Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Author: TIM RIESTERER Sales training and enablement leaders, it’s time to level up. Buyers are searching for more information on their own. As a result, your content can’t be just a companion to a sales-led customer conversation?— When buyers eventually do talk to your reps, those conversations will most often happen remotely.

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B2B Revenue Top of Funnel Margin 199

Mindtickle

APRIL 9, 2024

In the past, most B2B sales were conducted face-to-face – perhaps in a prospect’s conference room or at a golf course. Many deals are closed today without the buyer and seller meeting face-to-face, a practice known as inside sales. The shift to remote sales accelerated during the pandemic.

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Inside Sales Face-to-face Hiring Outside Sales 52

Zoominfo

MAY 9, 2021

Now, imagine two prospects working for different organizations. On their way to work, both prospects see your company’s billboard and think to themselves, “Hmm, I should check that product out.” Each prospect visits your company’s website. Neither prospect converts. Conclusion: Use Data to Uncover Buyer Profiles.

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Ideal Customer Profile Google Analytics Strategy Google 147

Sales 2.0

JUNE 19, 2023

AI will save salespeople time Adam believes AI will free up salespeople’s time by handling some of the more mundane tasks associated with lead generation and sales meetings, like prospect research and taking notes during meetings, allowing salespeople to focus on tasks they can do better than AI. Next was the cost.

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CRM Call-back Lead Generation Analysis 195

Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The flowering of virtual sales channels and tools flies in the face of four myths, as documented by Bain & Company’s recent survey, conducted with Dynata, of more than 300 B2B buyers and sellers in the US, UK and Canada. Myth 1: Field sales reps sell primarily in person.

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Lead Rank Quota Face-to-face Hiring 339

Zoominfo

MAY 9, 2021

Now, imagine two prospects working for different organizations. On their way to work, both prospects see your company’s billboard and think to themselves, “Hmm, I should check that product out.” Each prospect visits your company’s website. Neither prospect converts. Buyer behavior: Who wants to do business with us?

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Ideal Customer Profile Google Analytics Strategy Google 130

Zoominfo

AUGUST 27, 2020

Sales territory maps serve as the game boards for outside sales, which makes field sales reps the game board pieces. Though it can be tedious, sales territory mapping provides a framework for strategic planning — ensuring that sales reps don’t go into meetings blind. What is Sales Territory Mapping?

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Territories Field Sales Outside Sales Segment 130

Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 24, 2020

Author: Jeff Kalter When it comes to building a winning B2B sales strategy, forget about business as usual. Whether you’re managing inside or field sales, gut instinct needs to take a back seat to data-driven insights. And you want the appropriate rep interacting and building rapport with the prospect.

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Data B2B Ideal Customer Profile Strategy 240

Pointclear

MARCH 22, 2011

To most of the vendors that I engaged with, I was just another not-very-valuable small business buyer. Or that I have friends in the publishing business that are also potential buyers. Bottom line: While I may not have been scored as a valuable prospect, I was valuable in other ways—as an influencer.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring B2B Prospecting 185

Partners in Excellence

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Then I get the following email: Hi Dave, Field sales has been dying for years, but COVID-19 put the nail in the coffin. The days of closing deals by working the room, while you wine and dine prospective clients is over, but what does that mean for the future of B2B sales? ” OK I made that up, but you get my point.

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Sports Face-to-face Field Sales Data 103

SBI Growth

JANUARY 24, 2013

Because Sales and Marketing organizations are adjusting to the new B2B buyer behavior. Stitch the sales and marketing organizations together by making data meaningful via a robust sales performance management system. Over the last several years we have all seen significant shifts in sales and marketing.

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Sales Qualified Lead Marketing Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead 297

Mindtickle

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In fact, recent research from Gartner found that 90% of sales leaders plan to invest in “technologies and methodologies to help their sellers engage effectively with prospects and customers.” The term refers to all interactions a sales rep has with their buyers. Buyers Sellers What is the goal? What is the focus?

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Sales Enablement Ideal Customer Profile Face-to-face Social Media 52

Product Management University

JANUARY 10, 2024

For the first four years of my software career, I was a pre-sales solution consultant, a.k.a. The difference is demos are a two-way dialogue with buyers whereas product positioning in a pure marketing sense is typically a one-way monologue where potential customers are reading, viewing or listening to something you’ve published.

