Marissa Taffer

Founder & President of M. Taffer Consulting

Marissa Taffer

Marissa Taffer is a writer and editor for Qwilr who spent the majority of her career working in sales organizations and sales enablement. As a consultant, she helps clients grow and scale their businesses through content creation, business development strategy, and project and process management.

When Marissa isn’t writing about sales topics, she’s usually practicing agility with her dog or dining out at one of Philadelphia’s fantastic restaurants or cafes.

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Expertise

Marissa has honed her sales enablement and business development expertise over 15 years, working with both enterprise and startup sales organizations as well as running her own consulting practice.

She has advanced knowledge of the following sales, marketing, and business development topics:

  • Proposal writing
  • Using Qwilr templates
  • CRM Systems
  • Challenger Sales Methodology
  • Miller Heiman (Strategic Selling & LAMP)
  • Message creation for sales and marketing

Education

Marissa earned a BA in Corporate Communications at Drexel University. She has also completed sales training through the Corporate Executive Board and Miller Heiman.

Articles by Marissa Taffer

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Sales management11 mins
SPIN Selling Questions You Can Ask At Every Sales Stage
Marissa Taffer|Jul 17, 2024
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Sales enablement16 mins
Docusign vs. PandaDoc: Which is the Best Choice For Your Business?
Marissa Taffer|Jul 17, 2024
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Sales enablement11 mins
SPICED Sales Methodology
Marissa Taffer|Jul 15, 2024
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Sales techniques7 mins
How to End a Sales Presentation | Key Strategies to Get the Deal Done
Marissa Taffer|Jul 11, 2024
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Sales enablement9 mins
Founder-Led Sales: Why It's Critical to Your Startup's Growth
Marissa Taffer|Jul 9, 2024
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Sales enablement14 mins
Channel Sales Enablement: Motivating and Monetizing a Key Resource
Marissa Taffer|Jul 4, 2024
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Marketing16 mins
Tailored Business Proposals: 19 Examples for Different Industries
Marissa Taffer|Jun 30, 2024
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Sales techniques11 mins
Solution Selling Vs. Product Selling: Which Strategy is Right For You?
Marissa Taffer|Jun 25, 2024
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Sales enablement13 mins
The Complete Sales Content Management Guide
Marissa Taffer|Jun 10, 2024
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Sales techniques16 mins
MEDDPICC Methodology: A Detailed Breakdown [2024 Edition]
Marissa Taffer|Jun 7, 2024
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Marketing22 mins
9 Alternatives to Better Proposals for Streamlined Proposal Management in 2024
Marissa Taffer|Jun 5, 2024
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Sales techniques13 mins
How to Use Sales Content Analytics for Faster Close Rates and Higher Win Rates
Marissa Taffer|May 22, 2024
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Sales techniques10 mins
25 MEDDPICC Questions for Effective Discovery
Marissa Taffer|Apr 27, 2024
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Marketing8 mins
How to Write an Innovative Technology Proposal: Key Strategies for Impact
Marissa Taffer|Apr 23, 2024
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Sales enablement9 mins
How Do You Structure a Proposal Cover Page
Marissa Taffer|Apr 20, 2024
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Marketing16 mins
Effective Marketing Proposal Examples: Strategies to Captivate and Convert Clients
Marissa Taffer|Apr 10, 2024
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Sales enablement8 mins
MEDDIC vs. MEDDPICC: Which One Do You Use?
Marissa Taffer|Mar 29, 2024
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Sales enablement7 mins
25 Essential BANT Questions to Qualify Leads Effectively
Marissa Taffer|Mar 28, 2024