The ROI Guy

MAY 18, 2017

According to Gartner, the average enterprise technology buying team now includes more than 13 people ! This means connecting, engaging and convincing different stakeholders during the earlier exploration phases, and then doing it all over again for others more heavily involved in the evaluation and selection process.

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Versium

JUNE 12, 2018

Maker of automated predictive marketing solutions bolsters executive team with new VP of Sales and VP of Engineering, expects to double employee headcount by end of year. The company hired retail veteran Todd Sherman as its new vice president of sales. Redmond, Wash. Industry Recognition. About Versium.

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The ROI Guy

OCTOBER 22, 2010

These tailwinds for marketing automation solutions indicate a headwind for marketers, who are actively seeking solutions to help solve an increasingly challenging B2B sales environments. With more information available, and growing skepticism in vendors, buyers have taken control of the purchasing cycle.

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The ROI Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Monday, December 06, 2010 Predictions for 2011: The End of B2B Sales & Marketing as We Know It? These two market drivers will have important implications into 2011 and beyond for B2B sales enablement and marketing strategies and budgets. The invitation often coming after key decisions have already been made.

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The ROI Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Thursday, November 04, 2010 IDC: Economic Buyers, Digital Overload and Sales Enablement Define Marketing for 2011 I just had the pleasure of presenting a webinar with Randy Perry, VP Business Value at IDC. As a result, sales is being invited later into the decision making process, sales cycles are extending and deals are stalling.

Work Management 40

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xiQ

AUGUST 8, 2015

So any effective sales model must adapt to changing buying protocols, not ignore or resist them. This is a big transition for firms whose marketing, sales-training and enablement tools, and wider organizational processes reflect outdated assumptions about purchasing in their markets.

Sales Management 62

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xiQ

AUGUST 8, 2015

So any effective sales model must adapt to changing buying protocols, not ignore or resist them. This is a big transition for firms whose marketing, sales-training and enablement tools, and wider organizational processes reflect outdated assumptions about purchasing in their markets.

Sales Management 48

Sales Management Work Management Marketing Management AIDA 48