sales training

Minding the Skills Gap: The Power of Sales Training

Sales Training is a Strategy for Winning Originally contributed to LTEN’s Focus on Training Magazine. By Steve Gielda and Kim Catania Sales training and related learning and development (L&D) programs are not “nice-to-haves” or “check-the-box” activities – they are essential for talent growth, retention, and competitive advantage. And, perhaps most importantly, they directly impact your […]

5 Steps to Premeditated Selling

Winning a sale doesn’t happen by accident. Selling requires thoughtful preparation and flawless execution. No two sales opportunities are exactly the same, so sellers must develop a sales strategy for each opportunity that’s as unique as the opportunity itself. As originally seen in Training Magazine. By Kevin Jones and Steve Gielda In our book, Premeditated […]

Uncovering Customer Concerns Requires Going Beyond Price

Originally contributed to LTEN’s Focus on Training Magazine. By Steve Gielda It’s fair to say that life sciences sales teams have encountered more changes in the past five years than they did in the previous 30 years combined. Furthermore, it appears the changes will not only continue but will accelerate. Medical device and pharmaceutical companies […]