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Is your POC the decision maker? Here’s how to tell.
Countless hours of research. Sales training after sales training. You’re actively perfecting your demo, editing your sales email template, and finetuning your cold call script. You’re even bantering like a...
Sales
How to nail sales forecasting
The sales forecasting struggle is real. Fewer than 25% of sales organizations have forecast accuracy of 75% or greater according to a Korn Ferry study. The same study found that...
Sales
Inside sales vs. outside sales: The difference explained
The following post discusses inside sales vs. outside sales and highlights the similarities and differences between the two roles. Inside and outside sales share the same goal — to generate...
Sales
What is the MEDDIC sales methodology?
The MEDDIC sales methodology is a highly popular qualification method and sales training for complex sales that flourished in the 90s. This approach was developed by John McMahon, Richard Dunkel,...
Sales
What is a clawback?
Reps don’t love them, but clawbacks play an integral role in the sales compensation space. Below, we define clawbacks, how companies present them in comp agreements, example clause copy, and...
Sales
How a discovery call can help you win more deals (with 10 sample questions)
Everybody loves to close a deal. But, before you have a chance at crossing the finish line, you need to figure out how to execute a strong start. A great...
Leadership, Sales
3 ways to clean up your commission tracking process
An appropriate commission tracking process allows businesses to improve performance by rewarding their employees. Unfortunately, many organizations use ineffective methods to manage sales compensation, which can slow down scaling efforts....
Leadership, Sales
A message from our CEO on today’s tech downturn
Recession talks have dominated the headlines as interest rates saw the highest jump in 22 years and the stock market continues to fall.
Sales
What is an account executive?
Learn about the crucial role an account executive plays as we define what is an account executive, how this role compares to other sales positions, and average AE salaries. The...
Product and Tools, Sales
The 6 must-have sales tools for your sales tech stack
When sales technologies are optimized, teams note quantifiable improvements in metrics like pipeline, close-rates, and forecast accuracy. So, it makes sense that high-growth companies deploy more sales tools than laggards...
Sales
Why your employees need you to understand variable pay
Performance-based pay is one of the strongest ways to motivate your team. But if your salespeople aren’t totally clear on what variable pay means, this tool could lose its power....
Leadership, Sales
Growing a sales team? Check out this revenue leadership course.
This article interviews Pete Crosby, who teaches the revenue leadership course The Definitive Guide to Revenue Leadership through Sales Impact Academy. This course is being offered for free to QuotaPath...