A good sales onboarding process prepares new hires for the expectations and workload of a successful career in sales with your organization. It’s during this program that they’ll learn how to work within the system you’ve created. New employees will discover how to use your sales software, connect with ideal customer profiles, and deliver an […]
It’s generally thought that onboarding remote workers is harder than doing the same with your in-house workforce. The distance and lack of physical presence can make it hard to encourage and facilitate communication, which can quickly lead to misunderstandings and low employee morale if left unchecked. The most crucial part of a remote employee’s onboarding program […]
Selling is a paradoxical profession. It’s always changing but it’s also staying the same. For managers, that means balancing sales training techniques to promote both time-tested methods and promising new approaches. This guide will cover the strategies, tips, and structures you’ll need to keep your full sales team engaged, prepared, and poised to win deals. […]
As the benefits of remote work continue to reveal themselves to employees and executives alike, more teams are debating the best ways to take advantage of the trend. Inside all these conversations, though, is at least one common concern: How do remote teams embrace flexibility without sacrificing productivity? The seven questions below are designed to […]
The most important part of any relationship is the beginning. This is especially true when companies battle to attract and retain top talent. Onboarding plays a crucial role in first impressions, as well as the productivity and long-term happiness of employees within an organization. But even talented sales candidates can turn into liabilities if their […]
Gone are the days when every employee stuck around long enough to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Today’s top talent has their pick of options when it comes to places to work — and they know it. So how do you attract the best when you’re competing against a crowd of other employers ? Well, sometimes […]
These days, sales representatives must possess a wide range of proficiencies in order to excel in the field. In addition to being product experts, market researchers, and charismatic spokespeople, they also have to be curious students and empathetic counselors. Learning and listening are, therefore, two of the most important soft skills any sales professional can […]
Conducting an employee survey is an important way of keeping tabs on the pulse of your team. It can reveal employee morale and engagement levels in a way conversations may not, while giving you great insight into what’s going well (or not so well) in your organization. But an employee survey is bit like an […]
When you get down to it, sales is all about persuasion. How can I convince the decision maker to act on the offer I’m presenting? And like it or not, a big part of being persuasive is crafting the correct image. In the context of a salesperson, this means dressing, acting, and most importantly, sounding […]
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: GetApp has declared Aircall the No. 1 call center software. The research firm’s quarterly review scores have always shown Aircall to be a top contender, but recent improvements in performance, usability, and security have pushed us to top spot. And while you better believe we’re celebrating this […]
Team morale can be hard to gauge. However, knowing how well your team is doing is key to making informed decisions that benefit both your team and your organization. Although there are many ways to measure engagement and morale in the workplace, the most accurate way to know is to ask people directly. Employee engagement […]
Keeping employees motivated takes effort and practice. Although it may be hard to spot, and even harder to quantify, low morale can trip up even the hardest working teams. This is a serious issue in Customer Service and Support teams that rely heavily on teamwork to keep customers happy. While it’s common to have one […]
Plans, Predictions, Insights, and Opinions From 475 Customer Support Leaders Purpose This survey provides a detailed (and timely) answer to a two-part question: What are the issues today’s customer support leaders care about the most? How are they designing their customer support strategies as a result? Methodology Data in this report comes from a February […]
Editor’s note: The following is a guest post from Ellen De Beul, a digital marketer at PieSync with a passion for storytelling. PieSync provides a two-way contact sync between the most popular business tools, keeping teams informed and productive. Your team is the fuel, engine, and driver behind your company’s success. Needless to say, they […]
You may not be aware of it, but the world of telephony is undergoing a drastic transition: From classic phone technology to voice over internet protocol (VoIP). At Aircall, it’s our duty as professionals working in this space to help you understand how this technology works, and why it’s better for your business on the […]
Gifts Your Support Reps Really Want Even though eCommerce customer service representatives are safe from the threat of shopping mall stampedes this holiday season, they still have to prepare for a period of record-breaking sales and support inquiries. And right at the top of their professional wishlist are customers who: Understand how your product works […]
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