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Positioning Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Banking 59

MTD Sales Training

DECEMBER 5, 2011

With competition becoming fiercer, the economy sending fuel prices through the roof and buyers becoming more reluctant to telephone sales calls , more firms are choosing to employ their own in-house telesales staff to set appointments for the field sales teams. Commission on the Sale. Commission on the Sale.

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Compensation Commission How To Sales Qualified Lead 233

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In fact, Kavadellas, CEO of Georgia-based Orasi, a software developer, reseller and consulting firm, was scheduled to play a round with a client and a prospect the day after we spoke with him in November for this story. But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting.

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Demand Generation Targets Outsourcing Services Face-to-face Travel 120

SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Deploy or Expand Inside Sales. Deliver a silver bullet that will lower cost of sales. You’ll also give your field sales organization the time to acquire more new accounts. Done right, deploying or expanding inside sales will improve revenue and reduce costs. Buyers are gathering the information on their own.

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Revenue Inside Sales Webinar Metrics Field Sales 303

SBI Growth

AUGUST 16, 2012

Simply put, you have to drive your own brand to ensure that prospects are finding you when searching for options. Sign up for the Tour to learn how your peers are promoting themselves and driving sales this year and next. Sign up for the Tour to learn how your peers are promoting themselves and driving sales this year and next.

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Social Media Lead Rank Ideal Customer Profile Networking 290

Fill the Funnel

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

The #1 way for individual sales people to be found by prospects is to have a targeted LinkedIn Profile. Buyers of your products/services are clearly demonstrating their preference for “self-service”, at least in the early to mid-stage of the sales process.

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Top of Funnel Prospecting Ideal Customer Profile LinkedIn 115

SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Discover how your potential customers are changing by conducting focused interviews: Download our Changing Buyer Interview Guide and discover your blind spots. Both are cases where the VP of Sales was blindsided by an evolving customer landscape. These LDRs were well trained and capable of qualifying true prospects.

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Competition Customer Lead Rank Top of Funnel 323

Highspot

JANUARY 29, 2024

Sales negotiation is a process that occurs between a seller and a potential buyer with the goal of reaching a mutually beneficial agreement on the terms of a deal. This negotiation phase is a crucial part of the sales process , where both parties engage in discussions to finalize the details of a purchase.

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Negotiation Closing Case Study Buyer Persona 52

Mereo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

With the business world still experiencing great disruption from COVID-19, we are taking an in-depth look at exactly how sales teams are being altered by this situation — and the best ways to adapt for success in the uncertain future. Although many buyers are not ready to make a deal, this does not mean your team should stop engaging.

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Inside Sales Face-to-face Field Sales Sales Enablement 78

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 9, 2024

D2D sales is more commonly associated with reps visiting people’s homes. But in the case of B2B sales, reps are more likely to canvas workplaces. Field sales executives, charity fundraisers, and business development reps are roles that often include door-to-door sales. Some prospects don’t want to talk.

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Face-to-face Up-Sell Research Sales 100

Pointclear

MAY 23, 2018

What types of prospects need to be nurtured? There are three types of prospects to nurture: Pipeline. There’s value in continued contact with prospects in the marketing pipeline that do have a specific planned next step to be taken within a reasonable time frame, even if they’re not ready to buy now. True Nurture. No Response.

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Sales Qualified Lead ROI Lead Rank Lead Scoring 124

SBI

JUNE 25, 2020

Q: WHAT ARE THE TOP WAYS COMPANIES CAN TRANSFORM SALES TO IMPROVE THEIR PROSPECTS' BUYING EXPERIENCE IN THE NEXT 12-24 MONTHS. Sellers must be increasingly precise, engaging, and effective in the way they communicate with buyers. Buyers must also find ways to be sensitive and supportive in today’s remote work environment.

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Scale Buyer Case Study Banking 120

Sales Hacker

MAY 5, 2020

For SDRs and marketing teams especially, the old sales playbook is a thing of the past. The seismic impact of COVID-19 has blurred the lines of normal and introduced a new playing field. Sales must go on. Research your buyer and understand their priorities before you interact. Use a savvy sales cadence.

