Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 9, 2020

The facts (research) show that just because some sales leads are six months to a year old, half of any given group of leads with the same age is still in the market to buy. Companies are not immune from the same issue – no (or slow) follow-up, no sale. Thereafter, your chances of success will fall off dramatically.”.

Sales Qualified Lead 177

Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Marketing Qualified Lead Lead Scoring 177

Corporate Visions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

What does the typical sales meeting look like today? A market-sizing survey by InsideSales.com found that there are 5.7 million sales professionals in the U.S.—47% 47% are inside sales reps, while about 53% are outside. Of course, inside sellers handle all their meetings remotely.

Research 40

Research Sales Meeting Meeting Journal 40

The Pipeline

AUGUST 2, 2013

As you’ll read below, she boldly predicts that by 2015 inside sales will overtake field sales, as that unfolds, she will be in greater demand. Josiane heads up TeleSmart Communications , and is leading practice and thought leader in the area of inside sales and management. How can that be?

Sales Management 257

Sales Management Hiring Inside Sales Cold Calling 257

Factor 8

AUGUST 3, 2017

If helping reps improve is your favorite part of the job, you love to train and call coach, and you agree that inside sales is harder than field sales…read on! That means work from home, manage your own clients, never go to another meeting about a meeting or wade through endless spreadsheets instead of coaching your team.

Hiring 39

Hiring Inside Sales Ideal Customer Profile Energy 39

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 21, 2018

Inside vs. Outside Sales. Inside sales reps often sell remotely, from an office base, while outside sales reps travel, brokering face-to-face deals. 47% of all salespeople work in inside sales, with 53% representing outside sales. Outside or inside sales? It’s all sales.

Outside Sales 133

Outside Sales Hiring Face-to-face Inside Sales 133

DiscoverOrg Sales

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Are you leaving money on the table by not empowering your sales development teams with the ability to connect with prospects? Modern sales teams are now more data-driven than ever before. As sales science continues to evolve, what impacts will that have on the art of sales communications?

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Conversion Decision Maker Outbound Top of Funnel 224

Velocify

JUNE 13, 2017

But with so many new and untested solutions coming out, could sales organizations be facing an overwhelming list of choices, integration challenges, and sales training nightmares? They realize the value of new technologies and understand that older technology is not conducive to remaining competitive in the modern market.

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Study Sales Technology Lead Rank Lead Scoring 49

Igniting Sales Transformation

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Perhaps the biggest reason is that my guest, Debbie Dunnam , Corporate Vice President of Inside Sales at Microsoft, walks her talk. Debbie then transitioned into technology sales with the help of a friend in the early days of the technology revolution. Digital sales transformation requires a shift in mindset. Google Play.

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Microsoft Lead Rank Meeting Inside Sales 62

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

To answer this question, let’s start with some data: According to the latest HubSpot Research Study , we found that 40% of businesses will miss revenue targets this year. Sales leaders in charge of new revenue growth have felt this change in their core. Teams that traditionally sold in person had to pivot to an inside sales model.

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Hubspot Lead Rank Opportunity Lead Scoring 126

SBI Growth

JANUARY 21, 2013

5 years ago, the two black boxes of reliable data were Sales and Marketing. Today, marketing has dramatically changed. Armed with Marketing Automation Software, CMOs are tracing new customers back to their campaigns. They show the CEO where marketing dollars should be shifted. Your CEO and CFO are data-driven.

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Face-to-face Vendor Decision Maker Inside Sales 244

Corporate Visions

MARCH 19, 2020

Before this month, at least 70 percent of sales calls were virtual, according to a study from Inside Sales. Attention and engagement are hard enough to get in a face-to-face meeting. Here are three techniques, backed by science, for driving attention and engagement during virtual sales calls.

Face-to-face 120

Face-to-face Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Lead Scoring 120

Distribution Pricing Journal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

They once simply executed pricing inside of an ERP pricing matrix, but now they are responsible for analyzing marketing trends, conducting competitive research and sifting through customer buying patterns to determine optimal pricing that drives profitability. Warehouse workers must stock and pick-pack-ship.

Distribution 97

Distribution Infor Face-to-face Hiring 97

Mr. Inside Sales

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

Furthermore, these six figure earners are much better at applying for and landing better paying jobs and are far more inclined to negotiate better salaries and over all commission plans than their peers (says a study by PayScale.com). s of sales, sales managers, etc., In contrast, nearly 60% of their competition (all U.S.

