Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Because of these obstacles, it takes dogged persistence coupled with sales skills to start a meaningful conversation. Although many sales emails are quickly zapped into electronic junkyards, some companies are highly successful in implementing cold email campaigns. Forget about the sales mantra “Always Be Closing.”

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 23, 2021

If your sales pipeline is colder than a Siberian spigot in January, it’s time to rethink your sales prospecting techniques. Sales prospecting techniques are the tactics a salesperson uses to find new customers. Sales prospecting techniques are the tactics a salesperson uses to find new customers. Let’s jump in.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 13, 2023

AI is increasingly becoming a natural addition to daily workflows across sales and revenue departments. 79% of sales professionals who use AI say AI tools are an important addition to their overall sales strategy, according to our State of AI survey. But what brings about these AI concerns in sales?

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 8, 2021

Author: Mary Beth Addison During 2020, we all dealt with unprecedented change, both as customers making buying decisions and as B2B and B2C sales and marketing professionals working to engage prospects and customers in new ways. It also provides the foundation for any long-term relationship between a customer and the sales representative.

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Nutshell

MAY 20, 2024

The lousiest part is that it could all have been avoided with a simple call or meeting and a series of sales discovery questions at the start. Coming up with a solid set of sales discovery questions to cover all your bases can be tricky, though. Table of Contents What is the sales discovery process? Download it today!

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Xactly

JULY 12, 2018

Your sales territories are geographical areas managed by a sales rep or sales team. A territory can be defined by several factors, but most commonly, territories are mapped based on sales potential, sales history, geography, or a combination of factors. Download Guide. The Right Data for Customer Segmentation.

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Apptivo

AUGUST 8, 2023

Step 1: Define Your Sales Process Step 2: Choose or Develop Custom Sales Automation Tool Step 3: Set Up and Customize Your Sales Automation Tool Step 4: Train Your Team Step 5: Monitor, Measure, and Adjust As an entrepreneur, you’ve probably heard the phrase ‘work smarter, not harder.’

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The Pipeline

MARCH 15, 2013

You can use these computers just for data storage or to host and run your business software. Taking advantage of cloud technology means that you won’t have to spend any money on your own network or multiple software licenses; and you don’t need to have space for your own data servers. Process sales on the go.

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Highspot

JULY 20, 2023

Managers juggle many duties, from taking care of current business to training new sales reps. At the same time, account executives must keep up with new product features and customer needs, manage their deals, and meet their sales goals. Call Tracking Software Versus Conversation Intelligence Platforms: What’s the Difference?

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Allego

JANUARY 11, 2024

People in all industries use generative AI tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT to create content, analyze data, write software, create sales strategies, develop employee training, manage teams, and more. Say Hello to Custom GPTs for Sales Gen AI creators aren’t resting on their laurels. Want a GPT for sales content?

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 10, 2022

Text messaging for sales is an excellent way for you to stay top-of-mind as your prospects consider their product options. Sending sales text messages to your prospects to nurture them all the way until conversion. Sending sales text messages to your prospects to nurture them all the way until conversion. Image Source.

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PandaDoc

JUNE 13, 2023

Keep your docs secure Our legally-binding eSignature software is ESIGN and UETA compliant. The ESIGN Act provides guidelines that standardized electronic signatures across the U.S. Electronic signatures that comply with ESIGN guidelines are given the same legal weight as handwritten signatures. And the U.S.

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Jeffrey Gitomer

JANUARY 14, 2019

Big deal – it's a sales call, not nuclear physics. Rather, cold calling is a process that encompasses concepts, techniques and rules, that if followed, will lead to appointments and sales. The rules and guidelines presented here are applicable to either type of cold call. You say, "Oh, I don't charge to make a sales call".

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

One area CEOs can focus on during this period of change is the sales and marketing functions. Modernizing Sales and Marketing during an Industry Shift. The challenge many B2B sales and marketers face, however, is how to transition the legacy team to the new industry. Want to see an example? A definition for each competency.

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BrainShark

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The sales profession isn’t what it used to be. Reps need to know A LOT to be at their best in front of buyers, but has your sales training strategy kept up with the times? But before we dive into sales training ideas, let’s clarify what we mean when we talk about sales training. What about sales training programs?

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 18, 2020

In sales, it’s normal to deal with slow seasons, bad seasons, and horrible seasons. Is there a future for your sales and company? We decided to address these concerns and provide you with some tips on adapting your sales and workflow to the current conditions. But none of those compare to the current situation. What to expect?

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 19, 2019

There's nothing worse than getting through an entire sales presentation only to hear, "That was great, but I just need some time to think this over." As a result, many presentations are met with wishy-washy responses that drag along the sales process and waste valuable time. But, what does a great sales deck look like?

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Zoominfo

APRIL 14, 2021

The new office includes amenities such as a gym, cafeteria, and conference center, which will adhere to all COVID-19 health guidelines until the pandemic is over. ZoomInfo has also added newly-installed safety precautions, including: Upgraded air filtration systems Personal protective equipment and sanitization Space-planning software.

