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15 Indispensable Company Research Tools for B2B Sales Reps

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In the world of B2B sales, company research is a critical aspect of any successful rep’s daily duties. In fact, access to the right research tools and information can make or break your ability to identify target accounts, personalize a sales pitch, and ultimately, close deals. Let’s get into it! DiscoverOrg.

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Sales Productivity: Where Are You Wasting The Most Time?

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If your goal is to increase sales productivity, start by asking yourself: “how much time do I waste on non-selling activities?”. And even before you can pick up the phone to contact decision-makers, you must conduct a significant amount of research. Where Do Sales Reps Waste The Most Time? Researching Prospects.

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Integrate Sales and Marketing Software to Streamline Processes

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Technology can’t solve every problem between sales and marketing. But once you get aligned on the principles , sales and marketing software integrations can bring shared processes to life much easier. Use software as a tool to align sales and marketing departments. That only increases tension, not alignment.

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How to Build a B2B Sales Funnel That Rakes in Dream Customers

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If you think a B2B sales funnel is an abstract idea, brace yourself. It’s time to build a sales funnel that captures and converts your best buyers. Your digital-savvy B2B prospect is researching the product they think they need. That’s where your streamlined, four-stage sales funnel comes in.

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Forrester Research Report: How Sales and Marketing Intelligence Drive Improved Business Outcomes

Fact: Only 8% of sales and marketing professionals say their data is between 91% - 100% accurate. In 2019, DiscoverOrg commissioned Forrester Consulting to evaluate sales and marketing intelligence practices in the B2B space. of companies achieved a score indicating maturity in data management practices in the space.".

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Ultimate Guide to the Data-Driven Sales Funnel

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Every business needs to fill its sales funnel with qualified leads, convert those leads into customers, and retain paying customers for the long term. What makes the difference between a high-performing sales funnel and one that isn’t ready for the needs of a modern B2B sales motion?

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Map Your Sales Funnel for a Smoother Sales Journey

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Overflowing the sales funnel with leads doesn’t necessarily guarantee more paying customers in the end. Abundant lead conversion can happen when sales reps practice meaningful engagement with them throughout the sales funnel. What is Funnel Mapping? Sales Funnel vs. Sales Pipeline.

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Buyer’s Checklist: How to Evaluate a B2B Contact Data Provider

Leveraging a data provider to help identify and connect with qualified prospects supports company revenue goals by alleviating common headaches associated with prospecting research and empowers sales productivity. Many organizations fail to properly evaluate vendors during the selection process. So what’s the problem?

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5 Essential Pieces of a Prospecting Solution

Forward thinking sales leaders are starting to prioritize technology initiatives. As organizations chase new revenue targets, B2B sales leaders must examine cutting edge prospecting solutions that proactively help reps identify, connect with, and close qualified buyers faster.

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How to Overcome the Pain Points of Your CRM

The promise of a CRM ( customer relationship management ) led organizations to believe each could digitally transform its businesses through tracking touchpoints throughout the buyer’s journey. When used effectively, a CRM can be the lifeblood of your sales team – keeping everyone organized, efficient, and at peak productivity.

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The Impact of Direct Dials on Sales Productivity

Often, sales reps who fail to hit the phones hard are left wondering how they missed their quota. While dialing away at targeted prospects, it’s important for them to remember that not all sales outreach is created equal. How can you (and your sales team) benefit from this eBook?