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Survey: How sales reps adapted to the pandemic

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The pandemic changed the day-to-day processes of the B2B sales organization practically overnight when the world went 100% digital. A recent ZoomInfo survey of about 600 sales and marketing professionals found that most sales reps said they relied on in-person events for prospecting before 2020. Chinese proverb).

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Chief Revenue Regrets – The Sales Leader Blindspot: Early Stage Funnel

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Yet, we are still running forecast and funnel reviews just as we did decades ago … interrogating and inspecting deals to assess the quality of the funnel to meet the number. Forecast vs Funnel Review. It is a tactical inspection to determine confidence and identify risk in the forecast. Neglecting the Early Funnel.

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Lead Scoring: Tools and Tactics to Convert Customers

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Lead scoring is a process and a framework, not a tool — but technology makes it possible to implement at scale. What’s more, AI-driven lead scoring and AI-powered segmentation are pushing lead management into new, exciting directions. Here are the lead scoring tools you can expect to use in your quantitative quest.

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How Sales Funnel Management Is Changing

Lead Forensics

So how is the sales funnel – and the way it is formed, used, and managed – changing? And what are the most effective sales and marketing teams doing to optimize their chance of achieving success? Then during the final decision-making stage the sales pipeline will kick 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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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?”. In fact, there are a host of obstacles that keep sales reps from being their most productive selves. Where Do Sales Reps Waste The Most Time? It’s simple math.

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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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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?

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The Customer-Powered Enterprise Playbook

In order to win the market, organizations need to leverage their customers not only to inform their business strategy, but also to fuel it. Leveraging customers to enhance all aspects of your business strategy will accelerate sales, reduce churn, and increase customer lifetime value.

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Best Practices for Selling to Government Agencies

Because of this, selling your product or service to a government agency can be a great way to increase profits. However, there are key differences between selling to a customer or business and selling to the government. The US government spends over $235 billion on goods and services each year.

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Buyer Intent Data Guide: How to Find Prospects Already Looking to Buy

Did you know that 25% of B2B businesses are currently using intent data, while another 35% are preparing to use it within the next 12 months?! Discover how you can effectively implement intent data into your daily sales and marketing process - and start accelerating your pipeline growth today! 5 effective intent data use cases.