DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 18, 2018

You might recognize the most-prospected-to companies of 2018, according to DiscoverOrg’s database, as household names – but that’s not why savvy sales and marketing professionals have been pitching to them. Before we dive in, let’s take a quick look at the most-prospected-to industries. For sellers, context is everything.

Company 156

Company Prospecting Oracle Transportation 156

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

When developing a sales strategy, many leaders aren’t sure where to begin. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to revamp an existing sales strategy, creating campaigns based solely on instincts or assumptions is no longer acceptable. What is a Sales Strategy? What makes a sales strategy effective?

Strategy 130

Strategy Lead Rank Lead Scoring Hiring 130

DiscoverOrg Sales

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

No matter our company or our role, I think I can safely say we ALL receive numerous prospecting emails and calls every day. Have you ever noticed that there are spikes in the number of prospecting emails you receive when: You change jobs? Your company announces new funding or new hiring initiatives? Not at all.

Company 161

Company Prospecting Direct Mail Hiring 161

No More Cold Calling

APRIL 3, 2020

Companies that take action, win. The companies that are readiest to act on solid information are primed to shoot ahead of the business cycle.”. Granted, it will be more difficult to find new prospects or even to get clients to take (virtual) meetings. Think of it as prospecting for gold. There’s no time to waste.

Pipeline 414

Pipeline Prospecting Ideal Customer Profile Referrals 414

Janek Performance Group

APRIL 10, 2024

In the competitive landscape of B2B sales, effectively qualifying prospects is paramount. That’s why it’s a central element of our recent webinar, Turbocharging Business Development Strategies. There, we looked at key indicators to assess before passing prospects to sales. And, if so, is the prospect worth your time and effort?

Lead Rank 62

Lead Rank B2B Ideal Customer Profile Lead Scoring 62

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

How important are prospecting insights to your sales strategy? Of course, your sales strategy’s success, including reaching your revenue goals, depends on the sales team hitting their numbers. What are the companies with greater new opportunities doing right? What Are Prospecting Insights?

Ideal Customer Profile 100

Ideal Customer Profile Data Strategy Prospecting 100

Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

The world has been stirred up by a global pandemic, most of us are still working from home, and digital marketing strategies have become a critical part of every company’s survival. Here are five lead generation strategies that will lead to success in the new year. . They may even extend to your social media and email strategy.

Paid Content 264

Paid Content Lead Generation Lead Rank Lead Scoring 264

No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Put people before technology in your prospecting. Digital isn’t a sales strategy, hope is not a strategy, referrals are not a strategy, marketing is not a strategy. Sales strategy isn’t yours or mine. It’s your company’s strategy for attracting customers. Your sales strategy is your legacy.

Webinar Metrics 339

Webinar Metrics Strategy Cold Calling Customer 339

Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Learn more about how a successful demand generation strategy can help to nurture the long-term relationship between your brand and customers. Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omni-channel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience.

Demand Generation Agencies 225

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets Paid Content 225

Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Businesses need to be adaptable and prepared with the right strategy to engage the right customer to be successful. Do you have a strategy to compete? We will ask about the company strategy, and smart people will respond, “We are not that kind of company. Prospects and customers are more demanding than ever before.

Inbound 209

Inbound Buyer Persona Company Strategy 209

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Guidelines for cold outreach may vary by company and department, but every organization must follow SEC regulations. Although B2C companies get almost all attention for unwanted cold outreach, for B2B companies, the following is what the SEC lays out: Times of Day. Be upfront and transparent with your prospects.

Cold Calling 264

Cold Calling Guidelines Prospecting Face-to-face 264

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Want prospects to respond with lightning speed? The triple touch is a tactic that salespeople use to engage prospects. The ‘touches’ include contacting the prospect three different ways, each time building trust, getting on their radar, and moving them further into the sales funnel. . What is the Triple Touch in Sales?

