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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. Chinese proverb).

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Chief Revenue Regrets – The Sales Leader Blindspot: Early Stage Funnel

InsightSquared

Yet, we are still running forecast and funnel reviews just as we did decades ago … interrogating and inspecting deals to assess the quality of the funnel to meet the number. Forecast vs Funnel Review. It is a tactical inspection to determine confidence and identify risk in the forecast. Neglecting the Early Funnel.

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15 Indispensable Company Research Tools for B2B Sales Reps

Zoominfo

In the world of B2B sales, company research is a critical aspect of any successful rep’s daily duties. In fact, access to the right research tools and information can make or break your ability to identify target accounts, personalize a sales pitch, and ultimately, close deals. Let’s get into it! Check it out!

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7 'Under-the-Radar' Traits of Top-Selling Sales Reps, According to Sales Leaders

Hubspot

We all know the “obvious” traits high-performing sales reps exhibit. insight you can only find at a revolutionary publication that supplements an esteemed legacy with a funky, devil-may-care edge — in short, you're looking for what The HubSpot Sales Blog has to offer, baby! 7 "Under-the-Radar" Traits of Top-Selling Sales Reps 1.

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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.".

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How Sales Funnel Management Is Changing

Lead Forensics

So how is the sales funnel – and the way it is formed, used, and managed – changing? And what are the most effective sales and marketing teams doing to optimize their chance of achieving success? Then during the final decision-making stage the sales pipeline will kick in.

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How to Grow Your B2B Firm by Making Every Employee a Sales Rep

Marketing Craftmanship

Providing all employees with basic marketing and sales skills can help your B2B firm to grow and succeed. From the front desk to the corner office, “Every Employee a Sales Rep” should be fully ingrained as part of your company’s operating culture.

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How to Overcome the Pain Points of Your CRM

The promise of a CRM ( customer relationship management ) led organizations to believe each could digitally transform its businesses through tracking touchpoints throughout the buyer’s journey. When used effectively, a CRM can be the lifeblood of your sales team – keeping everyone organized, efficient, and at peak productivity.

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The Business Case and Playbook for Data-Driven Sales Coaching

The state of the market and the state of sales coaching make SCL a wise investment, but you have to do it right. This eBook will serve as a springboard for your business, a playbook, and implementation plan to guide you as you consider an investment of time and money to improve data-driven sales coaching at your company.

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Unveiling the secrets of top influencers – This is how they beat their sales competition

Positioning your business and boosting its sales in the cutthroat competition is quite challenging. However, if you use the right tactics, the journey gets a bit easier.

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The Impact of Direct Dials on Sales Productivity

Often, sales reps who fail to hit the phones hard are left wondering how they missed their quota. While dialing away at targeted prospects, it’s important for them to remember that not all sales outreach is created equal. How can you (and your sales team) benefit from this eBook?

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Togetherness: Achieving Sales and Marketing Alignment

Speaker: Jeff Davis, Founder, jd2 Consulting Group

Studies show failure to align sales and marketing teams around the right processes and technologies costs B2B companies 10% or more of revenue per year. In today’s B2B business environment sales and marketing can no longer operate in silos.

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The Secret to Building Successful Digital Sales Programs in 2022 and Beyond

Speaker: Jordi Gili, International Speaker, Managing Director at Execus, Professor Geneva Business School

As we kick off 2022, companies are giving more attention to their Digital/Social Sales Programs. While companies are enabling their sales professionals with coaching and a variety of digital tools to connect with potential customers, they're experiencing fluctuating KPIs. Sales and corporate strategy alignment.

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New Rules of Demand Gen for Mid-Market B2Bs

Speaker: Paul Slack - Vende Digital CEO

If you've got holes in your funnel that need filling. Then attend our Demand Gen Webcast on October 14th, and learn our framework for: Developing a winning strategy/playbook for your business. Producing leads your sales team will love to work with. If there's more about digital marketing you don't know than you do know.

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Buyer Intent Data Guide: How to Find Prospects Already Looking to Buy

Did you know that 25% of B2B businesses are currently using intent data, while another 35% are preparing to use it within the next 12 months?! Discover how you can effectively implement intent data into your daily sales and marketing process - and start accelerating your pipeline growth today! 5 effective intent data use cases.