Sled dogs work in teams. Just like your sales team. The human giving directions to the sled dog team is called the “musher”. And the musher is much like the CEO, MD or General Manager giving the orders about which direction the company must travel. However, for the sled dog team it’s actually the lead […]
How to use name dropping and ego the right way
During a sales discussion it’s common for your prospect to want to know the types of clients you have worked with previously. They want to feel reassured that you are the right provider to help them. And as an eager seller you want to let the prospect know who those previous clients are. You want […]
Using the write words are so important for professional sellers
Humans make judgements pretty quickly. And what we say (and write) has a significant impact on how others judge us. If you are in a sales role, or if you have direct client contact, how others judge you is really important. It can have a direct influence on how successful you are. Let me tell […]
Has your industry evolved and left your sales team behind?
Industry sectors are always evolving. These days they evolve quicker than ever. Are your team using the same sales strategies and benefit messages they were using 5 years ago? Or even 2 years ago? Are you competing on the right factors for now? An example of the way shifts in selling strategies can quickly evolve […]
B2B sales management strategies to motivate and retain a Gen Y team
The world of B2B sales has changed; and it hasn’t. What hasn’t changed is: The importance of personal communication and self-management skills for sellers. Clients place high value on sellers having Account Management and Solution Selling skills. Sellers have not been replaced by digital and social media. We now have social selling. Buyers want sellers […]