Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 8, 2018

Author: Jeff Epstein Social media influencers may be this year’s biggest marketing disruptors. B2C companies that harness this trend of reaching ad-skeptical consumers are beefing up their coffers big time, so why are some B2B companies not following suit? What has allowed social media influence to help these brands generate B2B sales?

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 16, 2013

In this post we will discuss Agile Sales. Agile sales is an approach that can help you keep pace with your customers. A few months back I wrote a post about becoming an Agile Sales Leader. Now it is time to make the entire sales organization agile. Let’s start with the definition of agile sales.

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SalesLoft

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Sales software changes as rapidly as the sales landscape , which is to say at light-speed. The best way to stay current with sales technology is to look to the future. How we use it to guide sales decisions. Sales and customer support can both become more agile in their customer responses. Automation.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 13, 2023

As prospecting is an extremely critical step in the sales process , adopting AI to help with your processes is worth considering. Read on to learn more about using AI for sales prospecting and specific use cases for generative AI. I want to email a sales director to introduce my company, Field. Image Source 2.

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LeadBoxer

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

We all know that making a sale is the act of exchanging a product or service in return for cash, but there is far more to selling than what meets the eye. With B2B e-commerce sales predicted to exceed B2C e-commerce sales by 2020, B2B selling is constantly growing. How are B2B sales different from B2C sales?

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B2B Top of Funnel Decision Maker B2C 91

Cincom Smart Selling

APRIL 12, 2021

Beyond using a CRM (customer resource management software) to simplify the salesperson’s job, how can the digital version of the lean concept connect to and complement selling , especially when there are so many different definitions for digital lean? Since then, many businesses have jumped on the digital-sales bandwagon.

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Nutshell

OCTOBER 2, 2020

B2B vs. B2C. First, it’s important to differentiate between B2B and B2C: B2B stands for business to business , meaning you are a business selling your product or service to another business. B2C stands for business to consumer , meaning you’re selling your products or services directly to a consumer.

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

You can then access this information, usually in a spreadsheet or shared directly into your CRM software. Website visitor tracking aims to convert visitors into customers by getting them into your sales pipeline. It’s an excellent feature to boost your B2B sales and marketing opportunities.

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Ideal Customer Profile B2B Top of Funnel Tools 71

Zoominfo

MARCH 12, 2018

Defined, programmatic advertising is the use of data-driven software to automate the buying and placement of digital ads, including online desktop display, mobile, video, etc. Yet, B2B marketers have been slow to adopt programmatic advertising, especially compared to their B2C counterparts. The biggest change? Programmatic advertising.

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Hubspot Sales

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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Crunchbase

APRIL 11, 2023

It’s a vital part of any sales strategy because it helps develop your sales pipeline and brings you one step closer to securing new customers. Find a balance between inbound and outbound prospecting There are two main prospecting methods used by sales reps to generate leads and prospects: outbound and inbound.

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Crunchbase

APRIL 11, 2023

It’s a vital part of any sales strategy because it helps develop your sales pipeline and brings you one step closer to securing new customers. Find a balance between inbound and outbound prospecting There are two main prospecting methods used by sales reps to generate leads and prospects: outbound and inbound.

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Ideal Customer Profile Closing Prospecting Intent Data 98

DiscoverOrg Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

But if the person doesn’t seem interested, many sales and marketers turn their attention toward existing customers. Unlike B2C marketing, in the B2B world, not all the people who read your blog post or express interest in your product or service are a great fit. Engage these good-fit prospects via email, PPC ads, or social media.

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

What makes it more complicated is that 90% of buyers don’t follow a linear sales funnel path , leaving sales reps little to no room for mistakes. This makes B2B sales training more important than ever. What Does the B2B Sales Process Look Like? What Is B2B Sales Training? What is B2B Sales Training?

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Mindtickle

APRIL 9, 2024

In the past, most B2B sales were conducted face-to-face – perhaps in a prospect’s conference room or at a golf course. Many deals are closed today without the buyer and seller meeting face-to-face, a practice known as inside sales. The shift to remote sales accelerated during the pandemic. How is it different from outside sales?

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Nutshell

AUGUST 21, 2020

With over a hundred and one different things that could kill your cloud software business, poor marketing is the slow poison that can put it to sleep for good. When setting a price for cloud software products, it’s not your typical “buy X for $499 for the next 3 hours” or “this goes for $999, but you can get it for $99 today…”.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 12, 2023

The right sales channels can help you do this. But what are sales channels, we hear you ask? The definition of sales channels Sales channels are the methods or pathways businesses use for selling their products and services to consumers. It’s important to understand how different sales channels can benefit your company.

