Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Most sales professionals recommend using a sales methodology that involves uncovering a buyer’s biggest problem or pain point. While this is essential for sales success, it’s also only half of the story. Sellers hear a buyer’s complaint and often jump to problem-solving far too quickly. Keep reading to learn more!

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Great sales reps make it look easy, but superior performance usually indicates a salesperson has taken the time to hone their skills and is constantly iterating to better help their prospects. Whether you’re a first-time rep or looking to get back to the basics, these tips are the essential pillars of successful selling.

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SalesIntel

MAY 13, 2024

This scenario is all too common in B2B sales, where complex solutions and lengthy buying cycles can lead to frustrating interactions. The truth is, B2B sales doesn’t have to be a slog. A report by CSO Insights noted that 74% of B2B sales to new customers take at least four months to close, with 46% taking seven months or more.

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Seismic

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This year, organizations have had to navigate a tricky sales environment. Buyer needs have changed, budgets are tight, and sales cycles are longer and more complicated than ever. In order to be successful in this dynamic landscape, go-to-market (GTM) teams need to operate as effectively and efficiently as possible.

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Varicent

JUNE 24, 2020

How to Manage Sales Activity Effectively Tracking, completing, and managing sales activity effectively is critical to the long-term success of any growing sales organization. But before we get into how to manage sales activity, let’s talk about why it’s important to manage sales activity.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

You manage a small business and its marketing. The leads’ information goes into your CRM then your sales team begins their sales process. For instance, if your software solution increases your customer’s sales by 400%, that’s value. Of course, your buyer needs to know the price. Let’s change that.

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NetLine

MARCH 6, 2024

In this post, we are going to explore how you can take advantage of this data to identify target accounts and gain a deeper understanding of your buyers’ needs. Now that it is complete, the ICP must be shared across the entire organization and embedded into sales and marketing programs.” It is a plan for action.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 28, 2020

They’re customers’ verbal buying signals—the cues your sales agent homes in on when talking to a prospect. And they’re online buying signals—the data trail—that prospective buyers leave as they research solutions online. Your marketing and sales teams need both. All of these signals show optimal conditions for a sale.

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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. And, what’s changing?

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

We sat down with William Wright, Senior Account Manager, SMACT Works to talk through his experience with ZoomInfo Engage. . SMACT Works provides strategy, management, consulting and managed services for digital, data & analytics, Cloud and Enterprise Technologies. What is Sales Intelligence? The Transition to Engage.

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Sana Commerce

AUGUST 24, 2023

For B2B businesses that sell online, e-commerce returns management is a crucial component of the customer experience. A poor returns process can tarnish your business’s reputation and erode trust with valuable clients, not to mention lead to profit losses, inventory mismanagement, and increased operational costs. The result?

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

That may seem like quite a hurdle, but we’ll show you how to build a healthy sales pipeline, step by step. Table of Contents What is a sales pipeline? Why is a sales pipeline important? How do sales pipelines work? What are the stages of a sales pipeline? How do you build a healthy sales pipeline?

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Rev

JUNE 25, 2019

We’ve been inundated with process improvements, strategies, and marketing automation tools – there’s literally no shortage of things we can be doing. Which proven demand generation tactics actually work to increase the metrics that matter to your organization? . Top Lead Generation Tactics. Increase Sales Opportunities.

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FunnelEnvy

DECEMBER 26, 2022

In today’s B2B tech and software world, many buyers are from the millennial age range – born between the mid-1980s and early 1990s. Studies have shown that this group has a distinct preference for a few specific styles of sales and marketing. Finally, remember to include a personal touch in each funnel stage. Self-service.

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Hubspot

MAY 26, 2020

The last thing you want to do is mislead someone during the sales process about your product, service, or capabilities, only to anger your newly acquired customer with poorly set expectations. Sales Battle Cards. Types of Sales Battle Cards. How to Create a Sales Battle Card. The solution? Download this Template.

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PureB2B

APRIL 22, 2022

Many of them, for instance, are actively researching solutions online and are already 57% of the way to a buying decision before they engage with your sales teams. Does that mean companies simply need to provide the best material to aid in that research to stand out from the pack and get the sale? Not exactly.

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Heinz Marketing

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Our own Josh Baez , Client Engagement Manager, recently joined Jim Obermayer, outgoing president of The Funnel Media Group for a great conversation on SLMA Radio entitled: Is Sales Engagement the Most Important Platform in your Marketing Stack? Lack of sales lead follow-up is a plague on B2B Companies. About Josh Baez.

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NetLine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In a previous post, we covered how to get the sales handoff right and why first-party and validated buyer data is essential in this process. It’s important to realize that although intent data has played a major role in discovering and nurturing leads before being handed over to sales, its job isn’t finished at that handover.

