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What is sales engagement? The definitive guide
Learn how sales engagement helps your company improve communication with your customers in meaningful and specific ways.

How to create the best sales deck ever: Meaning and examples
Learn the best strategies for creating a sales deck that makes your pitches and presentations into surefire conversion strategies.

Sales win rate: How to calculate and improve it
Win rate is a key metric for measuring sales success. Every sales leader should know how to calculate it and what they can do to increase it.

5 sales trends to watch for 2022
The key trends you can’t ignore if you want to be ready for the 2022 sales market.

Sales tactics that work: Tactical selling simplified
Blow past your quotas with sales tactics that work to build trusting relationships.

How to write a sales letter (+ examples)
Get higher engagement from customers with the perfectly crafted sales letter.

What are KPIs for sales? Sales KPIs definition and examples
Knowing the right sales KPIs allows you to set achievable goals and track your team’s productivity. Here’s your ultimate guide to KPIs for sales success.

Aligning sales and customer service: How and why
Drive profits and transform your brand by breaking the silos between your sales and support teams. It’s easy, and it’s essential.

Hard sell vs. soft sell: Definition and examples
Learn how using a direct hard sell or an indirect soft sell can significantly impact sales growth and customer base building.

Sales operations: What it is and why you need it
Sales operations includes the systems, strategies, and tech required to support and promote a sales team to maximum success.

What is a unique selling proposition? USP examples and definition
Speak directly to the people who want what you’re selling.

How to upsell: Tips and tricks from the pros
A Zendesk sales expert shares the do’s and don’ts of upselling.

The 19 sales skills every rep should master for 2022
Sales pros weigh in on the top sales skills you need to find success in the sales industry.

Customer acquisition cost (CAC): How to calculate and improve it
Customer acquisition cost is the amount of money a business spends to gain a new customer. Here’s how to calculate this key metric, plus three ways to improve it.

Gross sales vs. net sales: Key differences explained
Gross sales and net sales are two metrics that offer distinct advantages when it comes to gauging revenue. Yet not many people can tell the difference.

6 proven sales techniques that’ll help you turn more leads into customers
Close more deals with these tried-and-true tactics that experienced salespeople use on the daily.

7 sales prospecting techniques you need to succeed in 2022
Sales prospecting is as important now as it’s ever been, but to resonate with post-pandemic prospects, you have to update your prospecting strategy.

6 closing sales techniques from the pros
Top sales professionals share their best tips, tricks, and techniques to help you close more sales.

The ultimate lead nurturing guide for 2022 (strategy & statistics)
Today’s consumers have plenty of options to choose from. Use smart lead nurturing strategies to ensure your brand stands out.

Convince and convert: How to make sales calls successful
Whether it’s your first one or your hundredth, sales calls can be challenging. Here's how to win customers over one conversation at a time.