Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

For people who build products, real user feedback is simply invaluable. Castro began his career in sales in a field role, which has long been shorthand for good old-fashioned door-to-door selling. Meet Steve Westra, a sales professional in the medical devices and equipment sector. ZoomInfo saves me so much time,” Castro says.

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Martech

APRIL 12, 2024

As a supporter of the program perspective for initiatives, I recognize the value of managing related projects, products and activities as a unified entity. While one-off projects have their place, they often involve numerous moving parts and in my experience, using a project-based approach can lead to crucial elements being overlooked.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 8, 2022

So they’ll want to read it, share it, and even link to it helping you generate a lot of traffic, social proof , and sales from different sources. News about studies like this one spread like wildfire on social media and news aggregators, so people just discover it organically and promote it. This can act as a potent lead magnet.

Small Business Marketing 297

Small Business Marketing Tactics Business Peer-to-peer 297

markempa

JULY 6, 2017

In this post, I’m going to focus on how to do lead management that increases sales conversion. Here’s why: First, B2B lead conversion to actual revenue conversion is low. According to Forrester, top performers convert 1.54% of leads to revenue. And average performers turn less than 0.75% of leads into closed deals.

Sales Management 326

Sales Management Lead Management Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking 326

Act-On

APRIL 10, 2024

But not entirely unlike when a colleague sends you a link to a gated ebook, you give your contact info to download it, and then get a phone call from a sales rep the same day. Luckily for marketers, lead scoring exists. For marketing and sales teams, that handoff is a potential minefield. How does lead scoring work?

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Lead Ranking Lead Scoring Marketing Qualified Leads Sales Qualified Leads 186

Rev

MAY 31, 2023

Lead management isn’t a totally new idea, especially in the demand gen world. But, as your business grows and scales, you’ll need to make sure everyone understands what it is so they can follow the process you’ve built. What is lead management? After all, the shared goal is to make a sale. It’s normal.

Sales Management 78

Sales Management Lead Management Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 78

Martech

APRIL 10, 2024

Redefining martech: From hype to authentic innovation Here’s the truth bomb: Success in martech isn’t about the pitch but the product. The market is saturated with me-too products, copies of copies with little to differentiate them. User-friendliness should be the cornerstone of every martech product.

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Work Management Marketing Management Product Differentiation 100

Zoominfo

APRIL 26, 2018

In an ideal world, sales reps would spend all day sending emails, taking calls, and ultimately, doing what they do best—selling. There’s a lot more to sales than meets the eye. The best sales reps have developed an arsenal of productivity hacks to balance the administrative work with the actual sales process.

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Statistics Product Peer-to-peer Work Management 197

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Understanding sales means comprehending the roots of the profession as well as looking ahead to the future of sales strategies. While basic philosophies still stand the test of time, social media tools and video-based platforms have turned sales into a totally new ballgame. Guest post by Sean Gordon. 1: Start At The Beginning.

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Work Management Video Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy 314

Act-On

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Marketing and sales teams are famously frenemies. Sales and marketing alignment is no small task, but it’s not a mystery. Real or imagined cultural clashes (“Marketers are mired in process and research.” Sales only cares about hitting targets, by any means necessary.”).

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Work Management Planning Marketing Management Paid Search Agency 147

ANNUITAS

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

There is perhaps no more challenging role in the C-suite than that of the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) within a B2B organization. The challenge with the modern B2B CMO role is one of positioning. It also positions the CMO to credibly ascend to a true Chief Growth Officer (CGO). It is not surprising. Maybe that’s the point.

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CMO Positioning Marketing Analytics Tools Peer-to-peer 147

Hubspot

AUGUST 3, 2023

Everyone’s talking about AI and ChatGPT, but despite the buzz, selling AI products presents challenges for salespeople. In this article, we’ll delve into the challenges and share expert tips for selling your AI products to an apprehensive buyer or within a competitive market. The data hopefully brings some peace for salespeople.

Marketing AI 63

Marketing AI Hubspot Product Tips 63

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? What does a “good lead” look like anyway? Get answers to these questions about lead gen — and so much more! What is Lead Generation? While the B2B landscape may always be changing, lead generation will always be important.

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Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 240

SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

So, what is the first thing that occurs to you when you start brainstorming about your B2B sales strategy? What are the latest challenges in B2B sales strategies ? The latest B2B sales challenges include: Difficulty in reaching decision makers and engaging with them effectively. But why do these B2B sales strategies falter?

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Sales Management B2B Sales Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy 95

Zoominfo

APRIL 17, 2019

But, sales and marketing organizations must resist this instinct in order to constantly adapt to changing markets, new technologies, emerging trends and so on. We’re speaking, of course, of the sales funnel. The sales funnel represents the theoretical customer’s journey to making a purchase.

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Top of Funnel Word of Mouth Lead Ranking Digital Marketing Funnels 228

Act-On

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In a perfect world, sales and marketing would be tightly aligned , working toward the same goals and achieving the best possible results. But marketers and sales teams know this isn’t always easy. From this challenge, sales enablement was born. As a result, B2B companies are investing heavily in sales enablement tools.

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Sales Cycle Practices Marketing Automation Services Buyer Personas 228

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

APRIL 28, 2022

It’s a familiar scenario: You know you have a product that adds value, but it’s a crowded market and your competitors have great products as well. The answer: strong product messaging and positioning. . I’ve been at Salesforce for nearly a decade, and our messaging and positioning have come a long way during that time.

Positioning 98

Positioning Marketing AI Product Ad Building 98

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Q: What do sales leaders, meteorologists, and economists all have in common? It’s a tough ask, and in many ways, sales leaders have the most difficult time of them all when predicting the shape of tomorrow. Accurate sales forecasting is one of the most important skills sales leaders and sales organizations as a whole can have.

