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Onboarding SDRs is critical to whether or not they succeed in the role. The 2024 State of Sales Development report shows that revenue orgs spend $6-7,000 per rep annually on tech. That does not include what you pay to recruit them, their salary, or other ancillary costs. When you calculate what this represents compared to how long they stay in the role (less than 24 months on average), you better have an incredible onboarding plan to optimize their cost-effectiveness. That's why we built out a guide for how to use automation to do just that. Check the link in the comments.

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What you hear about ramp-up times for SDRs might not hold true anymore. SDR ramp time is changing across industries. The data: 🌀Top performers: 5.4 months (Enterprise) 🌀Industry average: 4.9 months 🌀SMB focus: 2.8 months What works: ✅Structured enablement ✅Clear milestone tracking ✅Progressive quota assignment For more such insights into SDR performance and how it ties to compensation, Catch our LinkedIn live on ‘ The Only SDR Compensation Plan You Need in 2025’ on December 3rd, 6:30 PM IST/8 AM EST.  ▶️https://lnkd.in/gTJJKe4j #Sales #Leadership #Growth

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Companies are talking about hiring SDRs Candidates are talking about if anyone is hiring. Not many candidates ask the hiring process. We bring you Ishani Shukla once again where she breaks down the SDR hiring process at Zluri. This is typically the same process everywhere. Would anyone share a different hiring process they have been through? #sales #hiring #sdr

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Why is 60-70% of SDRs missing quota? It's because their leadership is failing them. I had the pleasure of interviewing Sara Storm on the SDR Hire Podcast - a tenured SDR and Revenue leader with multiple successful teams behind her, countless lectures and trainings delivered. Sara has a very unique, no BS approach to sales and SDR leadership. In this episode she shared: • What's the current state of the SDR/BDR role • Why sales leaders are failing their sales teams AND their customers • How can SDRs take ownership of their careers?! • Should you even be in an SDR role? • How she used to close 7/10 cold calls she'd make Here's the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eCANhKGu Sara thank you for sharing your expertise and holding sales leaders everywhere accountable! Hope you all enjoy and subscribe! #sdr #bdr #salesdevelopment #techsales #career

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What metrics do you track for your cold-calling efforts? Cold calling remains one of the most effective lead-generation tactics, but mastering it requires understanding the key metrics that indicate success. Many fractional SDRs miss out on key opportunities by not focusing on essential metrics. Learn how top-performing fractional SDRs use these metrics to refine their approach and maximize results: https://lnkd.in/dwxKtnUf #outboundsales #SDR #fractionalSDR #remotesalesjob #coldcalling #Glencoco

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HIRING NOW: ENTERPRISE & COMMERCIAL AE - SaaS - Automation - $ALES & MARKETING account signals and insights SaaS tool 💸 Commercial Account Executive: $125k base 50/50 split - $1m quota 💸 Enterprise Account Executive: $150k base 50/50 split- $1.2m quota Actual inbound leads - $20k - $500k deal sizes - 6 months sales cycle You keep account in your book of business for upsells while CSMs are responsible for renewal #seriesbstartup, working under one of our longer term #vpofsales who JUST started - you must have experience - at an earlier stage org of less than 200 employees - selling a complex solution - ideal experience selling into #gtm #salesleaders or desire to Selling into other SaaS orgs! work with clients like GitLab Notion MongoDB and MORE - providing insights on how their #gtm can do more with less, and make more $$ In a world of tech, where everything is connected it is more possible than ever before to build connections between your current clients, and your ideal prospects This solution combines Sales, Marketing, Community and Operations and uses AI to enrich, score and analyze intent - $ignals are one of the most important aspects of monitoring what is working, and the best way to target, support and optimize every account. An ideal rep understands sales strategies including #productledgrowth and #productledsales MUST BE HUNGRY, LOVE BUILDING PROCESSES and have experience working in a startup get on my schedule! 206 747 9724 #accountexecutive #commercialaccountexecutive #enterpriseaccountexecutive #gtmsaas #gtmsales #salesjobs #salescareers #bestfootforward #softwaresales #saassales #salesdevelopment

