This Week's Episode: In this episode of "Software Sales Simplified: MOVE to Success", hosts Matt Long and Kevin Donville talk with guest Marty Funk about the intricacies of enterprise software sales The three discuss Marty's extensive career journey with industry powerhouses such as Iron Mountain, Domo and Oracle, as well as the evolution of big data, and the importance of curiosity and negotiation skills in sales. They explore how to build effective sales teams, navigate AI in sales conversations, and the significance of understanding customer needs. The conversation emphasizes the need for sales professionals to develop their skills and adapt to the changing landscape of sales.
About Our Guest: Marty Funk got his start as a receptionist at Oracle in 1990—just a foot in the door that launched a 30-year career in sales and sales leadership. From CRO at a small company to frontline leader at a global enterprise, Marty has navigated success and setbacks through every market cycle.
What’s stayed consistent is his belief that staying close to the team and the customer drives the most growth. That mindset led him to launch The Marty Funk Group, where he now helps sales teams level up through skills-based training in curiosity, negotiation, urgency, and sales mindset.
Marty’s passion for developing talent and helping others succeed is front and center—and we’re thrilled to have him on the podcast.
How to Find out More About Marty:
You can find Marty's profile on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mfunk/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Software Sales Simplified
02:55 Marty Funk's Sales Journey
05:40 Transitioning to Sales Leadership
08:29 Building Effective Sales Teams
11:01 Understanding Team Dynamics
13:50 The Evolution of Big Data
16:23 Navigating the AI Landscape
17:59 Sales Strategies in the Age of AI
22:41 Understanding Customer Needs
25:25 The Role of Data in Sales Conversations
28:35 Curiosity as a Sales Skill
32:33 Negotiation Strategies in Sales
39:25 The Importance of Knowing When to Walk Away
43:16 See You Next Week! Like, Follow, and Subscribe!
About Software Sales Simplified:
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Make Software Sales Simplified: MOVE to Success, your go-to podcast for mastering enterprise software sales through authentic customer engagement and actionable consulting insights. Join us for each episode as we break down proven strategies and real-world experiences to help you build trust, close deals, and drive long-term success along your Enterprise Software Sales or Consulting journey.
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