Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The importance of lead generation is ingrained in the mind of every modern marketer— the more high-quality leads you bring in, the better. But, as the buyer’s journey becomes increasingly multifaceted, it’s now clear that lead generation is just one piece of the marketing puzzle. What is lead management?

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Inbox Insight

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Effective lead generation comes down to both B2B lead quality and quantity. While our previous article explores the importance of working out your optimum MQL lead volume to guarantee you hit revenue targets , this article dives into importance of defining B2B lead quality.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 1, 2019

B2B lead generation tools help marketers more effectively develop new prospective sales opportunities. They can help generate a bigger and better lead pipeline across any business and industry. It can automate different sales processes like task assignments, email sequencing, and follow-up appointments.

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SmartBug Media

JANUARY 10, 2024

Navigating the sales funnel can be complex for any business. Developing a journey from prospect to customer acquisition demands a specific sales process—and, often, sales and marketing teams aren't sure of which responsibilities they hold during that process. Why Should I Have a Process for Our Sales Cycle?

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InsightSquared

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Sales operations managers play a crucial role in making sure sales teams are firing on all cylinders. They tackle much of the heavy lifting in Salesforce.com (or other CRM systems) and continuously optimize processes to make lives easier for sales reps and managers, giving them more time to focus on what they do best – sell.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 18, 2020

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? How to Improve Sales Productivity.

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SalesIntel

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To skyrocket the numbers, sales reps make use of various sales tools available in the market. Some of them are free while others are paid – but all bring in enormous value to the sales process. Investing in a random sales tool is a waste of time, money and effort. What are Sales Tools?

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Rev

JULY 12, 2023

Yes, just one hour to follow up with leads and secure the best chance of speaking to key decision-makers and converting them into customers—at least, that’s what a study from the Harvard Business Review found. Low-quality leads make their way to sales, and some of the most qualified leads fall through the cracks.

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SalesIntel

APRIL 24, 2024

These tools help streamline processes, target the right audience, and maximize your chances of success. This guide will help you understand the role of GTM tools in your sales, marketing, and revenue generation strategy and ten valuable tools to fuel your GTM strategy. That’s where the right GTM tools come in.

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Martech

APRIL 4, 2024

This aligns with recent HubSpot updates , which also aimed to simplify processes, empower data-based decisions and improve everything from team engagement to customer interactions. Dive into the March 2024 updates: Easily review and manage AI use in marketing emails. Improved file management within the CRM.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

APRIL 18, 2023

Welcome to #Salesblazer Q&A, a column by sales pros, for sales pros. Dear Salesblazer: What is generative AI and how will it affect sales reps’ jobs over the next year? I don’t see it replacing reps any time soon, but AI will certainly affect the way we work in the coming months and years. . Have a question?

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 23, 2021

If your sales pipeline is colder than a Siberian spigot in January, it’s time to rethink your sales prospecting techniques. Here’s the thing though, reps need actionable techniques and tips to make their prospecting systematic, smooth, and, of course, profitable. Prospecting is an early and critical stage in the sales process.

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Seismic

JANUARY 17, 2023

As more organizations embrace remote work, inside sales has become more important than ever. Inside sales plays a critical role in sales cycles because buyers are engaging online in higher numbers than ever before. What makes a good sales rep is continuously evolving, but some core principles remain the same.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Sales automation tools streamline repetitive tasks so you can focus on selling. Explore popular solutions and how they can integrate with your CRM in this complete guide. What is Sales Automation? Today’s Sales professions spend just 34% of their time selling. Improved efficiency means significantly more time selling.

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Zoominfo

JULY 18, 2022

Social selling is a sales technique that leverages social networking services to identify prospects, build relationships, and close more deals. In social selling, sales professionals are playing the long game instead of eyeing immediate returns. It essentially means, “being genuinely helpful online and maybe selling eventually.”

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Manual sales prospecting and lead generation doesn’t get your sales and marketing teams where they need to be for their quotas — and it wastes time. However, when these teams are equipped with the right tools, such as sales intelligence, less important tasks can be automated so that reps can focus on lead strategies.

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SalesGrape

JANUARY 4, 2024

Mastering Outbound Appointment Setting: Nurturing Leads Through the Sales Funnel In the dynamic landscape of sales, effective lead nurturing is paramount to success. Among the myriad strategies available, outbound appointment setting stands out as a powerful tool to guide leads through the sales funnel.

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SmartBug Media

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In today's business environment, sales teams are constantly seeking ways to boost efficiency and productivity. One tool that has transformed the sales process is sales automation. This article will discuss sales automation. Additionally, it will provide techniques for automatically assigning leads.