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Interviewing sales people? Here's the type of answers you should be looking for in an interview... 📊 Do they know their stats? Top candidates should confidently discuss key performance metrics like quota attainment, deal size, and conversion rates. 🔗 Do they know their Sales Framework? Whether it's SPIN selling or the Challenger Sale, great candidates can clearly articulate their sales process and methodology. 🕵️‍♂️ *Do they know how to Prospect? Look for those who can explain their approach to lead generation and how they engage potential customers. 💼 Do they Know How to Close? Closing deals is crucial. A strong candidate will be able to share examples of their successful closing techniques. Want to learn more about finding the right sales talent? Read our article about hiring for sales: https://lnkd.in/gv46WYeQ #SalesInterviews #TopSalesTalent #SalesSuccess #InterviewTips #UpliftRecruitment #SalesStrategies #HiringExcellence

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ZoomInfo is very clear about how sales roles are getting tougher: in 2020, the average sales cycle was 33 days. Now? It's 43 days — with an average of 56 days for deals involving companies with more than 1,000 employees. The expectation for AEs and BDRs to meet quotas and hit numbers keeps rising, but is that actually realistic? AEs don't think so; and we see the proof of that in the rise of new emerging Sales #technology to help take the pressure off a crushing sales cycle. Here are some cool new #Salestech platforms built for the modern AE. 1up — Immediate messaging based on your conversations (https://lnkd.in/eWTXZ-Yk) Letterdrop — Thought leadership automation for better social selling (https://lnkd.in/eJqegHiw) Dock — Sales deal rooms where sellers collaborate with buyers (https://lnkd.in/eXzMia_y) Common Room — Customer intelligence platforms with AI automation (https://lnkd.in/dK3KbdSg) Trellus (YC W22) — Auto-dialer that analyzes conversations and suggests improvements (https://lnkd.in/e2HcwJiK) Any of these sound interesting? Join the Emerging Sales #DimmoDay to see the demos live and get into the details of what's possible. https://lnkd.in/ezcU8Hy9

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Outbound sales is evolving fast. Is your team ready to keep up? Join us on Dec. 11 at 1 PM ET for Outbound in 2025: What’s new, what’s dead, and what will never go out of style. Hear from top sales leaders: 💡 Kayla Prunier, VP of Enterprise Sales, ZoomInfo 🔥 Scott Leese, CEO, Scott Leese Consulting 🚀 Jason Bay, CEO, Outbound Squad They’ll cover: • How AI is reshaping sales (and what’s just hype). • Why automated sequences are fading fast. • How to master “warmer outbound” through referrals. Save your seat: bit.ly/3ZESf7z #SalesLeadership #OutboundSales #SalesTips

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AEs - Ignoring your SDR's growth is costing you thousands in commission. Here's how: For most AEs, their SDR is their number one source of new pipeline. If you want to get ahead and smash your quota, do these five things. They'll take your SDR and pipeline to the next level! 1. 𝐌𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬: Practice to increase their batting average. 2. 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: Help them improve their messaging. 3. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬: Teach them to find the best people to reach out to. 4. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Tell senior leaders about their work. 5. 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Cheer them up after those tough days of cold calling. Do these steps a few times each month. You will watch your commissions skyrocket!

