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Sales - It's All About Sales

“Spend the time to think about your customer’s business issues.” — Nick Adamo, SVP Sales, Cisco Systems

Sales is the lifeblood of every organization, now more so than ever before. This unparalleled resource will give your sales team a true competitive edge.

Watch a trailer for the new It’s All About Sales collection


Why do you need this collection?

  • Learn from the best in sales
  • Reinforce your existing sales messages
  • Sales is not a science, it’s a skill to be taught
  • 50+ war stories
  • Sales is a contact sport, learn from winners

Insight into:

  • Building Trust
  • Managing Your Team
  • Negotiating
  • Persuading
  • Closing
  • Product Marketing
  • Client Relationships

Who this collection is ideal for: Sales managers and people


Featured companies: Cisco Systems, NetJets, Eastman Kodak, Heinz

You are only as good as your next sale.

List of lessons:

Selling More!

Don’t Negotiate Without A Plan ‘B’ – William Ury, Global Negotiation Project

Be Persistent – Sir David Michels, Hilton Group

Winning More Business Within Global Accounts – Colleen Honan, OneSource Information Services, Inc.

The Key To Compensation Plans Is Goal-setting – Andris Zoltners, Kellogg School of Management

Negotiating Large, Complex Deals – Nick Adamo, Cisco Systems

Instilling Belief In An Under-performing Sales Team – Charles Brewer, DHL

To Win Big You Have To Risk Losing Big – Mel Lagomasino, JPMorgan Private Bank

If You’re Not Getting Better, You’re Getting Worse – David Brandon, Domino's Pizza

Moving To A Sales Focused Culture – Robert Malcolm, Diageo

Winning New Business In The Service Industry – David Bell, The Interpublic Group

Serving Your Clients

Service Beyond The Call Of Duty – Gerry Roche, Heidrick & Struggles

Customers Give You Feedback Everyday – William Lamar, Jr., McDonald’s USA

Question Your Customers To Establish What They Need – Charles Brewer, DHL

Customer Service Is Key For A New Business – Matt Ferguson, CareerBuilder.com

Trust Is The Key To Winning Business – Gill Rider, Cabinet Office, UK

Give Customers More Than They Expect – Henry Bloch, H&R Block

The Customers’ Perspective – Philip Williamson, Nationwide Building Society

Customer Dissatisfaction Is A Great Opportunity – David Bell, The Interpublic Group

Satisfying Customers – Sir John Egan, BAA

Adapt To Your Customer’s Buying Process – Colleen Honan, OneSource Information Services, Inc.

Enabling Your Customers In Their Buying Process – Heather Loisel, SAP AG

Prove To Your Customers That You Care – Richard Santulli, NetJets

Managing Your Sales Team

Aligning A Sales Organization – Charles Brewer, DHL

Aligning Sales & Operations – Paula Barbary Shannon, Lionbridge Technologies, Inc

The Importance Of Global Account Managers – Paula Barbary Shannon, Lionbridge Technologies, Inc

Managing A Sales Team: Achieving The Right Mix – Charles Brewer, DHL

Selecting, Training And Supporting Sales Managers – Andris Zoltners, Kellogg School of Management

The Case Against Rank-ordering Your Sales Team – Andris Zoltners, Kellogg School of Management

Challenge Your Sales People To Think Big – Nick Adamo, Cisco Systems

Selling Products To Your Sales Team – Liam McGee, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Building A High-Performing Sales Team – Robert Malcolm, Diageo

Partnerships & Relationships

Switching From Transactional To Partnership Selling – George Fischer, CA, Inc.

Moving From Transactional Deals To Relationships – Nick Adamo, Cisco Systems

Building A Relationship With Your Customers – Michael Dell, Dell, Inc.

Trust, Integrity And Honesty Are Paramount – Todd Flemming, Infrasafe

Make It Your Business To Know Your Customers – Ray Anderson, Interface Inc.

Keeping Your Promises – Jeffrey Hayzlett, Eastman Kodak Company

The Real Potential Lies In A Balanced Partnership – William Lamar, Jr., McDonald’s USA

Formalized Partnerships Work Best – Susan Bari, Women's Business Enterprise National Council

Look For Passion In Potential Business Partners – Robert Johnson, Black Entertainment Television

Relationships, Not Partnerships – Phil Smith, Cisco Systems

Marketing Your Brand & Products

Brands Are Built On Integrity And Attention To Detail – Richard Santulli, NetJets

Figuring Out What Consumers Really Want – William Johnson, H.J. Heinz Company

Communicating Your Brand – Dame Anita Roddick, The Body Shop International

Measuring The Effectiveness Of Marketing – Robert Malcolm, Diageo

Moving Beyond The Focus Group – Jim Garrity, Wachovia

Listening To Customers – Lord Ian MacLaurin, Tesco

Take A Harder Look At Your Market Segments – William Lamar, Jr., McDonald’s USA

Great Brands Are Built On Lasting Values – Howard Lester, Williams-Sonoma

Aligning Marketing & Sales To Drive Revenue – Jeffrey Hayzlett, Eastman Kodak Company

The Connection Point Between Marketing & Sales – Heather Loisel, SAP AG

Successfully Marketing New Products – Sir Mark Weinberg, St. James’s Place Capital

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