important to assess the landscape and relationships. Here’s what I mean.

B2B 243

B2B Sales Decision-making Stakeholders 243

Account Manager Tips

APRIL 26, 2021

How much money does a key account manager make? Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with. Find out how much money key account managers REALLY make! How much money does a key account manager make? Develop influential relationships with decision-makers. Enough for champagne and caviar?

Key Account Management 242

Key Account Management Account Management Management Negotiation 242

Planview

AUGUST 22, 2024

Many in our organization don’t have exposure to traditional project management terminology and tools, so we aim to empower everyone with essential components rather than the full PMO toolbox. I have open conversations to ensure the framework fits the organization and integrate feedback through sprints into our daily work.

Stakeholders 69

Stakeholders Prioritization Brainstorming Decision-making 69

Account Manager Tips

JUNE 29, 2021

Capture Strategy Tips A capture strategy identifies how to position organizations as the supplier of choice and convince clients to renew without considering alternatives. Build relationships with decision-makers and expand your network. Clients use bid decision criteria to decide who wins the contract. Define price strategy.

Suppliers 246

Suppliers Shareholders Stakeholders Decision-making 246

AchieveIt

AUGUST 8, 2024

Using intuition or a vibe might work when choosing where to go on your next vacation or which restaurant to try, but not when making strategic or business decisions. Your decision-making process should be centered around these valuable insights. What is data-driven decision-making (DDDM)?

Decision-making 52

Decision-making Healthcare Stakeholders Government 52

Account Manager Tips

OCTOBER 11, 2021

You need to take charge, make decisions and set goals for your customers so they can achieve success. What changes should we make? How do we make changes? Not focused on the customer The biggest mistake you can make with clients is to put your needs first. A meeting minutes template makes notes easier to read.

Account Management 246

Account Management Key Account Management Management Suppliers 246

Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

It can help inform smart business decisions and spot investment opportunities. Data analysis specifically is changing key account management and the way they relay insights to internal stakeholders and clients to make a greater business impact.

Key Account Management 130

Key Account Management Account Management Management Profitability 130

AchieveIt

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Being Non-Profit, But Pro-Revenue The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the healthcare industry. Whether you work in a hospital system, an academic medical institution, or another organization dedicated to keeping communities healthy, priorities have shifted from a volume-based model to a value-based approach.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Profitability Decision-making 52

Sales Gravy

AUGUST 27, 2022

If you want to succeed at any job, make yourself invaluable. Go the extra mile; make them never be able to imagine what life without you there would be like. No Mercy for Anchors The good news for you and sales professionals everywhere is that most organizations and their leaders are smart. Ross Mathews.

Decision-making 132

Decision-making Profitability Leadership Meetings 132

Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

This statement isn't even remotely controversial, shocking, or insightful, but it's still true: Businesses sell products and services to make money. Sales — at its core — is the pursuit of profit, so naturally, companies need a pulse on what it takes to get there. That process is called a break-even analysis.

Profitability 133

Profitability Investors Manufacturing Retail 133

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 4, 2019

How you price these products can be a make or break decision for your business. And the following factors help organizations determine the selling price of its products: The price a buyer is willing to pay. The selling price formula is: Selling Price = Cost Price + Profit Margin. The price a seller is willing to accept.

Profitability 129

Profitability Retail Prioritization Decision-making 129

Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Clarify the steps and stakeholders involved in decision-making. Retention is also highly profitable. Acquiring a new customer can cost five-to-seven times more than retaining an old one, and improving customer retention by just 5% can increase profits by 25-95%. Identify specific pain points and frustrations.

Decision-making 52

Decision-making Sales Prioritization CRM 52

Upland

JANUARY 29, 2024

Sales productivity becomes even more difficult for complex B2B accounts with large buying groups and multiple divisions involved in the decision-making process. This targeted approach makes successful sales and better relationships more likely. This requires that sales teams work with their greater revenue teams.

Account Planning 195

Account Planning Sales Decision-making Shareholders 195

Nutshell

AUGUST 30, 2024

Separating net and gross sales figures from this for further analysis will provide you with more insight into your company’s profitability. While your gross sales amount gives you a high-level view of your overall income over a period, it doesn’t tell you much about your business’s profitability. Table of Contents What is gross sales?

Cybersecurity 114

Cybersecurity Profitability Sales Decision-making 114

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 20, 2021

Many organizations fail to outline and document procedures when it comes to producing products, handling service concerns, or guiding their customers along their buyer’s journey. There’s a way to make your employees’ lives easier and customers happy — all while differentiating yourself from the competition. Restaurant Industry.

Sales 133

Sales Profitability Decision-making Organization 133

Upland

APRIL 20, 2023

These include the largest, most profitable, or most strategic customers with room for the greatest growth. To make this easier, great sales teams set clear goals, KPIs, and adjust when needed to better fit their always-evolving account management strategy. You might be wondering, “Is it really worth it, in the end?”

