Understanding the Sales Force

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

The goal of this study was very cool indeed, but the study, despite being developed by two business professors from Georgetown and UCLA, was poorly designed. An effective sales cycle not only will be shorter, but opportunities will convert from stage to stage with higher frequency. Magazine''s website. Integration is key.

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Study Sales Cycle Follow-up Account 243

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Account-Based Marketing (ABM) always seems like a great idea … until you get into the nitty-gritty. When confronted with the details – database management, customer account segmentation, and content creation – many companies balk and decide that perhaps ABM isn’t the right road after all. Sound familiar? Who are your best customers?

Account Based Marketing 218

Account Based Marketing Segment Ideal Customer Profile Account 218

SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Specifically – when to walk away from an opportunity. However, sometimes it has to be done (whether in the best interest of the account, the customer, or your own organization). Q&A with Stefan Captijn from Genesys: 1) Can you briefly describe the opportunity? Or losing future opportunities? Initially, yes.

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Case Study Study Travel Quota 314

No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Closing the sales year with a bang is nice, but signing new clients shouldn’t be the focus for account based selling teams in Q4. Account based sales reps quarterback complex deals that rely on an exquisitely crafted, fine-tuned prospecting strategy—not a last-minute free-for-all. Get Your Priorities Straight. Don’t let that happen.

Account 180

Account Closing Sales Qualified Lead Referrals 180

Sales Hacker

JULY 11, 2022

Out of that list, we need a few things: Short term opportunities (what can close in-quarter?). Long term opportunities (what am I setting up for next quarter?). Still, we need to balance that out with opportunities that will keep us at quota. So when our dream accounts had someone tell us no, we wouldn’t waver.

Account 98

Account Hiring Intent Signal Conference 98

Miller Heiman Group

JUNE 24, 2020

Whether capturing new leads, closing new accounts, extending their penetration of new business units within existing customers or increasing their win rates, sales leaders set lofty goals and hunt for the methodologies, tools and processes to help them attain their objectives.

Study 65

Study Penetration Survey Face-to-face 65

Miller Heiman Group

APRIL 2, 2019

Managing a strategic account is a complicated balancing act. But to achieve long-term success with a strategic account, the customer needs to view you as a trusted partner, which means you need to constantly set yourself apart from the competition by helping your customer achieve their long-term goals. Evaluate Your Performance.

Account 110

Account Influencer Lead Rank Lead Scoring 110

Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

But the fact of the matter is that there are fewer opportunities to do it in our brave new world. Countless studies report the vast majority of buyers now prefer virtual interactions as opposed to face-to-face selling. Truth be told, remote selling has been commonplace for years now especially with major accounts. I got this….I’m

Account 52

Account Face-to-face Sports Scale 52

SBI Growth

AUGUST 6, 2012

Are your sales resources properly aligned with growth opportunity ? Have you conducted growth opportunity analyses in your market? Find out if your sales resources are aligned with growth opportunity by using the Sales Growth Pin Pointer. The objective for each was to identify growth opportunity and align resources accordingly.

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Opportunity Strategy Banking Territories 316

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 25, 2018

Case studies and testimonials are useful to have on hand. To build this library, you'll need case study interview questions that will surface valuable details and insights. The following list of 100 case study interview questions will help you build a narrative using the “ Problem - Agitate - Solve ” method. Best, [Your name].

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Case Study Study Referrals Decision Maker 132

Janek Performance Group

APRIL 12, 2023

Together with Selling Power, we’re conducting a survey in support of an upcoming research study to explore how top-performing sales leaders are improving customer relationships to drive growth. By participating, you will have the opportunity to share your insights and learn from other top sales leaders.

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Research Account Survey Study 48

Emissary

JUNE 6, 2022

In the beginning, account-based marketing for enterprise tech marketers was simply an account list and a high-value direct mail campaign. Technology companies were early adopters of account-based marketing (ABM): utilizing personalization strategies to engage B2B buyers earlier, uncover more opportunities, and close bigger deals.

Account Based Marketing 52

Account Based Marketing Enterprise Enterprise Demand Generation Targets 52

Miller Heiman Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Even when managers do find the time, they take a narrow view, focusing on ways that their sellers can position themselves to close a specific opportunity, like acquiring a new piece of business. But coaching on individual opportunities doesn’t help the seller grow—or drive long-term sales success. Hiring New Sellers.

