Only B2B

MAY 4, 2022

Let’s speak about how to avoid the unintentional errors you make while scheduling B2B appointments. There are many different B2B appointment strategies to learn and keep up with, but knowing how not to drop the ball is just as important. Let’s talk about some of your mistakes. Don’t run away! No bueno.).

Top of Funnel 118

Top of Funnel B2B Sales Work Management Ideal Customer Profiles 118

Lead Forensics

MARCH 5, 2024

Optimize your CRM use A CRM is something you’re likely to be using on a daily basis, so the more streamlined your processes can be the more you’ll benefit. For all other admin tasks related to calls and meetings, hold off and instead schedule a regular time to batch process them – i.e. store them up and then get them done in one hit.

B2B Sales 52

B2B Sales Top of Funnel Product B2B 52

Zoominfo

JULY 18, 2018

There’s no doubt about it—appointment setting is an important aspect of B2B sales and business growth. Yet, scheduling B2B sales appointments is no easy task. More Informed Buyers: B2B decision-makers often have in-depth knowledge of market and product options prior to speaking with a sales rep.

B2B Sales 180

B2B Sales B2B Zoominfo Marketing Prospects 180

Act-On

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Marketing and sales teams are famously frenemies. Sales and marketing alignment is no small task, but it’s not a mystery. Real or imagined cultural clashes (“Marketers are mired in process and research.” Sales only cares about hitting targets, by any means necessary.”).

Work Management 147

Work Management Planning Marketing Management Paid Search Agency 147

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In order to convert leads into paying customers, you must have a comprehensive lead management process in place. But, the process of lead management is every bit as multilayered and complex as the modern buyer’s journey. What is lead management? Think of lead management like a house of cards.

Lead Ranking 172

Lead Ranking Work Management Lead Management Marketing Management 172

Heinz Marketing

MAY 31, 2023

By Karla Sanders , Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing In the fast-paced world of B2B marketing, businesses often face difficult times characterized by slowing win rates and longer buying cycles. One key strategy that can significantly impact B2B success in such times is sales enablement.

B2B Sales 107

B2B Sales B2B Buying Cycle Sales Qualified Leads 107

ANNUITAS

JANUARY 19, 2022

Research shows that 99% of B2B buyers would both make a new purchase and complete a renewal in an end-to-end digital service model. As early as 2017 two-thirds of buyers preferred finding information on their own instead of getting help from sales reps. It’s clear: Buyers want a self-service purchasing option.

Sales Management 130

Sales Management Lead Ranking Work Management Marketing Management 130

Zoominfo

APRIL 17, 2019

But, sales and marketing organizations must resist this instinct in order to constantly adapt to changing markets, new technologies, emerging trends and so on. We’re speaking, of course, of the sales funnel. The sales funnel represents the theoretical customer’s journey to making a purchase. The Sales Funnel.

Top of Funnel 228

Top of Funnel Word of Mouth Lead Ranking Digital Marketing Funnels 228

Rev

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Have you ever lost a big sales opportunity without knowing why it slipped away? Those lost sales opportunities can actually be great learning experiences if you take the time to conduct a win/loss analysis. We’ll also share seven tips to prevent losing sales so that you can increase your overall win rate. Let’s get started.

Sales Management 78

Sales Management Analysis Top of Funnel Work Management 78

Navigate the Channel

MAY 22, 2023

Amazon Business’ sales accounted for 1.4 percent of B2B product sales on U.S. percent, many B2B companies remain wary of using the online giant for business sales. There is also concern that committing to selling B2B on Amazon could disrupt traditional sales channels or existing eCommerce.

Amazon 65

Amazon B2B Sales CMS Development Enterprise Management 65

Vidyard

APRIL 19, 2021

In the B2B world, managers and team leaders have developed tried and tested programs for onboarding new hires in the office, but the shift to a remote workforce has shaken up the sales onboarding process as a whole. Is the Virtual Sales World Here to Stay? Is the Virtual Sales World Here to Stay?

Top of Funnel 143

Top of Funnel Tips Work Management Cold Calling 143

Act-On

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Like the unhappy families of Anna Karenina , no two B2B marketing teams are exactly alike. We’ll cover: The most common approach to B2B marketing organizational structure Areas that are often overlooked, or need to be tweaked Ironing out your b2b marketing department structure is crucial for your overall strategy.