Account Management 195

Account Management Management Account Planning Decision-making 195

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 21, 2019

The following sections outline the different spokes that make up the proverbial startup wheel. Getting funded by outside investors doesn’t necessarily make it easier, either … considering that 75% of funded startups fail. Another way that startups grow is through organic growth. Read more about organic growth strategies here.

Investors 145

Investors Profitability Innovation Decision-making 145

Upland

AUGUST 9, 2023

Rather, it’s vital to the success of each and every deal we make. There’s a real, profitable value in understanding our partners, and building that solid relationship and foundation. Simply put, exceptional sales organizations make their customers’ goals the number one priority. These teams never ask “What can I sell?”

Account Planning 195

Account Planning Innovation Decision-making Healthcare 195

Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

What does success look like for your organization? What is the informal decision-making process? link] There’s advice to jump your uncertainty gaps by decision-making and actions which involves risk. Strategy is a stream of decisions and actions”. What would it take to do it ten times better?

Strategic Thinking 147

Strategic Thinking Decision-making Innovation Facilitation 147

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Inclusive organizations report 28% higher revenue, 2x net income, and 30% better economic performance on profit margin. The top data insights sales leaders use for decision-making are forecasting data, rep productivity data, and team performance to quota. Sales Performance. Sales Leader Priorities. Sales Management.

Sales Leadership 142

Sales Leadership Leadership Sales B2B 142

Brooks Group

JUNE 24, 2024

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. Sales Process Adherence Sales training helps standardize and reinforce best practices and sales methodologies across the organization. Step one, you need to train your sales team.

Sales Training 95

Sales Training Decision-making Sales Profitability 95

PandaDoc

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Understanding how pricing impacts profitability is crucial for businesses. This guide will explore what pricing analytics is, its benefits, and how businesses can use it to gain a competitive edge, boost customer satisfaction, and drive profitability. What is pricing analytics?

Profitability 52

Profitability Acquisition e-Learning Decision-making 52

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Today’s businesses need to make sales decisions in response to market changes, competitor activity, customer preferences, and company-wide campaigns. Moreover, sales teams don’t need to make use of every single metric. Next, make a note of what questions arise from your objective. What’s causing it to be at this length?

Sales 141

Sales CRM Decision-making Profitability 141

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 17, 2019

They invest their money in your business, but they don't attend meetings or make decisions. These partners share their contacts and resources, they make important decisions, and they tackle tough tasks like hiring and firing in order to keep the business viable. What Is a Silent Partner? Risks for Silent Partners.

Investors 132

Investors Finance Small Business Profitability 132

Upland

AUGUST 29, 2023

Buying intent , also known as purchase intent, refers to the likelihood and inclination of a potential customer to make a purchasing decision. It drives individuals and organizations to explore, evaluate, and invest in a product or service. It encompasses the motivation, need, and desire behind any activity.

Value Proposition 195

Value Proposition Decision-making e-Learning Supply Chain 195

Hubspot Sales

MAY 3, 2019

It felt good to understand a critical part of my company and learn how to use it to make better business decisions. COGS or COS is the first expense you’ll see on your profit and loss (P&L) statement and is a critical component when calculating your business’s gross margin. And … it wasn’t as bad as I thought. Depreciation.

Banking 141

Banking Energy and Utilities Profitability Investors 141

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Profit Story. 5) Profit Story. Calculate this along with a slew of other profit-based metrics with Profit Story. If your organization uses an eSignature system such as DocuSign or Adobe EchoSign, make sure to download the corresponding mobile app to enable prospects to sign wherever, whenever, and however.

CRM 145

CRM Profitability Sales Meetings 145

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 7, 2021

In this post, inspired by the book The Science of Selling, we’ll talk about what makes each layer distinct from the next, the types of questions within each layer, and how to use these questions in conjunction with each other. When your organization considers an investment like this, who is involved in the decision process?

Sales 137

Sales Decision-making Profitability Publishing 137

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 27, 2019

An activity quota ensures they’re contributing to the sales organization and providing valuable help to the reps they support. Profit Quota. This type of quota is based on the gross profit or margin of a dedicated sales team, product/service grouping, or salesperson. Calculator Soup Profit Goal Calculator.

Profitability 143

Profitability Sales Sales Management Meetings 143

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

AI and the pandemic threw a wrench in the typical sales funnel that companies have now realized is too outdated to consistently bring in the profits they want to see. In reality, what your audience wants is to know that you’re in tune with their needs and you have what it takes to make their jobs easier.

Artificial Intelligence 122

Artificial Intelligence Decision-making Profitability Sales 122

CMOE

MARCH 31, 2021

Not by creating diversity programs, but by making diversity, equity, and inclusion a core business competency. If, like many companies and organizations, your answer is yes, your company stands to benefit from greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in these five highly profitable ways. Think about your boardrooms and C-suites.

Profitability 98

Profitability Shareholders Innovation Advertising 98

Flevy

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

What makes companies great in their industries is sustained above-average Growth. Conventional approach to Organic Growth has business leaders extending their existing product lines and brands, as well as entering new geographic regions. Focus-driven Growth demands that the organization progress sequentially through a set of 7 steps.

Leadership 111

Leadership Banking Prioritization Organization 111