Hubspot

APRIL 15, 2024

Thoughtfully calculated, well-executed prospecting is central to virtually every successful sales engagement. It sets a tone — giving you the momentum and perspective you need to lock in on viable sales opportunities and ensure the rest of your sales process goes as smoothly as possible.

Allocation 78

Allocation Work Management Trigger Marketing Marketing Management 78

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?

Sales Cycle 110

Sales Cycle Optimization Ideal Customer Profiles Marketing Proposals 110

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

MARCH 4, 2023

Is your sales pipeline generating enough leads? Tracking can help you figure out why. To keep afloat in these times, sales leaders need to have access to reliable data, and these sales management dashboards can help. Watch the video The State of the Union dashboard in Salesforce Sales Cloud 1.

Examples 98

Examples Forecasting Eye-Tracking Sales Cycle 98

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 3, 2022

But recently, there’s been attention on a new frontier of fake social media accounts — business profiles on LinkedIn. The CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance tweeted that of the 7,000-plus LinkedIn profiles claiming to be Binance employees, only about 50 actually work there. How Many Fake LinkedIn Accounts Are There, Really?

Ideal Customer Profiles 130

Ideal Customer Profiles Profiling Linkedin Zoominfo 130

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

Hubspot

JULY 9, 2019

Specifically, the managers who lead your sales teams — they oversee the reps who communicate directly with your prospects and customers daily. Think about it this way: If you're a sales manager and you help each of your 10 reps sell 20% more, you've essentially just "created” two new salespeople.

Work Management 82

Work Management Marketing Management Buyer Personas Paid Search Agency 82

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The B2B sales process has changed, and digitalization has rendered traditional in-person sales methods (such as door-to-door and cold calling) outdated. This digital shift has welcomed a new era in sales: social selling. However, since social selling is a relatively new concept, few sales teams manage to get it right.

Sales Management 136

Sales Management Examples Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership 136

Hubspot

JANUARY 23, 2018

LinkedIn Sales Navigator is a fantastic resource. It simplifies the process of finding, contacting, and staying up-to-date with prospects, referrals, and customers. Rather than spending hours manually tracking prospect activity on the platform, you can get instant insights. Integrate Sales Navigator with your CRM.

Linkedin 100

Linkedin Enterprise Management Work Management Ideal Customer Profiles 100

Only B2B

JUNE 6, 2023

In today’s digital era, social media platforms play a crucial role in driving business growth, and LinkedIn has emerged as a powerhouse for B2B marketing. With its vast network of professionals, LinkedIn offers unparalleled opportunities for businesses to connect with decision-makers, establish thought leadership, and generate leads.

Linkedin 62

Linkedin B2B Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy 62

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

I’m willing to bet it’s LinkedIn. As a hub for thought leaders and job seekers alike, LinkedIn is a goldmine for uncovering new leads and talent alike. And LinkedIn employee advocacy is how you reach them. Why is LinkedIn employee advocacy right for your social strategy? 10 tips to master advocacy on LinkedIn.

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Linkedin Paid Content Tips B2B Thought Leadership 115

Content Standard

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We’ll be using a recent study from the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)—but don’t tune out because you’re not in the finance space. We’ll explore ways to use the study as a guide to create a more precise and effective content strategy.

Enterprise Management 69

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Tactics 69

Webbiquity

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Social media managers are actually (slightly) happier working in the office rather than hybrid or remote. These studies are packed with trends and insights related to content marketing, social media management, and advertising on Meta platforms. An eye-opening 91.6% Among those, almost half plan to add staff.

Social Media 306

Social Media Stats Marketing Report Paid Search Agency 306

Zoominfo

JUNE 4, 2018

B2B marketers beware: Marketing vanity metrics are easy on the eyes but only skim the surface when it comes to actual value. So, how can you manage ever-increasing expectations around marketing vanity metrics? On the other hand, you may have a small but dedicated following on LinkedIn– and your social posts often lead to big sales.

Work Management 234

Work Management Marketing Management B2B Thought Leadership Eye-Tracking 234

Vidyard

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Why is using video for sales emails a smarter way to engage prospects and advance deals? Sales videos allow them to quickly learn what your company has to offer—along with a host of other benefits we’ll explain below. What is Video for Sales? Benefits of Video for Sales Emails 2.1 Benefits of Video for Sales Emails 2.1

Video Marketing 168

Video Marketing Cold Calling Lead Ranking Enterprise Management 168

Webbiquity

JANUARY 18, 2024

When done properly, sending cold emails—that is, messages to people or companies with whom you have no prior relationship—is still one of the best tactics for B2B lead generation or making direct sales. Then, process it using data analytics. Guest post by Nina Petrov. The importance of careful targeting is hard to overstate.