Trends 65

Trends Study Hiring Sales Management 65

SalesLoft

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

A study by Implisit found the average sales rep updates over 60 records per day , or makes over 300 updates per week, in order to keep their Salesforce CRM fully up-to-date. And with the recent addition of Opportunity Management to Sales Engagement, we’re turning “Salesforce, or it didn’t happen” on its head. It took forever!”

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Opportunity SalesForce Hiring eBook 59

Steven Rosen

JANUARY 14, 2024

They also highlight the importance of self-awareness and reframing challenges as opportunities for growth. Many companies struggle with executing their plans and strategies, leading to missed opportunities and underperformance. It also creates a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the organization.

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Video Competition Coaching Strategy 156

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 17, 2020

While closing a deal is important, taking a holistic approach to the sales process can unlock greater revenue potential, especially for account-based businesses such as service agencies or companies that sell to enterprise customers. This is where account development becomes a helpful function. Account Development Manager.

Ideal Customer Profile 92

Ideal Customer Profile Account Advertising Advertising 92

DiscoverOrg Sales

JANUARY 24, 2017

I come to the Account Based Everything movement as a long-time proponent. Now I live in Customer Success, where our strategic accounts team is applying a “starter kit” version of ABE in our best accounts. Where cultivating relationships in whale accounts is concerned, the battle really is won or lost before it’s ever fought.

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Account Account Based Marketing Customer Jigsaw 120

Close.io

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Data is the key to accountability in SaaS sales. We’re living in the 2020s now, and just about everything you can think of is trackable and measurable: calls made, minutes spent on the phone, emails sent, text messages sent, opportunities created, opportunities closed—all that’s missing is the brandy. Accountability.

Account 95

Account Data Salary Motivation 95

Sales Hacker

APRIL 9, 2020

There’s still an opportunity to build your brand, establish digital thought leadership, and develop your audience. Here’s a case study that will show you how it’s done in a real life situation. Ultimately this would serve as a lead gen funnel for new business opportunities. What does that look like? Client Background.

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Case Study Study LinkedIn Top of Funnel 79

Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

APRIL 7, 2021

Savvy managers are well-acquainted with the tactics that motivate employees — such things as recognition, rewards, access to resources, training and development opportunities, and chances for promotion. Essentially, managers can do three things: Hold people accountable for their goals. The manager’s role. & Kramer, S.

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Study Motivation Video Research 52

Sales Hacker

JUNE 14, 2021

Sales and marketing teams start their account-based sales (ABS) and account-based marketing (ABM) programs with strategic intentions. They’re watching those accounts that are trending and consuming their content. How much are we expanding our LinkedIn networks with target accounts? But then things change.

Account Based Marketing 79

Account Based Marketing Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profile Account 79

Crunchbase

MAY 18, 2022

That’s the premise behind account-based marketing (ABM). What is account-based marketing (ABM)? Simply stated, account-based marketing is a strategy that meticulously selects high-value accounts and targets them with personalized messaging. Targeting accounts. Growth and scalability. Competitive analysis.

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Account Based Marketing Account Marketing Sales Qualified Lead 72

SalesFuel

APRIL 2, 2024

. “… Contact multiple individuals inside a prospect account before concluding that there is no opportunity present.” In total, 6sense analysts report that BDRs reach out 17 times to each contact at a prospect’s account. Unfortunately, the 6sense study has uncovered a pattern of declining support for BDRs.

Maximizer 116

Maximizer Face-to-face Social Media Hiring 116

Close.io

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Zuora’s account-based outbound system (integrating outbound marketing + outbound prospecting) defies that impatience and generates massive revenue (60%–70% of it) in a market where accounts can take years to consider, decide, and buy. Room 1” is the biggest missed opportunity in marketing and sales. Let’s break it down.

Outbound 60

Outbound Case Study Ideal Customer Profile Account 60

Sales Hacker Training

AUGUST 25, 2021

We increased the average number of qualified opportunities per SDR by 92% that year. links to relevant case studies) to save even more SDR time. Instead, have them start with account research. Personalized follow-ups feel uncomfortable at first, and good account research takes time. The results? Even better?

