Sales Training

Everything you need to learn about sales training. Our roots at Close are in sales consulting & training sales teams to be more effective. Here's all our best content to help you level up your results.


35 Best Sales Books (of All Time) to Read, Grow & Level up Your Sales Skills in 2023
Sales Skills

35 Best Sales Books (of All Time) to Read, Grow & Level up Your Sales Skills in 2023

Explore our picks for the best sales books of all time, including books from the world's most successful entrepreneurs. Our updated 2022 list.
Ryan Robinson
October 10, 2022
15 Sales Training Techniques to Build an Unstoppable Sales Team
Sales Training

15 Sales Training Techniques to Build an Unstoppable Sales Team

Master this set of 15 sales training techniques to improve sales, communication, and client retention. Updated for 2022.
Ryan Robinson
September 5, 2022
Sales certification programs: 17 best options for reps & managers
Sales Training

Sales certification programs: 17 best options for reps & managers

Want to get certified in sales? Here are the top 18 programs from Close, Northwest University, LinkedIn, MEDDIC Academy, and more.
Amy Copadis
May 17, 2022
7 business lessons startup founders can learn from free sales training
Startup Sales

7 business lessons startup founders can learn from free sales training

If you're looking to grow your sales skillset and gain more revenue, free sales training is the way to go.
Steli Efti
April 26, 2022
21 sales training questions you should be teaching your reps
Sales Training

21 sales training questions you should be teaching your reps

Want your reps to qualify better, get leads to open up about their true needs, and close deals faster? Discover the top 21 sales training questions you should be teaching your reps, and see how asking the right qualifying questions can help reps succeed.
Steli Efti
July 27, 2021
What is a sales trainer job? + 6 steps to find one and get hired
Sales Training

What is a sales trainer job? + 6 steps to find one and get hired

If you love building other people’s skills and confidence, you may be considering a sales trainer job. But to do that, you’ll need to do more than train new reps—you’ll be expected to build and implement a structured plan for sales training across the team, plus measure and report on the results.
Steli Efti
July 6, 2021
Sales activity management: How tracking sales activity can boost your close rates
Sales Metrics

Sales activity management: How tracking sales activity can boost your close rates

To do Sales activity management right, you need to track activity metrics, determine how each activity contributes to your conversion rates, and empower your reps to perform those sales activities more effectively. Learn why it’s important and how to set it up in 8 steps.
Amy Copadis
July 1, 2021
8 sales training quizzes to assess your team’s strengths and boost skills
Sales Process

8 sales training quizzes to assess your team’s strengths and boost skills

The right sales training quiz acts as a support to your training program, helping reps assess their own abilities and knowledge and learn where they need help. Use our free sales training quiz, including 10+ free resources (videos, articles, and more) to help reps learn as they go.
Steli Efti
June 15, 2021
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