article thumbnail

Survey: How sales reps adapted to the pandemic

Zoominfo

The pandemic changed the day-to-day processes of the B2B sales organization practically overnight when the world went 100% digital. A recent ZoomInfo survey of about 600 sales and marketing professionals found that most sales reps said they relied on in-person events for prospecting before 2020.

article thumbnail

Five Sales Enablement Tactics B2B Marketers Need to Master

Webbiquity

Sales enablement significantly drives higher conversion rates and revenue. Nearly 75 percent of organizations using sales enablement tools say it greatly influenced sales growth over the past 12 months. Since it promotes an integrated approach to selling, sales enablement involves both marketing and sales teams.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Effective B2B Sales Coaching Via Situational Fluency

Marketing Insider Group

In the B2B selling world there is near universal appreciation for the value of sales coaching. Research from The Sales Management Association show sales people believe it’s the most important, least supported sales resource. Training prepares sales reps to execute. What Are We Coaching For?

B2B Sales 172
article thumbnail

The B2B case for retention marketing: 7 key tactics

Martech

Customer retention is becoming more of a priority for B2B marketers lately. As buying shifts online and marketing takes on some traditional sales roles, retaining existing customers is essential for driving growth and profits. But, at last, B2B marketers are beginning to grasp the importance of retention marketing for profit growth.

Tactics 120
article thumbnail

Forrester Research Report: How Sales and Marketing Intelligence Drive Improved Business Outcomes

Fact: Only 8% of sales and marketing professionals say their data is between 91% - 100% accurate. In 2019, DiscoverOrg commissioned Forrester Consulting to evaluate sales and marketing intelligence practices in the B2B space. of companies achieved a score indicating maturity in data management practices in the space.".

article thumbnail

Effective B2B eCommerce Marketing Tactics: From SEO to Social Media and Beyond

Webbiquity

If your B2B business has plateaued and you’re struggling with new ideas to generate leads and grow sales, here’s good news. There are established, effective eCommerce marketing tactics you can use to increase base revenue and upsell opportunities in a very short period of time. What are B2B eCommerce Marketing Tactics?

eCommerce 292
article thumbnail

Map Your Sales Funnel for a Smoother Sales Journey

Zoominfo

Overflowing the sales funnel with leads doesn’t necessarily guarantee more paying customers in the end. Abundant lead conversion can happen when sales reps practice meaningful engagement with them throughout the sales funnel. What is Funnel Mapping? Sales Funnel vs. Sales Pipeline.

article thumbnail

Pressure Points: How to Ensure Your B2B Pipeline Passes Inspection

This eBook highlights best practices for developing a pipeline management process that helps sales leaders and their team C.L.O.S.E you’ll see what we mean in this eBook) more revenue through data-driven prospecting, stage analysis, and subsequent sales enablement.

article thumbnail

Best Practices for Accelerating the Sales Process

More often than not, sales leaders strive to accelerate their deal cycle, but it’s critical to also consider the opportunity cost. The bottom line is that, in B2B sales, speed is useless without control. The bottom line is that, in B2B sales, speed is useless without control.

article thumbnail

The 7-Step Guide to Sales Acceleration for B2B Marketers

Are bottlenecks and inefficiencies in your B2B sales and marketing processes stalling revenue? Give your sales acceleration formula a makeover with our 7 wildly effective strategies that drive revenue.

article thumbnail

Best Practices for Engaging Your Go-To-Market Sales Teams

Speaker: Ruth Stevens, President of eMarketing Strategy

As a B2B marketer, lead generation is likely your Job One. But guess what: It’s after the sales team has gotten into the act where marketing can have an even bigger impact on results. Ways to craft a personalized contact strategy for each buying role at each stage in the buying process.

article thumbnail

A Pragmatic Guide to ABM Success

Speaker: Howard J. Sewell, President of Spear Marketing Group

Your Exclusive Step-by-Step Guide to the Opportunity-Based Marketing (OBM) Framework That Will Enhance the ABM Strategies Used by Your Marketing and Sales Teams. The keys to ABM success are rooted in a disciplined approach and a series of distinct, practical steps. What criteria should influence the choice of tactics and KPIs?

article thumbnail

Loyalty Auctions: The Next Reward For B2B Markets

Looking for ways to boost engagement in a B2B loyalty program? Or create a completely new currency like ‘auction credits’ which only have a value for tactical auctions activity (no liability). All you need is some imagination and the appropriate level of auction software integrated with your loyalty management system.

article thumbnail

Win Sales Calls with Webinar Production

Speaker: Dawn Baron, President, Passion Profits Consulting, and Shelley Trout, Webinar Producer, Aggregage

As a B2B marketer in 2020, you are constantly asked to fight for attention in crowded markets with limited resources. Smart webinars are one of the best way to address these challenges, efficiently reach your target audience and generate highly qualified sales leads.

article thumbnail

B2B Marketing Trends to Engage Target Accounts and Skyrocket Demand Gen

Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA

Since businesses can no longer engage key accounts through traditional channels, digital marketing and sales transformation has accelerated. In order to win the competitive battle of engaging target accounts and driving sales opportunities, data-driven insights are essential.