Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2019

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! DiscoverOrg. It’s free!

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Crafting an impeccable B2B sales journey isn’t straightforward. Many sales reps struggle with it, as if stumbling in the dark. Image credit: Mikael Blomkvist on Pexels On one hand, there’s a sales quota you need to fulfill within a short span of time. What is B2B Sales Experience? Guest post by Eduard Klein.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 28, 2020

You’re armed with your prospect’s buying signals, right? What are customer buying signals? By definition, buying signals are the actions potential customers take that indicate they’re close to making a purchase. They’re customers’ verbal buying signals—the cues your sales agent homes in on when talking to a prospect.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 18, 2023

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?

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Zoominfo

MAY 9, 2022

It wasn’t long ago that sales as an industry was driven largely by volume — more leads meant more prospects, which sometimes translated into more revenue. This process was inefficient, time-intensive, and unpredictable. Today, sales is driven by insights. Why Do You Need a Sales Engagement Platform?

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 14, 2021

But, does this mean that your leads and clients can’t enjoy a certain level of attentive, personalized service? It just means you have to think about the relationship and the process in a slightly different way. The Personalized Sales Experience. It goes without saying that this is both impractical and impossible. Not at all.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Field service can help drive revenue growth by selling to your existing customers, also called upselling or cross-selling. But the question is, how can you reach this audience at the right time, with the right message, in a way that doesn’t make them feel like they’re being sold to during a service visit?

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Webbiquity

MARCH 8, 2022

So they’ll want to read it, share it, and even link to it helping you generate a lot of traffic, social proof , and sales from different sources. Time spent managing returns could have been spent on more positive tasks such as supporting customers who want to purchase your goods or services. Here’s another one from AppSumo.

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

So, what is the first thing that occurs to you when you start brainstorming about your B2B sales strategy? What are the latest challenges in B2B sales strategies ? The latest B2B sales challenges include: Difficulty in reaching decision makers and engaging with them effectively. But why do these B2B sales strategies falter?

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

A sales funnel, stretching from early-stage brand discovery to final purchase, represents the customer journey. Most companies use the funnel to track prospects as they move through sales stages, adjusting strategies and marketing methods in response to their behaviors. In real life, the buying process is never so linear.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 30, 2021

When you hear the phrase “product marketing,” what are some of the first brands that come to mind? Product marketing is all about the consumer. To be a successful product marketer, you must pull the consumer into your narrative. Product marketing is where sales, marketing, and product development overlap.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JANUARY 22, 2020

The middle of the demand generation funnel receives way less attention than it deserves. At the top of the funnel, marketing increases traffic and fills the database with new leads through paid ads, social media, search, referral programs, and a variety of other channels. What exactly is the middle of the funnel?

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Seismic

JANUARY 17, 2023

As more organizations embrace remote work, inside sales has become more important than ever. Inside sales plays a critical role in sales cycles because buyers are engaging online in higher numbers than ever before. What makes a good sales rep is continuously evolving, but some core principles remain the same.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

But do they really want to buy, or are they just window shopping? Here’s the hard truth: “You don’t know if they’re ready to buy until they tell you they’re ready to buy, and you can’t believe it until you get a signed contract,” said Richard Harris , sales coach and founder of The Harris Consulting Group.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The same principle applies to B2B sales. Sometimes, reps can be exceedingly helpful and friendly, and while that might be perfectly pleasant in theory, it can undermine their sales in practice. Why Being Too Helpful Hurts Sales. Empowerment in sales is the delicate art of guiding prospects without overwhelming them.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 3, 2023

Everyone’s talking about AI and ChatGPT, but despite the buzz, selling AI products presents challenges for salespeople. In this article, we’ll delve into the challenges and share expert tips for selling your AI products to an apprehensive buyer or within a competitive market. The data hopefully brings some peace for salespeople.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 17, 2024

In-Person vs. Self-Service: Who Wins? Despite the growing trend of self-service, most consumers still prefer in-person interactions. 65% of consumers prefer to interact with a salesperson in person, compared to 26% who prefer self-service. However, preferences change depending on the product or service.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 5, 2024

It’s been pretty exciting to see the creativity that people all over the world are bringing to AI to improve their processes, create new services, and make being in business more fun and profitable. I’ve been in contact with sales experts about how AI has helped them.

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SalesIntel

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To skyrocket the numbers, sales reps make use of various sales tools available in the market. Some of them are free while others are paid – but all bring in enormous value to the sales process. Investing in a random sales tool is a waste of time, money and effort. What are Sales Tools?

