ClickDimensions

JANUARY 9, 2024

A well-managed sales pipeline is the lifeblood of any successful sales operation. Small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) with well-defined sales processes and effective pipeline management experience an 18% increase in revenue growth compared to those without. However, it’s not without its challenges.

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Hubspot

APRIL 12, 2023

When assessing your team’s performance, sales activities offer crucial metrics. That includes the number of sales calls, VP-level meetings, new qualified opportunities, and so on. With proper sales activity management, you can influence sales objectives and business results.

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SmartBug Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Senior care sales can be a rollercoaster, with some sales cycles ranging from a few weeks to two years. One way to navigate this roller coaster is by implementing sales enablement strategies for your sales team. Getting Started with Sales Enablement. Automate Your Processes. But where do you start?

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The more control and visibility you have into your sales pipeline, the more revenue you’ll bring in. Growing a healthy pipeline is possible through careful assessment and management. Growing a healthy pipeline is possible through careful assessment and management. How to Build a Sales Pipeline. Sales Pipeline Metrics.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 6, 2021

You've established the various stages of your sales process. The concept that underlies all those points is known as sales effectiveness. Here, we'll go over what that means, how to most aptly measure it, some steps you can take to improve yours, and some of the best resources available to get the most out of your sales process.

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Martech

MARCH 2, 2022

Well, it’s here – and not only is it the future of selling in saas, but sales teams are using it today to engage with prospects in the earliest stages of the dark funnel. The dark funnel explained: Did you know 75% of buyers are already halfway through their buying journey before they even speak to a salesperson?

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

During the life of your product or service, you’ll realize that simply scaling top-of-funnel inquiries (in volume) won’t generate peak conversions over the long run. Though this is normal, it leads to depreciating conversions and longer sales cycles, if not dealt with effectively. The pandemic of 2020 amplified this phenomenon.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

AUGUST 24, 2023

I’ve seen countless businesses (including enterprise companies) compile — and try to analyze — sales data in spreadsheets like this. Sure, spreadsheets are useful for small projects, but they can be cumbersome when dealing with complex sales data. Sales dashboards to the rescue. See how it works What is a sales dashboard?

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Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Demand generation is the process of building awareness and interest in a brand’s products and services. Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omni-channel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience. Demand Gen = Sales + Marketing.

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SmarkLabs

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Think of it as any activity that brings attention to your B2B company to bring people into your sales funnel. Demand generation is truly your sales and marketing teams working in tandem. After all, the sales cycle of a B2B customer is quite different than a B2C customer. What is demand generation?

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markempa

JUNE 17, 2012

Tweet CSO Insights , which interviews thousands of chief sales officers to benchmark B2B sales best practices, has tracked an alarming trend. Jim Dickie, CSO Insight’s managing partner, says this should make any sales leader cringe. No deal = broken sales cycle. Examine your sales process.

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FunnelEnvy

JANUARY 23, 2023

In 2023 and beyond, the best marketers will not only be nailing the larger elements of their funnels but also understand how to give prospects a desirable experience through the less obvious aspects of their campaigns. Similarly, it will always take some time for a prospect to give you the information needed to advance the sales cycle.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 3, 2020

Clearly, ABM has an effect on sales – but is true alignment between both the sales and marketing departments in terms of goals, strategies, and key areas of focus entirely necessary in order for this type of marketing to be a success? ABM gives the sales team fewer leads to work with. Why Sales Marketing Alignment Matters.

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accelerate agency

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Like everything else, sales have gone online, and that’s especially true for the SaaS industry. In the following article, we’re going to give you all the details and tricks you need to finetune your SaaS sales game so you can make sure you’re selling your SaaS product in the best way possible. What Is the SaaS Sales Process?

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Seismic

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Developing a successful sales enablement strategy is an ever-evolving process that requires dedication and expertise. You need a sales enablement program that’s more than hypothetical; it needs to include tactical and actionable plans. Enter sales enablement training software.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In many organizations, the highest performers are often promoted to sales leadership positions. That’s because leading a sales team to success takes a different skill set. In this article, we’ll run through the top traits needed for successful sales leadership — and how you cultivate them in your company.

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6sense

OCTOBER 18, 2021

RepTrak had traditionally relied on old-fashioned tactics, a subpar tech stack, and unreliable data for its marketing efforts. Unsurprisingly, the sales team didn’t have much luck converting those leads, and trust in marketing was in the gutter. “It Jawin decided it was time to get sales to start using 6sense too.

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Varicent

MARCH 24, 2022

Ask any sales manager their most important job, and they’ll likely answer, “Hitting target.”. The smart ones will answer by adding, “Securing the sales pipeline to hit the target after that.”. What Exactly Is a Sales Pipeline? The Stages of Sales Pipeline. What’s the Importance of a Sales Pipeline?