Paid Search Agency 177

Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Analytics Tools 177

Heinz Marketing

JUNE 26, 2020

It is typical for companies to be given a marketing budget before setting sales goals for the year. According to the article B2B Budget Benchmarks: how much should you be spending on average 9-10% of the company’s annual revenue is allocated towards marketing efforts. Forecasting Sales Leads. Benchmarks.

Forecasting 136

Forecasting Cost per Lead Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency 136

Zoominfo

JULY 21, 2018

There’s no doubt about it — sales appointment setting is an important aspect of B2B sales and business growth. Yet, scheduling B2B sales appointments is no easy task. More Informed Buyers: B2B decision-makers often have in-depth knowledge of market and product options prior to speaking with a sales rep.

B2B Sales 100

B2B Sales B2B Marketing Prospects B2B Marketing 100

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Word-of-mouth advertising has always played a powerful role in both consumer and B2B buying decisions. According to Gartner , B2B buyers today spend only 5% or 6% of their time with sales reps while comparing multiple suppliers. Customer relationships are all about how you treat your buyers after the sale.

Loyalty 317

Loyalty Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Budget Programs 317

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JUNE 14, 2023

Today’s buyers come to the sales process more informed than ever, looking for in-depth information specific to their needs. In fact, 81% of sales reps say buyers increasingly conduct research before they reach out, according to the latest State of Sales Report. But not always. The next step?

Work Management 95

Work Management Cross-Selling Marketing Management Marketing & Strategy 95

PureB2B

MAY 30, 2022

Remote work is on the rise, and you need to ensure your sales team can generate results, whether they're in the office or working from home. Your processes that worked on-site won't work remotely. If you're considering building a remote sales team, this article is for you. Are Remote Sales Teams The Future?

Enterprise Management 62

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Cold Calling 62

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

What you need is an easy-to-understand sales playbook to guide your team to victory. We’ll walk through everything you need to know to create the right mix of winning plays that guide your sales team to big wins. What you’ll learn What is a sales playbook? Learn more What is a sales playbook?

Examples 59

Examples Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Proposals 59

Zoominfo

APRIL 26, 2018

In an ideal world, sales reps would spend all day sending emails, taking calls, and ultimately, doing what they do best—selling. There’s a lot more to sales than meets the eye. The best sales reps have developed an arsenal of productivity hacks to balance the administrative work with the actual sales process.

Statistics 197

Statistics Product Peer-to-peer Work Management 197

Heinz Marketing

JANUARY 27, 2023

By Brittany Lieu , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing What is a sales opportunity ? To create the greatest clarity and consistency for not only your sales reps, but the marketing and customer success teams that bookend the sales process, it’s imperative to define and map every stage of a buyer’s life cycle.

Sales Qualified Leads 110

Sales Qualified Leads Top of Funnel B2B Sales Forecasting 110

Zoominfo

JULY 28, 2022

In an ideal world, B2B revenue teams would run with lightning-fast lead response times, streamlined operations, and an aligned sales and marketing team. A sales funnel powered by volume and velocity is vital to stay competitive in today’s market. But can all of that be possible at the same time? Without a doubt.

Enterprise Management 130

Enterprise Management Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 130

xiQ

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

84% of prospects say that their number one complaint is that sales people show up unprepared. B2B Sales = EQ + IQ. The winning formula in B2B strategic sales is the ability to bond at an emotional level (EQ) while being up-to-date about the events shaping the industry (IQ). . Sales Triggers. Learn More.

B2B Sales 79

B2B Sales Lead Scoring Lead Ranking B2B 79

Heinz Marketing

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

By Josh Baez , Client Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing. Now, in the throes of digital transformation and workforce innovation, B2B companies are faced with a future-defining decision: sink or swim. To break through the surface, sales models must be re-molded to fit a digital-first reality.

B2B Sales 93

B2B Sales Top of Funnel B2B Digital Marketing Funnels 93

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 30, 2024

There’s something interesting you should know about B2B companies and their content strategies. Adapting content strategy to align with the buyer’s decision-making process is essential for effective marketing and sales alignment. Most of them are doing it at a basic, functional level.

Ideal Customer Profiles 218

Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing & Strategy Work Management Marketing Management 218

Zoominfo

APRIL 3, 2018

Discord between marketing and sales departments is an age-old story. The marketing team gets annoyed at the sales team for failing to follow up on leads and in return, the sales team is annoyed with the marketing team for generating low-quality leads in the first place. 5 Ways to Facilitate Better Marketing and Sales Alignment.

