The Center for Sales Strategy

MAY 2, 2022

Did you know that there are 397,900 sales managers in the United States? As a manager, you need to ensure that your team is successful and happy. Keep reading, and we'll guide you through the fatal sales leadership practices you should avoid. for a profession.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The IMPACT sales leadership system is both a training curriculum and an ongoing guidebook for sales leaders of all organizations and levels of experience. This system ensures sales leaders make the right People decisions, follow the best Processes , and engage in effective Planning to deliver top Performance.

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Force Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Force Management President, John Kaplan, answered timely questions during a webinar on sales leadership , sharing the tactics leaders are using now to achieve critical outcomes. Driving organizational transformation is no easy feat, whether it’s your first initiative or your 10th.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

What big rocks should sales managers focus on? On this episode of the Sales Leadership Series, Scott Sutherland, VP/Market Manager of the Phoenix Market at Bonneville International, joins host Matt Sunshine to answers these questions and discuss sales and executive leadership tips.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Providing quality content that helps our clients and visitors improve their sales performance is a goal of ours, and we hope this blog has brought you insight, education, and tips to get you on the path to success. Check out these top blogs on sales leadership from 2021.

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Sales Gravy

APRIL 2, 2025

Dennis from Chesterfield, Missouri, wants to know if sales coaching truly moves the performance needle, especially when shifting from transactional approaches to more consultative selling. Why Sales Coaching Is Essential Sales is a skill position. Why Sales Coaching Is Essential Sales is a skill position.

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Force Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Last month, the Revenue Builders Podcast shared some tactical sales conversations that really dig into the intricacies of winning deals, creating processes, and leading teams with confidence. Artificial intelligence is also a major theme, as our hosts discuss the new technology that's top-of-mind for many sales leaders.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Being a sales manager has always been a difficult job. In this episode of the Sales Leadership Series, Mike Searson, Vice President, Local Revenue at Corus Entertainment discusses sales and executive leadership tips. But we can all agree that over the last couple of years, it’s gotten a lot harder.

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Sandler Training

JULY 14, 2021

A big part of the sales leader’s job is to determine the measurable behaviors that will lead to success for a given salesperson, and to evaluate the numbers that connect to those behaviors. The post Sales Leadership Key: Create Personalized Learning Paths appeared first on Sandler Training.

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Sales Gravy

DECEMBER 4, 2023

On this episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast, I dive into part two of my conversation with sales leadership expert Mike Weinberg on what new sales managers need to do to get off to a successful start. One of the critical roles of a sales manager is to coach rather than directly involve oneself in every sale.

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Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 4, 2022

B2B Book Club Selection (August 2022) A monthly selection of handpicked business books specifically to help key account managers get better results for their clients, companies and careers. Account Manager Tips · 1. Clash of the Generations: Managing the New Workplace Reality Why this book? Why Introverts Make Better Networkers.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Straight from the Director of Sales at Zimmer Communications, Carrie Berkbuegler discusses sales leadership, sales performance tips, and answers a few questions that we all have. And how has sales management changed over the past few years? What are the big rocks that you’re focused on?

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

During my time as a sales rep, building a lead list was one of my first activities when I took on a new sales role, territory, or industry vertical. Many organizations may closely meet your company’s ideal customer profile (ICP) criteria and warrant sales reps to proactively reach out to them. Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs).

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Mike Kunkle

JULY 4, 2022

There’s still a lot of talk these days in the sales enablement community and the market at large about the need for sales and marketing alignment. If it sounds as if I’m ignoring the need for top-down support for enablement from company executives and especially sales leadership – trust me, I’m not.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MARCH 10, 2020

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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.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JANUARY 22, 2024

There is a fundamental yet often misconstrued aspect of sales leadership that gets a lot of airtime: the fine line between managing and coaching. At The Center for Sales Strategy, we understand the pivotal role that effective leadership plays in propelling sales teams toward success.

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Brooks Group

OCTOBER 3, 2024

You’ve just been promoted to sales management. Here’s some helpful advice for new sales managers to help you thrive in your new role and turn those butterflies into fuel for success. What Is a Sales Manager Responsible For? This may involve directly managing some high-priority customers.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

As B2B sales leaders and managers, your role in guiding your sales teams to success is more critical than ever. With the ever-evolving sales landscape, it's essential to stay ahead by focusing on key areas that can significantly improve your team's performance.

