Score More Sales

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Because buyers buy differently than they used to, smart sellers are now thinking about how they are viewed online and in various virtual ways. Various studies of buyer behavior show now that buyers are much further along their buying process when they engage with potential vendors. Build Sales with these LinkedIn Resources.

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The Pipeline

DECEMBER 30, 2013

And an even greater number of post and articles telling you all the things you should do in 2014, most of which are retreads of things they advised you to do in 2013. So in 2014 Stop. Being Trendy – There is always a new trend, a new tool, a new way, to be successful, but new is not always better, it’s just new.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Provide the right processes, tools, structure and guidance to best deliver revenue. But is that the same as enabling the buyer to buy? Buyers don’t care about how your organization wants to sell. Is everything you do making it easier for your buyers to buy? You’ve been hearing that buyers have changed significantly.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 6, 2022

The modern buyer doesn't have the patience to address basic questions with answers that anyone can find through a cursory search — nor do they have the time to fill you in on their challenges. The 18 Best Places to Research Buyers Before Sales Conversations. The Buyer’s Twitter Account.

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SBI Growth

JULY 21, 2013

Sales forces lack buyer-centered tools for success. Sales field alignment with the modern day buyer requires more than lip service. This blog is focused on the transformation of Sales to incorporate buyer-centered tools. CMO’s can help sales make the number in 2014. When will Sales catch up with Marketing?

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Couple that with preparing for 2014 and you are maxed out. Schedule a review of your 2014 plan at your office here. The implications of you not being deeply engaged in 2014 planning are many: Bad Earnings — You get an unfair number. How You Avoid Losing the 2014 Battle. In this report we heard from over 15,000 B2B buyers.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Adding value to your sales team starts with understanding your buyer. Best-in-class sales organizations start with understanding where the buyer spends their time. So why is the internal buyer’ treated any differently than the external buyer? Yes, the sales team is the buyer for your solutions.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Planning for 2014 requires a fresh look at the metrics that will determine success. They are all leading indicators that can help you forecast success in 2014. By registering for SBI’s Sales & Marketing Research Review , you''ll get the “ Top 15 Metrics to Track in 2014.” Offer to help connect a buyer with a channel partner.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 12, 2013

Most companies are in the heart of their planning process for 2014. Today’s post provides recommendations for revising your approach for 2014. Self-Directed Buyers are the New Reality. The average B2B buyer is 57% done with their purchase decision before sales engages. You’ve seen the statistic in this space before.

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Customer Centric Selling

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Sales Training Article: Top Sales Tool for 2014. By John Kearney, Sales Benchmark Index (SBI) Image courtesy of FrameAngel at FreeDigitalPhotos.net As a Sales Operations leader, you have 3 major challenges heading into 2014. This tool has been around for a few years now. Win-Loss reviews were implemented and conducted.

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SBI

JULY 22, 2014

He skipped 2013, perhaps because the market was moving too fast because, as of the 2014 version, the map has grown to a staggering 950 companies. At Smart Selling Tools, we’ve been reporting on sales solutions for seven years. We’ve kept a dynamic Top 40 Sales Tools guide updated for two years. In 2012 it grew to around 350.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 28, 2013

Talent development is a key differentiator heading into 2014. This client is positioning itself to cater to the New Buyer. Understand the buyer. This One-on-One Coaching Tool was customized by sales managers facilitating the training. You will receive the tool by signing up for this year''s Annual Research tour here.

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Tenfold

AUGUST 30, 2017

What we often have to deal with is a highly-evolved B2B buyer, someone who’ve searched across several online platforms. So, it pays to ask: How do B2B buyers search for tech solutions and how can you ensure you’re there, at every stage of their buyer’s journey? B2B Buyer Behavior. The Digital Age Buyer’s Journey.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 14, 2013

Signs this is happening to you are: Customers and prospects are declining meeting requests. You get RFPs from prospects you haven’t been talking to. When you sign up for the session, you’ll learn 4 new ways to modernize your sales force: Understanding the New Buyer. Your buyers (and you) are saturated with emails every day.

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SBI Growth

JULY 23, 2013

The top of the funnel is filling with highly qualified prospects. Your message is resonating with buyers earlier in their buying process. Sign up for the onsite session for your leadership team: " How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute." Understanding the drivers of Sales Force Effectiveness in 2014.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

This is content that aligns with the prospects buying process. It pulls prospects through the buyers journey faster Your internal team has more product knowledge than any 3rd party content writer. This is where the quality content your buyer seeks comes from. It must be directed to your Buyer Personas.

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SBI Growth

JULY 30, 2013

This is the time of year when Marketing leaders start mapping out 2014 changes. Making the Number in 2014 starts now. Have you updated your buyer process maps (BPMs)? Sign up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute." How are you supporting social selling?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

A salesperson’s CRM—or customer relationship management platform—is one of the most used tools in their technology stack. And for good reason—your CRM manages customer and prospect data and contains valuable information regarding customer behavior and buying habits. 1. Adoption of cloud-based CRM. in sales revenue ( source ).