Email Marketing 165

Email Marketing Work Management B2B Marketing Marketing Management 165

ClickDimensions

MARCH 2, 2022

Social media can also help drive potential prospects to the top of your sales funnel. And when you have your prospect’s trust, it’s easier to move them through the funnel. According to the latest data, 78% of sales reps who engage in social selling are consistently outperforming their peers.

Sales Management 105

Sales Management Small Business Marketing Top of Funnel Peer-to-peer 105

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Sales teams across the globe are now cashing in on its success with the advent of social selling. Social selling isn’t just another sales tactic gaining some momentum – it’s the future of B2B sales. Underestimating this transformative sales strategy will leave you losing your deals to your competitors.

Ideal Customer Profiles 84

Ideal Customer Profiles Sales Management Top of Funnel High Quality Lead 84

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

One of the essential keys for B2B sales success is keeping your pipeline filled with quality leads. Once those leads are identified, they need to be brought into your sales funnel. This is where sales outreach, a proactive way of discovering and following up with potential customers, increases conversions.

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Outreach Top of Funnel Enterprise Management Tips 62

DiscoverOrg

JULY 3, 2018

Even if you hit your sales goal, the new quarter is still a great time to take stock of wins and losses … AND start building your pipeline for a quota-crushing Q3. Just like exercise and eating your vegetables, building sales pipeline means doing the hard things now in order to reap a future reward. It starts today. Not always.

Top of Funnel 196

Top of Funnel Ad Building B2B Thought Leadership Buyer Intent 196

SalesIntel

MAY 3, 2022

We’ll explore the tactics and approaches that other marketers are using to reach their goals of converting more prospects and leads into paying, revenue-boosting customers. . The key here is to be as specific as possible, setting SMART goals and ensuring you’re tracking the proper metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). .

Ideal Customer Profiles 52

Ideal Customer Profiles Top of Funnel Marketing Analytics Tools Tactics 52

Optinmonster

AUGUST 8, 2022

Want to build a challenge funnel that packs your list with qualified leads? In this article, we’ll show you how to create an online challenge funnel, step by step. What is a Challenge Funnel? Challenge funnels start with the contest to build up a list of email subscribers or social media followers.

Top of Funnel 86

Top of Funnel Digital Marketing Funnels Marketing Funnels Sales Qualified Leads 86

Directive Agency

APRIL 21, 2022

The Best B2B LinkedIn Strategy for SaaS Brands. Facebook Ads gets all the attention for B2C brands, but LinkedIn is the powerhouse platform for B2B brands when it comes to every kind of marketing. And while LinkedIn is great for all B2B brands, it’s invaluable for SaaS companies. . Why SaaS Brands Need to Be Using LinkedIn .

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Linkedin Brand Identity Branding 52

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

“Strategy without tactics is a daydream; tactics without strategy is a nightmare.”. Influenced by Sun Tzu and coined by Sagefrog CEO and Co-founder Mark Schmukler, this quote implies that there’s a clear difference between marketing strategy and marketing tactics. Align and Build Ongoing Partnerships with Sales.

Resource Management 360

Resource Management Demand Generation Agencies CMS Development Work Management 360

Martech

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

I’ve organized these by category: Data, campaigns, sales and strategy. Prospecting data: Have a look at the integrated prospecting data platform called Anteriad Data Cloud, for self-service or managed data across B2B markets, buying groups, and intent, for content syndication, programmatic advertising and cross-channel communications.

Marketing Automation Services 93

Marketing Automation Services Budget Programs B2B Marketing Enterprise Management 93

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2021

For example, workers today are more likely to work from home or on the road, making it harder to track which company they work for due to shifting location. The end of third-party cookies by companies like Apple and Google can make it more difficult to visualize which sales or marketing strategies work — at least for now.

