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You're drowning in administrative tasks. How can you carve out time for closing sales opportunities?

Amidst a sea of administrative duties, carving out time for sales is crucial. Here's how to strike that balance:

- Automate routine tasks using tools like CRM software to save precious hours.

- Set specific times for admin work, keeping peak opportunity hours reserved for sales.

- Delegate or outsource lower-priority tasks to focus on high-value sales activities.

Which strategies have helped you free up time for sales in the face of admin overload?

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You're drowning in administrative tasks. How can you carve out time for closing sales opportunities?

Amidst a sea of administrative duties, carving out time for sales is crucial. Here's how to strike that balance:

- Automate routine tasks using tools like CRM software to save precious hours.

- Set specific times for admin work, keeping peak opportunity hours reserved for sales.

- Delegate or outsource lower-priority tasks to focus on high-value sales activities.

Which strategies have helped you free up time for sales in the face of admin overload?

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    Sathya Prakash Velliakolleri Tirumangalath

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    1. PODC - Plan, Organize, Direct and Control 2. Effective management - focus on time management 3. Put an end to repetition of work 4. Don’t do “something” since you are “free” and have time. Be creative 5. “Perfection is not doing something extraordinary it’s doing something ordinary in an extraordinary way” Depending on the situation theTeam Manager to make use of every body It’s the duty of the Team Manager to delegate - no body is useless they are “used less” Be impartial!!!

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    VIQAR ALI

    Real Estate Sales Expert | 7+ Years in Noida & NCR | | Helping Buyers & Investors Find the Right Property |

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    Balancing administrative tasks with closing sales can be tough, but it’s possible with strategic time management. Delegate non-essential tasks and use automation tools to handle repetitive processes like follow-ups and scheduling. Time blocking is crucial set specific hours each day dedicated solely to sales. Prioritize high-impact tasks and minimize distractions during your sales time. Leverage CRM systems to efficiently track leads and client interactions. By optimizing your workflow, you can focus more on closing deals and less on administrative work, boosting productivity and success.

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    Oziel López

    Consultor Comercial | Coach Ejecutivo Certificado

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    Cuando las tareas administrativas te abruman, la clave es priorizar y delegar. Identifica qué actividades puedes automatizar o asignar a otros miembros del equipo para liberar tiempo. Usa herramientas digitales para agilizar procesos como reportes o seguimiento de clientes. Establece bloques de tiempo específicos en tu agenda dedicados exclusivamente a cerrar oportunidades de venta, evitando distracciones. Además, reflexiona sobre qué tareas realmente aportan valor directo al negocio y enfócate en esas. Recuerda, tu energía debe estar en lo estratégico y en construir relaciones que impulsen los resultados.

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    Emma Stevens

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    I am not coming from a sales point of view but coming from someone who has multiple tasks to go work through during the week. These are view points on what helped me manage my work load. - I use Microsoft planner to manage all my tasks any repeat tasks I have to do during the week worth looking in too if you like to see your tasks visually I am know from my perspective having all them in front of me and having reminders pop up on my emails to prompt me really helps me plan and be proactive. - Managing your time throughout the day is essential once you have this down managing tasks can become easier.

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    Michele Silva Soares Da Cruz

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    Em meio a um mar de tarefas administrativas, reservar tempo para as vendas é crucial. Veja como encontrar esse equilíbrio: - Automatize tarefas rotineiras usando ferramentas como software de CRM para economizar horas preciosas. - Defina horários específicos para o trabalho administrativo, mantendo os horários de pico de oportunidades reservados para vendas. - Delegue ou terceirize tarefas de menor prioridade para se concentrar em atividades de vendas de alto valor. Quais estratégias ajudaram você a liberar tempo para vendas diante da sobrecarga administrativa?

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    Nayra Mônico

    Executiva | Atendimento ao cliente l Treinamento | Desenvolvimento | Pessoas

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    Com mais de dez anos em vendas, aprendi a importância de equilibrar tarefas administrativas com o foco em fechar novas oportunidades. O segredo está na disciplina e otimização: reservo horários fixos para atividades de vendas, automatizo processos repetitivos e, sempre que possível, delego tarefas menos estratégicas. Também estabeleço metas diárias para contatos e follow-ups, garantindo que as vendas nunca percam prioridade. Essa organização permite transformar dias agitados em oportunidades, mantendo o ritmo de crescimento e resultados consistentes. Cada minuto otimizado pode fazer toda a diferença.

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    Robert Martin

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    Productivity, attention, energy, accuracy etc are all at their highest earlier on in the day, so focus on those high value tasks first thing, allowing you to settle into completing those lower value tasks later. Also, those higher value tasks will (and should) weigh more heavily on your mind, distracting you somewhat until they're completed, so rather than carry that weight throughout the day, deal with them first.

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    Ana Galán

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    La clave para mantener el foco en las ventas en medio de la carga administrativa es la eficiencia: automatizo tareas con un CRM, reservo las horas pico para ventas y delego tareas de menor prioridad. Así, el equipo puede enfocarse en captar y cerrar oportunidades de alto valor.

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    Talemwa Ambrose

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    - many attach their sales to how much they will or should earn by trying to manipulate the market, using a safe way out like using AI and different softwares to try and accumulate sales. - this wouldn't be bad but it distances you from reality like knowing your customers needs and how they feel about your products and services - what has helped earn more sales with the little experience I have is to buy my clients by heart. I make my clients fall in love with me and because of that, they too fall in love with what I sell to them because they trust that they can rely on me to satisfy their passion, needs and feelings. And once that is done, my customers will buy me more customers and I will have enough time for other administrative works.

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    Ahsan Aziz

    Fractional CTO at Resource Linked | Co-Founder at Snap Retail | Cutting Costs by 50% with AI| Leading Tech Innovator

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    To carve out time for closing sales opportunities, prioritize your tasks by categorizing them into urgent and important. Delegate administrative duties where possible or automate repetitive tasks to free up time. Set specific blocks of time in your schedule dedicated solely to sales activities, ensuring you’re fully focused during those periods. By establishing a balance and streamlining non-sales responsibilities, you can ensure you're spending more time nurturing leads and closing deals.

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