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

How to Make the Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute. In this session, we will cover subjects like: Leading organizational models for 2014. As part of attending this session, you will get the Sales Org Evaluation Tool. Benefits of the tool: Determine the right org model for your sales team. What to Do Next.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 3, 2013

She was developing Buyer Process Maps and Social Selling tools for the sales field. Below is a brief overview (learn more about them at this event ): Buyer Process Maps. BPM’s are a sales tool that map the decision-making process used to purchase something. Increases win rates through Buyer and Seller alignment.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 8, 2020

Regardless if you are a grizzled sales veteran with decades of experience or brand new to the profession, here are some simple steps to delight your prospects. So how do you create a positive experience for your prospect during the pre-purchase phase? This leads to subtle pushes like asking for a demo before the prospect is ready.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 30, 2013

Register here for SBI’s 7 th Annual Research Project and find out how your World Class peers plan to make the 2014 number. Step #1 – Define Your Prospect Universe. Account segmentation involves: Defining the prospect universe - who is best fit to be your customer. Step #2 – Build Buyer Personas. Who is my ideal customer?

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Infuse the Sales Process with Buyer Insights. Selling in a different way based on a specific understanding of the way buyers buy. Higher close rates and reduced cycle times due to alignment with the buyer. Role of Marketing: Participate in expert panel sessions to map the buyer’s process to the sales process. In Summary.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 12, 2013

October 23 - Time – Prospecting – And Getting the Jump On Both. Set the time aside now, and learn how the three combine will help you sell better now, and into 2014! Over the next couple of weeks I will be presenting three different webinars on 3 related topics that you should register for and attend. What’s in Your Pipeline?

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SBI Growth

DECEMBER 1, 2013

The tool will help you prioritize these ideas based on impact on your team. Download the tool and build an agile execution plan. Teach new prospecting techniques. It is difficult to find reps that are great at prospecting. Sales organizations have made prospecting difficult. What are the expected results?

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Customer Centric Selling

AUGUST 2, 2013

Sales Training Article: Is Your Team Ready for 2014? By George de los Reyes, Sales Benchmark Index (SBI) Image courtesy of Danilo Rizzuti at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Have you started thinking about 2014? Want to know what your peers are planning for in 2014? Attendees well receive an Overachievers Tool Kit.

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Sales 2.0

OCTOBER 22, 2014

A couple of weeks ago I went to the 2014 version of Inbound with about 10,000 other people and was thrilled to not only attend David’s talk but get him to do an interview about his new book and his thoughts on social selling. You won’t be great in this new world of buyer-lead sales but maybe you’ll keep your job. (2) Sound familiar?

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 1, 2014

Make a change in 2014. Now that productivity is defined, you need to identify the tools they need. Training should be focused on helping your sales reps identify prospects and close deals. Training Topics: Social prospecting: You need to teach them how to identify prospects on social media. Ramping new sales reps.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

You must generate content to help your buyer buy. The role is centered specifically around new prospects. What type of prospects are being attracted? Items to measure are below, and outlined in more detail in this tool. Content marketing will get you to you 2014 revenue contribution goal. I don’t disagree.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Does he or she understand the competencies required to support the new buyer? Social prospecting, technology proficiency and content production are just a few. This means that getting Sales to use the tools requires you to be the best salesmen in the company. Does the CSO/VP of Sales even understand how Marketing works?

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The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

You know I have never read an article or a post that was written by an advocate of cold calling, suggesting that social selling is bad, ridiculing people who use the practice to engage with prospects, suggest that it is inadequate, or about to die. To start with not every buyer has a Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn account.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Gaining B2B prospects via LinkedIn referrals is the best way to succeed in 2014. These are business contacts with an “in” to someone you’ve deemed a qualified prospect. Download the Tool (free event registration required) so that you''ll be able to leverage your database along with my upcoming blog and tool.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

You’ll have access to a host of guides, templates and tools. They reach new prospects with social media. Buyer behaviors have changed and top sales reps are steadily evolving. Next Steps: Prepare for 2014 now. Make the Number in 2014. This no-cost tour presents findings from SBI’s research in 2013. Staying On Top.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

If you don’t do this, you’re mis-aligned with your buyers. Amazed, you watch him visit with the prospect. Sign up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute.” When you register, you’ll also receive the Reinforcement Framework Tool. Creating tools.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 31, 2018

However, in a world where 72% of B2B buyers look to industry peers to research purchase decisions ( source ), it’s a mistake to ignore influencer marketing as a viable tactic. They generate 200,000 views, 200+ event referrals, 4,000+ PDF downloads and nearly 1,000 leads, all by the end of December 2014 ( source ).

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Many B2B manufacturers still deploy a “catalog approach” to sales, with inside reps relying on frequent touches with prospects and customers to close deals. You may do it in pieces, but it’s more than just buying digital tools. That’s clearly unconscionable, but it doesn’t make Harris’ insights any less valid. “In

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Score More Sales

OCTOBER 18, 2013

These include prospects, customers, former customers, vendors, partners, and referrers? How do you handle pre-prospects? These are the names from marketing who are potential prospects or people you find on an industry list. Does it show what stage each of your sales opportunities (or your buyers’ buying opportunities) is in?

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