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. Here’s the thing, if you’re in sales, you know that getting B2B prospects’ attention is tough. Instead, add a personal touch to your request.

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Tactics Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership 237

Martech

MARCH 1, 2024

As buying shifts online and marketing takes on some traditional sales roles, retaining existing customers is essential for driving growth and profits. I see three drivers behind this stunning change: COVID-19, where personal selling was crippled and “retention is the new acquisition” became the latest catchphrase.

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Tactics Work Management B2B Marketing Marketing Management 120

Martech

JANUARY 16, 2024

Google Ads customer service has plummeted to an unacceptable all-time low, according to marketers. From incorrect account suspensions to sales calls “aggressively” pushing automation to confusion over the platform’s products, advertisers are exasperated by the lack of help from Google. The whole process has been brutal.

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Paid Search Agency Work Management Marketing Management Advertising Agencies 112

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 8, 2024

” to close a sale. Sales contracts are vital to completing any business transaction. They detail the scope of work/product and the conditions of the sale to prevent misunderstandings between the buyer and seller. This guide will teach you how to draft a bulletproof sales contract. Why is a sales contract important?

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Process Practices Terms and Conditions Work Management 110

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! Check it out!

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B2B Sales Research Paid Search Agency Tools 100

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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Enterprise Management Ideal Customer Profiles Cold Calling Zoominfo 264

Only B2B

APRIL 17, 2024

Imagine having dedicated support to handle meetings, reach potential clients, and manage your calendar seamlessly. Appointment setting services offer precisely this assistance. And thoughtful selection of these services not only boosts revenue but also makes you wonder how you ever managed without it.

Ideal Customer Profiles 71

Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Management Sales Qualified Leads Service 71

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?

Work Management 105

Work Management Service Cross-Selling Training 105

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?

Sales Management 95

Sales Management B2B Sales Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy 95

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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Top of Funnel SEO B2B Paid Search Agency 114

sagefrog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

One of the most significant decisions a facility can make in building the future of its business is who to outsource and entrust various facility maintenance services to. But as the industry becomes more saturated and the competition even more substantial, your facilities services business has much to prove. billion in 2023 to $2,031.4

Work Management 62

Work Management Marketing Management Planning Marketing Plans 62

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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Pricing Price Purchase Interactive Marketing 58

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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Peer-to-peer Work Management Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 61

ClearVoice

JANUARY 8, 2024

In business strategy, where the tides of change ebb and flow, a perennial debate echoes through boardrooms and marketing departments: content marketing vs traditional sales tactics. Here, we pull back the layers of the content marketing vs. traditional sales comparison so you can decide how to use each — or both simultaneously.

Top of Funnel 64

Top of Funnel Analysis Tactics Content Marketing 64

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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Marketing Automation Services B2B Sales Enterprise Management Work Management 97

ClearVoice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Fact: To run successful ABM campaigns, there are certain challenges you need to deal with, such as personalization, engagement, and conversion issues. B2B companies have greatly succeeded in enhancing the effectiveness of their ABM campaigns through careful content planning, creation, and distribution.

Account Based Marketing 95

Account Based Marketing ABM Tactics Top of Funnel 95

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.

Work Management 90

Work Management Marketing Management Tips Hubspot 90

SmartBug Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

When you’ve got a sales quota to fill, you know how important it is to be effective in the sales process. One efficient way to close the deal is to use personalization for sales enablement. Gone are the days of stagnant sales scripts and generic email blasts. Basics of Personalization for Sales.

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Personalization Top of Funnel Effectiveness Work Management 98

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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Marketing AI Allocation Work Management Lead Scoring 53

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 52

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.

Work Management 83

Work Management Marketing Management Activities Marketing Proposals 83

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.

Sales Management 78

Sales Management Analysis Top of Funnel Work Management 78

SalesGrape

JANUARY 4, 2024

Mastering Outbound Appointment Setting: Nurturing Leads Through the Sales Funnel In the dynamic landscape of sales, effective lead nurturing is paramount to success. Among the myriad strategies available, outbound appointment setting stands out as a powerful tool to guide leads through the sales funnel.

Top of Funnel 52

Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Leads 52

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.

Sales Management 94

Sales Management Tactics Top of Funnel Cold Calling 94

SalesIntel

JULY 10, 2023

Understanding buyer intent has become crucial to marketing, sales, and revenue operations (RevOps) strategies in the current competitive business climate. Why Intent Data is Crucial in Modern Marketing and Sales: Marketing and sales professionals face an uphill battle in reaching and converting potential customers.

Top of Funnel 71

Top of Funnel Intent Data Marketing Funnels Ideal Customer Profiles 71

Vidyard

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Financial services is an industry that’s on the brink of a new day. From customer service to new client contracts, everything is going digital—even selling. But in a market that’s been heavily reliant on in-person interactions to drive new business, making connections and nurturing clients can be hard in a virtual selling world.

Enterprise Management 139

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Sales Management 139

Hubspot

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Being a sales manager is a whirlwind experience, especially for those who were once successful sales reps themselves. Fortunately, there are valuable best practices that can help aspiring sales managers excel in their positions. Best Practices for Sales Managers 1. Lay a robust foundation.

Work Management 65

Work Management Lead Ranking Allocation Hubspot 65

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?

Enterprise Management 111

Enterprise Management Work Management Advertising Channels Marketing Management 111

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?

Account Based Marketing 78

Account Based Marketing Ideal Customer Profiles ABM Tactics 78

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It seems effective service today requires clairvoyance into the needs and wants of your customers – they expect companies to recognize the problem instantly and proactively solve it. That’s especially true when it comes to subscriber management software for the media and entertainment industry. Get the insights 1.

Work Management 59

Work Management Marketing Management Paid Search Agency Service 59

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.

Process 96

Process Effectiveness Top of Funnel Work Management 96

Unbounce

JUNE 28, 2022

Online sales are expected to make up 22.3% of retail sales overall by 2023. In reality, ecommerce and social commerce are two very different sales techniques. It’s the process of generating leads and creating conversions through online stores. Here’s how to increase your social commerce sales.

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Tactics eCommerce Landing Pages Cross-Selling 144

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

Sprout Social

JANUARY 9, 2024

When you walk into a brick-and-mortar store, you expect a sales associate to greet you and ask how they can help. Consumers expect that same level of service online. To create an exceptional customer experience, invest in your team’s social media personalization strategy. Another 56% expect all offers to be personalized.

Social Media 125

Social Media Personalization Media Work Management 125

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?

Sales Management 52

Sales Management B2B Sales Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy 52

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

About 69% of sales professionals say selling is more difficult now than in previous years, according to Salesforce’s State of Sales report. Even though it’s harder to sell, reps still need to hit their numbers. To keep your sales team motivated when things are tough, you need to reward them for their victories.

Marketing Budget 104

Marketing Budget Examples Practices Best Practices 104

Seismic

MARCH 7, 2023

Today’s buyers interact with B2B sales reps in a completely different way than they did a few years ago. More stakeholders are involved in every buying decision and they all look for more than just a great product or service. So what can businesses do to help reps navigate these challenges and thrive in their roles?

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Training B2B Sales B2B Budget Programs 52