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Zoominfo

JULY 3, 2020

As with demographic data, there are various types of firmographic data that marketers and sales teams can leverage including: Industry : What industry does the company fit into? Are they a non-profit, a B2C company, another SaaS, etc? This information can determine how you approach a sale and what content you share with them.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In this guide, I’ll take you through the top 5 strategies for leveraging TikTok for B2B sales — backed by research-based stats and live examples. Why use TikTok for B2B sales? The top 5 TikTok strategies for B2B sales 1. Related: The Power of Social Selling (+ 7 Rules for Storytelling in Sales) Why? TikTok users are 1.7x

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B2B Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profile Video 90

LeadFuze

MAY 11, 2021

What is B2B Sales Experience. B2B sales experience is the experience that a business-to-business customer has while they work with you. B2B Sales Vs. B2C Sales: 4 Differentiators. There are substantial differences between B2B and B2C sales that need to be taken into account when defining a sales process.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 5, 2023

The software buyer's journey has shifted dramatically over the past few years. As G2's Director of SMBs, Mike Buscemi , puts it: "Software buyers today act like B2C consumers because they have so many options. There are hundreds of thousands of software vendors out there, and over 115,000 on G2. Let's dive in.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Defined, programmatic advertising is the use of data-driven software to automate the buying and placement of digital ads, including online desktop display, mobile, video, etc. Yet, B2B marketers have been slow to adopt programmatic advertising, especially compared to their B2C counterparts. The biggest change? Programmatic advertising.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? Usually considered a sub-objective of a Demand Generation strategy, Lead generation refers to the process of attracting and converting prospects into paying customers, or at the very least getting them into the sales funnel. What is a Lead?

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Crunchbase

MARCH 17, 2022

B2B marketers are catching up with the B2C space in using social media to drive revenue. They more and more understand that listening to the customer voice across digital channels, including social media and reviews sites, should be a key part of their success. With that in mind, here are four tips for advanced social selling.

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SalesHandy

MAY 22, 2020

Outbound sales is the most commonly used sales strategy used across various industries. It’s not just us, 55% of sales professionals agreed on using outbound sales as their primary sales technique. Outbound sales is the evergreen sales technique that is being followed and improvised every now and then.

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LeadBoxer

MAY 30, 2021

Business-to-business (B2B) sales involve companies selling products and services to other businesses. In B2B sales, you’re likely to deal with several decision-makers within one company. In fact, salespeople engaged in B2B sales will need to work with an average of seven decision-makers. Establish a Social Media Presence.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

But if the person doesn’t seem interested, many sales and marketers turn their attention toward existing customers. Unlike B2C marketing, in the B2B world, not all the people who read your blog post or express interest in your product or service are a great fit. Engage these good-fit prospects via email, PPC ads, or social media.

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Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead Sales Qualified Lead Top of Funnel 133

PandaDoc

JUNE 23, 2021

In order to develop a more complete ICP, most companies use data mining techniques, statistical analytics, and data quality software with ETL (Extract Transform and Load) tools. ETL software can analyze, organize, and filter data extremely quickly. Sales strategy webinar. 3 data-backed steps to pivot your sales strategy.

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SugarCRM

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Whether you’re selling B2B or B2C, ultimately, you’re selling to a person and today’s buyers expect a personalized experience. Like a B2C buyer thoroughly researches a car before making the purchase, B2B buyers do complex research online and through peers on products before talking to a vendor. Business buyers are people too.

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Crunchbase

JUNE 21, 2022

There comes a time when every business needs to decide on its primary sales strategy, which usually means considering inside sales vs. outside sales, or settling on a blend between the two. It’s no shock that the sales industry landscape has changed considerably over the last couple of years. What is inside sales?

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Smooth Sale

JULY 11, 2023

Adam Purvis is an Enterprise SaaS Sales Account Manager. He blogs about sales outreach, business software, and SEO at adamjohnpurvis.com. After several applications, I secured the final interview for a customer success position with a B2C Software-as-a-Service startup selling to realtors.

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Mindtickle

JUNE 15, 2023

It’s not a new concept, but as technology advances and customer expectations grow ever more complex, virtual sales — and the people, training and tools that enable it — must continuously evolve. Virtual selling, as you’ve probably guessed, is a sale completely orchestrated by technology. What is virtual selling?

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Brand storytelling is a staple of B2C content marketing, but it’s less common in the B2B world. It’s an entertaining story that also makes viewers understand how vital HP’s printer security software can be. For more, check out our post on storytelling for sales. What Is Brand Storytelling?

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

ABM allows you to craft efficient solutions to some of the biggest issues plaguing sales today. You need specific, account-based marketing tactics, and I’m going to let you in on 5 tactics that we use at Belkin that you can use to boost your sales. In the world of sales development, nothing stays a novelty for long.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? Usually considered a sub-objective of a Demand Generation strategy, Lead generation refers to the process of attracting and converting prospects into paying customers, or at the very least getting them into the sales funnel. What is a Lead?

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Lead Generation Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead 177

Nutshell

AUGUST 28, 2023

Creating a structured sales process is one of the most effective ways to boost your sales teams’ efficiency and results. With a formal sales process in place, your sales team has a framework to follow, and it’s much easier to stay on the same page, track results, and onboard new team members.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Today, we’re sharing the ultimate list of sales podcasts. If you work in sales, it’s our hope that this list of sales podcasts provides you with some fresh listening material, newfound inspiration, and the tips and tricks you need to excel in the world of sales. The Ultimate List of Sales Podcasts. Listen here.

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