For an SDR, conversations are gold. It’s good when they happen through email, better still when they’re over the phone, and best when they’re in-person. Trade shows and events present a seriously valuable opportunity for SDRs. Who wouldn’t want to potentially make half their month’s quota in a single day? Plus, events give sellers the […]
Every team handles its sales process differently. From hiring and compensation to strategy and alignment, each team is unique in its approach. But there is one area that can make or break your sales process before it has a chance to get off the ground. The sales discovery process. Bryan Elsesser, Director of Sales Development […]
Zendesk showcase is in full gear, this time in scenic San Francisco. Industry professionals from all over the world are gathered to talk sales, support, and of course, the latest CX trends. But while conversations are heating up, one topic remains the talk of the town: Zendesk Sell Marketplace. Designed to be an all-in-one CRM […]
This is a guest written post by Carlotta Riesser, Product Manager at Aircall. One thing that struck me when I joined Aircall is how every stakeholder is dedicated to our client’s well-being. From product and tech, to sales and support – each team is committed to making sure our customers are happy and satisfied with […]
I’m lucky enough to be at a fast-growing software company that’s made building its sales team a top priority. Aside from training new reps to become rockstars at their craft, I spend a lot of time interviewing candidates and deciding who will be a good fit for the role. I’m happy to say that […]
The new Aircall phone is on the way! The Aircall product and engineering teams have been hard at work strengthening our desktop phone with updated code and a fresh design. This is a major update, and it’s been developed with passion — and thousands of hours of research, design, coding, and testing. Over the past […]
In an era where most people prefer shopping online, the phone carries significant weight. Today’s shopper wants their questions answered with the same level of ease they enjoy when making a purchase. But some eCommerce support teams still struggle to deliver. From disconnected systems to lack of agent autonomy, many factors can get in the […]
Building a support quality assurance program is a big but worthy mission. From the beginning, it lays the groundwork for a uniform support experience. As it evolves, QA fuels continuous improvement, helping organizations understand the ROI of customer service. But quality assurance is also challenging. You can bake all the right policies into your rubric […]
A lot of sales teams think about quotas as some kind of ideal that each rep should aspire to. This is totally wrong. Quotas aren’t a goal, they’re a business calculation. Budgets, hiring, and board presentations depend on these numbers being accurate. This means that quotas are a necessity, and I make it very […]
Quick Links Who is Bryan Elsesser? The Most Important Sales Input: Cold Calling Stage 1: You’re Afraid to Pick Up the Phone Stage 2: Learning the Value Propositions Stage 3: Asking Questions Stage 4: Asking Questions the Right Way Stage 5: Scaling it All Back Stage 6: Finding a Balance What Happened to Email? Who […]
New initiatives are hard to adopt, even when they’re good for us. Exercise improves our fitness, saving money prepares us for the unknown, and support quality assurance drives better customer service outcomes. Yet in spite of support QA’s many benefits, many organizations either don’t QA effectively or don’t bother with QA at all. It’s not […]
Customer experience is more than a buzzword, it’s an imperative. As consumers increasingly self-educate long before becoming customers, their decision to buy (and keep buying) often comes down to the strength of your support team. Given one negative customer service experience, more than 60 percent of consumers will abandon an intended purchase and flock to […]
Account Based Sales is a personalized and focused strategy that has helped top-performing sales teams close deals. But personalizing every prospect interaction is not an easy task. When your call lists are long, it’s easy to get confused or forget what information belongs to which prospect. No sales rep wants to start a call by […]
Things change during the holidays. Friends and family members reunite, people eat more than they should, and support teams grapple with hundreds of customer service tickets. The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates 20 to 30 percent of annual retail revenue occurs during those 10+ weeks of cheer. This can be great news for a business, […]
Support teams don’t have it easy. It takes grit, determination, and perseverance to spend day after day helping customers learn, use, and understand a product. But a tough job doesn’t always mean you get the credit you deserve. Regardless of how hard they’re working, CX teams consistently report feeling unheard, undervalued, and underappreciated. But why? […]
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