Every seller wants the same things: more prospects and more sales. So why not use the best tools to help you get there? In today’s episode of The Sales Evangelist, Donald is joined by VP of Sales and Marketing at GPSLockbox Andrew Velker to discuss his favorite sales tools.

Andrew’s favorite tools start with the swiss army knife of CRMs:

• CRMs are the first and most important part of a sales tech stack, and Andrew prefers one that satisfies two questions: First, can it connect with other tools? Second, is it easy to use? Hubspot fulfills both.
• Hubspot offers easy integration and is incredibly inclusive of other technical applications you might need.

Use LinkedIn Navigator to connect with the exact people you want.

• Further turbo-charge LinkedIn Navigator by using Seamless.ai to connect with people you know fit your exact target demographic.
• Finding the right people and having the right conversations will make your prospecting life immeasurably easier.
• With these tools, you’ll automatically update contacts with new opportunities and touchpoints, which will dramatically diminish administrative work.

Other essential tools sellers should consider:

• ZoomInfo and 6sense have robust tools to measure audience intent.
• For government-focused sellers, GovSpend shows what different states and government sectors purchase.
• SalesLoft is a powerful sales engagement platform that, when used correctly, helps keep a consistent cadence of communication to prospects.
• All of these tools, if used correctly, help you find time to do the things that matter more - genuine engagement with quality prospects. 

Andrew’s final tool recommendation? His least sales-tech-stack tip is to use follow-ups, flags, and advanced search features to master your email inbox without the long administrative effort other organization efforts might take. To contact Andrew and further discuss his tech stack, add him on LinkedIn (@andrewvelker) or visit his company website at gpslockbox.com.

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