Zoominfo

JANUARY 23, 2021

If your sales pipeline is colder than a Siberian spigot in January, it’s time to rethink your sales prospecting techniques. Here’s the thing though, reps need actionable techniques and tips to make their prospecting systematic, smooth, and, of course, profitable. Prospecting is an early and critical stage in the sales process.

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Zoominfo

JULY 18, 2022

Social selling is a sales technique that leverages social networking services to identify prospects, build relationships, and close more deals. In social selling, sales professionals are playing the long game instead of eyeing immediate returns. It essentially means, “being genuinely helpful online and maybe selling eventually.”

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SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Sales prospecting on LinkedIn is preferred by most salespeople. According to 89% of top-performing salespeople, social networking sites like LinkedIn are critical for closing deals. Sales reps also understand how to conduct prospect searches and narrow outcomes by sector, business, venue, and other criteria.

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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. Top Research Tools for B2B Sales Reps 1.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

APRIL 18, 2023

Welcome to #Salesblazer Q&A, a column by sales pros, for sales pros. Dear Salesblazer: What is generative AI and how will it affect sales reps’ jobs over the next year? I don’t see it replacing reps any time soon, but AI will certainly affect the way we work in the coming months and years. . Have a question?

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As the process of hiring talent becomes increasingly digitized, savvy recruiters are using technology and strategies common in sales and marketing, to power a stronger recruitment process. Sales reps engage prospects based on specific needs and requirements, then encourage them through a sales development funnel.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

It’s time to activate the triple touch sales tactic. What is the Triple Touch in Sales? The triple touch is a tactic that salespeople use to engage prospects. The ‘touches’ include contacting the prospect three different ways, each time building trust, getting on their radar, and moving them further into the sales funnel.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Manual sales prospecting and lead generation doesn’t get your sales and marketing teams where they need to be for their quotas — and it wastes time. However, when these teams are equipped with the right tools, such as sales intelligence, less important tasks can be automated so that reps can focus on lead strategies.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 27, 2023

They keep your operations flowing and are the reason you create value-centered products or services. For business-to-business (B2B) companies, in particular, the need to integrate lead generation efforts and guarantee client satisfaction is even more essential for retaining business clientele.

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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. Each of these companies is a trailblazer and a storyteller. What is Product Marketing?

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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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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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Oktopost

DECEMBER 4, 2023

LinkedIn Sales Navigator has evolved into an indispensable tool for the majority of sales teams. With the strong presence of B2B buyers on LinkedIn, sales teams are now leveraging the platform to optimize their prospecting efforts, moving beyond solely using cold calling and traditional outreach methods.

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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.

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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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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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Hubspot

MAY 30, 2023

Like all disruption, generative AI in sales has the potential to completely change the way things are done. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

2021 will bring sales professionals a host of new challenges and trends to consider, and it could be tricky to adapt. Of course, reps will need to add certain strategies into their repertoires, but "adapting" doesn't stop there. Remaining mindful of these inevitably ineffective sales tactics will only help your case in 2021.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In sales, it's no different. A good sales hook can prevent your prospect from hanging up the phone, or deleting your email entirely. And a great sales hook can start your entire conversation off on the right foot. Here, we asked six sales reps their tips for creating a convincing sales hook to turn prospects into customers.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 15, 2020

However, many reps leave their summaries blank for a very simple reason: They don’t know what to write. These five LinkedIn summary templates will help you flesh out your profile in no time flat. LinkedIn Summary Examples for Reps. LinkedIn Summary Examples for Reps. If you’ve got writer’s block, good news.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

LinkedIn just introduced Product Pages, a part of its ecosystem dedicated to building a trusted community of information around B2B products. To help you understand the value this new feature can bring you, let’s get a closer look at the what, why and how of LinkedIn Product Pages. What is a LinkedIn Product Page?

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Exo B2B

APRIL 10, 2024

Among the social networking platforms dedicated to the world of work, LinkedIn stands out as a must for individuals and companies looking to expand their network. Or to promote their brand, or generate sales opportunities. Navigating LinkedIn’s rich and diverse ecosystem can seem complex.

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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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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JULY 22, 2021

Sure, they were from some company I’d never heard of, only had 2 customer reviews and were a fraction of the cost of name-brand competitors. If you manage a marketing budget, you know how much money goes into two critical areas: paid media and marketing technology. LinkedIn Ads have proven to be a powerful tool for B2B marketers.

