Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

There’s no shortage of valuable information about prospects and customers — as long as you know how to access and apply it. One example of an outbound sales tactic is the triple touch process , where reps work to connect with prospects through a series of personalized messages. What makes a sales strategy effective?

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Strategy Lead Rank Lead Scoring Hiring 130

Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 7, 2019

According to the International Journal of Applied Studies , the largest contributor to merger and acquisition failure is people – specifically, a lack of effective communication between them, and an inability to successfully traverse cultural differences. Says the study author, “…the employee must be pivotal.

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Hiring Pivotal Scale Journal 176

Zoominfo

MARCH 31, 2024

In a hyper-competitive market, B2B sellers are constantly looking for an edge with their ideal prospects. As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. Do you have the right case studies in place?

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Top of Funnel Decision Maker Scale Ideal Customer Profile 130

Highspot

JANUARY 29, 2024

7 Sales Negotiation Strategies to Close More Deals Sales Negotiating Training Example Sales Negotiating Training Program Work With Sales Enablement to Provide Negotiation Materials and Training What is Sales Negotiation? Negotiation is pivotal in sales by facilitating mutually beneficial agreements between buyers and sellers.

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Negotiation Closing Case Study Buyer Persona 52

Sales Hacker

MAY 29, 2023

The idea is here to study the lifecycle of a lead from qualification to close (or loss). If so, study the recordings thoroughly. You can get this information by studying CRM deal links and speaking to the AEs you have worked with. Pricing is a question that every prospect asks at some point in the sales cycle.

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Ideal Customer Profile Sales Cycle Study Top of Funnel 87

Alice Heiman

MARCH 12, 2024

The discussion delves into the transformative power of social media for personal branding and the pivotal role CEOs play in this dynamic landscape. Embracing Training and Defining Roles One of the first hurdles to overcome is the fear of the unknown and the potential for missteps online.

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Social Media Media Revenue Top of Funnel 76

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The very moment deal-seekers everywhere shoot their shot, turn prospects into buyers, and score buzzer-beating slam dunks that accelerate the business to record-breaking sales. Buyer behavior: Many buyers are trained to buy at the end of the quarter or year. It’s here, the biggest sales quarter of the year.

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Data Discount How To Quota 121

Vengreso

JULY 20, 2023

Research has found that a successful salesperson has to do at least 8 outreach attempts before a prospect will book a sales call. In addition, the right mindset will also keep you agile, open-minded to change, and ready to pivot when things don’t go as planned. Why Is it Good To Have A Positive Mindset in #Sales?

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Positioning Coaching Up-Sell Sales Coaching 105

Janek Performance Group

MARCH 6, 2024

In a LinkedIn/Forrester study, 60 percent said their sales team’s diversity contributed to their success. Consider the following from the LinkedIn/Forrester study : Sales teams that actively practice D&I have an average lead-to-conversion rate of 54 percent. This is compared to 26 percent for those that don’t.

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Hiring Demographics Lead Rank Lead Scoring 62

Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Event organizers swiftly pivoted. Not wanting to miss the opportunity to get our message in front of prospects and keep our lead-gen engine humming, we jumped on the opportunity to redirect our live event budget. But we were able to pivot in real time, using the script and agenda to make real-time changes.

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Trade Show Segment Pivotal Conference 136

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

To answer this question, let’s start with some data: According to the latest HubSpot Research Study , we found that 40% of businesses will miss revenue targets this year. Teams that traditionally sold in person had to pivot to an inside sales model. The pandemic hasn’t just caused pivots — it’s also caused permanent change.

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Hubspot Lead Rank Opportunity Lead Scoring 126

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 31, 2020

And there's a good chance that your sales team might have to adjust the way it approaches prospects and customers. Pivoting your sales strategy is a significant, difficult decision, but if your business needs new life, it might be the way to go. In order to suit those priorities, the company had to pivot its sales strategy.

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Strategy Pivotal Retail Consumer 71

Nutshell

MARCH 15, 2024

Qualifying leads before sending them through to your sales team lets you learn more about your prospects and build deeper connections with them, which often results in more deals. Lead nurturing is the process of building relationships with prospects who aren’t quite ready to purchase your product or service.

