Kevin Indig

APRIL 11, 2023

Long sales cycles (+90 days) are the biggest enemy of attribution models, often to the detriment of channels like SEO that play an important role in early touches. Companies with long sales cycles often either sell B2B enterprise software (SaaS), high-priced products (e-commerce) or long-term commitments (consumer).

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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. Over the past couple of years, buyer interactions have grown from 17 per deal cycle to 27.

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Vidyard

JANUARY 8, 2021

Your next sales kickoff or training event is going virtual for 2021. And as with any year, you’ll likely focus on soft skills, the sales process and using new technologies. Help Your Remote Sales Team Shine. Virtual Sales Training Resources. Sales Gravy: Virtual Selling Skills Bootcamp.

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Square 2 Marketing

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

It’s Going To Shorten Your Sales Cycle By Days And Improve Your Close Rate By 10%. If I could tell you a way to cut days off your sales cycle and increase your close rate by 10%, would that get your attention? What if you could easily train your reps to do it? What if you could start doing it this week?

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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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InsightSquared

JANUARY 8, 2018

We recently spoke with Joe Flynn , Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Amadeus Hospitality about how he uses InsightSquared to help his reps better focus, drive the right behaviors and generate more results. Q: How does your team use InsightSquared to make sure that your reps are keeping on top of every opportunity?

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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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InsightSquared

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Guest blog by Joe Rodden, Sales Systems Manager at Catalant Technologies. In previous posts, I’ve discussed how to avoid the most common traps that lead to systems issues, and how to identify when the problem you’re solving really is a training issue. On to the last lever: Management. Train Managers, Too.

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Seismic

MAY 3, 2022

Sales has become increasingly digital-focused over the past few years with buyers and sellers adapting to digital-first sales models. The entire anatomy of the sales cycle has shifted and continues to evolve. The entire anatomy of the sales cycle has shifted and continues to evolve. Prospecting.

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Lead Forensics

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It’s often taken for granted that we all know and understand these B2B sales terms, as these pieces of vocabulary become used so often they are undoubtedly commonplace. Sales pipeline and sales funnel, for example, are believed by many to be one and the same, but this belief is far from the truth.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 2, 2018

Every sales manager wants their team to be successful– but sometimes, that’s easier said than done. Sales reps face a number of obstacles that can keep them from their goals and it’s your job as their manager to help them overcome these challenges. Five ways to support your sales team and increase productivity.

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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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ANNUITAS

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Now more than ever, trust is important in the buying process as prospects continue to carefully consider purchases. ANNUITAS Research conducted interviews with sales leaders across industries to see how this change has impacted both sales strategy and day-to-day life. 1: Hire and train more inside sales.

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ClearVoice

APRIL 2, 2021

What is the sales cycle? The sales cycle includes all the activities that a company performs when selling products or services to prospects. It provides a framework for organizations and sales professionals to understand where prospects are in the process of becoming a customer. . Organizing the pipeline.

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InsightSquared

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Similarly, key components factor into one phenomenon that can show the health of your overall sales process. Within sales, moving plenty of high-value opportunities successfully through the pipeline is the goal of every sales VP. The overall win rate percentage for your sales team. Measuring Pipeline Velocity.

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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

JANUARY 8, 2021

Your next sales kickoff or training event is going virtual for 2021. And as with any year, you’ll likely focus on soft skills, the sales process and using new technologies. Help Your Remote Sales Team Shine An all-in-one video selling resource to support your strategic planning, SKO, and ongoing enablement.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 6, 2021

You've established the various stages of your sales process. You've trained your salespeople on the key actions required to move prospects from stage to stage. 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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InsightSquared

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Guest blog by Zahra Bukhari, sales operations manager at Localytics. An effective sales methodology is arguably the backbone of a successful sales team. So what does a sales ops team do once a methodology has been selected? Define Sales Stages. Define Sales Stages. If not – what should the stages be?

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B2B Digital Marketer

APRIL 25, 2024

B2B Digital Marketer What Are Digital Sales Rooms? As businesses seek more dynamic and engaging ways to connect with clients, digital sales rooms stand out as pivotal platforms for interaction, presentation, and collaboration. In this episode, you’ll learn: The definition and purpose of digital sales rooms.

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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. Sales tactics and best practices that were once reliable are now considered old-school. Making a clear business case for investing in sales training and coaching can be challenging. It’s what your sellers want.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2021

Among many takeaways — about sales enablement , forecasting , hiring , and more — one thing was certain: Sales has changed a lot since the pandemic began. In these conditions, without the right knowledge, tools, and team assistance at their fingertips, your sales reps will find consistent sales success hard to come by.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 25, 2024

” This is more than just a routine check — it’s a means of gaining insights and improving sales tactics. When you record sales calls, you can easily organize and analyze call information, surfacing key insights that allow you to address customer needs and move deals closer to the finish line.

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Vidyard

JANUARY 8, 2021

Your next sales kickoff or training event is going virtual for 2021. And as with any year, you’ll likely focus on soft skills, the sales process and using new technologies. Help Your Remote Sales Team Shine An all-in-one video selling resource to support your strategic planning, SKO, and ongoing enablement.

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Seismic

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In an increasingly digital-first environment, many sales leaders are finding that traditional onboarding methods are outdated. Sales training software is the answer to these challenges. Sales training software makes it easy to deliver onboarding in a more repeatable and scalable way that keeps pace with the speed of business.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

What you need is an easy-to-understand sales playbook to guide your team to victory. We’ll walk through everything you need to know to create the right mix of winning plays that guide your sales team to big wins. What you’ll learn What is a sales playbook? Learn more What is a sales playbook?

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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

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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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The more control and visibility you have into your sales pipeline, the more revenue you’ll bring in. Growing a healthy pipeline is possible through careful assessment and management. Growing a healthy pipeline is possible through careful assessment and management. How to Build a Sales Pipeline. Sales Pipeline Metrics.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 18, 2021

In sales, as with any other field or practice, sometimes you need to think outside the box to come out on top. Knowing the rules for a sales call is vital; so is knowing when to break those rules. Our research has shown how much sales calls have changed in the last year. Longer sales cycles.

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SalesIntel

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The efficiency and effectiveness of your sales team directly reflect on the success of your company. To counteract this problem, sales leaders need to find ways to identify possible sales challenges and their solutions quickly before your next sales meeting. Long sales cycles. Sales demos are failing.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 11, 2019

Every sales manager wants their team to be successful– but sometimes, that’s easier said than done. Sales reps face a number of obstacles that can keep them from their goals and it’s your job as their manager to help them overcome these challenges. 5 Ways to Provide Sales Team Support 1. Keep reading!

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Rev

AUGUST 30, 2023

A disorganized sales process. 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? Are they investing in a new sales process or customer service platform?

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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. If this year was any indication , sales targets and quotas will likely grow in 2024. Let’s dive right in!

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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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Seismic

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The B2B sales landscape has dramatically changed over the last few years. Sales cycles include more stakeholders and touchpoints. As a result, buying cycles are complex and require sellers to be at the top of their game to engage with buyers and close deals. But all of this takes time, intentionality, and dedication.

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