InsightSquared

MAY 7, 2019

Sales is the Growth Engine. Sales is the engine driving SaaS company value. Top and bottom line performance are totally dependent on the sales organization and its performance. And sales expense is typically the largest expense item on a growth SaaS company’s income statement. Typical SaaS Sales Metrics.

Peer-to-peer 256

Peer-to-peer Sales Cycle Product Advertising Benchmark 256

Seismic

MARCH 28, 2024

Sales coaching programs provide critical guidance that helps organizations maximize the potential of individual sellers, drive team performance, and meet sales goals. Behind every sales coaching program is a sales manager, and it should come as no surprise that effective coaching requires effective managers.

Peer-to-peer 52

Peer-to-peer Effectiveness Work Management Training 52

Hubspot

JANUARY 5, 2024

It’s been pretty exciting to see the creativity that people all over the world are bringing to AI to improve their processes, create new services, and make being in business more fun and profitable. I’ve been in contact with sales experts about how AI has helped them.

Peer-to-peer 63

Peer-to-peer Work Management Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 63

Act-On

APRIL 26, 2024

So let’s dive in — here’s what’s top-of-mind for these marketing leaders, along with some sage advice for their peers. Organizations of all shapes and sizes are slashing headcounts and freezing budgets. Deal with the loss of third-party cookies. Marketing — in this economy? Marketing — in this economy?

Lead Ranking 130

Lead Ranking Privacy Marketing Automation Services Peer-to-peer 130

ANNUITAS

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Now more than ever, trust is important in the buying process as prospects continue to carefully consider purchases. ANNUITAS Research conducted interviews with sales leaders across industries to see how this change has impacted both sales strategy and day-to-day life. 1: Hire and train more inside sales.

Work Management 246

Work Management Marketing Management Ad Building Sales Qualified Leads 246

Zoominfo

MAY 17, 2018

Are your sales forecasts tied to reality? Is sales forecast accuracy more of a pipedream within your sales organization? Does the speed of your sales pipeline resemble molasses? In fact, less than half of all forecasted sales opportunities actually result in a sales win.

Forecasting 232

Forecasting Top of Funnel Peer-to-peer Work Management 232

The Point

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

All of which begs the question: what about organic? After all, as earned media, the “cost” of organic social is basically zero. After all, as earned media, the “cost” of organic social is basically zero. I spoke to Daniel Kushner, CEO of B2B social media management platform company Oktopost , for his perspective. (HS)

Top of Funnel 203

Top of Funnel Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Lead Scoring 203

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Vice President of Sales at ZoomInfo, Steve Bryerton, shares his thoughts on how to implement a Team Lead within your organization. Picture this: You’re a sales leader, currently responsible for a team of nearly 10+ sales development reps. But we have to warn you, there are sales leaders who will advise otherwise.

Sales Management 169

Sales Management Top of Funnel Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 169

Vidyard

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The percentage of organizations that have integrated video viewing data–and are exploiting it–with key sales and marketing systems jumped 54 percent. The percentage of organizations that have integrated video viewing data–and are exploiting it–with key sales and marketing systems jumped 54 percent.

Peer-to-peer 85

Peer-to-peer Multi-Touch Attribution Video Marketing Account Based Marketing 85

Martech

MARCH 21, 2022

Congratulations to all you B2B sales and marketing warriors! You’ve made lemonade from COVID lemons by dramatically improving efficiency of your sales process during the pandemic. Ninety-four percent said their sales organizations were at least as efficient compared to pre-COVID times. We’re all busy.

B2B Sales 96

B2B Sales Process Peer-to-peer Effectiveness 96

Vision Edge Marketing

MARCH 16, 2021

This episode of One Good Idea explores the value of being connected with your peers, especially the connections between members of the C suite to support growth. That’s why peer groups are so successful. Tap the Power of Peer Engagement to Grow. Tap the Power of Peer Engagement to Grow. Peer Engagement.

Peer-to-peer 257

Peer-to-peer Paid Search Agency Work Management Guidelines 257

InsightSquared

JANUARY 8, 2021

We’re thrilled to announce we have entered into a strategic partnership with Revenue Collective , an incredible membership organization bringing together more than 4,000 sales, marketing and operations professionals. Critical questions such as: What is the quality of my funnel? Big news for revenue leaders!