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Lead Nurturing Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank 71

SMEI

JANUARY 5, 2024

In today’s highly competitive job market, particularly in the dynamic fields of sales and marketing, standing out to prospective employers is more crucial than ever. Balancing with Professional Responsibilities: Juggling certification studies with your current job can be challenging but rewarding in the long run. It’s free.

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Marketing Ideal Customer Profile Social Media Google Analytics 85

Sell Integrity

JULY 13, 2020

Training is regularly implemented, new sales techniques are tried out, and the latest and greatest technology is implemented as the surefire antidote to a complex, competitive marketplace. In one study we conducted, less than 19% of companies said they believed their salespeople consistently follow the established sales process.

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How To Compensation Quota Vendor 98

Janek Performance Group

AUGUST 2, 2023

This eye-opening observation exposes a hidden opportunity for sales professionals—the transformative power of vocal training. Most salespeople need to recognize their voice’s pivotal role in the sales success. A well-trained voice possesses the potential to captivate attention, instill confidence, and establish trust.

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Telemarketing Intent Infusion Pivotal 62

SBI

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

NANCY: WHAT ARE THE TOP WAYS COMPANIES CAN TRANSFORM SALES TO IMPROVE THEIR PROSPECTS’ BUYING EXPERIENCE IN THE NEXT 12-24 MONTHS? Do you need better case studies and testimonials during the “Consideration” stage, so your buyers have confidence in your brand? Is your price model confusing? Does your trial impress?

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Lead Rank Case Study Lead Scoring Survey 101

Hubspot Sales

JUNE 15, 2020

Sellers who were used to high-touch, in-person customer meetings have had to instantly pivot to remote virtual meetings. How do companies ensure sellers are as effective as if they were engaging with customers, prospects and colleagues face to face? But is this enough? This leads to potentially low levels of engagement.

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How To Face-to-face ROI Video 99

Janek Performance Group

JANUARY 4, 2023

” These missed opportunities leave sales reps wondering if the prospect was even listening during the presentation. When prospects don’t listen, it’s not their ears that are closed, but their subconscious mind. Yet, studies show there is a poor correlation between confidence and competence. Recency Bias.

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Decision Maker Lead Rank Lead Scoring Buyer 62

PandaDoc

MAY 28, 2024

Sometimes, their product isn’t the best solution, so they find something that works for the prospect. Salespeople gain a deeper understanding of prospective customers, demonstrating knowledge and building trust. Prospects are more likely to reach your funnel armed with information, so they already have a good idea of what they need.

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Consultative Selling Top of Funnel Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank 52

PandaDoc

APRIL 24, 2023

At its core, it means training your sales team to sell as effectively as possible. Sales enablement techniques include using coaching, relevant content, training, and technology to help sales agents onboard, improve their sales skills, and sell more and faster. It’s their job to head up your approach.

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Sales Enablement Webinar Metrics Strategy Top of Funnel 52

Highspot

JULY 6, 2023

With proven sales training strategies and ongoing coaching and enablement, reps will be ready to tackle the art of selling. The Changing Landscape of Sales Skills Sellers are experiencing a pivotal shift in when, how, and why prospects need them. Why are Sales Skills Important?

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Face-to-face Negotiation Sales Methodology ROI 52

Hubspot Sales

MAY 18, 2023

So if you’re already a project manager looking to pivot into consulting, this certification is for you. A four-year degree, 36 months of experience leading projects within the past eight years, and 35 hours of project management education/training or a CAPM certification. Professionals in communication are in more demand.

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Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Education Networking 76

DiscoverOrg Sales

MAY 12, 2016

“As you well know, arousing curiosity, generating interest, and getting prospects to open up about their priorities is about as easy as potty-training a coyote.” If, like Bertuzzi, you’ve ever struggled to get the attention of your prospective clients, then you’ll enjoy her insight on sales development. 4) Salesbuzz.com.

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Inside Sales Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Account Based Marketing 120

Miller Heiman Group

JANUARY 16, 2020

The 2 nd Annual Sales Operations and Technology Study from Miller Heiman Group found that just more than 5% of sales organizations deploy AI in their sales technology stack, and the majority—66.2% AI can assist in training, content management and coaching and bring up both quota attainment and win rates.