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Prospecting Top of Funnel Decision Maker Sales Qualified Lead 237

Zoominfo

JUNE 26, 2020

Launching a new product stirs excitement for any company, regardless of size. This is where a go-to-market (GTM) strategy comes in. GTM strategies help specifically with expanding a brand’s new product or services. With a quality data-driven strategy you can identify exactly how to approach target buyers.

Ideal Customer Profile 246

Ideal Customer Profile Buyer Persona Strategy Marketing 246

Zoominfo

JUNE 28, 2023

That’s where a go-to-market (GTM) strategy comes in. What is a Go-to-Market Strategy? In this context, a GTM strategy includes defining the target audience, messaging framework, marketing channels, offers, and sales plays your teams will run to convert prospects to leads and leads to customers.

Ideal Customer Profile 130

Ideal Customer Profile Strategy Lead Rank Marketing 130

The Center for Sales Strategy

JUNE 12, 2023

Sales teams are the backbone of any successful business, and their performance can make or break a company's bottom line. That's why it's important to revamp your sales strategy and implement unique prospecting methods and tools to give your team a competitive edge.

Tools 62

Tools Prospecting Strategy Social Media 62

Janek Performance Group

APRIL 2, 2024

A pillar of success for any sales organization is an effective business development strategy. However, merely having a strategy isn’t enough. Of course, changes in the sales landscape and marketplace have a profound effect on your business development strategy. And this often begins with prospecting.

Webinar Metrics 62

Webinar Metrics Top of Funnel Strategy Analysis 62

Smooth Sale

MARCH 13, 2024

Photo by Tammydz via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How to Use Your Company Car to Increase Sales Now How to Use Your Company Car to Increase Sales Now Are limiting thoughts driving less traffic to your business? Our collaborative blog offers insights on How to use your company car to increase sales now. _

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Company Hiring How To Social Media 102

The Center for Sales Strategy

MARCH 14, 2024

In this episode, we’re continuing our exploration of the recently published Media Sales Report by looking at what sellers and managers say about their company’s marketing strategy. Here to help Matt investigate why so many are dissatisfied with their organization’s current marketing plan is Dani Buckley, VP/General Manager at LeadG2.

Media 95

Media Strategy Marketing Education 95

Zoominfo

JUNE 6, 2019

Sales prospecting—a common source of misery for most sales reps—is a critical aspect of selling for nearly all businesses. Prospecting strategies uncovers potential buyers, fuels an organization’s sales pipeline , and provides important context to future sales conversations. What Is B2B Sales Prospecting?

B2B 100

B2B Top of Funnel Buyer Persona Prospecting 100

Zoominfo

APRIL 23, 2021

ZoomInfo’s recent webinar, Automation: The Secret to Next-Level Go-To-Market Strategy , highlighted why automation powered by data is a proven tactic to accelerate win rates and better enable go-to-market plays. Through trial and error, companies adopt “sales plays” that become repeatable and highly targeted. 1: The funding play.

Webinar Metrics 242

Webinar Metrics Strategy Marketing Scale 242

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Usually considered a sub-objective of a Demand Generation strategy, Lead generation refers to the process of attracting and converting prospects into paying customers, or at the very least getting them into the sales funnel. A lead is defined as any prospect who indicates interest in a company’s product or service.

Lead Generation 177

Lead Generation Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead 177

Nutshell

AUGUST 3, 2023

Every business’s sales pipeline is different, but one thing they all have in common is that they take people from prospective leads to paying customers. As a manufacturing company, a steady customer base is key to your business’s growth, and the best way to maintain that customer base is through sales pipeline management.

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Pipeline Lead Rank Lead Scoring Company 118

Zoominfo

JULY 5, 2023

Go-to-market efficiency is a hot topic for companies looking to succeed in the current market. The company’s strategic shift includes focusing on business efficiency, emphasizing evidence-based examples of their product’s value, and launching a freemium offer to attract a broader audience.

