Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

While there are specific shared characteristics between all B2B sales, the industries they take place in require different levels of understanding and preparation on behalf of the salesperson. Industrial Sales are a type of B2B sale marked by characteristics that aren’t always significant in traditional B2B deals. Fewer Customers.

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 14, 2022

In the old days, when I used to hail a horse drawn carriage to take me to my customers in Wall Street, one of the most important advantages salespeople had was “information.” Not just information about products and services, but what customers were doing, trends and issues that were happening in the industry.

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Case Study Face-to-face Banking Social Media 97

MTD Sales Training

AUGUST 13, 2019

When we talk to buyers, we often ask what inspires them to remain loyal to suppliers. What is it that makes buyers really want to do business with you? What is it that makes buyers really want to do business with you? Put simply, it’s by dealing with and going beyond the needs of buyers that will make you top of the list.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Their success hinges on buyer engagement — getting the prospect’s attention, holding it throughout the sales cycle , and maintaining interest to build customer loyalty beyond closing. Engage Existing Customers Using Intent Signal Data Buyer engagement does not end when a buyer signs their contract.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The most successful sales reps help buyers redefine their needs. Top performers not only get to the root of a buyer’s problem, but they also address the buyer’s goals and aspirations to uncover possibilities the buyer doesn’t even know exist. This is another great way to establish expertise and industry credibility.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 5, 2023

We've entered, what I call, "The Age of the AI-powered buyer." They rely much less on sales pros to gather information. With that summary, let's take a look at the 4 big things sales pros need to know about what to expect in The Age of the AI-Powered Buyer.

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Showpad

MAY 12, 2022

They designed new industry research methods that include both customers and sales reps. They overhauled their sales enablement platform, building resource hubs around specific industries. Building sales enablement—one industry at a time. Then we shape information into valuable messaging and meaningful content.”.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Buyer intent data tools make it easier to identify the when and how of a potential prospect’s consideration for purchasing a specific product or service. Buyer Intent Data Sources. How to use Buyer Intent Data Tools. Buyer intent data tools help segment and analyze the customer journey into intent and typical buyer behavior.

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Intent Data Buyer Intent Intent Data 182

Mereo

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Today buyers have more access than ever to invaluable information that can guide their needs, decisions and actions. High-quality content and thought leadership is becoming a norm in industries that have a presence on the internet. How that insight proves a risk to the buyer specifically. So on and so forth.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

One way to do this is by providing them with the killer content they need to successfully engage with your buyers. The conversational nature of podcasting helps establish a connection with potential buyers and build stronger relationships with your current customers. This information is likely unique to your brand!

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 19, 2019

Author: Theresa O'Neil, Chief Marketing Officer of Showpad Today’s B2B buyers have higher expectations than ever before, and their criteria for making purchase decisions is evolving. A study from SiriusDecisions found that 81 percent of B2B buyers today make purchase decisions based on buying experience, rather than product or price.

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Buyer B2B Guarantee Data 235

Zoominfo

AUGUST 31, 2020

When asked to produce a piece of information, GPT-3 taps into 175 billion parameters, or weights, when providing a response. Let’s examine 3 data-centered predictions from the perspective of a prospective buyer , aspiring vendor, and B2B, at-large. 1) Buyer Beware: Cheap Imitations Are Likely To Flood The Market.

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Data B2B Industry Engineering 179

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

But you don’t want to expand into new industries while increasing costs, losing time, and ultimately, costing your business sales. In this post, we’ll further explore the concept of using AI to sell into new industries and review five ways your sales team can leverage it. 5 Ways Your Team Can Use AI to Sell Into New Industries 1.

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Industry Top of Funnel Decision Maker Demographics 95

Alice Heiman

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The three factors eroding confidence are complexity, information overload and value opacity or consensus on the value of the desired outcome. 6:12] There are three forces eroding buyer decision making confidence: complexity, information overload and value opacity (outcome clarity). [8:16] So stop selling product benefits.

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B2B Buyer Lead Rank Travel 112

MTD Sales Training

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Know The Prospective Buyer. Buyer Traits. However, you will find that they provide a good overall view of commonalities in the different types of buyers. Different Prospective Buyer Types. The Assertive: This buyer personality is often difficult to deal with. Assertive/Aggressive Buyer Tips. The Assertive.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Buyer beware.” We’ve all heard that expression before, and unfortunately, it’s because buyer-seller relationships haven’t traditionally been great. Some of the characteristics and behaviors that define a good-fit buyer are obvious, while others are a bit more nuanced. industry) does not fit your target market.

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Hubspot Sales Process Buyer Churn 115

Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 12, 2017

But if, in your limited free time, you could read one thing, we recommend seeking out reading materials on your buyer’s industry instead. According to a CSO Insights report, just 47 percent of salespeople believe they understand the buyer’s situation before pitching a solution. Know Your Customer's Industry.

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Positioning Buyer SAP Industry 228

Allego

OCTOBER 29, 2021

As face-to-face interactions become less frequent, finding a way to connect with buyers grows more essential. To facilitate the experience, your goal shouldn’t only be to sell to a buyer but to see the sales cycle from their perspective. Because you’re a buyer too. Allow your curiosity to fuel your buyer research.