Peer-to-peer 156

Peer-to-peer Top of Funnel Marketing Analytics Tools Digital Marketing Funnels 156

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. Among those, almost half plan to add staff. Budgets are growing. An eye-opening 91.6%

Social Media 306

Social Media Stats Marketing Report Paid Search Agency 306

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.

Work Management 83

Work Management Marketing Management Activities Marketing Proposals 83

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In modern times, B2B and B2C consumers are overwhelmed by sales, advertising and marketing teams vying for their attention. More (quality) leads = more sales = increased revenue, which makes everyone happy. SEO-driven content on your website could help drive organic traffic and leads to you today! You’re not alone!

Lead Generation 219

Lead Generation ROI Demand Generation Agencies Lead Ranking 219

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Picture this: You’re a sales leader, currently responsible for a team of about 10 sales development reps. By splitting your team, you’ve been able to deploy measurable processes to maximize strategies, as well as identify areas for iteration to improve results. Then again, nothing in sales is.

Sales Management 130

Sales Management Top of Funnel Lead Ranking Lead Scoring 130

Zoominfo

JUNE 9, 2019

When it comes to B2B sales calls, the primary goal of the sales rep is to extract valuable information from the other person on the line. If you’re a seasoned sales professional, you already know the best way to get information is to ask smart questions. For example, do they value peer recommendations?

B2B Sales 252

B2B Sales B2B Allocation Work Management 252

InsightSquared

APRIL 14, 2021

CROs, and sales leaders alike, often walk into their new role blind. They work tirelessly to assess the funnel quality, sales process adherence, and the overall go-to-market strategy. The key is identifying the sales metrics that matter most and getting ahead of pitfalls with actions like managing dashboards correctly. .

Ideal Customer Profiles 156

Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking Top of Funnel Lead Scoring 156

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Those who don’t risk misallocating marketing budgets by focusing on the wrong tactics. The 63-page study provides a wealth of insights for B2B marketers and product managers. As shown in the Venn diagram below, there is a mismatch between the top information sources used by tech buyers and the top tactics B2B marketers focus on.

Enterprise Management 297

Enterprise Management Sales Management Work Management Marketing Management 297

Zoominfo

APRIL 26, 2018

In an ideal world, sales reps would spend all day sending emails, taking calls, and ultimately, doing what they do best—selling. There’s a lot more to sales than meets the eye. The best sales reps have developed an arsenal of productivity hacks to balance the administrative work with the actual sales process.

Statistics 197

Statistics Product Peer-to-peer Work Management 197

Seismic

MARCH 26, 2024

How to identify the ideal mix of online and offline learning elements Strategies for creating and delivering engaging learning content Tips for measuring the success of your blended learning program I’ve worked with Seismic Learning since 2014 in roles from sales development to account management, and now as a Product Manager.

Peer-to-peer 115

Peer-to-peer Effectiveness Training Advertising Mediums 115

Seismic

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Great sellers aren’t born; they’re made — and they’re made with the help of sales coaching. For more than 12 years, we’ve had a front-row seat to what great sales coaching can do for sellers, sales culture, and the bottom line. So, decide which outcomes you’re after, and work backward.

Tips 59

Tips Peer-to-peer Work Management Training 59

ANNUITAS

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

There is perhaps no more challenging role in the C-suite than that of the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) within a B2B organization. The way many CMOs (and the CEOs who hire them) define the scope of the role, how they rationalize their organization and programs and the skill set they seek out to fill the role … are all fundamentally flawed.

CMO 147

CMO Positioning Marketing Analytics Tools Peer-to-peer 147

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.

Marketing Budget 104

Marketing Budget Examples Practices Best Practices 104

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As adoption rates in Customer Relationship Management Software (CRMs) continue to rise, a (data-driven) gap in usefulness and effectiveness is very clear. Sales professionals — yes, even managers — on frontlines of business development. ZoomInfo Salesforce Sync for Territory Management. Think about it.

