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.

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Statistics Product Peer-to-peer Work Management 197

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The truth is, most sales reps haven’t received any formal training in this area. This means reps at your company could be missing out on interested leads, important sales conversations, and ultimately, revenue. 48 Social Selling Statistics to Help You Close More Deals. Let’s get started.

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Statistics Peer-to-peer Cold Calling Zoominfo 184

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Every business needs to fill its sales funnel with qualified leads, convert those leads into customers, and retain paying customers for the long term. What makes the difference between a high-performing sales funnel and one that isn’t ready for the needs of a modern B2B sales motion?

Sales Management 130

Sales Management Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Work Management 130

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Modern sales reps rely on a variety of tools and technologies to conduct their work—including email, social media, video chat tools and more. As a result, the traditional in-person sales meeting has become far less common than it once was. The Benefits of Face-to-Face Interaction in Sales. Let’s get into it!

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Process Zoominfo B2B Sales Skype 225

Zoominfo

MAY 10, 2018

Under constant pressure to meet quota, productivity is at the forefront of every sales rep’s mind. Yet, regardless of the many sales productivity tips and tricks published online, 65% of B2B organizations say they still struggle with sales productivity ( source ). You make too many cold calls. of the time.

Sales Management 236

Sales Management Top of Funnel Cold Calling Work Management 236

Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2019

This year, the ZoomInfo team published nearly 250 blog posts related to sales, marketing, recruiting, and business growth. It is our hope that our content helped spark your creativity, allowed you to discover something new, or made your life as a sales professional easier in some way. 12 Ways to Handle Sales Pressure.

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Peer-to-peer Cold Calling Zoominfo B2B Sales 185

Zoominfo

APRIL 8, 2018

Check out these numbers: 33 Business Blogging Statistics. General B2B Blogging Statistics: 1. Just over half (51%) of business owners report that content management is “very important” or “absolutely critical” to creating a cohesive buyer journey ( source ). Blogging and SEO Statistics: 10. Not convinced?

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Business Blogging Statistics Business Lead Ranking 201

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Whether you conduct your sales outreach by phone, social media, or email—it’s undeniably an essential aspect of B2B sales. Today we’ll cover a list of insights around sales follow-up productivity, channels, cadences, and effectiveness. B2B Sales Follow Up Statistics Sales Follow Up Productivity 1.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Modern sales reps rely on a variety of tools and technologies to conduct their work—including email, social media, video chat tools and more. As a result, the traditional in-person sales meeting has become far less common than it once was. Let’s get into it!

Process 130

Process Skype B2B Sales Cold Calling 130

Zoominfo

JUNE 13, 2018

Social media has completely transformed the way people interact with each other—including the way sales professionals interact with customers and prospects. Social selling is one of the hottest trends in the business world, yet many sales professionals remain skeptical of its effectiveness. As a sales person, we must be visible.

Peer-to-peer 244

Peer-to-peer Zoominfo Multi-Channel Cold Calling 244

Zoominfo

JUNE 6, 2019

Sales prospecting—a common source of misery for most sales reps—is a critical aspect of selling for nearly all businesses. Prospecting strategies uncovers potential buyers, fuels an organization’s sales pipeline , and provides important context to future sales conversations. What Is B2B Sales Prospecting?

B2B Sales 100

B2B Sales Top of Funnel Cold Calling Buyer Personas 100

Zoominfo

MAY 30, 2019

Not only is it a tedious process, but it’s largely ineffective in terms of getting a response. Consider these statistics ( source ): 80% of calls go to voicemail, and 90% of first time voicemails are never returned. 15% of the average sales rep’s time is spent leaving voicemails. Perfect the timing of your calls.

Spending 186

Spending Peer-to-peer Outreach B2B Sales 186

Zoominfo

MAY 6, 2018

Sales reps often refer to receptionists, assistants, and phone operators as gatekeepers—and for good reason. These professionals have the job of screening calls, deciding what’s important, and ultimately, who gets through to their boss—the decision maker. Essentially, gatekeepers hold the key to B2B sales success.

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B2B Sales B2B Cold Calling Zoominfo 203

Zoominfo

APRIL 15, 2018

The importance of data cannot be understated in the modern sales landscape. Now, data and analytics reign supreme when it comes to running a successful sales organization. Maybe you’re new to data-driven sales, or maybe you just need to brush up on how to leverage data as part of your sales strategy.

Marketing & Strategy 170

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Automation Services Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 170

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

So, instead of one-to-one interactions, marketers relied on one-to-many marketing tactics– i.e. email, social media, direct mail, billboards, etc. But, as more and more companies adopted the same tactics, consumers were inundated with marketing messages– some meant for them, some inapplicable.

Conversion 174

Conversion Planning Zoominfo Paid Search Agency 174

Zoominfo

MARCH 26, 2019

Sales reps often refer to receptionists, assistants, and phone operators as gatekeepers—and for good reason. These professionals have the job of screening calls, deciding what’s important, and ultimately, who gets through to their boss—the decision maker. Essentially, gatekeepers hold the key to B2B sales success.

B2B Sales 100

B2B Sales B2B Cold Calling Zoominfo 100

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

First impressions are important – especially as a sales rep trying to win more business. When you get on the phone with a potential buyer for the first time, every word you use can make or break a future sale. Believe it or not, 82% of B2B decision makers find sales reps to be unprepared for their calls ( source ).

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Business Cold Calling Zoominfo B2B Sales 113

Zoominfo

MAY 3, 2018

There’s no way around it, bad data impacts every aspect of a business—from lead generation to marketing, to customer relationships, to cold calling, to revenue. Consider these statistics ( source ): 94% of businesses suspect that their customer and prospect data is inaccurate. Keep reading. The B2B Database Glossary.