Hiring 120

Hiring Salary How To Negotiation 120

Mereo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

This article, written by Mereo’s 2020 summer intern and future revenue performance leader, dives into how COVID-19 has affected specifically inside sales teams, field sales teams and sales enablement teams. Inside Sales Teams. Sales Enablement Adaptation.

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

No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 24, 2017

You don’t hear that phrase very often anymore, but account based sales reps still carry a bag. But it’s their managers who are left holding the bag when reps don’t meet or exceed quota. percent of sales reps made quota in 2016. The problem is that many sales managers were raised in Sales 1.0 environments.

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Hiring Account SalesForce Quota 214

Score More Sales

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Jill Konrath is THE top name in B2B sales thought leadership today due to a 2nd best-seller, SNAP Selling – and her talented writing and videos regularly produced to a worldwide audience. Trish Bertuzzi has set a standard in research and factual study of B2B Inside Sales, and is top thought leader for it.

How To 284

How To B2B Intent Inside Sales 284

Score More Sales

APRIL 30, 2014

Recently we posted about a study that showed the power and necessity of follow up in building relationships with buyers who ultimately do business with you. First she thanked him for a great talk and then she told him she had been unsuccessful in reaching him so she wanted to meet him in person. Increase Opportunities.

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Follow-up Ideal Customer Profile Decision Maker Buyer 222

Janek Performance Group

MARCH 17, 2023

However, because the $100,000 shortfall from average sales skills is money never received, sales leaders are more comfortable ignoring average sales skills. Every business has an annual budget for marketing, technology, and payroll. The company considered this sales rep their superstar and felt lucky to have him.

Referrals 62

Referrals Exercises Discount Study 62

Highspot

APRIL 10, 2020

Modern Sales Enablement Drives Marketing and Sales Alignment. Today’s sales landscape is more competitive than ever for B2B sellers which, in turn, has put pressure on marketing teams to produce more engaging content that sellers can use throughout the buyer’s journey.

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Sales Enablement Case Study Report ROI 98

Score More Sales

JUNE 30, 2014

Complicated commission plans or unwieldy territory rules and exceptions cause a half-baked sales team. Keep it Nimble – as a mid-market company, are you getting so big that you can’t be flexible? Conduct assessments to find reps consistent to what it takes to succeed in sales at your company. If not, measures must be taken.

Hiring 247

Hiring Ideal Customer Profile Territories Commission 247

Highspot

DECEMBER 19, 2023

To truly unlock their potential, a robust sales development playbook is vital. Read on for a list of essentials for lead sourcing, nurturing, and actionable tips to outperform in a competitive market. What Is a Sales Development Playbook? Furthermore, the playbook aligns sales activities with broader business goals.

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Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Hiring Sales Qualified Lead 52

SBI

JUNE 17, 2019

Resources All Blog Article Case Studies Industry News Interview Video Video Reviews Webinars. Case Studies. Nearly every week in 2018, we interviewed a different SalesTech company asking them how their solution changes the game for sales. That’s powerful - Nancy Nardin, Smart Selling Tools. More TechTarget Resources.

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Video Case Study Webinar Metrics Engineering 50

Nutshell

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

It’s a tale as old as time: Your sales team isn’t meeting its goals. We’ve compiled six of the best strategies for improving sales rep performance based on real-world research and case studies so you can get back to hitting your benchmarks in no time: 1. The same can be said of fixing an underperforming sales team.

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Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead Lead Scoring Follow-up 94

HeavyHitter Sales

JANUARY 18, 2014

I recently conducted an extensive research project involving more than one-hundred vice presidents of sales at top technology companies (software, Cloud, computer hardware, and telecommunications) to better understand the art and science of managing a sales organization today.   12.      '

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Telecommunications Quota Inside Sales Field Sales 126

Showpad

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Were their marketers still generating demand? Were sales development reps securing meetings? The pandemic had upended the sales industry. Even veteran field sellers had pivoted to inside sales. And they’re not prepared to suffer sales reps who don’t respect that. Were account executives landing deals?