Ideal Customer Profile 130

Ideal Customer Profile Direct Mail Strategy Customer 130

Lead411

APRIL 3, 2024

Why Companies are Now Combining B2B Data Solutions: Lead411 and Zoominfo Data reigns supreme in today’s corporate scene. Companies across multiple industries are continuously looking for ways to use data to drive growth, enhance operations, and stay ahead of the competition.

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Data B2B Buyer Intent Intent Data 52

Alice Heiman

APRIL 11, 2023

Better prospecting is the most direct path to increase sales conversations. Her four steps are: The right list Great skills Strong process The right software What can your team add to improve their prospecting? Is your sales team struggling to have conversations with the right buyers? Watch the podcast below or on our YouTube channel.

Lead Rank 125

Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead Conversion Prospecting 125

Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Even if you’ve defined your ICP and created a targeted list of prospects, you may still find that your prospecting isn’t generating impactful results. Learn how these factors impact your prospecting, and what you can do to yield better outcomes in sales. #1: To improve prospecting, relevance is key.

Ideal Customer Profile 90

Ideal Customer Profile Prospecting Lead Rank Lead Scoring 90

Sales Evangelist

JANUARY 22, 2021

It’s not uncommon to have unresponsive prospects. In situations such as that, what are the best sales strategy for engaging unresponsive prospects? Engaging unresponsive prospects Fred is a one-call closer and while he could write a book on different strategies, he thinks that unconventional closing is not for him.

Prospecting 105

Prospecting Decision Maker Strategy Gatekeeper 105

Lead411

APRIL 17, 2024

Mastering GTM Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide to Success The difference between skyrocketing success and stagnation might be a well-executed Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy. Every company, no matter how big or little, is always on the lookout for the next great thing when it comes to GTM tactics that will help them dominate their industry.

Ideal Customer Profile 52

Ideal Customer Profile Strategy Distribution Advertising 52

Janek Performance Group

MARCH 26, 2024

In sales, a business development strategy is central to understanding and engaging with your customers. Among the myriad of tools and strategies available, one aspect stands out: buyer personas. Recently, Janek Managing Partner Nick Kane hosted the webinar Turbocharging Business Development Strategies.

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Buyer Persona Webinar Metrics Buyer Strategy 62

Alice Heiman

MARCH 7, 2023

If a referral closes up to 70% of the time, why are we spending most of our effort on strategies that close less than 1% of the time?! A typical B2B sales strategy relies on Sales Development Reps (SDRs) making cold calls or cold emails to try to set up an appointment for an Account Executive (AE) to deliver a sales pitch.

Referrals 131

Referrals Top of Funnel Closing Strategy 131

Alice Heiman

MAY 10, 2022

It’s not uncommon for company leaders to start a sales strategy with a big sales number. Having a sales goal is important, but a sales strategy doesn’t start with the number of sales you need to hit your goal. Having a sales goal is important, but a sales strategy doesn’t start with the number of sales you need to hit your goal.

Strategy 140

Strategy Buyer Persona Lead Rank Lead Scoring 140

PandaDoc

APRIL 28, 2023

So, what is CRM software doing for today’s companies, what types of companies use a CRM, and which CRM strategies can you use to benefit your teams and customers? Once your company gets to a certain size, it’s impossible for your marketing and sales teams to keep tabs on all your customers manually.

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CRM Company Strategy Lead Rank 52

Pipeliner

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Are you grappling with the challenge of finding the right prospects for your business? In this insightful blog post, we will delve into the world of prospecting, account selection, and the transformative impact of data-driven strategies. This leads us to the third and final step: social selling and spear selling training.

Ideal Customer Profile 69

Ideal Customer Profile Social Selling Data Prospecting 69

Emissary

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To make your marketing investment pay the ROI you need, it’s essential that you’re using strategies that will amplify your message to the right people. Where lead generation often works with inbound marketing techniques and starts with a wider target audience, ABM is all about targeting individual companies and prospects.

Lead Generation 52

Lead Generation Lead Rank Lead Scoring Account Based Marketing 52