Apptivo

AUGUST 25, 2021

If you are part of a sales team, you must be acquainted with common sales terms like CRM , pipeline management, opportunity vs lead, customer relations, and conversion rate. However, if you are new to this CRM sales industry, it could be quite challenging to gauge the difference between lead and opportunity.

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Nutshell

MARCH 23, 2018

What is CRM? Even if you’ve never used a CRM before, you’ve probably heard the term echoing through your industry. You know that many companies (including your competitors) are implementing CRM software because it saves time and drives sales. But what is CRM? CRM isn’t simply an address book.

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SBI

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

If you’re a sales productivity stat junky, you’re probably familiar with the one about how salespeople use their time. According to CSO Insights research, only 35% of their time is spent selling. According to Gartner Group, Total Worldwide CRM Software revenue in 2014 is predicted to hit nearly $24 Billion. Shocking… yes.

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Zendesk Sell

AUGUST 27, 2019

If this is the case, your company might just be in need of a CRM model. Definition of a CRM model. CRM stands for customer relationship management — this includes the type of service you provide, the interactions you have, and the resources you share to match customer needs. 3 common CRM models. IDIC CRM model.

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Nutshell

JUNE 19, 2018

According to a recent InsideSales.com survey , sales reps only spend 35.2% of their time actually selling* , with the majority of their day spent on administrative tasks, research, and other non-selling obligations. These can be things like: Logging activities and updating lead records in a CRM. What Is Sales Automation?

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Close.io

JANUARY 29, 2020

A CRM spreadsheet can be a powerful tool for small businesses to get organized with their contacts and stay on top of their pipeline. And if you’ve seen SalesTable , our free CRM spreadsheet template, then you know just how useful it can be. That said, CRM spreadsheets are not the end-all of customer relationship management.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 12, 2023

In this post, you’ll learn tips for managing your team’s sales activity and about the software that can help along the way. Table of Contents What is sales activity management? Next, interview your sales managers and reps for their perspectives on key activities. Analyze best practices as well.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Salespeople should not be timid about tackling large sales deals virtually. They are researching more and expect to have discussions on a higher level. Sales reps shouldn’t hesitate to reach out to new prospects virtually. Sales managers must be sure their reps are equipped with?—?and and adept at using?—?CRM

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Pointclear

MARCH 12, 2013

I had the great the opportunity to interview Lori Wizdo , B2B marketing analyst at Forrester Research. Lori is a senior analyst with extensive marketing, sales, and operation experience in the information systems and software industries. Second, behavior changes depending on whether customers think they know how to buy.

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SugarCRM

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Technology plays a pivotal role in this dynamic, especially for sales teams. Apart from high-performing devices, such as laptops and reliable internet connection, a good way of empowering remote sales teams is through CRM implementation. How can CRM deployment help remote sales teams ?

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A few years back, someone in Wing’s position might have faced a long slog full of trial and error and manual research. Wing was able to lean on ZoomInfo’s Chorus conversation intelligence solution and its SalesOS platform to analyze successful deals and perform lightning-fast research on her new territory and team.

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Nutshell

JUNE 19, 2018

According to a recent InsideSales.com survey , sales reps only spend 35.2% of their time actually selling* , with the majority of their day spent on administrative tasks, research, and other non-selling obligations. These can be things like: Logging activities and updating lead records in a CRM. What Is Sales Automation?

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As adoption rates in Customer Relationship Management Software (CRMs) continue to rise, a (data-driven) gap in usefulness and effectiveness is very clear. Let’s start with a reminder: CRMs have a purpose. Because like most sales and marketing technologies, CRMs are only as good as the data stored within its database.

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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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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Specifically, it can integrate with your lead management software, which can then help a sales team filter out blacklisted or inaccurate numbers. Additionally, when paired with a CRM platform, your sales dialer can manage each prospect and customer journey across the buying cycle. Dialers = Deals.

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PandaDoc

MAY 8, 2024

Successful implementation of a tailored SMB sales approach results in long-term benefits like ongoing relationships and increased lead generation. A robust SMB sales strategy is underpinned by adopting smart solutions like document management software and sales automation tools. What are SMB sales?

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 26, 2023

What a Lead Generation Specialist Does A lead generation specialist researches potential customers and handles the early interactions with a prospect or lead. These can be new sales leads or existing leads that can be re-engaged. Lead generation specialists may spend a lot of time researching and identifying prospects.

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Nutshell

MARCH 25, 2024

DOWNLOAD Is your business ready for a CRM? Minimized churn rate: Research indicates that if clients fail to see the value in your product or service within the first 90 days, you may experience customer churn. DOWNLOAD Ready to become a better sales leader? Find out here. FREE GUIDE Why is customer onboarding essential?