Channels 72

Channels Video Pivotal Scale 72

Score More Sales

APRIL 30, 2014

Recently we posted about a study that showed the power and necessity of follow up in building relationships with buyers who ultimately do business with you. First she thanked him for a great talk and then she told him she had been unsuccessful in reaching him so she wanted to meet him in person. Increase Opportunities.

Follow-up 144

Follow-up Ideal Customer Profile Decision Maker Buyer 144

Velocify

APRIL 27, 2017

But for inside sales organizations, the AA-ISP (American Association of Inside Sales Professionals) is the ultimate one-stop shop. It connects inside salespeople with industry-focused technology providers, service providers, and consultants. Review sites have become a critical step in the buying process.

Inside Sales 45

Inside Sales Conference Industry Trends 45

SalesLoft

JANUARY 29, 2020

We gathered a list of some of the sales industry’s favorites, and where to find them. AA-ISP: The American Association of Inside Sales Professionals (AA-ISP) is an international association dedicated exclusively to advancing the profession of Inside Sales. As technology advances, so must your sales strategy.

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Groups Scale Networking Webinar Metrics 52

Corporate Visions

MARCH 19, 2020

Before this month, at least 70 percent of sales calls were virtual, according to a study from Inside Sales. Attention and engagement are hard enough to get in a face-to-face meeting. Here are three techniques, backed by science, for driving attention and engagement during virtual sales calls.

Face-to-face 52

Face-to-face Sales Qualified Lead Call-back Lead Rank 52

Sales Hacker

AUGUST 7, 2020

A recent study analyzed data from thousands of events over a five year period and found that approximately 70% of professional event speakers are male. Fortunately, more organizers than ever before are consciously seeking out female sales experts for panels, presentations, and podcasts. Sales Development. Sales Growth.

Demand Generation Agencies 121

Demand Generation Agencies Hiring Enterprise Enterprise 121

Chili Piper

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

This stat comes from a Harvard Business Review study and for today’s B2B sales and marketing teams, it has several problems…. Second, that HBR study is actually often misquoted. While the study audited over 2,200 companies, that was only to measure the amount of time it took for those companies to respond to their leads.

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Lead Rank Lead Scoring B2B Leads 80

Pointclear

JUNE 7, 2016

Nurture leads until they’re ready to turn over to sales is the sixth of 7 Truths about Sales and Marketing that CEOs need to know. This post is part of a series about the CEO’s role in eliminating wasted marketing spend and increasing sales results. Set sales straight—it’s a win win. Reduction of lead waste.

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Follow-up Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead Marketing Qualified Lead 154

Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Obtaining a ton of qualified inbound leads can be a blessing for your sales team – provided they are enabled and opportunistic enough to take advantage of them. My former Ambition colleague Dan Nice once compared B2B sales and marketing teams to Allied Forces storming Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion.

Inbound 75

Inbound Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank B2B 75

Pipeliner

AUGUST 18, 2020

They certainly don’t all come from the main sales team, although there can be a certain percentage that might. But there will also be leads coming from inside sales reps (or Sales Development Reps, SDRs), and also from Marketing (more on this below). Marketing Support. These all come from Marketing as well.

Sales Management 92

Sales Management Quota Pipeline Top of Funnel 92

Selling Essentials RapidLearning Center

JUNE 14, 2019

Wholesale distributors are feeling urgency to change their sales models, a joint MDM/RLI research study shows. Many distributors have a field sales culture in markets where inside sales models may make more sense. Field Sales vs. Inside Sales. Only 1 percent are entirely inside sales.

Distribution 45

Distribution Selling Skills Lead Rank Lead Scoring 45

InsideSales.com

MAY 18, 2020

It doesn’t matter how good a product is if you don’t have a great salesman to market it. RELATED : 5 Must Read Sales Books for Inside Sales Reps . Most sales are not made on the first pitch. Always be sure to ask if any colleagues of the customer would be interested before ending a meeting.

Referrals 96

Referrals Follow-up Account Based Marketing Up-Sell 96

Highspot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Additionally, these programs can help reduce turnover: A 2019 Work Institute study found that turnover due to a lack of growth and development opportunities has increased 170% since 2010 — making it a top reason employees leave their jobs. Sales doesn’t operate in a vacuum, and neither should your development program.

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Sales Talent Pipeline Scale Hiring 69