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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.

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Force Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

You’ve put in the work to achieve your new position and now you’re aiming to make an immediate impact on sales success. We’ve pulled together some of our most popular resources that apply to people in a new sales leadership role.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Luckily, some major companies, like LinkedIn, have discovered a way to improve sales relationships, customer trust, and — ultimately — sales numbers. Recently, HubSpot sat down with Kwesi Graves , Regional Sales Manager at LinkedIn, to learn more about how he centers his team's sales approach completely around the ideal buyer.

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Sales Gravy

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Top sales talent can walk out of your door to another career opportunity at any time. This puts more pressure on sales leaders than ever before to foster a sales culture and team environment that compels people to stay. Hiring the right salespeople is a huge challenge for sales leaders. Why sales leadership is personal.

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Force Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

As we wrap up another year, it's time to reflect on the resources that have resonated most with our sales leadership community. From actionable strategies to insightful discussions, these pieces have provided valuable guidance to help leaders navigate the complexities of sales leadership.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

A lot of the tactics and responsibilities effective sales leaders need to understand and fulfill aren't exactly intuitive. While there's no be-all-end-all playbook for effective sales leadership, there are some tricks and strategies you can employ early on to set yourself on the right track. Sales leadership is a personal game.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 9, 2022

Even the most seasoned, effective salespeople can struggle when hashing out how to lead a sales team. Taking the reins doesn't come naturally to everyone, and even born leaders might need a little guidance when transitioning into a sales management role. Remember, you're managing them — not commanding them.

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Sales Gravy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

This hard-hitting and thought provoking episode of the Sales Gravy Podcast features a deep conversation on the state of sales leadership. With so much data coming at sales leaders these days, the failure to separate fact from hype, can create faulty assumptions leading to poor decisions.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 14, 2022

Sales orgs stand to gain a lot from incorporating project management principles into their operations. While sales project management is loosely defined and often overlooked, sales leadership should at least consider folding the core tenets behind it into their broader objectives and sales reps' day-to-days.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 5, 2020

For many leaders, when we hear the term remote sales management, our blood pressure starts to rise. Sales teams are hard enough to manage already, let alone remotely.". Let’s explore some crucial components you can keep in mind when constructing your own sales enablement strategy. There is no need to fear.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 7, 2022

Here, let's explore what virtual leadership looks like, the skills required to succeed, and tips on excelling as a virtual sales leader, according to three remote managers. What is virtual leadership? A remote sales manager needs to be willing to alter their approach to suit the needs of each sales rep.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

DECEMBER 7, 2021

That is the job of the more than 13 million people who are employed in sales just in the United States! Of course, the world of sales comes with its own challenges. One of the most common challenges that sales leaders work with is time management. It can be difficult to figure out how to make it work for you.

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Force Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

First principles thinking is a reasoning process used by some of todays top innovators to look at complex problems through a new lens. The concept is based on Aristotles writings about first principles, which he called the first basis from which a thing is known.

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Force Management

APRIL 18, 2024

Top sales teams differentiate themselves with a proven system for finding and attracting elite talent. Making the move from sales rep to manager is a common career pathway. Making the move from sales rep to manager is a common career pathway. Here are six attributes to look for in sales manager candidates:

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Customer Think

AUGUST 1, 2024

In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley delve deep into the crucial subject of emotional intelligence (EI) for sales leaders.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MAY 26, 2021

Kicking off the new season of the Improving Sales Performance series, John Henley, Managing Partner at The Center for Sales Strategy, gives viewers an overview and behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the IMPACT Sales Leadership System: why it was created, who it was created for, and how sales leaders can make an impact on their sales performance (..)

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

New data from the Media Sales Report shows that 46% of managers believe less than 20% of their sales teams are underperforming. It’s a terrible position to be in. It sucks your energy, time, and takes your focus from where you can be making a positive impact. It’s hard on leaders and underperformers.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As a sales leader, you can count on the fact that there will be constant change. At times, it can seem impossible to prepare for and navigate the sea of changes you face, but successful sales managers adapt and adjust, and even embrace the changes.

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