Zoominfo 219

Zoominfo Marketing Management Peer-to-peer Opt-out 219

ANNUITAS

APRIL 9, 2020

It’s been more than a decade since we’ve seen such a radical change in the market – one that is driving every organization to reconsider its business strategy – including its go-to-market approach and sales motion. Whether we’re ready or not, as sales and marketing leaders, it’s time to pivot. by Spencer Johnson.

Peer-to-peer 264

Peer-to-peer Demand Validation Demand Generation 264

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 100

Top of Funnel Forecasting Marketing Proposals Work Management 100

Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2019

This year, the ZoomInfo team published nearly 250 blog posts related to sales, marketing, recruiting, and business growth. It is our hope that our content helped spark your creativity, allowed you to discover something new, or made your life as a sales professional easier in some way. 20 Motivating Sales Quotes to Empower Your Team.

Peer-to-peer 185

Peer-to-peer Cold Calling Zoominfo B2B Sales 185

Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Read on to find out how Teamwork.com increased sales efficiency by 50% when they ditched "more is better" in favor of "better is better." Teamwork.com's Sales Story Who are you and what is Teamwork.com all about? My name is Beau Brooks and I’m the Global VP of Sales at Teamwork.com, a project management tool for client work.

Effectiveness 74

Effectiveness Enterprise Management Peer-to-peer Work Management 74

Hubspot

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Marketing and sales teams rely heavily on one another to drive business. After all, it’s the marketing department that generates leads, and the sales team that converts those leads to paying customers. It’s not intuitive, then, that these two functions often exist in silos, each having their own systems and processes.

Sales Management 71

Sales Management Top of Funnel Lead Ranking Ideal Customer Profiles 71

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Sales development representatives tend to think of the job as an important stepping stone in our careers , with challenges and opportunities that will shape the rest of our working lives. Find Your Groove Your workflow is the foundation of your day-to-day sales process that determines your productivity and future success.

Peer-to-peer 130

Peer-to-peer Tips Zoominfo Cold Calling 130

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 14, 2020

At the same time, marketing leaders are faced with colleagues across every function who have strong opinions about what marketing tactics we should deploy. And most organizations aren’t hiring and promoting their innovators. They realize the true power and potential of their colleagues from around the organization.

Peer-to-peer 359

Peer-to-peer Paid Search Agency Mobile Advertising Marketing & Strategy 359

Heinz Marketing

MAY 13, 2023

In addition to our Sunday App of the Week feature, we also summarize some of our favorite B2B sales & marketing posts from around the web each week. Here, we’ll go over what that means, how to measure it and provide steps you can take to improve your sales process. Great Sellers are Great Researchers.

B2B Sales 102

B2B Sales Peer-to-peer B2B Advertising Benchmark 102

Only B2B

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

However, getting MQL marketing leads, the ones that are most likely to convert, are far more difficult since it requires you to put in a lot of research and develop a complex funnel. While the whole concept of MQL lead scoring technique is strong and has helped many organizations to close more deals reliably, some companies have faced issues.

Lead Ranking 115

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL Tactics 115

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

What you need to know When we say “Salesforce ecosystem,” we mean the thousands of companies and organizations worldwide who run their businesses on Salesforce. It’s how you can write a sales email based on templated prompts. The Salesforce job market is only growing, powered by AI.

Demand 116

Demand Marketing AI Peer-to-peer Work Management 116

Strategic-IC

APRIL 6, 2022

This is the challenge of Dark Social and the Dark Funnel [more on which is which later]. But, just because Dark Social and the Dark Funnel exist in the shadows, you simply cannot ignore it. What is the ‘Dark Funnel’? They travel through the sales funnel, untracked. What do you mean - I can’t see its real impact?

Top of Funnel 62

Top of Funnel Peer-to-peer Account Based Marketing Paid Search Agency 62

Heinz Marketing

DECEMBER 14, 2023

By Sheena McKinney , Business Operations & Marketing Assistant at Heinz Marketing Most marketers are familiar with the best-selling, industry changing The Challenger Sale and The Challenger Customer. Known as having the “biggest crystal ball in B2B sales,”. It’s exciting, terrifying and scary all at the same time.

Peer-to-peer 122

Peer-to-peer Demand Generation Agencies Paid Search Agency B2B Sales 122