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Sales reps<\/a> have a hard time fighting the stereotype of the schmoozing, fast-talking, glad-handing people-pleaser. Indeed, the typical Hollywood caricature of a \u201csalesman\u201d usually has slick hair, a too-perfect suit, and a shiny smile. But is this an accurate picture of how real sales professionals operate?<\/p>\n\n

Let\u2019s set the record straight.<\/p>\n\n

First, it is true that relationship-building is central to a successful sales strategy<\/a>. But talking fast and making grand claims is a short-term approach with limited results. The smooth-talker never really builds the long-term, productive customer relationships that companies need in order to thrive.<\/p>\n\n

Second, the truth about today\u2019s marketplace is that selling is both a science and an art. It\u2019s a science because there\u2019s typically a step-by-step, methodical process for turning leads into customers. At the same time, selling is an art form because it\u2019s ultimately those personalized connections that lead to long-term customer relationships.<\/p>\n\n

Luckily, sales reps aren’t on their own when it comes to executing a balanced sales strategy. There are plenty of digital tools that can give them what they need to achieve their goals. One such example is CRM software<\/a>; as the name implies, it’s designed to assist with customer relationship management.<\/p>\n\n

Here are five reasons why sales teams will benefit from adopting a CRM solution.<\/p>\n\n

1. Superior lead and opportunity management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The Broadway play Glengarry Glenross<\/em> follows a highly competitive sales team pushing Florida real estate. If you’ve seen it, you may recall that the characters are constantly talking about getting their hands on \u201cthe good leads.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

While your team probably isn’t selling swampland in Florida, you can bet that your sales reps also want those good leads \u2014 the promising prospects that will get them off to a strong start.<\/p>\n\n

A great CRM can be a valuable lead management<\/a> tool that automates lead collection from a variety of sources.<\/p>\n\n

For instance, you might embed a web to lead<\/a> form on your website to send visitors’ contact information directly to the CRM. Many systems also offer email integrations that allow you to create new leads right from your inbox.<\/p>\n\n

Once the prospects are in your CRM, your entire team will have centralized access to them, which improves communication and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n

2. A sophisticated sales pipeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Acquiring leads is the first step in the \u201csales pipeline\u201d\u2014 a deliberate step-by-step process by which potential customers are converted into confirmed buyers.<\/p>\n\n

Every business will have a slightly different version of this process, but here’s an example of a 9-step sales pipeline<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n