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B2B Marketing Management Data Hygiene B2B Sales 100

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Does your (sales) funnel have flow? Learn data-driven strategies that support each stage of the sales funnel, along with key performance indicators (KPIs). Contents What is a Sales Funnel? What Tools Do People Use for Sales Funnels? Marketing Funnel vs. Sales Funnel Resources.

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Sales Management Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Leads Work Management 246

Only B2B

JUNE 2, 2022

If you’ve been in marketing or sales for more than a decade, you’ve probably heard the phrase “cold calling is dead.” Despite this, many of the most successful companies are still cold calling in 2022, and they aren’t going away anytime soon. Is cold calling still a viable option?

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Cold Calling Ideal Customer Profiles Telemarketing Work Management 118

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

As a busy sales rep, you don’t have a ton of time to spend perusing blog posts. After all, you have calls to make, quotas to hit, and demos to run. But, what if we told you a quick reading break might actually increase your sales productivity? Here are 25 of our favorite sales blogs. 2. Hubspot Sales Blog.

Sales Management 206

Sales Management Top of Funnel Zoominfo B2B Thought Leadership 206

Zoominfo

JUNE 6, 2019

Sales prospecting—a common source of misery for most sales reps—is a critical aspect of selling for nearly all businesses. Prospecting uncovers potential buyers, fuels an organization’s sales pipeline, and provides important context to future sales conversations. What is B2B Sales Prospecting?

B2B Sales 212

B2B Sales Top of Funnel Cold Calling Buyer Personas 212

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

As a busy sales rep, you don’t have a ton of time to spend perusing blog posts. After all, you have calls to make, quotas to hit, and demos to run. But, what if we told you a quick reading break might actually increase your sales productivity? Here are 25 of our favorite sales blogs. 2. Hubspot Sales Blog.

Sales Management 170

Sales Management Top of Funnel Zoominfo B2B Thought Leadership 170

Albacross

JANUARY 17, 2020

When it comes to sales, using the right tool can have a huge impact on your bottom line. There’s an extensive range of sales software out there and figuring out which one you should invest in can be a challenging task. Albacross asked experts to share their Top 3 Sales Tools for the coming year. No need to worry, though.

Marketing Automation Services 122

Marketing Automation Services Top of Funnel Budget Programs Work Management 122

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

If you answered yes to the questions above, your sales process may be out of date. Strategies that worked five years ago just aren’t as effective now—and if you don’t abandon your bad habits, your sales productivity will suffer. Outdated Sales Technique: Overselling the product. New Approach: Embrace Automation.

Product 164

Product Sales Qualified Leads Cold Calling Lead Qualification 164

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 9, 2019

.” These might be the laws of sales, but they’re not great examples of real sales goals. Your business might be headed in a great new direction, and there might be a fantastic vision behind it, but without well-chosen, well-articulated sales goals, your sales team won’t be equipped to get where you want to be.

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Top of Funnel Examples High Quality Lead Sales Qualified Leads 100

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 31, 2019

So you missed your sales quota last quarter. I’m ZoomInfo’s Senior VP of Revenue and veteran salesperson Patrick Purvis. I’m ZoomInfo’s Senior VP of Revenue and veteran salesperson Patrick Purvis. Problem #1: You have an unhealthy sales pipeline. How long is your average sales cycle?

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Vidyard

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Many sales organizations hire sales reps who are great in-person and yet most of them spend as much as 36% of their time hunched over email or on the phone. They make ghosting a little more acceptable, no-shows tantalizingly easy, and the whole process of selling harder. Video for Sales Statistics 1.1

Sales Management 65

Sales Management Top of Funnel Video Marketing Paid Content 65

Vidyard

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

From banking and wealth management firms to independent insurance brokerages, virtual selling for financial services is next for any team looking to connect with new clients or grow existing ones. Onboarding Your Remote Sales Team 1.1 Training Your Remote Sales Team 2.1 Coaching Your Remote Sales Team 3.1 FAQ Videos 2.

Marketing Budget 65

Marketing Budget Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management 65

TrustRadius Marketing

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Lucidchart is utilized in over 180 countries by more than 25 million users, from sales managers mapping out target organizations to IT directors visualizing their network infrastructure. Webexpenses is a global provider of online expense management software to businesses of all sizes across 70+ countries. LEARN MORE.

Enterprise Management 52

Enterprise Management Digital Asset Management Work Management Marketing Management 52

Vidyard

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

It’s for you, the lone-wolf BDR or Account Manager, the marketer with a humble team of two, the video manager with no equipment, or the executive flush with budget but starved for time. Onboarding Your Remote Sales Team 1.1 Training Your Remote Sales Team 2.1 Coaching Your Remote Sales Team 3.1 FAQ Videos 2.

Video Marketing 65

Video Marketing Sales Management Product Enterprise Management 65

Vidyard

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Onboarding Your Remote Sales Team 1.1 Training Your Remote Sales Team 2.1 Coaching Your Remote Sales Team 3.1 Communication with Your Remote Sales Team 4.1 Remember the Three C’s of Remote Sales Team Management 1. Video Trend #1: Sales Videos Expand Further Down the Funnel 1.1

Sales Management 65

Sales Management Video Marketing Product Enterprise Management 65

TrustRadius Marketing

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Lucidchart is utilized in over 180 countries by more than 25 million users, from sales managers mapping out target organizations to IT directors visualizing their network infrastructure. Webexpenses is a global provider of online expense management software to businesses of all sizes across 70+ countries. LEARN MORE.

Enterprise Management 98

Enterprise Management Digital Asset Management Work Management Marketing Management 98