Webbiquity

MAY 30, 2023

2023 looks like a tough year for marketing budgets. Overall, 58% of marketers project flat or reduced budgets for 2023, up from just 26% in 2022. But very small companies (11-50 workers) were actually most likely to increase marketing budgets this year. 1) B2B marketers are faring (a little) better than B2C.

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Marketing Budget Marketing Budget Creation Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy 276

Seismic

MARCH 7, 2023

Today’s buyers interact with B2B sales reps in a completely different way than they did a few years ago. Instead, they require an expert partner who can deliver a personalized experience during every stage of the buying process. 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

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.

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Training Top of Funnel Resources Work Management 141

Martech

APRIL 22, 2024

See more about how marketers are using MarTechBot here. I am the first generative AI chatbot for marketing technology professionals. I am trained with MarTech content. Implement marketing automation: Utilize marketing automation platforms like Marketo, HubSpot, or Pardot to streamline your lead nurturing process.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Understanding sales means comprehending the roots of the profession as well as looking ahead to the future of sales strategies. While basic philosophies still stand the test of time, social media tools and video-based platforms have turned sales into a totally new ballgame. Guest post by Sean Gordon. 1: Start At The Beginning.

Work Management 309

Work Management Video Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 309

Vision Edge Marketing

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Processes form the backbone of every customer-centric organization. Process excellence serves as the foundation for operational excellence, and facilitates growth and success in a highly competitive market. The impact of process mapping on operational excellence and business performance is supported by robust data and research.

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Process Optimization Work Management Marketing Management 229

SmartBug Media

APRIL 18, 2024

Training and earning user buy-in on a new platform is arguably the toughest part of any technology implementation. When you onboard a new project management system, you work with a dedicated representative. And when you’re ready to leverage HubSpot for your marketing, sales, and customer success needs, you work with SmartBug Media.®

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Seismic

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Your sales team can only go so far without proper training and enablement. That’s why the best sales training programs don’t end after onboarding. As sellers mature and your company evolves, training objectives and methodologies will naturally evolve too — and that’s a good thing. More on that in objective #5!)

Training 59

Training Work Management Marketing Management Touchpoints 59

Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In the HubSpot Blog's recent survey of over 500 sales professionals, we tried to see what sales leaders hope to achieve when training reps and the top sales coaching tactics they use to get there — and our survey produced some interesting insight on both fronts. Sales Leaders' Primary Coaching Goals.

Tactics 79

Tactics Training Customer Surveys Verticals 79

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Crafting an impeccable B2B sales journey isn’t straightforward. Many sales reps struggle with it, as if stumbling in the dark. Image credit: Mikael Blomkvist on Pexels On one hand, there’s a sales quota you need to fulfill within a short span of time. What is B2B Sales Experience? Guest post by Eduard Klein.

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B2B Sales Webinar Metrics B2B Peer-to-peer 180

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

When developing a sales strategy, many leaders aren’t sure where to begin. There are various stakeholders, priorities, markets, and channels to align, and the right mix for your business may not always be clear. To craft an effective modern sales playbook , data and analytics must reign supreme. What is a Sales Strategy?

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Marketing Automation Services Marketing & Strategy Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 130

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If you have not already given them guidelines or training, now is the time. Best Practice Training This is a great place to start if you have not already hosted company-wide training on ChatGPT best practices. Your innovation, marketing, sales, and legal teams should be represented, as well as someone from leadership.

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Training Lead Ranking Phishing Paid Search Agency 152

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 18, 2021

Misalignment between your marketing and sales departments can cost your business money, waste valuable B2B content, and cause lead-to-sale conversions to fail. Conversely, aligning your sales and marketing can lead to increased marketing revenue, better close rates, and higher customer retention.

Top of Funnel 281

Top of Funnel Deliverability Marketing & Strategy Marketing Automation Services 281

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? All they have to do is start running.

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Cross-Selling Budget Programs Training Forecasting 116

Lead Forensics

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It’s often taken for granted that we all know and understand these B2B sales terms, as these pieces of vocabulary become used so often they are undoubtedly commonplace. Sales pipeline and sales funnel, for example, are believed by many to be one and the same, but this belief is far from the truth.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 2, 2018

Every sales manager wants their team to be successful– but sometimes, that’s easier said than done. Sales reps face a number of obstacles that can keep them from their goals and it’s your job as their manager to help them overcome these challenges. Five ways to support your sales team and increase productivity.