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Hubspot

JULY 25, 2023

Like many disciplines, sales teams everywhere are trying to understand what role artificial intelligence will play in their industry. It’s here, and it’s already changing sales as we know it. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or fully on board, it’s important to educate yourself about how sales reps are using AI.

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Marketing AI Creativity Top of Funnel Work Management 55

Tiecas

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Industrial marketing for manufacturers is complicated, with many moving parts that must mesh together to produce measurable and sustainable results, i.e., generate better quality leads that turn into sales opportunities. You may face other challenges but these seem most common in my conversations with manufacturers and industrial companies.

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Top of Funnel Lead Generation Advertising Agencies Lead Scoring 104

Pam Didner

JANUARY 12, 2022

I was glancing at Harvard Business Review during the holidays, and this article, Sensemaking for Sales (Jan-Feb edition, Page 122-129 by Brent Adamson), caught my attention given that I am always looking for ways to understand sales better from a marketing perspective. Happy New Year! So, how can sellers do that? It’s a win-win.

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Rev

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Have you ever lost a big sales opportunity without knowing why it slipped away? Those lost sales opportunities can actually be great learning experiences if you take the time to conduct a win/loss analysis. We’ll also share seven tips to prevent losing sales so that you can increase your overall win rate. Let’s get started.

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Sales Management Analysis Top of Funnel Work Management 78

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

AUGUST 23, 2023

You’re always on the hunt for new revenue, but new sales has to come from your sales team, right? Sales can come from partners, too. In fact, partner selling is a great way to take the pressure off your own reps — and it’s relatively easy to implement. What are best practices for partner relationship management?

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It’s no different in sales — only instead of game rules, you use a sales cycle to make sure you’re following the right steps at the right time. Let’s take a look at the stages of a sales cycle, and how you can use it to secure regular deal wins. What you’ll learn: What is a sales cycle?

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Sales Cycle Optimization Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Proposals 110

Rev

MAY 10, 2023

What ABM tactics should you use? And how do you use them in a way that stands out from all of your competitors using the same tactics? In this blog post, we’ve put together a list of 9 ABM tactics that you can use to maximize the ROI of your account based marketing efforts. But where do you start? What’s that?

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Account Based Marketing Ideal Customer Profiles ABM Tactics 78

Martech

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Inbound 23 started today with HubSpot unveiling HubSpot AI, which brings together new and existing AI-powered products and features, and a reimagined HubSpot’s Sales Hub. This isn’t our debut announcement of AI,” said Chris Miller, HubSpot’s vice president of product, growth & AI. Get MarTech! In your inbox.

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Marketing AI Hubspot Forecasting CRM 119

Scoop.it

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Therefore, it makes sense to sharpen the focus on your lead management and optimize it at every stage. In fact, research shows that automating your lead management process can increase sales revenue by 10% in just six months. That way, you can implement the right system for your sales team and consumer market.

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Sales Management Lead Management Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 52

EveryoneSocial

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

I think we can all agree that LinkedIn is the professional social network that helps drive sales, retain customers, build brand affinity, and attract top talent to open job positions. Yet we still see LinkedIn content strategy executed or even neglected today. A few years ago, that would give every company a heart attack.

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Paid Content Linkedin Ad Building Marketing & Strategy 136

SmarkLabs

JUNE 13, 2022

Feeling bamboozled by marketing tactics, channels, and buzzwords? There’s a lot to navigate when searching for the best marketing practices for your emerging company. In this B2B marketing strategy framework, we provide insights on how to develop a manageable strategy for an early market team. Let’s get started.

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Paid Search Agency Paid Content Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Management 97

Hubspot

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Sales development representatives and gatekeepers. If you're in sales, chances are you've encountered plenty of situations in which you're trying to reach a CEO or C-level executive to pitch your product or service. But experienced sales reps know that gatekeepers don't have to be a roadblock in your sales process.

Enterprise Management 90

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Cold Calling 90

Pam Didner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

That means managing content for a company can feel like herding cats – blog posts have been written, Facebook pages have been updated, sales collateral has been created, and product information has been uploaded to websites. Use a content management system (CMS) and a shared content calendar.

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