InsightSquared

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The sales process is a race against numbers and time. . Reps are racing to hit quota within an allotted time frame. Sales ops is racing to capture sales data in real-time to enable data-driven decision making. And it starts with prospecting, one of the most time-consuming phases of the entire sales cycle. .

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Zoominfo

MAY 6, 2021

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.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Every business dreams of a pipeline of well-qualified inbound leads that land in their sales team’s laps. But today’s outbound lead generation tactics are more than just dialing for dollars. Outbound lead generation is the process of identifying, qualifying, and proactively engaging with prospective customers.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2019

In the world of B2B sales, company research is a critical aspect of any successful rep’s daily duties. In fact, access to the right research tools and information can make or break your ability to identify target accounts, personalize a sales pitch, and ultimately, close deals. Let’s get into it! DiscoverOrg.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As the process of hiring talent becomes increasingly digitized, savvy recruiters are using technology and strategies common in sales and marketing, to power a stronger recruitment process. Sales reps engage prospects based on specific needs and requirements, then encourage them through a sales development funnel.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Crafting an impeccable B2B sales journey isn’t straightforward. Many sales reps struggle with it, as if stumbling in the dark. Image credit: Mikael Blomkvist on Pexels On one hand, there’s a sales quota you need to fulfill within a short span of time. What is B2B Sales Experience? Guest post by Eduard Klein.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 23, 2023

78% of sales professionals agree that AI can make them more efficient at their job – including sales outreach. But while AI can open many opportunities for scaling and improving your outreach, this technology is still new to most of us, and that newness can lead to potential missteps. Not personalizing your outreach.

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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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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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Zoominfo

MAY 21, 2020

They’re a critical part of personalized prospecting and account-based strategy. But to crush cold email outreach, you have to do it right. We looked to one of our internal experts, our Sales Development Rep with the 60% response rate, to show you how (and when) to write a perfectly personalized BASHO email.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

When developing a sales strategy, many leaders aren’t sure where to begin. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to revamp an existing sales strategy, creating campaigns based solely on instincts or assumptions is no longer acceptable. To craft an effective modern sales playbook , data and analytics must reign supreme.

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Seismic

JANUARY 17, 2023

As more organizations embrace remote work, inside sales has become more important than ever. Even as sellers and prospects return to in-person events and activities, many buyers still prefer digital-first interactions. What makes a good sales rep is continuously evolving, but some core principles remain the same.

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ANNUITAS

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Now more than ever, trust is important in the buying process as prospects continue to carefully consider purchases. They’ve lost many of the main methods they once relied on: trade shows, networking events, site visits, in-person meetings, conferences, etc. 1: Hire and train more inside sales. Inside sales provides: ?

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Martech

JUNE 27, 2024

In my March article , I unveiled a call to action to drive more truly personalized customer experiences. As digital leaders, we’re often helping others navigate the various labels and tactics used in marketing today. But that basic tactic no longer moves the needle. This included a framework that I am re-sharing below.

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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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Zoominfo

MARCH 31, 2024

Your founder, your CEO is a very powerful person for you to use, to reach out to the C-Suite and broker a conversation with your team.” Add outreach down the org chart with counterparts who would be potential end users and valuable champions, involving the rest of your GTM team and their relationships or research. Schuck says.

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Martech

MARCH 1, 2024

As buying shifts online and marketing takes on some traditional sales roles, retaining existing customers is essential for driving growth and profits. I see three drivers behind this stunning change: COVID-19, where personal selling was crippled and “retention is the new acquisition” became the latest catchphrase.

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Lusha

APRIL 30, 2024

We all know that email outreach plays a huge role in any sales or marketing strategy, but managing email sequences can be a major hassle. Simpler sequencing Lusha Engage is a straightforward way to automate personalized email cadences without any complicated setups. An outreach platform that lives where your data does.