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Imagine closing 20% more deals each quarter without working extra hours. That’s possible with Docket for your sales team. 💼✨ Reports suggest that 70% of enterprise AEs still struggle to consistently hit their quotas in 2024, leaving potential revenue on the table. 📉💸 Why? Information overload. AEs must juggle technical questions, sales documentation requests, and constant product updates. 😵‍💫📝 Even with increased sales budgets, traditional tools fall short for AEs in large companies. 🚫🛠️ That’s where Docket steps in, helping account executives work smarter, not harder, with AI assistance. 🤖💡 Discover how Docket’s AI can streamline B2B sales operations and client interactions in our latest blog. Check it out here - 📖👉 https://lnkd.in/d2g2QkB4

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#1 skill I’ve seen consistent across sales reps Is their ability to stay organized. It doesn’t mean unorganized reps can’t be successful, I know plenty that are. But a rep that can consistently execute a process will win a lot more often. This goes for: - Prospecting - Deals in early stages & follow up - Deal alignment with multiple stakeholders - Multi-threading - etc. Sadly, most deals are lost due to poor organization and follow up. My suggestion, take the thinking out of it as much as you can. Check out Boomerang who's solving this problem: https://lnkd.in/gmRveMqa

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Be honest with why you need experience for your SDR/BDR role? You could be saving yourself huge amounts of money for the same results by going with an entry level hire. Legit reasons for needing experience - Complex sell with a tough buyer profile (CISO, CTO, CRO etc) - You don't have an outbound process or manager who can train. Non legit reasons - You're too lazy to train - You think hiring with experience improves your retention (it's the opposite) Analyse your SDR culture, could you be going with no experience?? #sdrjobs #sdrteam #salesjobs

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A strong SDR strategy isn’t just about calls—it’s about timing. Ever wonder why some calls lead to instant connections while others fall flat? The secret is timing. Hypercall’s data-backed approach ensures that outreach happens when your prospects are most receptive. Here’s why timing matters: ↳ Increased Engagement: Calls made at optimal times see up to 50% higher response rates. ↳ Better Conversion: Strategic timing means more calls turning into meaningful conversations. ↳ Smart Outreach: Our SDRs use insights to schedule calls and LinkedIn outreach that fit decision-makers’ peak availability. The result? More booked meetings, more qualified leads, and a sales team that spends less time chasing and more time closing. #SDR #SalesDevelopment #LeadGeneration #OutboundSales #SalesGrowth #Hypercall #ColdCalling #DataDrivenSales

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"Don't let common roadblocks derail your sales success. Download Sandler's complimentary guide "Why Salespeople Fail...and What You Can Do About It!" and equip yourself with actionable strategies to succeed in today's dynamic sales landscape. --> https://hubs.li/Q02xL0Hq0 #Sandler #SalesTraining

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👍🏿 Is Sales Right for You? Being a sales rep requires a lot more than just making phone calls and reading from scripts. Skills like active listening and traits like resilience and tenacity are must-haves. Discover eight (8) in-demand qualities that make a great salesperson. 1. Demonstrate resilience and persistence 2. Possess multichannel communication skills 3. Be tech-savvy or open to learning 4. Understand how data drives sales activities 5. Practice active listening 6. Capable of collaboration 7. Be receptive to coaching 8. Have extensive product or service knowledge Source: Elliott, J. (2022, Mar 15). 8 Personality Traits That Make a Great Salesperson. CO by U.S. Chamber of Commerce. . #cmet #entrepreneurship #startup #business #entrepreneur #training #accelerator #SalesGuru #ClosingDeals #TopSeller #ClientRelationsExpert #NegotiationMaster

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outbound and prioritization tip! Timer ⏳ Helps to stay organized w/ - setting outbound goals - prioritizing & intentional managing multiple projects - doing “all the things” when wearing several hats I call this timer the “mooov your a$$” clock Happy prospecting 2 day 💸💻📞 You can and you WILL #sales #outbound #sdr #bdr #salesdevelopmentrep #gtmsales #salesrecruiter #itsdestinyrecruiting

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relationships take work, recruiting performing top rep$ is no different if you are busy sales leader doing it all - revenue, strategy and recruiting - regardless of what your exec peers are saying, recruiting is not a part time job ❌ high, intentional activity always wins ✅ do you REALLY have the time to focus on the input necessary? proactive recruiting > reactive recruiting #sales #salesrecruiting #passivetalent

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