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The biggest stories from Pipedrive’s State of Sales and Marketing 2021/22

Despite another challenging year for many businesses, sales and marketing professionals helped their businesses grow in 2021. Download our free State of Sales and Marketing report for more insights.

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13 essential sales skills that’ll help you close more deals (and how to develop them)

To be a successful salesperson, you must have certain skills. Learn about the hard and soft skills that matter, with tips and insight to help you improve.

The 7 best certifications to advance your professional sales career

Wondering if it’s worth getting a sales certification? Here are seven professional sales certifications that can help advance your career.

7 great sales management courses (and how to choose the right one)

Learn from the professionals to gain valuable skills, boost your career and empower your selling team with these 7 online sales management courses.

CRM training: How to get the most out of your CRM

Deciding whether you should invest in CRM training? Here are 7 of the best CRM training programs and what you should look for when choosing a course.

Level up your sales process with the 7 best sales courses

Deciding whether you should invest in a sales course? Here are 7 of the best sales courses in 2022 and what you should look out for when picking your training program.

Understanding high-performance work systems (and how to build one)

High-performance work systems enhance employee well-being and create a competitive advantage. Learn seven strategies to apply and build your own HPWS.

11 skills a sales associate needs to add in resume

Skills are important criteria in resumes. In this guide, we look at the top sales associate skills you need to hire or upskill in order to succeed.

How sales professionals can work from home without working on weekends

As Pipedrive data reveals that more salespeople are working remotely, the line between work and personal life has blurred. Discover how to stay productive.

51% of sales professionals struggle to find leads: Here’s how to be more effective at Lead Generation in 2022

51% of Salespeople are ineffective at lead generation. Learn how to optimize your lead generation processes and fill up your sales pipeline.

How To Be a Good Car Salesperson: Expert Tips and How Much You Could Make

Today’s car salesperson must do more than just sell cars, they must be able to sell themselves and change the image of the car salesperson into something positive for the customer. Are you looking to become a good car salesperson? Or a manager looking to train good car salespeople? Our article can help

What is a Sales Development Rep? SDR Sales Role Skills and Qualifications

Sales development reps (SDR) focus on outbound sales, through various points of contact. Learn what SDR sales skills you should bring to your sales team

How to Become a Chief Sales Officer: Job Description, Salary and More (and How to Hire One)

In this article, we will explore several topics that will be helpful if you are considering hiring a Chief Sales Officer for your organization or if you’re pursuing a CSO career yourself.

Sales engineers: What they do and how to become one

Sales engineers support the sales process for technologically advanced products. Learn how to become one or how to write a sales engineer job description.

Understanding Medical Sales Jobs: Hiring or Becoming a Med Rep

The healthcare industry is rapidly growing so medical sales reps are in high demand. Learn what it takes to have a successful career in medical sales.

What Does a Customer Success Manager Do? And Why You Should Hire One

A customer success manager plays an important role by ensuring your customers are getting the support they need. Read on to see all the ways your business could benefit from hiring a customer success manager