Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Sales great Zig Ziglar once wrote, “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.” ” That’s the struggle of every team without clear sales targets: no clarity, no progress, no growth. See how it works What are sales targets? Why are sales targets important? But will they?

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Cross-Selling Budget Programs Training Work Management 116

Zoominfo

JULY 13, 2023

The sustained growth that can only come from retaining and expanding your customer base relies on sales reps who consistently build genuine relationships with customers. Internal communication and alignment between corporate and sales objectives are crucial for success. Setting SMART goals. Measuring progress.

Marketing & Strategy 130

Marketing & Strategy Cross-Selling Marketing Analytics Tools Work Management 130

Act-On

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In a perfect world, sales and marketing would be tightly aligned , working toward the same goals and achieving the best possible results. But marketers and sales teams know this isn’t always easy. From this challenge, sales enablement was born. As a result, B2B companies are investing heavily in sales enablement tools.

Sales Cycle 228

Sales Cycle Practices Marketing Automation Services Buyer Personas 228

InsightSquared

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Guest blog by Joe Rodden, Sales Systems Manager at Catalant Technologies. In previous posts, I’ve discussed how to avoid the most common traps that lead to systems issues, and how to identify when the problem you’re solving really is a training issue. On to the last lever: Management. Train Managers, Too.

Work Management 136

Work Management Cross-Selling Training Forecasting 136

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Most of the advice I’ve heard about upselling is about making the sale. Maximize upsell opportunities with AI Learn how the AI insights and real-time data of Sales Cloud can help you identify upsell opportunities by surfacing relevant customer signals. Let’s say a customer hires me to do a one-time sales training session.

Cross-Selling 72

Cross-Selling Tactics Lead Ranking Training 72

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JUNE 14, 2023

Let’s face it: Hard sells and flashy demos can be effective ways to close. Today’s buyers come to the sales process more informed than ever, looking for in-depth information specific to their needs. And that’s a very good thing for reps looking to beat quota. But not always. The next step?

Work Management 95

Work Management Cross-Selling Marketing Management Marketing & Strategy 95

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. We’ve found that 65% of mobile workers are successfully selling to existing customers. Let’s dig into each of these best practices for upselling and cross-selling in field service.

Work Management 105

Work Management Service Cross-Selling Training 105

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 12, 2022

When Sarena Wing took on a new international sales territory, she was excited to get started. My life would be a nightmare without it,” says Wing, a ZoomInfo global sales manager who focuses on Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. But she also knew she needed to get up to speed very quickly. Luckily for her, that era is over.

Work Management 130

Work Management Analysis Marketing Management Zoominfo 130

InsightSquared

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

December around the corner also means your sales year is coming to an end. Therefore, it’s important to manage your time and plan accordingly. So, as a sales leader or manager, what do you do? I’ve faced this challenge as a senior sales executive, sales enablement executive and outside sales enablement specialist.

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Sales Management Top of Funnel Enterprise Management Marketing Management 196

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JULY 28, 2022

Fortunately, sales leaders can work to avoid these hardships by acting now. To ensure your company is recession ready, develop a game plan for your sales organization that focuses on investments in tools, training, and effective sales tactics. Upskill and cross-train your teams.

Sales Management 98

Sales Management Top of Funnel Lead Ranking Ideal Customer Profiles 98

ClickDimensions

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Many small to medium businesses (SMBs) often grapple with one common challenge: disjointed sales and marketing communications. The Impact of Disjointed Communications Inconsistent Messaging One of the most significant repercussions of misaligned sales and marketing communications is inconsistent messaging.

SMB 110

SMB Cross-Selling Buyer Personas Marketing Management 110

Zoominfo

MARCH 29, 2023

Vendr, a SaaS buying platform, recently found that sales cycles for software have settled at about 46 days, a 40% increase since 2020. Those longer buying cycles can cascade throughout the economy, causing stress on sales teams and making revenue more difficult to forecast. “We We are in a measured buying environment.

Sales Cycle 130

Sales Cycle Top of Funnel Intent Signal Zoominfo 130

Martech

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Traditional support methods include training, data-sharing, co-marketing campaigns, rebates, MDF (market development funds), and sales enablement, like content, events and sales playbooks. These ideas are organized into three categories: strategies, tools and tactics.

