Top Sales books recommended by experts

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Fundamentals of Sales

Understanding the concepts of Sales starts with understanding the fundamentals. On your way to mastery, it's crucial for you to understand how certain concepts were derived, and why things work like they do. Starting with these resources is the best way to do so.

CODE Sales Training

CODE Sales Training

A to Z - Two Complete Sales Training Program by CODE Sales Development Co.With this book, you can learn how to sell. you can teach how to sell. you can sell succesfully what you have.

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Look Me In the Eye

Look Me In the Eye

Way back in early 2020 you needed a Zoom account, a camera, and a bit of privacy – and you were good to go for virtual meetings. Yes, it all still seems remote, tiring, and unemotional. Julie Hansen’s Look Me In The Eye can help you change all that.

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Sales on Rails

Sales on Rails

This book is intended to help Sales Engineers (SEs) dramatically improve their sales results. Based on the author's own experience as an SE in the field, the book contains a framework for understanding how and why prospects decide to buy and how to navigate that process with the least amount of work and the highest likelihood of closing the sale.

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SPIN Selling

SPIN Selling

Written by Neil Rackham, former president and founder of Huthwaite corporation, SPIN Selling is essential reading for anyone involved in selling or managing a sales force. Unquestionably the best-documented account of sales success ever collected and the result of the Huthwaite corporation's massive 12-year, $1-million dollar research into effective sales performance, this groundbreaking resou…

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A Simple Guide to Technical Sales and Field Application Engineering

A Simple Guide to Technical Sales and Field Application Engineering

Thinking about launching a new career or progressing in your existing career as a field application engineer or a technical sales professional? Do you dream of a career visiting and helping engineers in multiple industries, international travel, and a great salary earned using your ever-increasing technical knowledge? If so, then this is the audiobook for you.

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Demonstrating To WIN!

Demonstrating To WIN!

The demonstration or presentation of complex products like technology or medical devices is like leading a person over a treacherous ravine. Throughout a demo or presentation, your prospect wants to run back to the relative safety of their existing world.

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Additional Sales Reading

These books are not required for you to learn Sales, but they are highly recommended for you to deepen your knowledge.

The Sales Engineer Manager's Handbook

The Sales Engineer Manager's Handbook

A simple framework designed for everyone - from SEs thinking about moving into management to the newest of new SE Managers to a Global SE Vice President.

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Little Red Book of Selling: 12.5 Principles of Sales Greatness

Little Red Book of Selling: 12.5 Principles of Sales Greatness

Salespeople hate to read. That's why The Little Red Book of Selling is short, sweet, and to the point. It's packed with answers that people are searching for in order to help them make sales for the moment―and the rest of their lives.

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Never Split the Difference

Never Split the Difference

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz is a negotiation guide that teaches readers effective communication skills to reach mutually beneficial agreements. The authors share real-life examples and tactics used in high-pressure situations, helping readers become more successful negotiators.

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Pitch Anything

Pitch Anything

Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff is a guide to mastering the art of sales pitches, focusing on grabbing the attention of investors and closing big deals. It offers a fresh perspective on traditional pitch tactics for a more effective approach.

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Agile Selling: Get Up to Speed Quickly in Today's Ever-Changing Sales World

Agile Selling: Get Up to Speed Quickly in Today's Ever-Changing Sales World

AGILE SELLING helps you quickly get up to speed whenever you need to learn new info or skills. It's filled with rapid learning strategies and productivity tips to help you work smarter, not harder. SNAP SELLING helps you capture and keep the attention of today's crazy-busy decision makers.

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SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Today's Frazzled Customers

SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Today's Frazzled Customers

Internationally recognized sales strategist Jill Konrath shows how to overcome customer hesitation to get more appointments, speed up decisions, and win sales. Drawing on her years of selling experience, as well as the stories of other successful sellers, she offers four SNAP rules: • Keep It Simple: Make things easy and clear for your customers. • Be iNvaluable: Stand out by being the person …

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