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Scoop.it

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Sales productivity is a critical element of your company’s performance. Sales team productivity can be defined as a measurement of how well a sales team meets the demands of their customers, achieves their goals, and satisfies their expected outcome from working with the company they have chosen.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Any company's sales leadership needs to keep a pulse on how its salespeople are performing, both individually and on a broader organizational level — getting there often starts by understanding the degree of effort reps are putting in. That's where performance indicators known as sales productivity metrics come in.

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NetLine

APRIL 23, 2024

Technology and data—specifically buyer-level intent data —take a lot of the guesswork out of sales prospecting, making it more precise. How can intent data help sales teams identify high-potential prospects more effectively? These signals can help later on when your sales team approaches a potential buyer. The good news?

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Intent Data Top of Funnel Intent Outreach 59

MKT1

AUGUST 7, 2023

The process of buying software is typically a complicated mess with roadblocks around every corner—and I think it might be getting worse. When I run through a bad demo request process (which is nearly every time I go through one), I find myself saying “Just take my money [startup] and stop wasting my time!”

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Televerde

APRIL 30, 2024

It may feel like it’s easier than ever to find and connect with people in the digital age, but for businesses looking for high-potential clients, the process requires a structured approach. Quick Takeaways: Contact acquisition requires a structured approach to gather prospect data for personalized marketing and sales outreach.

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PureB2B

MARCH 29, 2022

Compared to B2C buying, B2B buying is a more complex process, first and foremost because it involves more than one person. B2B purchases typically involve a team of people making a buying decision for their company, usually of a high-value (and high-dollar) product, service, or solution.

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B2B Marketing Directions

MAY 28, 2023

Most B2B marketers recognize that their toughest competitor isn't usually a company offering an alternative product or service, but rather what their potential buyers are already using or doing. No sale can be made unless potential buyers first become willing to seriously consider alternatives for their existing methods and practices.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Too often, companies focus SEO efforts on driving traffic with top-of-the-funnel content and keywords. While this approach can generate traffic, it often fails to convert them into leads and sales. In B2B, the opportunity is in optimizing for bottom-of-the-funnel queries and conversions. So, why start from the bottom in B2B?

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Heinz Marketing

JUNE 22, 2023

By Sarah Threet , Marketing Consultant You’re building your buying committee based off your ideal customer profile, but you’re feeling stuck… What if one buying committee doesn’t feel all-encompassing of who has been reported to you by your sales department? What if your product or service addresses multiple verticals?

Buy 105

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PureB2B

MARCH 29, 2022

Compared to B2C buying, B2B buying is a more complex process, first and foremost because it involves more than one person. B2B purchases typically involve a team of people making a buying decision for their company, usually of a high-value (and high-dollar) product, service, or solution.

Buy 62

Buy Process B2B Top of Funnel 62

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Channel sales — or selling through partners — represents 75% of the world’s commerce, according to Forrester. This approach helps companies accelerate sales and grow revenue without adding to their headcount, a move that’s increasingly important during economic uncertainty. What you’ll learn: What is channel sales?

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Hubspot

AUGUST 24, 2023

Imagine a sales representative who never sleeps, never gets tired, and possesses an uncanny ability to analyze vast amounts of data in seconds. This is the promise of AI sales reps, and their potential to revolutionize the sales industry is undeniable. The application of generative AI in sales is diverse.

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SalesIntel

MARCH 22, 2024

Have you ever found yourself repeatedly searching for “sales call tips” or “cold calling tips” online, only to be disappointed by the lack of actionable advice from real sales professionals? We have compiled insights from top sales experts in various SaaS companies across different industries and target markets.

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SalesIntel

MARCH 22, 2024

Have you ever found yourself repeatedly searching for “sales call tips” or “cold calling tips” online, only to be disappointed by the lack of actionable advice from real sales professionals? We have compiled insights from top sales experts in various SaaS companies across different industries and target markets.

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Cold Calling Tips Product Enterprise Management 52

Unbounce

JUNE 28, 2022

Online sales are expected to make up 22.3% of retail sales overall by 2023. If you’re a chronic social media scroller, you’ve probably seen typical social media ads that include an embedded link that takes you to the product page. In reality, ecommerce and social commerce are two very different sales techniques.

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Madison Logic

MARCH 6, 2024

Wide-approach B2B marketing tactics revolve around aiming for the accounts you and your company think are a good fit. But tight budgets, limited resources, and longer, more complex sales cycles require you to work more efficiently. This data-informed list is your target account list—and it’s foundational to your ABM strategy’s success.

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