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Forecasting Sales Qualified Leads Budget Programs Organic Leads 242

Martech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Too often, companies focus SEO efforts on driving traffic with top-of-the-funnel content and keywords. While this approach can generate traffic, it often fails to convert them into leads and sales. In B2B, the opportunity is in optimizing for bottom-of-the-funnel queries and conversions. Get more leads.

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Top of Funnel SEO B2B Paid Search Agency 110

Valasys

JUNE 28, 2023

In the fast-paced and competitive world of commerce, maximizing sales productivity is of utmost priority for businesses. To accomplish this, sales leaders and managers must employ effective strategies that drive performance and foster team collaboration. Here, programmatic coaching can be pivotal.

Product 52

Product Sales Cycle Organic Leads Efficiency 52

Hubspot

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Being a sales manager is a whirlwind experience, especially for those who were once successful sales reps themselves. Fortunately, there are valuable best practices that can help aspiring sales managers excel in their positions. Best Practices for Sales Managers 1.

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Hubspot

MAY 24, 2021

Having conversations with prospects is baked into sales — in a lot of ways, it's the basis of the whole concept. You need to be able to successfully initiate and conduct productive sales conversations if you really want to thrive in a sales role. A successful sales conversation is rooted in trust and comfort.

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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?

Work Management 95

Work Management Cross-Selling Marketing Management Marketing & Strategy 95

Learn from the Pros

JUNE 12, 2024

Sales & Marketing Leaders, if you are looking for a competitive edge to keep your sales professionals top of mind and establish them as trusted advisors with their target audience, then a social selling strategy could be the answer. Moreover, social selling is an ongoing process. What is social selling?

Planning 52

Planning Top of Funnel Marketing Management Customer Satisfaction 52

Tiecas

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Industrial marketing for manufacturers is complicated, with many moving parts that must mesh together to produce measurable and sustainable results, i.e., generate better quality leads that turn into sales opportunities. Generating Quality Leads : Generating high-quality leads is critical for driving business growth.

Top of Funnel 104

Top of Funnel Lead Generation Advertising Agencies Lead Scoring 104

Rev

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Have you ever lost a big sales opportunity without knowing why it slipped away? Those lost sales opportunities can actually be great learning experiences if you take the time to conduct a win/loss analysis. We’ll also share seven tips to prevent losing sales so that you can increase your overall win rate. Let’s get started.

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Sales Management Analysis Top of Funnel Work Management 78

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

About 69% of sales professionals say selling is more difficult now than in previous years, according to Salesforce’s State of Sales report. Even though it’s harder to sell, reps still need to hit their numbers. To keep your sales team motivated when things are tough, you need to reward them for their victories.

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Marketing Budget Examples Practices Best Practices 104

Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The more control and visibility you have into your sales pipeline, the more revenue you’ll bring in. In fact, HubSpot Research found a positive relationship between the number of opportunities in your pipeline per month and revenue achievement. Growing a healthy pipeline is possible through careful assessment and management.

Top of Funnel 101

Top of Funnel Forecasting Marketing Proposals Work Management 101

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.

Lead Ranking 64

Lead Ranking Automation Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring 64

accelerate agency

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Do you have a great SaaS product, but you’re not sure how to sell it? . Salespeople rarely go door-to-door anymore, selling tangible products you can test out in the living room. . Like everything else, sales have gone online, and that’s especially true for the SaaS industry. Here’s what we’re going to cover: What Is SaaS Sales?

Enterprise Management 78

Enterprise Management Process Lead Ranking Work Management 78

Hubspot

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Marketing and sales teams rely heavily on one another to drive business. After all, it’s the marketing department that generates leads, and the sales team that converts those leads to paying customers. It’s not intuitive, then, that these two functions often exist in silos, each having their own systems and processes.

Sales Management 74

Sales Management Top of Funnel Lead Ranking Ideal Customer Profiles 74

Rev

AUGUST 23, 2023

One method of supercharging growth (and used to success by companies like Slack and Candidly) is product-led growth (PLG). It prizes organic growth, fosters lower customer acquisition costs and focuses on faster time to value realization for customers. Customers should move through the sales funnel almost without even knowing it.

Product 78

Product Marketing AI Customer Satisfaction Lead Ranking 78

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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Intent Data Top of Funnel Intent Outreach 59

Rev

AUGUST 30, 2023

A disorganized sales process. These are just a few common pain points for B2B organizations. That’s why sales enablement can be an invaluable tool to help you navigate the choppy waters ahead and build a more efficient sales department. What is the goal of sales enablement? Endless meetings.

Practices 78

Practices Work Management Marketing Management Best Practices 78

Hubspot

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Sales development representatives and gatekeepers. If you're in sales, chances are you've encountered plenty of situations in which you're trying to reach a CEO or C-level executive to pitch your product or service. But experienced sales reps know that gatekeepers don't have to be a roadblock in your sales process.

Enterprise Management 92

Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management Cold Calling 92

SalesIntel

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

So, what is the first thing that occurs to you when you start brainstorming about your B2B sales strategy? What are the latest challenges in B2B sales strategies ? The latest B2B sales challenges include: Difficulty in reaching decision makers and engaging with them effectively. But why do these B2B sales strategies falter?

Sales Management 52

Sales Management B2B Sales Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy 52

Hubspot

JULY 9, 2019

When thinking about ways to boost your revenue and grow your business, you might consider evolving your product line, reaching your buyer personas in new ways, or launching a brand awareness campaign. But what about considering the people who are working to sell your products every day? Why would this be? Set Goals and Quotas.

Work Management 85

Work Management Marketing Management Buyer Personas Paid Search Agency 85