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The Pros and Cons of BDRs in B2B Sales and Marketing

Janek Performance Group

Typically, these professionals are tasked with identifying and qualifying potential leads and initiating contact with prospects. BDRs typically make 17 attempts per contact (distributed between social media, phone calls, and emails). One such strategy involves the use of Business Development Representatives (BDRs).

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Social Sales Trends and How To Capitalize On Them, with Rand Fishkin, Episode #83

Vengreso

Being the host of a podcast named #SellingWithSocial, you would not be surprised know that social sales trends are a top of radar issue for me. I try to keep myself informed about the social media changes that are happening so I can equip my clients and podcast listeners to get more from their social selling efforts.

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Evaluating Your Business Development Strategy

Janek Performance Group

And this often begins with prospecting. However, a Janek survey revealed 18% of sales leaders do not have set prospecting metrics. In addition, 32% don’t know how much time reps prospect. Today, HubSpot research illustrates the changes that value social selling has brought. This is a missed opportunity.

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17 Sales Skills All Reps Need

BrainShark

Prospecting. Social Selling. Territory Management. Prospecting. Unfortunately, we’ve all experienced poor sales prospecting. To be effective, salespeople need to develop a strategic approach to prospecting and work on it daily to identify new business opportunities better. Social Selling.

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The Pipeline ? Talking Long-Term ? Acting Short-Term ? Sales.

The Pipeline

Last week I wrote about the follies of having a shorter sales cycle , beyond the points highlighted, I think it raises another trend in sales these days. One that permeates many aspects of sales, starting at planning and territory alignment, right down to day-to-day tactical aspects of sales. Prospecting. Sell Better.

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The Ultimate Guide to Sales Prospecting: Tips, Techniques, & Tools to Succeed

Hubspot Sales

In this growing sales landscape, we’ll outline the various processes and key strategies for prospecting -- the phase of selling that often consumes the most time and energy (and is the most crucial to get right). What Is Prospecting? What's the difference between leads and prospects? Sales Prospecting Techniques.

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If, When, and How You Should Leverage a Sales Gimmick

Hubspot Sales

Gimmicks come with a territory that can be tricky to navigate, and there are some precautions and potential pitfalls you should be mindful of. It gives the impression that you don't believe in what you're selling enough to sell it at full price. Prospects want to trust your offering. But how can you do that?