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Lead generation: How to start generating business leads

Figuring out how to generate leads can be almost as hard as converting them. Learn everything you need to know about lead generation with our comprehensive guide—and watch your sales pipeline fill up with high-quality leads.

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What is cross-selling? The complete guide (+ examples)

Cross-selling is the process of selling a related product or service to an existing customer.

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7 secrets of sales leadership

In this expert roundup, learn how to coach the best agents, streamline your sales process, and succeed in sales.

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Close deals faster with sales process automation

Learn how sales process automation helps teams be 52% more productive, convert 47% more leads, and generate 45% more referrals.

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How sales managers use Zendesk Sell to boost their team's performance

At the end of the day, sales managers are focused on one goal: Making sure their…

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Sales performance: Why it matters and what managers can do about it

Maybe you’ve heard it before: “People don’t quit their job; they quit their managers.” Bad managers…

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Get more from your sales emails with Zendesk Sell

Email is only getting more popular. In 2020, 306.4 billion emails are being sent and received…

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7 cold email templates that skyrocket response rates

Getting a prospect to respond to a cold email isn’t always easy. Our template playbook can help with that.

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What is sales management? Definition, process, strategy, and tips.

Curious to know what sales management is all about? Here’s an end-to-end guide.

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Why you need sales process mapping to solve big-picture problems

Sales process mapping gives you a macro view of your sales strategy, so you can address and fix issues. Here’s how to use process mapping for your sales team.

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10 sales performance metrics you should track every week, month, and quarter

You’re probably already tracking sales performance metrics...but are you getting good use of your data? Learn what metrics to track, and when.

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5 powerful sales strategies, examples, and best practices

Here’s a five-step approach to creating a sales strategy that attracts, converts, and retains customers.

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3 ways Zendesk Sell + ActiveCampaign benefits sales teams

96% of sales reps struggle with some stage of the sales cycle. For the majority of…

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Full-funnel tracking approach for quality lead generation

Keeping track of the sales funnel is an essential part of any sales and marketing strategy.…

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Sales process fundamentals: The ultimate guide to closing more deals

Build a reliable and repeatable way for your team to consistently win deals.

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The top 9 sales methodologies and how to choose the right one for your business

One of these six popular sales methodologies can help your sales team turn more ideal prospects into customers.

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