Work Management 111

Work Management Advertising Agencies Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Management 111

Vidyard

APRIL 19, 2021

In the B2B world, managers and team leaders have developed tried and tested programs for onboarding new hires in the office, but the shift to a remote workforce has shaken up the sales onboarding process as a whole. Is the Virtual Sales World Here to Stay? Is the Virtual Sales World Here to Stay? Contents 1.

Top of Funnel 143

Top of Funnel Tips Work Management Cold Calling 143

Zoominfo

MAY 25, 2021

Yet a similar phenomenon has already happened with another technology: sales and marketing automation. . But more than 30 years later, we are still talking about these same productivity gains — and automation remains elusive for many sales and marketing teams. A Lack of Training. The Rise of Cross-Functional Teams.

Automation 252

Automation Marketing Automation Services Zoominfo Planning 252

Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The more control and visibility you have into your sales pipeline, the more revenue you’ll bring in. Growing a healthy pipeline is possible through careful assessment and management. Growing a healthy pipeline is possible through careful assessment and management. How to Build a Sales Pipeline. Sales Pipeline Metrics.

Top of Funnel 101

Top of Funnel Forecasting Marketing Proposals Work Management 101

Martech

AUGUST 2, 2022

For the most part, online retailers have a physical process to manage, and the outcome of all this is inventory — the stuff they must keep lying around, waiting to be bought. Indeed, an important factor in taming unpredictability lies in aligning your sales and marketing efforts with your inventory. And operations?

Work Management 93

Work Management Marketing Management Top of Funnel Planning 93

Sana Commerce

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Learning how to improve sales performance is the key to driving organizational focus and success. Great sales seasons are inevitable but turning them into sustainable strategies that can steady your business requires more effort. This blog explores 16 actionable steps that can help you enhance sales performance.

Top of Funnel 52

Top of Funnel Cross-Selling Customer Satisfaction Digital Marketing Funnels 52

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

This is where sales enablement comes in. In fact, 74% of buyers choose to move forward with the sales rep that was the first to share value and insight. So with sales enablement, the marketing and sales teams are able to work together to deliver this value and convert their prospects into actual buyers.

B2B Sales 148

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 148

Valasys

MAY 28, 2024

This article explores the critical role of product marketing management and how expert consultancy can elevate your brand to new heights. The Importance of Product Marketing Management Product marketing management is the backbone of any successful product launch and sustained market presence.

Consulting 40

Consulting Allocation Product Planning 40

Hubspot

AUGUST 30, 2023

But what changes will it bring to the sales industry? Will it be the end of salespeople, or will it become the secret weapon to help sales reps work more efficiently? Furthermore, we’ve interviewed leading sales teams to collect 11 AI sales predictions that you should watch in 2023.

Marketing AI 63

Marketing AI Top of Funnel Lead Ranking Work Management 63

Vision Edge Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Take Action : Implement data-driven customer segmentation strategies to identify distinct customer groups and tailor your marketing, sales, and customer success efforts accordingly. One of the best ways to align Sales and Marketing is around the customer buying journey and to use a buyer intent model to improve alignment and handoffs.

Enterprise Management 239

Enterprise Management Allocation Customer Satisfaction Lead Ranking 239

Hubspot

AUGUST 10, 2020

What does it really take to be successful in sales? For some reps, attaining their quota each month means they’re crushing it. Though one’s idea of success can vary from person to person, there are some core proficiencies top reps and sales organizations have in common. Core Competencies in Sales.

Work Management 100

Work Management Marketing Management Peer-to-peer Cross-Selling 100

Martech

MAY 6, 2024

I am trained with MarTech content. While the focus of lead scoring is typically on identifying and prioritizing new leads, it can also be applied to existing customers to determine their level of engagement, satisfaction, and potential for upselling or cross-selling opportunities. Here’s something somebody asked me!

Lead Ranking 107

Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads Cross-Selling 107

ATAK Interactive

JULY 21, 2020

This is where sales enablement comes in. In fact, 74% of buyers choose to move forward with the sales rep that was the first to share value and insight. So with sales enablement, the marketing and sales teams are able to work together to deliver this value and convert their prospects into actual buyers.

