The Brooks Group

JULY 16, 2013

What does this rather overused Chinese proverb have to do with sales process or sales techniques? Presuming, of course, that your company chooses the right sales process for your sales environment (inside sales vs. outside sales, direct sales vs. channel sales, etc.),

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The Brooks Group

MAY 2, 2019

With the rise of technology in the workplace, some may wonder if classroom training will soon be replaced by digital alternatives. As it stands, face-to-face instructor-led training still remains the gold standard for developing employees and achieving lasting performance lift and training ROI.

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The Brooks Group

JUNE 29, 2016

Seventy-one percent of sales managers think the value gap is the most important problem their salesforces face, while just 10 percent of buyers said sales reps were value focused in their interactions. Having a dedicated sales process is the first step in enabling your sales team to build value in the eyes of your prospects.

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The Brooks Group

MAY 8, 2014

A recent research study we conducted told us: Only 43% of salespeople report that their organization's CRM solution is helpful to their sales efforts, and. 60% of salespeople feel that the sales process contained in their CRM doesn't track opportunities in a way that matches their day-to-day selling environment.

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The Brooks Group

JUNE 3, 2016

The most common reason sales managers can’t get sales reps to forecast more accurately is because there isn’t a common sales process represented in the pipeline stages. Step 1: Get crystal clear on the definition of each stage in the selling process. Step 2: Develop key activities and milestones within each stage.

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CloserIQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

In order to become effective members of the team, they need to gain familiarity with your company, product, and sales process. Here’s how to establish an onboarding process that works for AEs: 1. On the AE’s first day (or even before), provide a schedule of the onboarding process with details of your sales training program.

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The Brooks Group

MARCH 9, 2020

In business, turning an investment into sales training into real, profitable results takes a dedicated combination of commitment, moxy – and a top-to-bottom organizational focus on reinforcing the training lessons for the win. That doesn’t mean that your sales executive’s work is done with the signing of the check.

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The Brooks Group

MARCH 18, 2020

My particular interest around this topic, understandably, is based on observations I’ve made after years of leading our IMPACT Sales training program here at The Brooks Group. My goal, then as in now, is simple: Get the Sales Training lessons to stick – PERMANENTLY. Driving Adoption (1-8 Weeks Post Sales Training).

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The Brooks Group

APRIL 18, 2019

Training your salespeople to ask probing questions that unearth emerging trends and new information about how customers do business and make purchases—and what influences those decisions. Using a consultative sales process that builds trust and establishes clear communication with prospects and customers.

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The Brooks Group

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Every now and then, we get requests for an outline for a sales training manual. We usually respond in the same way: What prompted your interest in a sales training manual? Typically, it's because someone told someone else to come up with some sales training. Experienced sales trainers can do that.

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The Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

For sales professionals, that means getting completely comfortable with the sales process. They should know each stage of the process like the back of their hand. Train Your Team with the Award-Winning IMPACT-U ® Online Sales Training Program. Sales Performance Improvement LEARN MORE.

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Integrity Solutions

JULY 31, 2024

At the same time, there are now a whole host of factors that could be pushing your top sales talent out the door, and money and incentives won’t be enough to retain them. They don’t need — or want — additional training and development. Be sure to download a copy today. This isn’t all on them.

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The Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2019

Aim to set expectations and behavioral norms with your new sales force right away. Expectations will range from sales process adherence, sales productivity, CRM compliance, team meetings, and more. Establish a formal cadence for when you will hold sales team meetings as well as one-to-one meetings with each sales rep.

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The Brooks Group

APRIL 16, 2019

The term “sales enablement” frequently makes its way into conversations around sales productivity and sales performance improvement. There can be many components to a sales enablement strategy depending on who you ask and the situation at hand. DEPLOY the Strategy and Reinforce New Habits.

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The Brooks Group

DECEMBER 10, 2018

A sales training initiative can be one of the most impactful things you can do to improve your organization’s success. In over 40 years in the industry, we’ve learned that the ROI for a sales training initiative is greatest when live instructor-led training is followed up by a strategic sales training reinforcement program.

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The Brooks Group

DECEMBER 10, 2018

A sales training initiative can be one of the most impactful things you can do to improve your organization’s success. In over 40 years in the industry, we’ve learned that the ROI for a sales training initiative is greatest when live instructor-led training is followed up by a strategic sales training reinforcement program.

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The Brooks Group

JUNE 7, 2016

A common language allows marketing and sales to stay tightly aligned , ensuring that brand messaging is always clear to prospects—and to new reps that are just getting acclimated. . Take Action: Train your marketing team with your sales process. A solid sales process is the foundation of a common language.

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The Brooks Group

JUNE 24, 2019

Instead, they follow a consultative, buyer-focused sales process that leads the buyer naturally to the close. Here are 4 things that high-performing sales reps do with every prospect or customer to avoid having to focus their attention on closing strategies. They follow a buyer-focused sales process.

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The Brooks Group

MAY 17, 2018

Train with the Skills Necessary for High Performance – Don’t let your new rep out into the field to “wing it.” Provide adequate product training and train them with a buyer-focused sales process. The 3 Steps to Effective Sales Coaching. Set Your Team Apart with Skills Training .

