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. Customers who see that you understand their changing perspective will delight in those relationships. .

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Provide private spaces like conference rooms and cubicles for private meetings and quiet, focused time. While you can’t physically organize your remote sales team , you can encourage communication and transparency through weekly stand-up meetings, routine one-on-ones, and an open door policy over tools like Slack or email.

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Babette Ten Haken

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Customer service encompasses the actions, processes, software, machinery and people involved in serving, delivering and assisting in taking care of customer needs and requirements. They readjust their self-focus on meeting internal KPIs. Through sensor-based feedback loops displayed on screens in B2B as well as B2C settings.

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SalesLoft

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Sales software changes as rapidly as the sales landscape , which is to say at light-speed. While no one knows exactly what 2017 will bring, we predict that the future of sales software will introduce more customization and the power of big data analysis to all industries. Let’s take a closer look. Automation. Text Parsing.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Trends Researcher, Max Iskiev anonymously surveyed 1,477 global sales professionals across B2B and B2C industries to unearth the sales trends, opportunities, strategies, and pain points that could impact businesses in the coming year. This is where Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software comes into play.

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Nutshell

MAY 3, 2023

By the end, you’ll know whether or not a custom CRM is the right choice for your business and which software options might be a better fit for your needs. Otherwise, you have to contract a software developer to create the application. As long as you can develop the software, you get complete say over its capabilities.

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Showpad

JULY 26, 2019

In the Brand Lab Series Podcast, our VP of Product Marketing, Rita Patel Jackson dives into the role of women in technology, product management, the B2B vs. B2C market, and aligning sales with marketing. Stop Oversimplifying B2B Marketing: It’s Fundamentally Different From B2C. Listen to hear her take on it all. .

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Alice Heiman

MAY 13, 2020

Often, when I ask a client to tell me what their customer’s problem is, they describe the problem in relation to the product my customer is selling. “They need a software system that does ….” This kind of thing is easy to see in a B2C example. . #1: Understand your customer’s biggest problems. . No, they don’t.

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Gong.io

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

While complex sales are common in B2B sales environments, a B2C transaction can also be “complex.” B2C transactions also require approval from multiple decision-makers (agents, lenders, family members, etc.) A prospect is considered qualified if they meet at least three criteria. before closing.

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LeadBoxer

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

We all know that making a sale is the act of exchanging a product or service in return for cash, but there is far more to selling than what meets the eye. With B2B e-commerce sales predicted to exceed B2C e-commerce sales by 2020, B2B selling is constantly growing. So, what are B2B sales, and how are they different from B2C sales?

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LeadFuze

JULY 5, 2023

We’ll also discuss adapting scripts based on business needs – from tailoring templates according to product pricing to differentiating scripts for B2B and B2C scenarios. If you’re selling LeadFuze , a lead generation and sales prospecting software, show them how it can work its magic and save them time.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

As B2B companies continue to expand their digital marketing efforts, they can cull lessons from the B2C clashes like that between Airbnb and Vrbo. In the B2B world, you need to adopt the methods that the B2C people use in a different way, and that’s not going to be natural,” Westerman told SMM in a telephone interview.

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Highspot

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

For example, a healthcare software sales rep using Highspot’s Sales Playbook Software can customize their pitch with specific industry data, case studies, buyer information, and compliance information, contrasting sharply with traditional, generalized sales approaches.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

That means the tools they use must behave like the B2C platforms they’re accustomed to. For example, AI-generated call summaries help sales reps with strategic next steps following meetings with buyers. Does the software leverage generative AI for instant, inline assessments?

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Highspot

JANUARY 9, 2024

A well-designed program, paired with a robust training software , will empower your sales reps with the knowledge they need to deliver value and close more deals. The B2B sales process is a structured yet flexible journey tailored to meet the unique needs of customers. This makes B2B sales training more important than ever.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 21, 2021

B2B Buyers Expect B2B Companies to be as Efficient as B2C Companies. B2C companies have created an expectation of efficiency in the consumer’s mindset, who now wants the same experience in the B2B world. It's fantastic how B2C experiences can create the same expectation of efficiency in the B2B consumers' mindsets.

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LeadBoxer

MAY 30, 2021

B2B companies either sell items to another company so they can make their own products or meet a specific need. Selling to a group of people is different than pitching to an individual as in business-to-consumer (B2C) sales. Typically, the B2B sales and relationship-building processes take more time in comparison to B2C.

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Mindtickle

APRIL 9, 2024

Many deals are closed today without the buyer and seller meeting face-to-face, a practice known as inside sales. Today, inside sales (also referred to as remote sales) have become the dominant model of B2B sales, especially in industries such as technology and software as a service (SaaS). But it will only continue to grow.

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Partners in Excellence

AUGUST 18, 2021

There are four conditions that we and our customers must meet to maximize the probability that the buying effort is real and can end successfully, rather than withering away as more important things divert the customer attention. As I have mentioned, often the customer doesn’t know the answers to these questions.

