The ROI Guy

JULY 11, 2017

I n this session, Forrester boldly predicted that 1 million B2B salespeople would be displaced by 2020, as B2B buyers by-pass reps who just take orders or pitch products, instead favoring digital self-service and more value-added interactions with a select group of more capable, consultative sales reps.

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The ROI Guy

JULY 23, 2015

Their research indicates that when B2B buyers are making a purchase decision, they go 57% of the way through the buyer’s journey BEFORE engaging with a sales rep. The study highlights that today’s more empowered buyer is engaging digitally versus personally through most of the cycle.

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The ROI Guy

MAY 19, 2015

Popular metrics indicate that buyers are 57% percent of the way through their purchase process before they engage a sales rep (CEB). According to the research results, Marisa reported that B2B buyers interact with sales reps at every stage of the buyer's journey. 3 - More Activity = More Effectiveness?

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