When you think of sales, what comes to your mind? Do you imagine a motivated deal closer or a jaded salesperson trying to reach grumpy customers with cold calls or emails? Or maybe you imagine a sales guru giving young executives the “sell me this pen” spiel.
Whatever be your imagination, the reality is that we are all salespeople and the only difference is the goods we are trying to hawk. Our sales effectiveness section is designed for all of you. But particularly for growing businesses whose business demands that they not just close but exceed their targets.
According to the 80/20 rule, 80% of your sales revenue is generated by 20% of your salespeople. Naturally, every business would want their salesperson to give their best and contribute to revenue generation as much income as possible. It is often seen that poor sales performance can often be attributed to a lack of motivation […]
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There is a saying- “Don’t judge a person unless you have walked a mile in their shoes.” It means that you can only understand someone if you understand their situation and point of view. Similarly, businesses can only cater to the needs of their customers if they understand their customers well. That is why businesses […]
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Success in sales depends largely on the quality of the leads you choose to pursue. You may generate hundreds of leads, but not all of them are worth following. So how do you determine which leads are valuable? Through lead qualification. Lead qualification is an important step in the sales process that tells you which […]
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Your sales presentation can make or break a deal. No, that is not an exaggeration. While it is true that a customer’s final decision depends on many other aspects of the product, one cannot deny that an effective sales presentation significantly influence their decision. If done right and at the right moment, your sales presentation can accelerate […]
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Looking into the future is one superpower that every sales professional would give anything for. Whether you realize it or not, you already have that superpower at your disposal. Sales forecasting techniques give you the ability to make accurate predictions about the future of your business. But still, 80% of sales organizations DO NOT have […]
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Sales is not an easy arena. Convincing people to spend their money on a product or service requires exceptional negotiation skills. Because buyers can find a hundred reasons to hesitate before making a purchase decision and overcoming sales objections is an important part of every salesperson’s job. Research states that 92% of salespeople give up after […]
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Data is indispensable in business. All kinds of data are important in decision-making and customer insights probably lie closer to the top of the list here. Customer insights play a significant role in sales. They give you a much deeper understanding of what your prospects may be seeking. If used well, customer insights can help […]
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The sales cycle is an important term for your sales process. A lot depends on it and knowing what affects the sales cycle can help you change the outcomes. The sales cycle, though a simple concept to understand, may be different for different industries, businesses, products, customers, or processes. What takes you closer to a conversion? […]
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