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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Editor’s note: The following is a guest post from Alex Gallia, a content contributor for Process Street. Alex has a professional background in creating and leveraging targeted sales enablement content to produce qualified leads and increase sales efficiency. You find him on LinkedIn here. The growing buzz around sales enablement Up until a few years […]
Time is critical in sales professions. Namely, teams are always striving to make the most of the time they’re given. Many tools have been introduced that claim to increase efficiency, but few are as battle-proven as the power dialer. Why Use a Power Dialer? The end goal of a power dialer is more calls made […]
Business has changed. Advances in computing technology have made almost everything quantifiable, measurable, and therefore actionable. And traditional communication tools, like the phone, are no exception. In a world driven by increased efficiency and calculated risk, even quick physical tasks are subject to automation. This is why dialing tools were created. When productivity is the […]
The moment you lose a big deal can be a whirlwind of emotion. You’re confused and disappointed. Anger or resentment aren’t uncommon. The truth is, losing deals is a good thing. You’ll never get a better opportunity to analyze your own behavior, learn what mistakes you’ve made, and increase sales efficiency moving forward. But before […]
Aircall is the complete business phone system of the future. When used by itself, it’s a powerful communication tool with a complete set of features, vital to every sales operation. This efficiency increases exponentially when Aircall is seamlessly integrated with your Pipedrive CRM. Built in partnership with Pipedrive’s development team, this airtight integration: Helps sales professionals […]
Successful B2B sales can be an indirect, multi-step process. Who are the decision makers? What metrics do they care about? Is there a particular communication style I should adopt? How can my product fulfill a need for this organization? Collecting this information will usually involve research, discovery calls/emails, and a healthy amount of LinkedIn stalking. […]
As you lie on the beach and try to finish that frozen margarita before it becomes too watery, why not absorb some information that’ll help you get back to this happy place sooner? “Read 500 pages like this every week. That’s how knowledge builds up, like compound interest.” – Warren Buffett when asked how to become […]
The internet is full of sales strategies that aim to help you reach your monthly quota in no time. “Be empathetic” “Do your research” “Grow your network” But these directions tend to be vague. What are the real and actionable recommendations behind them? No one approach will single-handedly lead you to the commission-based promised land, […]
Choosing a phone system isn’t like shopping for jeans. If a phone system is awkwardly tight around your calves, you can’t just return it with the tag still on. You may be stuck wearing that ill-fitting phone system until your contract runs out. This is why your service level agreement is important. It’s an official […]
Aircall has climbed the ranks of HubSpot integrated software and is now a Premier Partner. This is great news for… Aircall Aircall Users HubSpot Users Everyone Everywhere In all seriousness though, here’s what this important milestone represents: 1. Aircall has been installed over 500 times via the HubSpot Connect Marketplace Before ever picking up a […]
“Sell me this pen.” Leonardo DiCaprio’s demand at the end of Wolf of Wall Street illustrates a truth about sales. The objective is to create a scenario where a lead sees the pen (and its provider) as a means to a greater goal. Once that relationship is established, selling becomes infinitely easier. Unfortunately, most companies […]
Today’s customer wants to be treated like the monarch of a small European nation. In the age of multichannel communications, these noble customers are coming at your support staff from the left, right, chat, email, social media, and (of course) telephone. This herculean task is even harder when all these channels act like perfect strangers […]
The phone system for modern business