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 23, 2021

It’s important to also consider the types of creative prospecting techniques the team can use to research and reach more contacts. Here’s the thing, Dave uncovered these details with some quick research on the prospect’s LinkedIn profile. However, the lists they create in the CRM are only as good as the data going into them.

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Allego

JANUARY 11, 2024

People in all industries use generative AI tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT to create content, analyze data, write software, create sales strategies, develop employee training, manage teams, and more. Say Hello to Custom GPTs for Sales Gen AI creators aren’t resting on their laurels. As always, be cautious when using GPTs.

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SalesLoft

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Savvy sales managers are turning to sales automation to boost productivity — and the bottom line. Let’s take a look at the sales tasks that can be automated, the benefits, and the types of sales automation that will help you the most. What is sales automation? Everyone is being asked to do more with less.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 17, 2023

For instance, one company might sell computer hardware, like laptops and monitors, while another sells CRM software. Or, they might sell a combination of tech, such as computers with anti-virus software. Tech companies tend to specialize in one (or more) of the following categories: Software. IT services.

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Sales Hacker

APRIL 10, 2018

There’s dirty data everywhere— especially in your CRM. Your CRM implementation best practices checklist may talk about data cleansing but does it cover how to make sense of what data and when? What a successful CRM implementation looks like. A sales manager’s role in this successful implementation.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 30, 2023

Other AI tools draw data from sources like a CRM, LinkedIn, or industry databases. Generative AI can help sales teams sell by gathering intelligence and creating outputs that save time and personalize prospect communications. 74% of sales pros use some form of AI/automation tool. Research (16%). Prospect outreach (16%).

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Act!

JANUARY 10, 2024

Why lead generation and nurturing campaigns are important According to research, more than 50 percent of marketers consider lead generation the top goal of their marketing campaigns. Investing resources in the right prospects You have limited sales and marketing teams and want them to focus on prospects likely to convert into customers.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Sales Performance. 65% of sales leaders that outperformed against revenue targets have a dedicated sales enablement person or team. 61% of over-performing leaders use their CRM to automate parts of their sales process , vs. 46% of underperforming leaders. Sales Leader Priorities. Sales Leader Priorities.

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Nutshell

AUGUST 28, 2023

A sales process is a set of repeatable steps that your sales team takes to convert prospects into customers. Building a sales process is absolutely necessary to your company’s success, and is perhaps the most important thing you can do as a sales manager to impact your team’s ability to sell.

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Apptivo

JUNE 23, 2021

As an umbrella term, cannibalization rate is the percentage of new product sales that replace the existing product sales. This is an important indicator of sales and marketing. Sales managers commonly use this concept to understand the performance of their products, measure the revenue, and design their sales strategy.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 25, 2023

Prospect Outreach AI alleviates one of the most time-consuming tasks in sales: prospecting. New technology lets salespeople find prospects that fit their target audience, research their company and industry, and start a conversation. According to our recent State of AI Report : 16% of sales professionals use AI for prospect outreach.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Specifically, it can integrate with your lead management software, which can then help a sales team filter out blacklisted or inaccurate numbers. Additionally, when paired with a CRM platform, your sales dialer can manage each prospect and customer journey across the buying cycle.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

In fact, when asking Sales Operations Leaders what qualitative data they had gathered, here are their responses: Conducted internal win/loss debrief on large opportunities. Analyzed win/loss reason our reps fill out in CRM. Interviewed VP of Sales, Product Leaders, and Sales Manager to understand what they were seeing in the market.

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Vengreso

JANUARY 28, 2022

First Steps with Sales Engagement. Any time a sales rep is reaching out to a potential prospect, it is important for them to research as much as they can about them. They can also provide methodologies, sales cadences, and playbooks. Why Use Sales Engagement Software?

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As adoption rates in Customer Relationship Management Software (CRMs) continue to rise, a (data-driven) gap in usefulness and effectiveness is very clear. Let’s start with a reminder: CRMs have a purpose. Because like most sales and marketing technologies, CRMs are only as good as the data stored within its database.

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SalesLoft

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

And it gives sales leaders the visibility they need to coach sellers, help them meet sales targets, and manage executive expectations. Since not every opportunity makes it to the finish line, most sales managers want pipeline size to be 1.25x to 1.5x a sales rep’s quota.

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PandaDoc

MAY 9, 2024

Sales velocity is a robust metric used by sales managers for good reason. It presents a snapshot of how your entire sales process is performing. This guide will explain the sales velocity formula and what it means for your business. Sales enablement tools like CRM platforms help increase sales velocity.

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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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ExecVision

JUNE 28, 2019

Leverage pre-call research and you’ll book 30% more appointments. My take is that you need good relational CRM data if you’re going to increase your team’s success. The State of CRM Call Data. Only 27% of phone activity data is tied to the right records in the CRM (accounts, opportunities, cases, etc).

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