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

One of Hollywood’s most famous depictions of the sales world is found in Glengarry Glen Ross. According to Blake, regardless of the individual prospect and their needs, the rep's ultimate task is to bring money in the door. But is it the best sales advice for modern reps? What’s a sales rep to do?

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Hubspot

APRIL 28, 2021

For B2B sales and marketing teams, few metaphors are as powerful as the sales funnel. At the top of the funnel (TOFU) are fresh new leads who are just discovering your offerings. In the middle of the funnel (MOFU) are leads who are interested to learn more. Why is social media data important to B2B funnels?

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Martech

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

But surprisingly, B2B businesses often overlook the importance of a great customer experience for their buyers, which is typically a top priority for B2C. B2B and B2C customers, despite their different needs, are still human decision-makers. Unpleasant buying processes and subpar service deter B2B customers. Scalability.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 16, 2020

LinkedIn’s 2020 State of Sales Report shows that 44% of teams are seeing a decrease in responsiveness to email and social outreach because of C-19. Buyers still want relationships with experts that can help them now with their current challenges and in the future.

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The ROI Guy

JULY 11, 2017

Two years ago, I was sitting amongst a shocked audience, listening to analyst Andy Hoar pronounce the “Death of the B2B Sales Rep”. Unfortunately, too many sales reps and enablement groups haven’t gotten the memo, and remain entrenched in their old ways.

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Outreach

JUNE 22, 2021

Your sales reps forget about 50 percent of information they have just processed within the first 60 minutes. This isn't just specific to sales reps. It may not be a big deal if your reps forget their Netflix password. So how can you help all of your reps remember critical information on calls?

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Scoop.it

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Because many organizations don’t understand why sales reps need content and what types of content to provide them to help them win more deals. Why Do Salespeople Need Content? This same research reports that 60% don’t want to talk with sales reps for access to information. Why is this number so low?

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ViewPoint

AUGUST 15, 2013

Keeping up to date on the latest innovations and opinions in sales can be time-consuming, especially in the the digital space. Sales Sphere features relevant blog articles from PointClear''s online B2B sales circles. Are salespeople relegated to the last one-third of the buying process? Via The Center for Sales Strategy.

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Madison Logic

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

While it’s important to invest in efforts that target the 5% of people who are “in-market” today, you need a full-funnel strategy that delivers persistent messaging with the other 95% as well. This comprehensive and unified data-driven approach accelerates the sales pipeline and helps convert your best accounts faster.

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Martech

AUGUST 22, 2023

These industrial pumps are used in various industries that involve fluid handling, like chemicals, water management, aquariums, mining, pulp and paper, pharmaceuticals, steel, circuit boards, electronics and food and beverage. Finish Thompson realized it needed to refresh its go-to-market strategy and especially to update its online presence.

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

What would you think if I said I had the secret to making sales? But, there’s no easy trick to successful sales. Forget trying to trick people through sneaky tactics. The secret to keeping your sales pipeline full comes down to simply understanding other people and genuinely meeting them on their own level.

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Seismic

JUNE 23, 2022

To say that the sales landscape looks different than it did just a few years ago is an understatement. Buyer needs and preferences have changed. Sales tactics and best practices that were once reliable are now considered old-school. New tools and technology that can streamline workflows are in high demand.

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Vidyard

JUNE 15, 2020

Once your sales organization is sold on the idea of using video , it’s up to you to get everyone using—and succeeding with—it. Create a detailed sales rollout plan, launch it, measure it, and incorporate feedback. Create Your Sales Rollout Plan for Video 1.1 Identify One or Two Initial Use Cases for Sales Videos 1.3

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6sense

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Having been privy to the lead management processes of hundreds of B2B organizations of every stripe, I would estimate that at least half have internal demand funnel (AKA waterfall) stages that combine stages of their sales process with what are really stages of the buyer journey.

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 27, 2017

However, marketing platforms and tactics continually evolve to provide new ways to nurture customers. As B2B marketers, we face a myriad of challenges unique to this space: More specific buyer personas. Sales cycles that span multiple months, potentially even year-long in duration. Multiple decision makers and influencers.

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Zoominfo

MAY 11, 2020

There’s a lot to think about when developing an annual sales plan to support your organization’s strategy and objectives: New customer acquisition, customer retention, increasing share of wallet, resource budgeting … just to name a few. But don’t forget about your sales territory plan. What is a Sales Territory Plan?

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

Inside sales has always been a high-touch and highly professional strategy for reaching out to business buyers with a targeted message. And today inside sales reps are often a company’s first line of communication with existing customers and prospects alike. AI has the power to process vast amounts of data quickly.

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ClearVoice

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

This enables data-driven decisions in creating landing pages, registration processes, and website copy. B2B organizations must also consider how content pieces fit different sales funnel stages. For example, create and optimize top-of-the-funnel content for a wider audience. Awareness-driven reputation management.

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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. That doesn't mean they can't be effective salespeople — it just means they need to change things up. Really care.

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