Sales Gravy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, I sit down with Mike Weinberg for Part One of our conversation on the state of the Sales Profession, sales leadership, and getting started as a new sales manager. This shift requires not only a change in skills but also a fundamental shift in mindset.

Sales Management 113

Sales Management Management Sales Leadership Leadership 113

Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 30, 2023

Enablement professionals don’t market, they don’t sell, and we don’t directly manage front-line sellers nor sales managers. Yet, while we can exert influence, we lack the authority to direct sales teams to take specific actions or change behaviors. It’s a classic case of influence without authority.

Leadership 293

Leadership Stakeholders Decision-making Sales Training 293

Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 19, 2024

Furthermore, the Sales Coaching System is a subset of the Sales Management System. However, there are nuances in their application that vary based on the specific context and needs of an organization. Sales Management System [Click the image to view a larger version.] This is how systems thinking works.

Sales 269

Sales Sales Training Onboarding Sales Management 269

Mike Kunkle

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Once you arrive, then you can lead and manage your practice. Then, when possible (based on top-down support and leadership appetite), you can evolve to the Adaptive Maturity Level (which crosses the border into Performance Consulting and delivers the most value and ROI). Seek certifications where they make sense.

Sales 57

Sales Onboarding Publishing Transportation 57

Mike Kunkle

JULY 4, 2022

There’s another alignment and partnership opportunity that gets a lot less airplay yet has equal or greater potential to drive sales results: the alignment and partnership between Sales Enablement and Front-line Sales Managers (FLSMs). Sales Enablement initiatives ARE Change Management projects.

Sales Management 130

Sales Management Management Sales Sales Training 130

DemandFarm

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Behind every high-performing sales team is a manager who doesnt just oversee but inspires, strategizes, and drives impactful results. Sales management today demands more than ever beforeits a delicate balance of leadership, technology, and insight. What sets exceptional sales managers apart?

Sales Management 40

Sales Management Management Decision-making Negotiation 40

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Being a sales manager is a whirlwind experience, especially for those who were once successful sales reps themselves. Transitioning into a leadership role requires a whole new set of skills and strategies. Fortunately, there are valuable best practices that can help aspiring sales managers excel in their positions.

Sales Management 116

Sales Management Management Energy and Utilities Emotional Intelligence 116

Miller Heiman Group

APRIL 13, 2020

Sales managers normally face a trifecta of shifting demands from buyers, their direct reports and their organization. The COVID-19 pandemic gives sales managers the perfect opportunity to work toward transforming into more capable leaders. Shift From a Sales Manager’s Mindset to Sales Leader’s Mindset.

Sales Management 110

Sales Management Management Sales Decision-making 110

Nutshell

MARCH 11, 2019

You’ve probably just landed a new sales leadership role, and you want to make the transition as successful as possible. While this is an exciting time for you, it’s also a time of change for your sales reps. Adjusting to a new sales manager can be difficult, especially if the last person in charge was well-liked by the team.

Sales Management 103

Sales Management Management Leadership Sales 103

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 11, 2017

How Do I Get Promoted to Sales Manager? But sales is a labor-intensive job. Instead, do a few little things every day to flex your leadership muscles and still meet goal. 5 Ways to Get Promoted to Sales Manager. The “work” of a sales leader is helping people -- so that’s a good place to start.

Sales Management 111

Sales Management Management Leadership Sales 111

Miller Heiman Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It’s hard out there for your average sales manager. Sales trends like ever-expanding buyer expectations, changing sales methodologies and nonstop transformation initiatives have coalesced to make their role more challenging than ever. Constant sales transformation initiatives. Enable Sales Managers Directly.

Sales Management 96

Sales Management Management Artificial Intelligence Sales 96

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 2, 2018

So, you think you want to be a sales manager? If you’re an individual top-performing contributor in your sales organization and you’re thinking of applying for a sales manager role, let me give you a bit of a reality check first. What You Should Know Before Getting into Sales Management.

