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

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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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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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

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

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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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

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

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 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

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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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

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

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

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

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Effective sales funnel management is a key tool in optimizing your sales team’s performance. A well-managed sales funnel will move prospects through the sales process faster, reduce unnecessary losses, and help your team win more deals. What is a Sales Funnel? 4 Best Practices for Sales Funnel Management.

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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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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

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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Spotio

JUNE 29, 2023

What keeps sales reps from making quota? If you knew the answer to that question, you could revolutionize your entire sales process. DIGGING DEEPER: We find that B2C sellers are particularly vulnerable to experience/skill deficiencies, sales process friction, and time management issues.

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Spotio

AUGUST 15, 2023

The episodes alone would have made this one of the best sales training podcasts, but the app really pushes it over the top! Suggested episodes: The Best Sales Advice Bill And Bryan Have Ever Received Who’s Selling Whom? Are You Winging Your Sales Process? The Sales Evangelist Next up, The Sales Evangelist.

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The Brooks Group

JULY 23, 2019

The biggest mistake we see among sales organizations when it comes to team selling, is a lack of planning. Without a clear sales process and criteria for engaging subject matter experts and other team members in sales conversations, reps often approach the situation haphazardly. Sales Performance Improvement

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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

JULY 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

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

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

MARCH 16, 2020

So, you’ve embraced the concept of consultative sales training; you understand your responsibility as a trusted advisor to be attentive and to put your client first, and you’re ready to take your new mandate to the field. DOWNLOAD NOW. Sales Performance Improvement Sales Training

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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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Spotio

MAY 10, 2023

Leads: Potential customers that have shown interest in your product or service – visited your website, subscribed to a blog, or downloaded a gated resource, for example. However, there is a significant problem most B2B companies face: Sales teams hate it. It will also help you deliver your sales pitch with confidence.

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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

JANUARY 30, 2019

CRM tools also allow salespeople to know exactly where in the sales cycle a particular client is at any given time. This improves sales funnel management and ensures that reps are aligning their sales process to the buyer’s journey. will improve efficiency and collaboration and drive a sales focus across your business.

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The Brooks Group

APRIL 4, 2018

To begin cleaning up your data, clearly define the stages of your sales process. You should have objective entry and exit criteria for each stage based on customer actions – and your sales team should know the stages and criteria like the back of their hands. NOTE: Our sales training tools are designed to make your life easier.

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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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