Sales Management 223

Sales Management Marketing Qualified Leads Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads 223

Hubspot

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

When it comes to sales, there's a lot of innovation happening — and therefore, a litany of new tools. But only one type of tool is considered "effective" by 78% of global sales professionals. It's a CRM (or Customer Relationship Management Platform). If you're in sales, this result shouldn't be a big surprise.

Enterprise Management 68

Enterprise Management Marketing Management Tools Forecasting 68

Belkins

JANUARY 24, 2020

When you’re about to brave unknown B2B terrains and start working with your target audience, these questions haunt you for a reason. According to SBA research, 80% of small B2B organizations fail in the first year. By 2018, only 56% of B2B companies managed to hit the five-year mark. Why do you need a sales funnel?

Sales Management 52

Sales Management Top of Funnel Work Management Lead Ranking 52

PureB2B

JUNE 8, 2022

B2B sales leaders are often pulled in various directions. Whether that’s managing a team of salespeople, tracking KPIs, meeting with clients, or outbound prospecting; it’s a hard job. This is why so many sales leaders are focused on the uniqueness of their sales nurtures. Defining Your Sales Approach.

Top of Funnel 62

Top of Funnel Marketing Proposals Marketing & Strategy Sales Cycle 62

Zoominfo

MARCH 5, 2018

It’s no secret, sales and marketing teams don’t always work well together. In fact, research shows that 53% of sales professionals are unhappy with the support they get from marketing ( source ). Consider these statistics ( source ): Only 8% of companies have strong alignment between sales and marketing.

Sales Qualified Leads 201

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Product 201

Zoominfo

MARCH 10, 2021

But how do you know what SaaS sales model is right for you? Just in case you were looking for a little guidance, we’ve compiled a ‘how-to’ on selecting your SaaS sales model. How To Pick A SaaS Sales Model. Below are three common SaaS sales models that you can choose from to help you plan your strategy.

Paid Search Agency 162

Paid Search Agency Companies Startups Pricing 162

Heinz Marketing

MAY 31, 2023

By Karla Sanders , Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing In the fast-paced world of B2B marketing, businesses often face difficult times characterized by slowing win rates and longer buying cycles. One key strategy that can significantly impact B2B success in such times is sales enablement.

B2B Sales 52

B2B Sales B2B Buying Cycle Sales Qualified Leads 52

Zoominfo

APRIL 17, 2019

But, sales and marketing organizations must resist this instinct in order to constantly adapt to changing markets, new technologies, emerging trends and so on. We’re speaking, of course, of the sales funnel. The sales funnel represents the theoretical customer’s journey to making a purchase. Let’s get into it!

Top of Funnel 130

Top of Funnel Word of Mouth Lead Ranking Digital Marketing Funnels 130

The Point

JUNE 24, 2022

Just when you thought B2B buyer habits couldn’t change more dramatically, along comes the COVID pandemic. The TrustRadius report focuses primarily on how technology vendors should adapt their selling process to these new buying habits, but it’s also worth considering some of the key findings and their implication for the demand marketer.

Top of Funnel 130

Top of Funnel Cold Calling B2B Demand Generation 130

B2B Digital Marketer

MARCH 16, 2023

Unleashing Corporate Caffeine to Supercharge Your Business Growth In a world where B2B competition is fiercer than ever, businesses need to find innovative ways to stay ahead. One crucial factor to achieving success is aligning your sales and marketing teams. ” “It’s not about you.”

B2B Sales 52

B2B Sales B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies Planning 52

Heinz Marketing

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

As a marketing or sales leader, you need to be aware of these opportunities and take advantage to stay ahead of the curve. For example, many B2B companies who want to implement an ABM approach require serious change management across their sales and marketing departments – but implementing organization-wide changes is no easy feat.

Work Management 113

Work Management Marketing Management Organization B2B Thought Leadership 113

Martech

OCTOBER 6, 2023

New martech tools focus on measuring marketing impact, tracking customer journeys and analyzing sales funnels. These platform experts manage systems, data integration and campaign tracking. Alignment isn’t limited to sales and marketing — it extends to marketing operations, sales operations, and data science.

Lead Ranking 134

Lead Ranking Analytics Multi-Touch Attribution Lead Scoring 134

Brandpoint

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Chat with sales reps at the water cooler to better understand customer concerns, or sit-in in on a sales call or two. There are so many opportunities for content to fill a sales strategy. How can you as a digital marketing help guide these potential clients through the sales funnel? It’s like dominoes.

Work Management 62

Work Management Top of Funnel Content Marketing Planning 62