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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Webbiquity

APRIL 23, 2024

Image credit: Pixabay on Pexels You’ve probably seen studies and statistics on the enormous ROI (return on investment) that email marketing for B2B delivers compared to other tactics. Beyond merely addressing the recipient by name, personalization entails creating content that speaks to their unique problems and difficulties.

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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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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 18, 2020

The question of why Sales and Marketing need to be in sync is a no-brainer. Studies have shown that companies with “good” sales-marketing alignment achieve. But how exactly can sales-marketing alignment benefit YOUR organization? Leaders need to ask themselves: What is the structure of our sales and marketing teams?

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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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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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SmartBug Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Welcome to our blog series, where we highlight some of the latest updates from HubSpot! As an agency specializing in full-service digital marketing, we understand the importance of staying on top of the latest tools and features to help our clients reach their marketing and sales goals. SmartBug's Impact This update changes the game.

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Rev

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Need help building the perfect sales tech stack so you can easily hit your revenue targets? There are hundreds of options for sales tools, and it can be tough to know which ones are the best fit for your team. We’ll also share recommendations on 10 of the best sales tools that you can use to streamline your sales processes.

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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.

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Vidyard

JANUARY 8, 2021

Your next sales kickoff or training event is going virtual for 2021. And as with any year, you’ll likely focus on soft skills, the sales process and using new technologies. Help Your Remote Sales Team Shine. Virtual Sales Training Resources. Sales Gravy: Virtual Selling Skills Bootcamp. Get the Kit.

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

When it comes to sales, there's a lot of innovation happening — and therefore, a litany of new tools. But only one type of tool is considered "effective" by 78% of global sales professionals. It's a CRM (or Customer Relationship Management Platform). If you're in sales, this result shouldn't be a big surprise.

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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. The Personal Motivations Summary.

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SmartBug Media

JULY 27, 2022

Whether you are new to HubSpot or an evangelist like me, chances are you are constantly seeking ways to optimize and extract more value from your HubSpot investment. Managing your tech stack can feel like a full-time job. How Can a HubSpot Integration Improve Results? Let’s dive in. Need some inspiration?

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Of course, when we talk about the future of sales, it's less about the products we might sell (flying cars, anyone?) Here, I spoke to sales leaders at Bardeen.ai , Aircall , and HubSpot to get their top predictions for the future of sales. Sales professionals need to become influencers — kind of. Let's dive in.

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Martech

DECEMBER 15, 2023

HubSpot’s November releases include deal pipeline rules, improved funnel reporting, allowing prospects to add guests to meetings on the scheduling page and more. Note : Reports created in the legacy custom funnel report builder will be available until February 2024. You no longer need to refresh your browser to see updates.

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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.

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SmartBug Media

JULY 28, 2023

In today's competitive business environment, it's crucial to find effective tactics that speed up lead-to-opportunity conversion in the deal pipeline. If you're looking to maximize your sales potential and close deals faster, this blog post is for you. Get ready to take your sales game to the next level!

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Sometimes fitting in just means shifting circumstances — and that principle applies to different brands of sales. Sometimes sales professionals currently working outside sales aren't cut out for it. If you find yourself in a position like that, you might want to consider transitioning from outside to inside sales.

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Martech

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Julia Uhrman, co-founder and president of the National Women’s Soccer League’s Angel City Football Club (ACFC), said this is exactly what made HubSpot the right partner for them. Value alignment That made the club a perfect fit for HubSpot. Business email address Subscribe Processing. Get MarTech! In your inbox.

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Martech

OCTOBER 19, 2023

HubSpot’s September releases include a leads view in the prospecting workspace, AI additions, reporting improvements and more. This leads view allows sales reps and managers to use one place in HubSpot to review new leads, enroll them in a sequence and see the previous and next action.

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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. LinkedIn ). Let’s dive in! Activate Employees.

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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.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

As a sales rep, one of your main responsibilities is building credibility with your prospects so they trust you. Unfortunately, this is also one of the biggest hurdles reps face. In fact, 82% of B2B decision-makers think sales reps are unprepared. Create a LinkedIn profile with an aligned message.

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Strategic-IC

JANUARY 13, 2021

So let’s look at 29 reasons why Social Selling (particularly via LinkedIn) should form part of your ABM strategy. 90% of B2B decision-makers “never” respond to cold outreach, which means traditional sales methods like cold calling simply aren’t going to cut it! A hard sales channel? • That, in a nutshell, is Social Selling.

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SmartBug Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Workflows are my favorite part of HubSpot, and new HubSpot workflow features are like Christmas morning for me!* Today, I’m excited to outline eight updates to the workflow functionality in HubSpot that have been made over the last few months. Now HubSpot has doubled that limit to 1,000—yay! New Limits for Workflows.

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Oktopost

JULY 15, 2020

For the longest time, LinkedIn had a reputation as a site for networking and job searching. When Microsoft bought the site in 2016, many joked that this was the first time someone had actually accepted a LinkedIn request. For B2B marketers, the importance of LinkedIn cannot be overstated. Consider: You get more leads.

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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.

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ATAK Interactive

JANUARY 17, 2020

“The hurt caused to companies (of any size) by the technology silos between marketing and sales departments will force a fundamental relook at how they deploy these technologies. Satya Krishnaswamy, Head of Personalization , Adobe. For companies that use HubSpot, multiply that last sentence by 10x. In 2014, HubSpot added a CRM.

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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. Calls Made.

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SmartBug Media

DECEMBER 20, 2021

One of the best ways to do this is by earning certifications from HubSpot, a leader in inbound marketing and sales software. You can complete these certifications through courses that have been developed as part of HubSpot Academy. What are HubSpot certifications? Are HubSpot certifications worth It?

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The Marketing Blender

MARCH 22, 2024

Understanding B2B Digital Marketing Strategies Unlike B2C marketing, which focuses on reaching individual consumers who can often make an immediate decision, B2B marketing typically involves multiple decision makers, longer sales cycles, and higher price points. Understand their needs, pain points, and decision-making processes.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

But the first in-person Inbound conference since 2019 seemed the right forum to articulate it. “Everything we do tries to be a reflection of the world and the customer,” said HubSpot CMO Kipp Bodnar. “The content, the HubSpot Academy; it’s not an overnight thing for us.” Bringing us back together.

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B2B Digital Marketer

APRIL 11, 2024

He brings a wealth of experience from the B2B enterprise sales space, having managed complex sales in the tens of millions of dollars. The conversation delves into the importance of processes in data-driven marketing and sales in the B2B realm. The impact of timely engagement on high-value B2B sales.

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ATAK Interactive

JANUARY 17, 2020

“The hurt caused to companies (of any size) by the technology silos between marketing and sales departments will force a fundamental relook at how they deploy these technologies. Satya Krishnaswamy, Head of Personalization , Adobe. For companies that use HubSpot, multiply that last sentence by 10x. In 2014, HubSpot added a CRM.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 4, 2024

Having a bad sales month? In this article, experts from HubSpot, Belkins Agency, and more share powerful tactics they resort to stay upbeat. What makes a bad sales month? A bad sales month can be attributed to a variety of factors, ranging from internal processes to external market conditions.

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SmartBug Media

AUGUST 22, 2022

Whether you’re attending in person or virtually, there are a wide range of sessions and topics to choose from. We hear you, and that’s why we’ve picked our top five sessions per day (in person and virtual) based on the buzz we’re hearing in the market and what our clients’ and executive team’s priorities are. What’s the downside?

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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.

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