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Training Incentives Are Vital in the Digital Sales Era

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Lincoln Smith The modern world asks a lot of B2B business owners. As a longtime member of the incentives industry, I am often asked what businesses can do to better manage their sales teams and their relationships with their channel partners in the constantly changing world. A closer look at a sales training incentive program.

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Engaging B2B Customers Through Immersive Experiences

Sales and Marketing Management

That includes all generations, not just millennials, as recent surveys indicate nearly 75 percent of consumers prefer to increase spending on experiences rather than physical possessions. Tapping in to the experiential trend is essential for building a brand, engaging B2B customers, and driving sales.

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Managers Who Call the Shots On B2B Gift Card Use Love Their Flexibility and Ease of Administration

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: SMM Staff Suppliers of incentive gift cards tout their flexibility, the ease with which gift card programs can be administered, and their versatility in terms of use. That’s the takeaway from a new survey of incentive gift card users by Sales & Marketing Management magazine. About the Survey. A total of 57.8%

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The Definitive Guide to B2B Employee Engagement and Brand Awareness

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Brand awareness is a critical, but often neglected component of B2B company growth. In a Gallup Polls survey, 59% of the 3,000 respondents disagreed with the following assertion: “I know what my company stands for and what makes our brand different from our competitors” ( source ). Prioritize consistent corporate messaging.

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6 steps to adapt effectively

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Paul Nolan To thrive in the next normal, B2B companies will need to continue adapting to the new economic reality. A survey of B2B sales operations by McKinsey & Company shows the pandemic has accelerated previous trends?—?omnichannel McKinsey & Company offers these steps for B2B sellers to pivot effectively.

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Optimizing Go-to-Market Modeling With AI and Clean Data

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Harnessing AI requires a strong alignment of incentives across departments, coupled with high-quality data and experienced resources to get the job done. With a foundation of the most comprehensive B2B data available, it’s possible to turn those challenges into opportunities with plenty of upside. The good news?

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How to Retain High-Performing B2B Salespeople

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Your ability in retaining b2b salespeople hugely impacts the success of your sales teams. According to a Glassdoor survey , 68% of sales professionals plan to look for a new job within the next year. Here are some best practices for retaining b2b salespeople: 1. Create a comprehensive benefits and incentives program.

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