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The Brooks Group

JANUARY 31, 2018

Using a buyer-focused sales process like IMPACT Selling allows your salespeople to quickly identify where a prospect is in their process, and meet them in the correct step of the selling process. . You can use this as an opportunity to reinforce your sales process. Three: Identify Objectives for the Call.

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Infuse Medical

APRIL 15, 2024

It involves aligning marketing efforts with sales goals to ensure seamless communication and collaboration throughout the buyer’s journey. The Importance of Sales Enablement Sales enablement is crucial for streamlining the sales process, enhancing productivity, and improving overall performance.

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The Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

They follow an ineffective sales process (or they don’t use one at all!). Do your salespeople know at any given time exactly which stage of the sales process they’re in with a prospect? If they’re not applying a repeatable process to every opportunity, your salespeople are wasting time. Use them to your advantage.

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The Brooks Group

JULY 23, 2018

Align Your Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service Teams with IMPACT. The IMPACT selling process is a buyer-focused sales process that allows salespeople to consult with prospects and customers and present the best possible solutions. And now, IMPACT training is available for your Customer Service department.

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The Brooks Group

MARCH 12, 2019

It just means they need more training, skills, practice—or a reevaluation on whether the prospect is fully qualified. Rejection in sales is especially painful when it happens late in the sales process. Set your reps up for success by providing them with quality sales training, such as IMPACT Selling®.

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The Brooks Group

AUGUST 1, 2016

If your team is trained with a flexible sales process , they’ll be able to quickly meet the buyer where he or she is on the buyer’s journey. It’s also crucial for your team to have a defined sales process in place. The Five Qualifying Characteristics of a Legitimate Sales Opportunity.

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The Brooks Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Having process in place and a tight lead qualification process will improve your forecasting accuracy, decrease wasted time and resources, and allow your salespeople to focus their attention where it has the greatest impact. Use these tips to teach your team how to qualify sales prospects the right way. Willingness to Listen.

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The Brooks Group

OCTOBER 31, 2018

At The Brooks Group, we train sales professionals to use a 3-deep questioning strategy during conversations with prospects and customers. The strategy (which we’ll outline below) allows a sales rep to uncover the wants and needs of the buyer—and even the unstated emotions that will ultimately impact purchasing decisions.

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The Brooks Group

MARCH 4, 2019

Establish Expectations and Provide Training and Support. In order for the members of your sales team to be successful, they must know exactly what defines “success” in your organization. It’s critical for sales leaders to establish and communicate expectations with their sales reps early on, and enforce them on a continual basis.

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The Brooks Group

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Any sales rep who has been victim to this probably felt like they were told, “Here’s your territory and list of cold leads – GO!”. In the drown with info onboarding approach, new sales hires are sent immediately through weeks of structured training without time for them to process their place in the organization.

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Spotio

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

This stat might be less surprising when you learn that companies spend 5x more on hiring a sales rep than they do training them. Poor sales training is a problem that persists in any industry. Sales enablement. Creating sales plays, content, and training for reps to leverage at each stage of the journey.

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CloserIQ

APRIL 23, 2019

Some areas to look could be: Training — are the right pitches, cadences and behaviors being cycled through the sales floor? It can be hard work but it’s worth it to improve your sales process for next time. Product training — Lessonly , Action Selling , Bloomfire. Second, analyze your sales operations.

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The Brooks Group

JULY 31, 2018

Personal Development – Top performing sales organizations prioritize sales coaching and helping each rep develop personally and professionally. A comprehensive Whole-Person assessment is a great tool to use here, and throughout the entire lifecycle of the employee (including hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and career pathing).

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The Brooks Group

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

It is often the differentiating factor in a sale and, once lost, it is very difficult to regain. Here are 6 steps they should follow throughout the sales process to do just that. View the video below to learn about the Selling to Different Personality Types training program. Step #1 Prepare for Every Interaction.

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The Brooks Group

MAY 17, 2018

Train with the Skills Necessary for High Performance – Don’t let your new rep out into the field to “wing it.” Provide adequate product training and train them with a buyer-focused sales process. The 3 Steps to Effective Sales Coaching. Set Your Team Apart with Skills Training .

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The Brooks Group

APRIL 24, 2018

The training is now available on an interactive and gamified eLearning platform (and it’s already won two industry awards!). Click here to learn more about the IMPACT-U® online sales training program and request a free demo today! NOTE: Our sales training tools are designed to make your life easier.

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The Brooks Group

JUNE 13, 2019

After assessing thousands of salespeople, we’ve found that too much empathy can cause a rep to be overly sensitive to the feelings of others, resulting in avoidance during the sales process. For example, they may avoid: Asking who else is involved in the decision-making process. download your guideline.

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CloserIQ

MAY 7, 2019

He/she can easily refer to the data available and continue from where the past sales rep left that too without being dependent on anyone. Call recording – Better customer understanding and sales training. Most of the time during a sales call we miss the vital details mentioned by the clients.

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