Скачать или смотреть Episode 110: Where Sales Leaders Should Look First When Sales Results Miss the Mark

In this episode of Stronger Sales Teams, Ben Wright explores the often-overlooked challenges that arise when sales teams face unforeseen hurdles, despite thorough preparation and strategic planning. Drawing a comparison to the early optimism of an AFL season, Ben examines why sales targets can sometimes fall short and the necessity for organisations to adapt in order to remain competitive. Throughout the discussion, he stresses the significance of proactive change management within sales strategies to avoid stagnation and decline.

Key Takeaways:

• Ensure that sales goals are well-defined and aligned across the team to maintain focus and coherence in efforts.
• Identify and concentrate on the ideal customer profile to improve lead quality and close rates.
• Develop effective communication strategies that clearly convey the value and outcomes of your products or services.
• Encourage active listening in sales teams to better understand and meet customer needs, aiding in relationship building and shortening sales cycles.
• Monitor sales activities through key metrics like sales numbers, pipeline size, and customer quotes to maintain motivation and detect performance gaps.

Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro
1:15 AFL Season
4:35 What To Look At When Changing the Results of Our Team
5:30 Strategy
10:30 Talent
13:50 Energy
16:48 Recap
18:33 The Cairns Ironman Prep
19:55 Outro

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