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Top of Funnel Buyer's Journey Advertising Benchmark B2B 244

Hubspot

APRIL 27, 2018

Luckily, sales is a job in which diverse work backgrounds are welcomed and useful. When it comes to prepping your resume for a job in sales, all experience is welcome. I asked HubSpot reps and recruiters for the resumes they used to get hired and the advice for others hoping to land a gig in sales. Sales Resume Examples.

Hubspot 72

Hubspot Examples Cold Calling Work Management 72

Heinz Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio , or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m Pacific on LinkedIn (also on demand) you can find the transcription and recording here on the blog every Monday morning. We cover a wide range of topics, with a focus on sales development and inside sales priorities.

Top of Funnel 135

Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Work Management B2B Sales 135

Martech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Tracking prospect activity on our website. SiriusDecisions, the analyst firm now part of Forrester, had entered the conversation, pioneering the marketing funnel that became a staple of B2B marketing for the next 15 years. SQLs (Sales Qualified Leads). SALs (Sales Accepted Leads). Attribution (track everything).

Marketing AI 124

Marketing AI Lead Ranking Ideal Customer Profiles B2B Marketing 124

Oktopost

MARCH 7, 2022

There is no shortage of imperative marketing tactics that if you don’t do right now, your B2B organization will crash and burn. However, now that these great brand monitoring tools exist, you can keep a closer eye on what customers, prospects, and employees are saying about you—and what they’re saying about your competitors.

Marketing AI 155

Marketing AI B2B Work Management Marketing Management 155

SalesIntel

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

LinkedIn transformed the way working professionals network and became a pillar of sales outreach. . LinkedIn Sales Navigator is an excellent tool. You obtain quick summaries rather than spending hours manually tracking prospect behavior on the site. Advanced Prospecting with LinkedIn Sales Navigator + RevDriver.

Ideal Customer Profiles 98

Ideal Customer Profiles ROI Enterprise Management Eye-Tracking 98

PureB2B

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

B2B sales is an ever-changing, often frustrating journey of growth and humility. As a sales leader, you’re often asked to not only manage the salespeople on your team, but also prospect, run meetings, and grow key accounts. Sales leadership truly isn’t for everyone. Sales Lead Generation. Prospecting.

Marketing Management 48

Marketing Management Software Trends Outreach 48

Hubspot

AUGUST 22, 2022

We surveyed over 1,000 sales professionals around the globe to find out the top sales trends of 2022, and one thing is certain – the pandemic made a lasting impact on the relationship between salespeople and their prospects. If you’re looking for a specific insight, you can skip ahead to these sections: The Top Sales Trends.

Marketing Budget 57

Marketing Budget Trends Cross-Selling Marketing & Strategy 57

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The B2B sales process has changed, and digitalization has rendered traditional in-person sales methods (such as door-to-door and cold calling) outdated. This digital shift has welcomed a new era in sales: social selling. However, since social selling is a relatively new concept, few sales teams manage to get it right.

Sales Management 62

Sales Management Examples Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership 62

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 14, 2021

78% say it directly helps increase sales, and 84% say it’s helped generate leads. Consider your marketing funnel when setting specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely (SMART) goals for your video marketing strategy. Here are several impressive video marketing stats : 86% of businesses use video for marketing. Interviews.

Video Marketing 363

Video Marketing Top of Funnel Content Marketing Planning 363

Zoominfo

JUNE 11, 2019

B2B marketers beware: Marketing vanity metrics are easy on the eyes but only skim the surface when it comes to actual value. So, how can you manage ever-increasing expectations around marketing vanity metrics? On the other hand, you may have a small but dedicated following on LinkedIn– and your social posts often lead to big sales.

Work Management 100

Work Management Marketing Management Eye-Tracking B2B Thought Leadership 100

FunnelEnvy

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Even for relatively simple business models, this process has many variables. It can feel overwhelming to keep track of everything, and even the most seasoned marketers fall prey to the top mistakes in B2B lead generation CRO. Helping simplify the overwhelm is where Funnel Envy can help. Where to start? And that’s not all.

Lead Generation 123

Lead Generation Lead Ranking Generation Ideal Customer Profiles 123

Hubspot

JUNE 8, 2022

LinkedIn connection requests remain pending for days. Instead, check out these 13 tactics to get back on track from a slow season. If you notice these trends with your own business, continue reading to learn the best tips for increasing sales in the summer. Here are 13 tips to get yourself back on track during the summer.

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Tips Eye-Tracking Marketing Management Trigger Marketing 86