Sales Management 111

Sales Management Management Sales Leadership 111

Nutshell

MAY 16, 2019

Do you dream of leaving your sales associate desk behind and stepping up to a sales management position? The arrangements may vary from company to company, but in general, most sales professionals would jump at the chance to assume a leadership role. Are you Sure You Want to Become a Sales Manager?

Sales Management 96

Sales Management Management Leadership Sales 96

Brooks Group

JANUARY 5, 2021

We at The Brooks Group took the pulse of your fellow sales leaders throughout 2020, and as the year drew to a close, it appeared that many of your contemporaries were taking steps to shore up their leadership playbook to reflect the dynamics of the times. Provide organized sales skills training for sales reps—regardless of experience.

Sales Leadership 92

Sales Leadership Leadership Sales Virtual Selling 92

Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Sales management is one of the most difficult jobs out there. Your responsibilities span the organization -- along with the VP or director of sales, you're working with people in Product, Marketing, HR, and so on. Most importantly, managers are responsible for the individual and collective success of their salespeople.

Sales Management 111

Sales Management Management Sales Decision-making 111

Sales Readiness Group

MARCH 31, 2021

Last week, I surveyed 53 sales managers, asking them, among other things, what essential skills their top-performing salespeople possess. Okay, it wasn’t an actual survey.

Sales Management 105

Sales Management Management Sales Sales Training 105

Upland

MAY 4, 2023

What is sales velocity? Sales velocity is the speed at which deals move through your pipeline and start to generate revenue. A sales velocity equation or formula uses four metrics to help organizations calculate their own sales velocity. Why does sales velocity matter?

Sales 356

Sales Decision-making Organization Negotiation 356

PandaDoc

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

This is understandable when you consider that data shared in the Harvard Business Review suggests that 90% of decision makers won’t respond to cold calls, according to Sales Leadership Forum. Compounding this issue is sales reps can spend up to 40% of their time looking for somebody to call, according to Insidesales.

Sales Management 98

Sales Management Management Sales Publishing 98

The Center for Sales Strategy

JANUARY 8, 2020

Recruiting top-performing sales leadership for your organization is harder than ever. The quality of the sales organization is directly associated with the quality of sales leadership. When looking for top-performing sales leaders, you can’t just look for great salespeople.

Sales Leadership 82

Sales Leadership Leadership Sales Sales Management 82

Miller Heiman Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

It’s challenging to work in sales management today. Sales managers often resemble Atlas, tasked with holding up the world as their areas of responsibility are ever-increasing: managing their team and market. delivering stronger sales results. Sales Organizations Continuously Reinvent Themselves.

Sales Leadership 80

Sales Leadership Leadership Sales Sales Management 80

Upland

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In this definitive guide to account planning, we’ve compiled everything you need in order to understand the importance of account planning, what it is, and why a complete mindset shift is critical to success for any sales organization looking to grow and retain revenue in their key accounts in 2023 and beyond. .

Account Planning 195

Account Planning Leadership Software Software 195

Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 8, 2023

Let’s dive into the key barriers that often hinder sales leaders from reaching the full potential for their sales forces and explore strategies to break through these limitations. When sales, marketing, and customer success operate in isolated bubbles, opportunities for collaboration and synergy are lost.

Sales 221

Sales Prioritization Innovation Sales Training 221

Mike Kunkle

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Recent lay-offs have shown that the oft-coveted “seat at the table” with executive leadership can’t be taken for granted. In addition, expand your awareness of the disciplines and practices of organizational performance improvement, such as Organization Development. Seek certifications where they make sense.

Sales 233

Sales Leadership Transportation Sales Training 233

Brooks Group

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Then you know the transition from sales professional to sales manager can be tough. Overnight, you’ve gone from someone who was responsible for your own performance to running an entire sales team. There are a lot of new sales manager skills to learn.

Sales Management 88

Sales Management Management Sales Prioritization 88

Openview

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

As a founder and former sales leader, I get asked all the time how I decided to step back from my sales role and add a layer between me and my sales reps. When I founded ion interactive, I just sort of organically moved into the sales role. I had a strong sales background, and who knew the product better than me?