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Sales Qualified Lead Opportunity Buyer Persona Call-back 116

Revegy

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Your approach to managing and growing your most strategic accounts impacts your ability to optimize revenue. Why Focus on Key Accounts? Key Accounts are your most profitable, scalable, and tenured clients. Key accounts are hard to win, hard to retain and particularly challenging to grow. 2. Globalization.

Account 69

Account Decision Maker Enterprise Enterprise 69

No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 9, 2020

All of us perform our best when we are held accountable and have the tools to succeed. That means enhancing and reinforcing their sales skills, budgeting for them to attend conferences and business events, brainstorming before prospect and client meetings, conducting joint calls, and ensuring clarity around accountability.

Sales Management 390

Sales Management Hiring Quota Cold Calling 390

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

A recent study by the Relational Capital Group revealed that 89% of senior leaders believe that relationships are the most important factor in their success year over year. However, the study also revealed that only 24% of these leaders actually do anything intentionally to promote building those relationships.

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Company Customer Insurance Insurance 423

LeadBoxer

DECEMBER 8, 2019

If your primary marketing strategy has been to “cast a wide net”, consider only going after your white whales – your ideal accounts – instead. Known as account-based marketing (ABM), companies that treat individual prospects like an entire market can generate 208% more revenue than those who don’t according to MarketingProfs.

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Account Based Marketing Account Software Software 89

Partners in Excellence

MARCH 12, 2024

Today, he is responsible for some of SAPs largest enterprise accounts. Like others who’ve offered their stories, John has a clear purpose: “Each sale represents not just a key performance indicator but also an opportunity to enhance someone’s life.” He will always do the right thing for the customer.

SAP 73

SAP Real Estate Enterprise Enterprise 73

Miller Heiman Group

JANUARY 31, 2019

Salespeople are highly motivated to sell as many solutions as possible to their existing accounts. Yet most accounts end up getting smaller over time, not larger. Let’s explore three essential selling skills every salesperson should possess to maximize their long-term potential in large accounts: 1. Develop a Relationship Map.

Account 83

Account Decision Maker Maximizer Buyer 83

Sales Hacker

MAY 10, 2021

Opportunity to upsell and cross-sell. Even after you close a deal with a client, there is always an opportunity to upsell or cross-sell. Identifying potential sources of referrals requires you to actively monitor account use. An active account management policy can help you identify customers before they churn.

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Case Study Study Top of Funnel Churn 62

Sales Hacker

MARCH 8, 2024

What you’ll get at ELG Con: Case studies from companies like Data, Cloudera, and more. ELG puts less strain on your team because partners can provide additional data, resources, and opportunities, meaning less time is spent chasing low-quality leads. Early-bird tickets expire next week. A chance to tour (and maybe even race on?)

Lead Rank 93

Lead Rank Referrals Lead Scoring Ideal Customer Profile 93

SBI

JANUARY 18, 2018

Matt: LeadGnome’s reply email mining service gives Sales a competitive advantage by identifying actionable intelligence that presents an opportunity to connect with the right leads, at the right time, to drive more revenue. Salesforce) – many studies show a whole day is wasted on data entry each week.

Penetration 114

Penetration Account ROI Demand Generation Agencies 114

HeavyHitter Sales

APRIL 7, 2013

Over the past year I’ve had the opportunity to interview several hundred business-to-business salespeople about how they win-over prospective clients and the circumstances when they lose. At other accounts, prospective buyers weren’t experienced with purchasing products. Inability to Penetrate New Accounts. Other Steve W.

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Study B2B Penetration Lead Rank 146

Sales Evangelist

JUNE 16, 2020

How To Generate Interest In Lost Opportunities Every so often, a prior interest doesn’t end with a good close. Sometimes, there are lost opportunities. As a salesperson, how do you generate interest in lost opportunities? At that point, you label the deal as a lost opportunity and end it. How did you do it?

Opportunity 52

Opportunity Cancellation How To Scale 52

Steven Rosen

MAY 5, 2022

Study after study has shown that sales manager coaching significantly impacts performance. As a result, very few companies realize the gains promised by these studies. Sales organizations that have prioritized sales coaching as a critical success factor need to create metrics, accountabilities, and cadence to stay on track.

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Coaching Sales Management Sales Coaching Account 177