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SugarCRM

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Whether you’re selling B2B or B2C, ultimately, you’re selling to a person and today’s buyers expect a personalized experience. Like a B2C buyer thoroughly researches a car before making the purchase, B2B buyers do complex research online and through peers on products before talking to a vendor. Business buyers are people too.

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Vendor Neutral

JUNE 15, 2021

If you go into a meeting and immediately talk about your product or service—its features, benefits, and advantages—you’re setting yourself up for failure. iCentera was acquired in 2011 by Callidus Software. July 15, 2021 1 pm EST 10 am PST Webinar. REGISTER NOW. Customers today are exhausted with pitches.

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Smooth Sale

JULY 11, 2023

He blogs about sales outreach, business software, and SEO at adamjohnpurvis.com. After several applications, I secured the final interview for a customer success position with a B2C Software-as-a-Service startup selling to realtors. If applying for a sales position, ask to meet with a team member.

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Crunchbase

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The SARS outbreak in 2003 is said to have kickstarted the dominance of Chinese B2C e-commerce companies like Alibaba. A new client making a software purchase in the tens of thousands of dollars, for example, should not be wondering about next steps after entering their credit card information. Optimize e-commerce .

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Nutshell

MARCH 13, 2020

By the end, you’ll know whether or not a custom CRM is the right choice for your business, and if not, which software options might be a better fit for your needs. A custom CRM is a CRM platform built from the ground up by in-house software delelopers or a contracted development team. Software updates. What Is a Custom CRM?

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 11, 2013

Factor in what many consider to be more B2C platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram, and you can quickly become mired down by too much of a ‘good’ thing. How have you used social-selling tools to get meetings at the level that counts? Social selling can suck the life out of your selling efforts—if you let it.

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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. There are hundreds of thousands of software vendors out there, and over 115,000 on G2. Let's dive in.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

B2B and B2C businesses often use PDFs to display menus on a site or to provide downloadable content to leads. B2B businesses that are trying to meet customers where they are should not utilize PDFs for contracts, as that can and will cause delays in receiving a signed agreement. PDFs Slow You Down.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Author: Irina Jakovleva Building a business cemented in the customer experience is table stakes in today’s connected economy for both B2B and B2C organizations. All of the marketing materials a brand used to acquire this customer were served up in her native language to meet the customer’s needs and expectations.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In-Person Engagement: Face-to-Face Meetings: If feasible, in-person visits deepen connections, demonstrating significant commitment. Whether your company is B2B or B2C, catalyzing your customers’ passion helps inform your roadmap, boost your brand, attract new customers, and accelerate their time to decision.

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Emissary

MAY 30, 2023

Tech buyers still feel like they have the latitude to make software purchases and most feel that their budget equals or surpasses their previous year’s investments. Gartner anticipates growth (albeit at lower levels than the previous year) with enterprise software a bright spot at 12% 2. Think of B2C experiences.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

That means you can leverage TikTok videos to convince your audience that your product meets their needs like no other. Besides, B2B sellers and buyers are more on the same level than B2C ones. They might need a better software communication tool. And 84% of TikTok users tap into the platform to learn something new.

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The Sales Developers

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

In early 2019, we partnered with Shujinko , the team bringing cloud compliance know-how together with software automation to make compliance and audits easier for their customers. It’s critical for an early software company to have customer conversations in order to learn and assess a market fit.”. Here’s what we did: The Challenge.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 24, 2023

You’re under pressure to meet quota, and losing a deal at the buzzer indicates to your manager that you’re not in control of the sales process. The sales process usually involves meeting the client, understanding their needs, scoping the project, and sending the quote. For example, are you using great software to manage a project?

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Gong.io

JULY 11, 2022

Inside sales (sometimes called remote sales or remote selling) is often the primary sales model for B2B, SaaS, tech, and certain high-ticket B2C sales teams. They travel to meet clients (whether by car, plane, or foot), and attend industry events and conferences to painstakingly prospect new leads. Negotiating and closing contracts.

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 2, 2020

” For years we have watched e-commerce make significant strides in the business-to-consumer (B2C) world. Here’s a personal story: In the early 2000s, I was selling very sophisticated billing software to large telecommunication companies. We are no longer immune! While my boss was on vacation, a significant lead called.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 12, 2018

It’s used in both B2C and B2B selling, although more commonly with consumers. Half point-blank accept the offer, the other half are so impressed they end up stopping by the booth, meeting up with someone from the company for lunch or otherwise engaging in a conversation about the campaign. to your prospects and/or current customers.

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Igniting Sales Transformation

JULY 18, 2018

Conway show you how to not only survive, but thrive and dominate selling software in the new digital landscape. help our customers meet the changing market demands). In working with the best and brightest technology and software firms across the globe from the largest top 10 Enterprises to startups, we are seeing a massive shift.

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