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Taking sales to the next level

Sales 2.0

as this channel has become saturated. The problem of missing decisionmakers most often shows up when companies submit a proposal and never hear anything back. Following a systematic process to identify decisionmakers, understand their interests, and have them “coauthor” proposals, can significantly boost closing ratios.

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Give Your Sales Territory Mapping the Direction It Needs

Gong.io

The value of sales territories isn’t lost on most sales leaders (and if it is, we’ll clarify that shortly). The problem is making your sales territory planning fair without swallowing up your time. . What is sales territory mapping, and why is it important? What is sales territory mapping, and why is it important?

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How to Leverage New Learning Channels for Client-Facing Professionals

Allego

But incremental learning, with real value, comes from more informal channels, when people are able to listen to and watch practical applications live and “in color.” Have you ever noticed how people at sales meetings congregate around their successful colleagues to soak up the stories or learn about the process these practitioners employ?

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How SMS Can Elevate Your Marketing Programs

Sales and Marketing Management

An interactive channel: While email reply rates remain low, users are happy to interact with a brand via SMS. A short code is just that — a short five- or six-digit number that is capable of sending SMS messages at high volumes within a territory. If you want to get up and running soon, perhaps you should consider a Toll-Free Number.

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Market & Sales Intelligence — Why Both are Essential for Sales Teams

Zoominfo

Additionally, sales teams can uncover new opportunities with uncharted leads, industries, and territories. The following is where sales and market intelligence fits within the sales funnel stages: Pre-Awareness or Available Market Stage – When tackling brand awareness, it’s essential to know who is in your available market.

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A Get-Well Plan for Sales Ops in the New Year

SBI Growth

Conversely, we’ve come across teams that throw their hands up in despair. All your data is rolled-up to a common definition of the customer. IT needs to step up here. Don’t do a territory redesign project without knowing exactly who you’re targeting. Messaging is focused, content is relevant, closing rates go up.

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A Sales Enablement Tool for the CEO

SBI Growth

When you built your new product, you most likely did most or all of the following: Conducted market research to understand the problems of your customers. Trained the sales force and channel partners on the new product. Set territory revenue/unit goals by product. What if there is interest from someone in their territory?