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Heinz Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

By Cameron Katoozi , Marketing Consultant at Heinz Marketing Introduction Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools have evolved significantly since their inception. Initially, it was about managing customer interactions and data, a practice crucial for businesses to understand and serve their clients efficiently.

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B2B Digital Marketer

APRIL 11, 2024

He brings a wealth of experience from the B2B enterprise sales space, having managed complex sales in the tens of millions of dollars. The conversation delves into the importance of processes in data-driven marketing and sales in the B2B realm. The impact of timely engagement on high-value B2B sales.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

A sales funnel, stretching from early-stage brand discovery to final purchase, represents the customer journey. Most companies use the funnel to track prospects as they move through sales stages, adjusting strategies and marketing methods in response to their behaviors. In real life, the buying process is never so linear.

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ClearVoice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In this guide, we share practical content-related advice and examples that you can use to resolve specific ABM challenges, ultimately increasing the efficiency of your marketing campaigns. Engagement and Conversion Issues Don’t rely on generic conversion funnels. ” Providing relatable, real-world examples.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Inbound 23 started today with HubSpot unveiling HubSpot AI, which brings together new and existing AI-powered products and features, and a reimagined HubSpot’s Sales Hub. Dig deeper: How to prepare for the GPT age in CRM and email One example is the ChatSpot feature. Business email address Subscribe Processing. Get MarTech!

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Valasys

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Introduction The importance of having an effective CRM system in today’s digital age cannot be overstated, as it can make all the difference in how you manage your sales leads and ultimately close deals. And let me tell you, the right CRM system can be a game-changer for your sales game. What is a CRM?

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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.

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Scoop.it

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Regardless of your industry, finding and nurturing the right leads is crucial. Therefore, it makes sense to sharpen the focus on your lead management and optimize it at every stage. In fact, research shows that automating your lead management process can increase sales revenue by 10% in just six months.

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Valasys

APRIL 19, 2023

Still, with changing times and evolving market trends, knowing what sales-qualified leads tactics will work best can be challenging. In 2022, lead generation was established as the foundation of most organizations’ growth strategies, with a reported 50% of marketers ’ emphasis on lead generation, making it a top priority.

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LeanData

JUNE 15, 2022

If you’ve spent more than three months in a marketing capacity, you’ve undoubtedly encountered the mysterious, and most often problematic, phenomenon of lead leakage. For those of you who have yet to have had the pleasure, simply stated, lead leakage is the progressive and cumulative loss of leads as they progress through the sales funnel.

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Martech

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Today: CRM. How to prepare for the GPT age in CRM and email by Brian McKenna. Done well, GPT-powered email marketing can lead to conversion lifts, long-term engagement and a bigger base of loyal customers. 5 ways CRMs are leveraging AI to automate marketing today by Gene Marks. Michael Baumgaertner. Here’s how.

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Televerde

APRIL 30, 2024

In the digital age, when marketing predominantly happens online, phone calls—even cold ones—add a personal touch to the sales process that can make your business stand out. That said, cold calling has evolved alongside sales trends and new social norms.

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Sharpspring

MARCH 18, 2021

Businesses that use CRM automation have a distinct advantage over their competition. Customer relationship management ( CRM ) defines how you relate to your customers through all aspects of the sales process. When done right, CRM automation saves time and money and empowers all aspects of your organization.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Sales great Zig Ziglar once wrote, “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.” ” That’s the struggle of every team without clear sales targets: no clarity, no progress, no growth. See how it works What are sales targets? Why are sales targets important? All they have to do is start running.

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NetLine

APRIL 23, 2024

Technology and data—specifically buyer-level intent data —take a lot of the guesswork out of sales prospecting, making it more precise. How can intent data help sales teams identify high-potential prospects more effectively? These signals can help later on when your sales team approaches a potential buyer. The good news?

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Hubspot

JANUARY 6, 2021

You've established the various stages of your sales process. You know how the typical prospect goes from an email address in your CRM to a paying customer. The concept that underlies all those points is known as sales effectiveness. Some other ways to measure sales effectiveness include: Individual quota attainment.

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LeanData

JANUARY 20, 2021

However, far too many fail to deliver those precious leads to the right team member for timely follow-up. Succeeding in a competitive marketplace requires the extraction of the full value of every lead, and as such, B2B go-to-market (GTM) functions need absolute best-in-class lead management strategies. .

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SalesIntel

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Lead management stands at the intersection of two crucial innovations: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Enrichment. The convergence of AI’s cognitive capabilities and the depth of enriched data starts a new chapter in lead management, promising unprecedented precision, personalization, and efficiency.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JUNE 14, 2023

Today’s buyers come to the sales process more informed than ever, looking for in-depth information specific to their needs. In fact, 81% of sales reps say buyers increasingly conduct research before they reach out, according to the latest State of Sales Report. But not always. The next step?

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