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Buyer Face-to-face Referrals Ideal Customer Profile 138

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 9, 2013

Most do not accurately follow the ebb and flow of buyers. Instead, you must account for the fluidity in the buyer’s journey. These tools help to anticipate buyer trends and keep pace with the buyer. The Persona Builder helps to track buyer anthropology with the use of LinkedIn. Be helpful and not sales-y.

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Buyer Persona Buyer Tools Trends 307

SBI

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Customer References & Buyer Confidence. To reach a decision you have to process a lot of information, some provided by the salesperson (realtor), some you find online, your peers (friends & family) will happily weigh in, but in the end there is a significant gut instinct component you just can’t get around.

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Buyer Customer Vendor Lead Gen 115

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 7, 2024

In some fields, swearing is accepted (from personal experience, I know the copier industry and Wall Street use colorful language), but in most cases, it’s not. Talk like a businessperson, but don’t assume deep knowledge or expertise in your buyers' industry. Profanity You never know who you might offend.

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Hubspot Buyer Decision Maker Inbound 114

SalesFuel

APRIL 10, 2024

SalesFuel explains that to be considered credible, buyers must know what they're talking about. Buyers should know how to help solve business problems or achieve goals. One being that sellers simply want to work with knowledgeable buyers, according to SalesFuel's findings. What is sales credibility?

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Research Hiring Social Media Trends 112

Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

Turns out, one of the main challenges in successfully guiding a prospect through the buying process is the buyer’s own lack of confidence. Research recently released from Gartner revealed that overwhelmed B2B buyers face a crisis of confidence as they increasingly struggle to make large-scale purchase decisions. Information overload.

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Buyer Scale Face-to-face Report 156

No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Welcome to the age of the informed consumer, or the digital buyer … or “Buyer 2.0.”. Once upon a time, clients looked to salespeople for information. In fact, 86 percent of business buyers engage in research independent of the sales cycle. We know our industries, our products, and (most importantly) our clients.

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Buyer Face-to-face Social Media Small Business 271

SBI

AUGUST 17, 2021

Whether they need to understand their prospect’s industry, family tree, current business events and initiatives, who to contact, how to reach them, even how to get a referral, we deliver the information they need to have engaging conversations that build trust. You just need sales intelligence to win.”

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Intent Data Buyer Intent Ideal Customer Profile Intent 146

Zoominfo

JULY 1, 2018

We know B2B decision makers are using social media to inform their buying decisions. In fact, a recent study suggests that 91% of B2B buyers are active and involved in social media, while 75% are significantly influenced by social content when forming their buying decisions ( source ). 4 Tips for Selling to the Social Savvy Buyer.

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Emissary

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

When you absolutely, positively have to close the deal — business services sector and transportation industry trends. In today’s Buyer’s Seat, we are going to take a closer look at the transportation, shipping, and business services – aka FedEx, UPS, and the like. Joining us is David Gagnon.

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Transportation Trends Industry Closing 52

Zoominfo

AUGUST 7, 2018

In today’s blog post we explain why buyer personas are a critical—but often missing—element of your SEO strategy. What is a buyer persona? On a basic level, a buyer persona is essentially a fictional representation of the person who is most likely to buy from your company—your ideal customer. Let’s get into it!

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Buyer Persona Top of Funnel Buyer Strategy 196

SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

Tony Zambito recently wrote a compelling article about the need to inform the buyer. Informing is about knowing how to provide valuable insights to the right people at the right time,” he said. What if the buyer isn’t buying from your company, even if they are informed? The buyer knows why. Be prepared.

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Sales Operations Buyer Wireless Harvest 282

Emissary

JANUARY 4, 2023

How does purchasing technology in the insurance industry change in a downturn? What are buyers looking for? In today’s Buyer’s Seat, we take a closer look at the Insurance industry. Over the last two years, the insurance industry has invested an uncharacteristic amount in technology. Joining us is Krupal Swami.

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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. Buyers have an abundance to pick and choose from.". In 2022, many buyers don't trust sales. Let's dive in.

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Top of Funnel Buyer Data Buyer Intent 104

MarketJoy

APRIL 7, 2022

Why You Need Effective Buyer Personas for B2B Lead Generation. A buyer persona is a hypothetical customer that serves as a model of the buyer you want to target. Personas take this information and build it out to clarify the needs, behaviors, goals, and concerns of your audience. Do You Actually Need a B2B Buyer Persona?

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The Digital Sales Institute

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

How to sell and engage buyers in the digital, remote, and noisy world is definitely a challenge we all face. The spray and pray days of contacting buyers with little more than a sales pitch to hit our sales targets have long since passed. The modern buyer demands more and expects a more personalized, tailored experience.

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SBI Growth

MARCH 11, 2013

I discuss how these Reps align themselves with the Buyer’s process to be successful. Then I provide a Buyer Alignment Tool to enable success in these environments. Frequently, Sales Reps are busy pitching their products without listening to their Buyers. They sometimes sell while the Buyer is still defining their problem.

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Score More Sales

JULY 28, 2014

One of the worst things that can happen is that you don’t keep an eye on your “more probable” buyers – those buyers who seem close to making a decision, have an eminent need, and are qualified buyers. along with who your contacts are and their contact information. Does your focus shift?

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