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SalesLoft

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Every sales team has that legendary sales rep. Don’t worry, there is plenty of truth behind the need for a sales engagement platform. What is a Sales Engagement Platform? What is a Sales Engagement Platform? How is Sales Engagement Software Different from Sales Enablement? Learn more.

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Distribution Pricing Journal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Pricing requires a lot of collaboration with all the teams inside of your company, from sales to finance to purchasing. With better web-accessible software platforms and data tools, pricing managers no longer need to be tethered to the office to get real time data. And sales reps might like dropping in on important deals.

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Don’t worry — you are not alone: 69% of your colleagues feel the exact same way, according to Salesforce’s State of Sales 5th edition. As the same State of Sales 5th edition claims, salespeople, on average, sell only 28% of their working hours. As AI evolves, sales processes will become more predictive and proactive.

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Smooth Sale

MAY 17, 2024

Malware and ransomware Malicious software can infiltrate systems to steal or encrypt data, often demanding a ransom for data release. By automating data processing and handling according to specified guidelines, AI supports compliance with laws and standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS. Be Inspired and Inspiring! Celebrate Success!

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Zoominfo

JUNE 14, 2020

The new office includes amenities such as a gym, cafeteria, and conference center, which will adhere to all COVID-19 health guidelines until the pandemic is over. Customers, board members, and employees alike would walk into our offices and feel the energy coming from our sales floors, from our marketing teams.

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Tenbound

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In a significant move for the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry, David Dulany, Founder and CEO of Tenbound, has been appointed as the new Dean of The Open SaaS Institute. The Institute’s vision is to eliminate the fragmentation and challenges that hinder the SaaS world from achieving its full potential.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 29, 2024

Looking for an ideal virtual data room software? How to effectively optimize folders in alignment with your data room index While some VDR providers offer automatic document indexing, a few simple guidelines can make your data room structure much more effective and tailored to your business needs.

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Pipeliner

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

A key factor in a sales manager’s approach is technology. Without the right technology, the sales manager isn’t going to even have the data to view, let alone interpret, and make decisions with. What does this mean for a sales manager newly on the job? The primary questions the sales manager should ask are: A.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 28, 2017

What we are selling is not the software product – the set of all the features, in their specific implementation – because there are just not many buyers for this software product. The software just happens to be the part we’re able to build and ship (and the means for us to get our cut). Selling the New Normal.

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InsightSquared

MARCH 6, 2018

Sales operations has been around for quite some time, but lately the function has been gaining momentum. Instead of behind-the-scenes sales support, sales ops now acts as a strategic partner for sales VPs and leadership. Start building out your sales operations department by hiring someone to own your CRM.

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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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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 17, 2019

Many business owners, managers, and sales reps think contract management is just a matter of getting a signature and storing the contract away in a CRM. Lost leads, sales, and revenue. The reality is that contract management is a fundamental part of the sales cycle. 5 Proven Tips for Writing Better Sales Contracts.

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Mindtickle

JULY 7, 2022

A quick search on LinkedIn will return a lot of VP of sales enablement roles, but not so many equivalent roles for sales readiness. It’s not surprising; sales enablement is a more venerable concept, and it’s been widely adopted in the market. First things first as VP of sales readiness: building an ideal rep profile.

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Allbound

MAY 29, 2019

From your partner portal to your program guidelines, nothing should be overly complex if you want to keep your partners from running for the hills. Establish clear program guidelines. A confusing and disorganized partner program is sure to see more churn than one with clear guidelines. Provide thorough training and education.

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Close.io

JANUARY 17, 2020

The state of sales isn't as dire as the title suggests. In fact, this week Linkedin published an article that reveals using curse words during a sales call could actually help you close the deal! The startling truth: How cursing impacts sales. Sales has transformed radically over the past few decades. Let's jump right in!

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Allbound

JUNE 26, 2019

It offers a “virtual wallet” to partners, a tool for spending money on sales and marketing activities. By following a few of our guidelines, you’ll be reaping the rewards of a successful MDF program in no time. When best practices are followed, MDFs can be an effective way to boost channel sales. Develop a clear strategy.

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Close.io

MARCH 20, 2020

The current Coronavirus is changing the sales landscape at break neck speed. Companies are faced with the challenge of having to quickly adapt their sales strategy, work environment, and business finances to pull through this crisis. The Remote Sales Survival Guide. This week we published The Remote Sales Survival Guide.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Now, B2B companies must implement digital marketing into their sales funnels. For example, 68% of millennials would rather make a B2B purchase via a website than through a sales representative. Attribution models take the overall value of a sale and give credit back to every interaction that contributed to the end result.

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LeadFuze

JULY 5, 2023

Crafting a sales script is an essential skill for those in sales, marketing, and business ownership. In this post, we will delve into key aspects of creating highly effective sales scripts. Identifying Key Benefits for Customers To create a killer sales script, you need to know what your customers want.

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