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Face-to-face Discount Webinar Metrics Decision Maker 88

SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

SBI believes that any decisions on sales process must include research. You must understand how your Buyers make a purchase decision. For example, one client of ours has a large direct field sales force. SBI’s reviewed the sales process at the client’s request. Because your Buyer does not care about you!

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Sales Process Licensing How To Government 303

Vengreso

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Sales teams around the world have been forced to quickly adapt and learn remote selling techniques, due to the coronavirus pandemic. million professional salespeople in the U.S , and field sales make up 52.8%. Your outside field sales reps have already been doing some of these activities. According to U.S.

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Hiring Face-to-face Lead Rank Lead Scoring 111

Zoominfo

APRIL 16, 2022

In today’s environment, it’s getting harder to connect with prospects on a cold call. Field work went away because events went away, and field sales and outside sales all went away or went inside,” says Nina Wooten, director of demand generation at ZoomInfo. Do your prospects still have a commute?

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Cold Calling Channels Demand Generation Agencies Call-back 100

SBI Growth

DECEMBER 6, 2012

According to Gartner, 99% of buyers of complex products and services begin their purchase process with a Google search. When that buyer types in a search term, do they find you? It is written for the top sales executive in the organization. How do you engage Buyers when a rep is not in front of them? What’s your number?

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Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Hiring Demand Generation 267

Vengreso

JULY 17, 2020

In the post-quarantine world, remote sales professionals won’t be working from home all the time, but neither will outside sales teams be in the field as they used to. For example, in the last few years, a salesperson relied on trade shows for prospecting and lead generation. What Will Sales Look Like in 2021?

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Chemicals Trade Show Engineering Social Selling 115

Mindtickle

JUNE 29, 2021

After all, role-playing helps sellers practice and prepare for real-world buyer interactions so they know how to handle every selling situation thrown their way. . 8 Types of Sales Role-Play. This is an essential exercise for any sales rep, but particularly BDRs who need support in identifying the buyers’ problems.

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Negotiation Exercises Objections Coaching 105

Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Before buyers even consider a purchase, they do extensive research, including asking the opinions of friends, peers, and on social media. In fact, buyers have had close to 57% of their purchasing journey before ever talking to a salesperson. What does sales enablement do for sales teams and clients? What’s next?

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Sales Meeting Meeting Collateral Ideal Customer Profile 89

Gong.io

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

We analyze sales conversations and deals using AI, then share the results to help you win more deals. My grandfather was a field sales rep for 3M in the ‘90s. . If you want to win deals with virtual sales, you need to build trust with buyers and differentiate yourself from your competition. . Here’s how. .

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Video Call-back Buyer Study 118

Pointclear

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The selling proposition is that someone agreeing to see your sales representative has to be more qualified than another prospect who is simply forwarded to you as a lead. The reality is, few of your field sales people are great cold-call presenters and when put in this situation, they’re not being utilized effectively.

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Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Lead Scoring Account Based Marketing 100

SBI Growth

APRIL 22, 2013

The key is that a prospect is actively engaged with your company. These are real prospects interested in your content. As a rule of thumb, your marketing team should produce at least 50% of your incoming inquiries from Active interest prospects. Grade Your Sales Qualified Leads. Grading sales qualified leads.

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Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Ideal Customer Profile Lead Scoring 276

BrainShark

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Common, deep understandings of target buyers: A company’s alignment to the market opportunity is only possible if both the “marketing funnel” and the “sales cycle/pipeline” are tightly aligned to the buyer purchasing journey, which requires a deep understanding of buyers’ needs and their preferred purchasing journey.

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Top of Funnel Sales Enablement Revenue Marketing 62

Highspot

JANUARY 14, 2024

Around 80% of buyers and sellers favor digital self-serve and remote human engagement over face-to-face interactions for a seamless buying experience. Discover how mastering virtual sales strategies can elevate customer interactions, even in complex sales cycles. In turn, businesses have to adapt and innovate in virtual selling.

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Quota Face-to-face Ideal Customer Profile How To 52