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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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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The same principle applies to B2B sales. Sometimes, reps can be exceedingly helpful and friendly, and while that might be perfectly pleasant in theory, it can undermine their sales in practice. Why Being Too Helpful Hurts Sales. Empowerment in sales is the delicate art of guiding prospects without overwhelming them.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

One of the essential keys for B2B sales success is keeping your pipeline filled with quality leads. Once those leads are identified, they need to be brought into your sales funnel. This is where sales outreach, a proactive way of discovering and following up with potential customers, increases conversions.

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Hubspot

JULY 25, 2023

Like many disciplines, sales teams everywhere are trying to understand what role artificial intelligence will play in their industry. It’s here, and it’s already changing sales as we know it. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or fully on board, it’s important to educate yourself about how sales reps are using AI.

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Vidyard

APRIL 10, 2019

Outreach joins EveryoneSocial, Reply.io, 366 Degrees, ConnectLeader, and FunnelAmplified as the latest members of Vidyard’s partner Integration Directory to integrate the Vidyard GoVideo video selling app directly into their sales engagement workflows.

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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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Martech

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Yet, we enhanced our outreach by testing, learning, and focusing on key metrics. Metrics to measure email outreach Here’s an overview of the core metrics we use to track outreach performance: Deliverability rate This metric is about ensuring your emails reach your recipient’s inbox. Preparation is vital.

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DealSignal

MAY 22, 2024

Their strategic operations encompass a broad spectrum of activities, including defining long-term objectives, establishing corporate culture, managing key relationships with stakeholders, and identifying opportunities for growth and innovation. This blog is dedicated to mastering 3 tactics for CEO outreach success.

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SalesIntel

JULY 10, 2023

Understanding buyer intent has become crucial to marketing, sales, and revenue operations (RevOps) strategies in the current competitive business climate. Why Intent Data is Crucial in Modern Marketing and Sales: Marketing and sales professionals face an uphill battle in reaching and converting potential customers.

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Hubspot

MAY 30, 2023

It’s easy to be skeptical of AI in a job built on personal interaction. Like all disruption, generative AI in sales has the potential to completely change the way things are done. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales. Here’s what we found.

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Lusha

AUGUST 8, 2023

During the sales process leads pass through a series of hand-offs through multiple stages, and having a jam anywhere in that process means a sale can get stopped in its tracks and stuck in the pipeline. And if you’re not careful, you might not even realize you’re jamming up more sales than you’re bringing to a close.

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SmartBug Media

JUNE 29, 2023

In today's competitive landscape, sales teams are under immense pressure to deliver results. Traditional sales strategies often fall short thanks to long sales cycles, decreased close rates, and the need for more personalized outreach. But how can you incorporate HubSpot's Content Assistant into your sales process?

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Hubspot

JANUARY 5, 2024

It’s been pretty exciting to see the creativity that people all over the world are bringing to AI to improve their processes, create new services, and make being in business more fun and profitable. I’ve been in contact with sales experts about how AI has helped them.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 24, 2023

Imagine a sales representative who never sleeps, never gets tired, and possesses an uncanny ability to analyze vast amounts of data in seconds. This is the promise of AI sales reps, and their potential to revolutionize the sales industry is undeniable. The application of generative AI in sales is diverse.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In sales, it's no different. A good sales hook can prevent your prospect from hanging up the phone, or deleting your email entirely. And a great sales hook can start your entire conversation off on the right foot. Here, we asked six sales reps their tips for creating a convincing sales hook to turn prospects into customers.

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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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Lusha

MAY 30, 2024

With AI and sales automation tools rapidly advancing – not to mention decision-maker fatigue from endless sales conversations– some claim that SDR role is destined to go the way of the dodo. It’s not that the sales development role is dead, it’s just going through a pretty major evolutionary shift. The new way to succeed?

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Sharpspring

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Creating an effective email outreach strategy is something any business investing in digital marketing will have to face. Too many businesses give up on email outreach due to poor results from early attempts. Too many businesses give up on email outreach due to poor results from early attempts. Here are the steps to success.

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