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Paid Search Agency Work Management Marketing Management Sales Qualified Leads 207

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

APRIL 18, 2023

Welcome to #Salesblazer Q&A, a column by sales pros, for sales pros. Dear Salesblazer: What is generative AI and how will it affect sales reps’ jobs over the next year? I don’t see it replacing reps any time soon, but AI will certainly affect the way we work in the coming months and years. . Have a question?

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Square 2 Marketing

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

It’s Going To Shorten Your Sales Cycle By Days And Improve Your Close Rate By 10%. If I could tell you a way to cut days off your sales cycle and increase your close rate by 10%, would that get your attention? What if you could easily train your reps to do it? What if this improvement wouldn’t cost you any money?

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Process Sales Cycle Training Cost 96

Hubspot

AUGUST 9, 2022

That's why leaders need to leverage effective sales training techniques to set reps on the right course and facilitate their professional growth. When we reached out to Sunny Sandhu — Director of Sales Development at Guru — for his insight, he stressed the importance of covering the "why" behind a topic.

Training 66

Training Contact Marketing Class Paid Search Agency 66

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.

Marketing AI 55

Marketing AI Creativity Top of Funnel Work Management 55

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 An all-in-one video selling resource to support your strategic planning, SKO, and ongoing enablement.

Training 74

Training Top of Funnel Resources Work Management 74

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

AUGUST 23, 2023

You’re always on the hunt for new revenue, but new sales has to come from your sales team, right? Sales can come from partners, too. In fact, partner selling is a great way to take the pressure off your own reps — and it’s relatively easy to implement. What are best practices for partner relationship management?

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Advertising Agencies Work Management Marketing Management Top of Funnel 52

Seismic

JULY 28, 2022

However, in a macro environment of scarcity, where every dollar is scrutinized, your sellers’ sales skills need to evolve. As sales reps adapt to selling in an uncertain environment, training and coaching play a significant role. Why sales training and coaching matter.

Training 52

Training Efficiency Order Organization 52

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

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 An all-in-one video selling resource to support your strategic planning, SKO, and ongoing enablement.

Training 65

Training Top of Funnel Resources Work Management 65

Hubspot

MAY 30, 2023

Like all disruption, generative AI in sales has the potential to completely change the way things are done. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales.

Generation 69

Generation Lead Ranking Enterprise Management User-Generated Content 69

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 Ranking 53

Hubspot

JANUARY 6, 2021

You've established the various stages of your sales process. You've trained your salespeople on the key actions required to move prospects from stage to stage. The concept that underlies all those points is known as sales effectiveness. Some other ways to measure sales effectiveness include: Individual quota attainment.

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Process Effectiveness Top of Funnel Work Management 96

Seismic

JUNE 23, 2022

To say that the sales landscape looks different than it did just a few years ago is an understatement. Sales tactics and best practices that were once reliable are now considered old-school. Making a clear business case for investing in sales training and coaching can be challenging. It’s what your sellers want.

Training 52

Training Marketing Analytics Tools Budget Programs Case Studies 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.

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Marketing Budget Examples Practices Best Practices 104

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 Ranking Lead Scoring Leads 52

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?

Marketing Automation Services 97

Marketing Automation Services B2B Sales Enterprise Management Work Management 97

Heinz Marketing

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

By Maria Geokezas , Chief Operating Officer at Heinz Marketing It’s no secret marketing and sales are equally critical to your go-to-market success. But sometimes, things go off track, and marketing and sales operate in their own silos causing them to be misaligned in the way they attract and acquire new customers.

Top of Funnel 121

Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management Marketing Automation Services 121

Square 2 Marketing

MARCH 16, 2021

People Do Business With People, And Your Reps Need To Be Exceptional. I was talking with a director of marketing at a large pre-IPO software company. This director was among the top 5% of marketers I’ve talked with over the years, but he had a common pain. He was extremely frustrated. It still wasn’t working.

Lead Ranking 66

Lead Ranking Process Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Leads 66

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.

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