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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?

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 17, 2021

One of the many benefits of conversational marketing is its ability to accelerate your sales cycle. After all, it is built for and used by both your marketing and sales teams to drive pipeline and generate revenue. Employ HubSpot sales routing. Sales success comes down to one thing: your speed to connect.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Lead response time can make or break your sale. Integrating your calendar with your contact and demo forms lets your leads move the process forward themselves. Again, this scheduling will have a direct booking in both the SDR and prospect’s calenda r. This elicits interest and moves the buying process forward. Need proof?

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Demand generation is the process of building awareness and interest in a brand’s products and services. Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omnichannel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience. What is Demand Generation?

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Varicent

DECEMBER 7, 2021

You probably know this already, but sales forecasting is all about predicting how much revenue your team or business will likely bring in over the next quarter or the next year. Understanding Sales Forecasting. Sales forecasting really matters. It also shows how effective a sales team is.

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Vidyard

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Why is using video for sales emails a smarter way to engage prospects and advance deals? Many prefer video as a much easier format to consume information over text. They are overwhelmed and busy and sales videos allow them to quickly learn what your company has to offer—along with a host of other benefits we’ll explain below.

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Vidyard

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Why is using video for sales emails a smarter way to engage prospects and advance deals? Many prefer video as a much easier format to consume information over text. They are overwhelmed and busy and sales videos allow them to quickly learn what your company has to offer—along with a host of other benefits we’ll explain below.

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Only B2B

MARCH 16, 2022

. “Isn’t it the process of accepting a call from a prospect and persuading them to schedule a meeting?” “Wait, isn’t that what sales staff are supposed to do?” ” Outside sales for B2B companies may be fairly challenging. ” Incorrect. What Is A B2B Appointment Setting?

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Vidyard

JULY 25, 2019

Whether you use the whiteboard-and-wave webcam or screen share approach, video is proven to get up to 3x the response rate and 5x more meetings booked than boring text-based emails. But once you’ve made that initial connection with a prospect, how do you continue to use video through the rest of the sales cycle?

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Vidyard

JUNE 15, 2020

The simple answer to the question of where should you use video in the sales process is: Where would you like higher conversions, more responses, and faster deals? Video Sales Training for Your Team 3. Use screen captures to walk through the prospect’s LinkedIn profile, their organization’s website, or your own sales deck.

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Rev

AUGUST 2, 2023

When it comes to sales prospecting, there is no magic formula. That said, there are certain tactics and strategies that can help you become more successful at prospecting. We’ll start by exploring the basics of prospecting, from understanding your target audience to defining a productive process. What is sales prospecting?

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NetLine

JUNE 22, 2023

The pain B2B demand gen marketing pros experience whenever sales fails to act on leads or dismiss them prematurely can be quite painful. Sales, conversely, pulls its collective hair out whenever marketing overpromises and underdelivers on quality buyer-level information.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

That may seem like quite a hurdle, but we’ll show you how to build a healthy sales pipeline, step by step. Table of Contents What is a sales pipeline? Why is a sales pipeline important? How do sales pipelines work? What are the stages of a sales pipeline? How do you build a healthy sales pipeline?

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Veteran reps will tell you that sales isn’t as simple as prospect, pitch, and close. And it’s become more challenging: Two-thirds of sales professionals say sales is harder now than it was in previous years. One way to overcome the slog: finding inspiration in tactical and insightful sales motivational quotes.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

McKinsey Institute reports that one-fifth of sales functions could be automated with artificial intelligence (AI). Sales pros spend hours a day on manual and administrative tasks. Luckily, AI is paving the way to reduce or even eliminate the time you spend on routine sales tasks. How much time?

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Actionable contact and prospecting information may be the most significant piece of the “success” or “failure” puzzle in B2B sales. Did you know that sales representatives squander an average of 60 minutes daily due to bad data? Those hours add up! Let’s give you a head start!

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Hubspot

AUGUST 30, 2023

But what changes will it bring to the sales industry? Will it be the end of salespeople, or will it become the secret weapon to help sales reps work more efficiently? Furthermore, we’ve interviewed leading sales teams to collect 11 AI sales predictions that you should watch in 2023.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Their success hinges on buyer engagement — getting the prospect’s attention, holding it throughout the sales cycle , and maintaining interest to build customer loyalty beyond closing. With this type of news, sales reps need to engage as many people as possible. These leaders typically don’t have time for cold sales calls.

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ClickDimensions

MARCH 7, 2023

These two teams are usually Marketing and Sales. Marketing and Sales: An Important Connection For most people, the difference between a marketer and a salesperson is clear, one approaches leads from a one-to-many stand point (Marketing) while the other provides a more personalized one-to-one experience (Sales).

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