B2B Sales 128

B2B Sales Work Management B2B Thought Leadership Marketing Management 128

Seismic

MARCH 14, 2023

Setting and achieving sales goals is critical for any sales team, especially during periods of economic uncertainty. By creating clear goals, managers can get sellers on the same page, making it easier to measure performance and, of course, hit your sales targets. What are SMART goals? Improve customer retention.

Cross-Selling 52

Cross-Selling Eye-Tracking Sales Cycle Urgency Marketing 52

Smarte

MAY 5, 2023

Sales productivity refers to the efficiency and effectiveness of the sales process. It measures how effectively the sales team can turn leads into customers and generate revenue for a company. It is more crucial than ever to increase sales productivity in the fast-paced business world of today. Proper Training.

Product 52

Product Tips Work Management Ad Frequency 52

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

That may seem like quite a hurdle, but we’ll show you how to build a healthy sales pipeline, step by step. Table of Contents What is a sales pipeline? Why is a sales pipeline important? How do sales pipelines work? What are the stages of a sales pipeline? How do you build a healthy sales pipeline?

Top of Funnel 59

Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management Ad Building 59

ANNUITAS

MARCH 21, 2023

Updated 21 MAR 2023 Adobe Updates Focus on Chat, Event Management and Advanced Analytics Adobe is holding its annual Summit event in Las Vegas this week. New advancements include improved sales routing, to get prospects inside an automated or assisted chat routed to the proper sales rep faster. conversations to date.

Marketing Automation Services 130

Marketing Automation Services Marketing Automation Automation Webinar Metrics 130

Oktopost

MARCH 23, 2020

B2B marketing and sales professionals are fighting a daily battle to convert a finite number of leads. This is why automation of B2B marketing and sales activities appears inevitable. It’s clear that organizations looking to scale up embrace automation tools and solutions to boost their marketing and sales operations.

Marketing Automation Services 99

Marketing Automation Services Top of Funnel Marketing Automation Automation 99

InsightSquared

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

We recommend that every quarter you pick one thing to improve about your sales process. If you improve the conversion rate during each key moment in your sales process by just a small percentage, you can end up doubling your revenue or more. Are there any noticeable differences from rep to rep?

Lead Ranking 237

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Planning MQL 237

Martech

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Effective marketing management can help your organization achieve key objectives for your business. In a highly competitive environment, effective marketing management helps you to remain competitive. Below, we introduce some of the basic concepts of marketing management. . What are the different types of marketing management?

Enterprise Management 101

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Planning 101

Seismic

JANUARY 19, 2022

Now is the time to make big moves when it comes to your sales enablement training goals. Establish a sales enablement vision. Enablement is often used as an umbrella term to describe all things onboarding, training, coaching, content management, social selling, and more.

Training 52

Training Work Management Practices Marketing Management 52

Seismic

JANUARY 19, 2022

Now is the time to make big moves when it comes to your sales enablement training goals. Establish a sales enablement vision. Enablement is often used as an umbrella term to describe all things onboarding, training, coaching, content management, social selling, and more.

Training 52

Training Work Management Practices Marketing Management 52

ANNUITAS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

All three groups have distinctly different levels of comfort around digital interactions and distinctly different preferences for how they want to progress through the buying process. When it comes to accommodating generational divides in the buying process, most companies fall into one of three categories. This presents a challenge.

Generation 182

Generation Cross-Selling B2B Lead Ranking 182

Vision Edge Marketing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Targeting a niche market might mean selecting companies who run their business using Nimble for their customer relationship management (CRM), QuickBooks for their accounting, or Hootsuite to schedule social media. In a niche strategy, the number of prospective customers can range in number and cross industries.

Verticals 227

Verticals Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Strategy 227

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2024

According to the State of Sales report, cross-functional alignment is sales leaders’ #1 tactic for driving growth. With sales budgets expected to increase , sales teams have an exciting opportunity to work together to try new things and drive revenue for their companies, but this requires a strategic mindset.

Ideal Customer Profiles 64

Ideal Customer Profiles Budget Programs Allocation Buyer Personas 64