Sales Leadership 89

Sales Leadership Leadership Sales Decision-making 89

The Center for Sales Strategy

JULY 22, 2024

Effective delegation goes beyond merely assigning tasks; it serves as a pivotal strategy for enhancing sales reps' skills, bolstering leadership within an organization, and fostering a culture of accountability and communication.

Leadership 117

Leadership Sales Communication Sales Management 117

Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2024

Sales effectiveness also corresponds with the return your organization gets from its sales investment. In this sense, measuring sales effectiveness can be as simple as calculating the cost of salaries, training, and/or tools against the revenue generated. That’s in part because they’re not focusing on the right metrics.

Organization 101

Organization Account Management Sales Sales Training 101

Upland

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

And yet, commitment to that long term change is perhaps the single most important ingredient (above all others) to help foster growth, bolster team engagement, and ultimately achieve and exceed sales goals. Revenue growth isn’t easy, but it can be simplified when sales organizations balance complex processes with a simplified approach.

Account Planning 195

Account Planning Management Leadership Organization 195

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Any company's sales leadership needs to keep a pulse on how its salespeople are performing, both individually and on a broader organizational level — getting there often starts by understanding the degree of effort reps are putting in. That's where performance indicators known as sales productivity metrics come in. Calls Made.

Management 135

Management CRM Leadership Sales 135

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 15, 2020

How did your leadership priorities change in 2020? If you started paying more attention to the sales enablement needs of your organization, you’re not alone. For sales organizations that have been waiting to implement dedicated sales enablement measures — the time is now. Focus on sales team culture.

Sales 139

Sales Leadership Sales Management Decision-making 139

Engage Selling

MARCH 12, 2021

The most successful organizations I work with right now are nimble. Conduct … Read More » The post The Critical Mistake Sales Managers Make | Sales Strategies first appeared on The Sales Leader. That means they are quick to conduct meetings and action important ideas.

Sales Management 88

Sales Management Management Sales Meetings 88

Showpad

JULY 21, 2020

In this edition, I’ll be discussing why you as an executive in a sales, marketing or CX leadership role play a mission-critical part when it comes to making sales enablement successful in your organization. . And high adoption requires an effective change management and leadership approach.

Management 139

Management Leadership CRM Sales 139

Brooks Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Gartner research reveals that many organizations lack effective coaching. Only 40% of sales professionals report a well-established coaching culture at their organization. Just 42% say sales managers at their organization are actually held accountable for providing good coaching.

Sales Management 97

Sales Management Management Sales Meetings 97

The Center for Sales Strategy

APRIL 18, 2023

As a former sales manager and c-suite executive leader, and now working alongside sales managers to help them grow their teams, I know that a sales management career can really make an impact. Sales managers are your frontline leaders.

Sales Management 90

Sales Management Management Sales Organization 90

Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 14, 2022

Key account manager attributes 10 essential skills for key account managers and where to learn them for free 1. Leadership 7. Sales Find the course that's right for you How to identify your skill gaps Define success What goals do you need to achieve? Leadership To be a leader, you don't need to have a title.

Key Account Management 246

Key Account Management Account Management Emotional Intelligence Management 246

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 27, 2020

The sales field has a leadership gap in gender representation that is hard to deny. According to Gartner , though women account for 50% of the entry-level sales talent pool, only 30% of senior sales leadership, 23% of sales rep, and 15% of frontline sales manager roles are held by women.

Leadership 135

Leadership Sales Sales Leadership Organization 135

Miller Heiman Group

JULY 14, 2020

In a recent webinar, Don’t Talk, Do: Creating a Racially Equitable Future As Inclusive Leaders , Korn Ferry brought together business leaders to discuss what inclusive leadership looks like and how businesses can take action to become champions of racial equity. Take a Stand. Leaders must lead with purpose.

Organization 73

Organization Healthcare Leadership Sales 73