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Opportunity Sales Operations Lead Rank Lead Scoring 53

Highspot

JANUARY 22, 2024

One of the key components that play a pivotal role in executing a GTM strategy is sales enablement. Sales Enablement: Provide sales teams with the necessary tools, resources, and training to effectively sell your product. It’s a myriad of factors, but one of the most critical reasons being poor planning.

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Strategy Marketing Distribution Sales Enablement 52

Highspot

JANUARY 22, 2024

One of the key components that play a pivotal role in executing a GTM strategy is sales enablement. Sales Enablement: Provide sales teams with the necessary tools, resources, and training to effectively sell your product. It’s a myriad of factors, but one of the most critical reasons being poor planning.

Strategy 52

Strategy Marketing Distribution Sales Enablement 52

Lessonly

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

We’ve got a llama mascot and reps have sent everything from golden llama figurines to plush llamas that are dressed up for a specific job title or company to wow prospects and make them smile.). The answer is simple: Training. Once reps have some tenure, ongoing training is the name of the game. Enablement. Certifications. .

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Training Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Buyer Persona 26

Janek Performance Group

MARCH 27, 2023

Organizations were forced to change their sales process to accommodate their prospect’s new buying journey or suffer the consequences. Traditional sales organizations with outside sales reps had to quickly pivot to new virtual processes. For example, how often do prospects struggle to align their calendar to your sales reps calendar?

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Sales Process Ideal Customer Profile Hiring Face-to-face 48

Allego

JUNE 2, 2022

Sales enablement, the ongoing process of providing reps with the training, content, and tools they need to sell effectively, is often thought to be a function exclusively owned and operated by sales teams. This can be a prospect call recording or even an informal recording of the rep sharing a “win” story or a new competitor they encountered.

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Sales Enablement Marketing How To Construction 62

Crunchbase

JULY 14, 2022

Hungry for stronger prospect relationships? In fact, high-performing sales reps that close 51% more deals than their peers, view networking platforms as a pivotal component in their sales processes. For instance, if you’re targeting B2B leads, your prospects are likely using Twitter and LinkedIn. Image Source.

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Social Selling Lead Rank Lead Scoring Social Media 52

Highspot

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Incorporating value selling into sales training can help your company stay ahead of the competition. That is because it empowers sales professionals to move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach and tailor their pitches according to each prospect’s unique pain points. This approach isn’t just about selling a product.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Methodology Decision Maker 59

Highspot

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Sales managers play a pivotal role in aligning the efforts of the sales organization with the broader goals of the business. Recruitment and Training Building a competent, successful sales team is crucial. Managers are involved in recruiting, sales coaching and training, and onboarding new sales representatives.

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Sales Management Strategy Lead Rank Lead Scoring 59

Vendor Neutral

APRIL 30, 2021

Financial services firms are the ideal case study for sales enablement technology. Financial professionals deal with people’s hard-earned money, and when they engage with prospective or existing clients, they need to enable their sales force with a customer-first mind-set. More than anything today, that engagement piece is pivotal.

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Sales Enablement Lead Rank Lead Scoring Webinar Metrics 52

PandaDoc

JUNE 4, 2019

Solution selling still has tremendous value for today’s sales team when adapted for the way that today’s prospects want to buy. Solution selling can be defined as the process of establishing a prospect’s problem or pain points and then selling one of your services or products as the resolution to that problem or pain.

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Solutions Selling Decision Maker Case Study Ideal Customer Profile 72

Zoominfo

MAY 12, 2016

The Sales Development Playbook by Trish Bertuzzi “As you well know, arousing curiosity, generating interest, and getting prospects to open up about their priorities is about as easy as potty-training a coyote.” Or, perhaps your sales strategy is to open by telling a prospect you’d like to learn more about their company and their needs.

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Inside Sales Ideal Customer Profile Account Based Marketing Lead Rank 100

Sales Hacker

APRIL 20, 2020

To help them adapt, we’re delivering free webinars and virtual outbound sales training to sales teams during the COVID-19 lockdown. Ground-level interviews with customers and prospects. Testimonials, case studies, and referrals are powerful pieces of the B2B marketing puzzle. Curate Social Proof to Counter Defensive Spending.

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Account Based Marketing Webinar Metrics Strategy Marketing 82