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Death of the B2B Sales Rep? An Interview with the Sales Enablement Lab

The ROI Guy

These findings directly contradict the findings of CEB and Forrester that b-to-b sales reps’ role and importance are declining due to a disintermediation by B2B marketing and digital resources. In a recent blog article, you point to several B2C examples that could perhaps point the way to what lies ahead for B2B sales reps?

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Tom Pisello: The ROI Guy: Predictions for 2011: The End of B2B.

The ROI Guy

In a recent survey by IDC, 24% of buyers indicated that the sales reps are not prepared for presentations at all, 30% indicate that they are somewhat prepared , and only 29% indicate that they are well prepared. How to Measure and Present the Effectiveness of Yo. The invitation often coming after key decisions have already been made.

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Three Big Myths Debunked at SiriusDecisions Sales and Marketing Summit

The ROI Guy

These findings directly contradict the other analyst findings that b-to-b sales reps’ roles and importance are declining due to a disintermediation by B2B marketing and digital resources. Provide portable tools that facilitate the conversation. After the call.

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Top 56 B2B Marketing Posts for September 2010

B2B Marketing Zone Posts

CK’s B2B Blog , September 20, 2010 Last week I had the honor of presenting on both social media and mobile media at Optimization Summits in Dallas and I wanted to take this post to share the mobile marketing presentation I created for the event. Disintermediation (3). or spread all over the globe. Social Media (239).