SBI Growth

APRIL 13, 2013

In a recent Sales Benchmark Index survey of 312 CMO’s and VP’s of marketing; the majority answered this question “I don’t know”. For a more complete review of this data, click this study by IBM, " From Stretched to Strengthened ". • Does Sales ignore my leads? Bottoms up project analysis including a complete time study.

Marketing 308

Marketing Remedy Face-to-face How To 308

SBI

AUGUST 2, 2018

In this series, we ask Sales Tech Executives to describe how their solution can change a sales organization in a significant way. We call it Sales Tech Game Changers. Nancy: What are the top 3 ways your solution changes the game for a sales organization? This dramatically speeds up sales productivity.

VanillaSoft 95

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Mereo

JUNE 24, 2021

A 2019 research study found that identifying data-driven firms were on the decline: from 37.1% The major offenders have not been in sales and marketing either, where metrics, pipeline and demand generation reviews abound and are, anecdotally, probably more tuned-in to the data and related analytics. in 2017 to 32.4%

Government 93

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

According to a study by Harvard, “expressing gratitude helps people feel positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.” . If you want to grow sales, focus on growing relationships . How to leverage appreciation in sales .

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Allego

MARCH 23, 2023

As a result, sales organizations are under intense pressure to achieve their targets and make sure their sales reps perform at a high level. High-performing sales teams can use this AI-powered tool to gather data to help sales reps overcome their unique challenges and raise overall team performance.

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Julie Hanson

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

2 Keys to Building Trust in Virtual Sales Meetings. While your credibility is likely no different in virtual sales meetings than face-to-face meetings, many salespeople unknowingly behave in a way on camera that undermines their efforts to building trust—and causes customers to question their credibility.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 23, 2019

If a recent study from OpenVPN is anything to go by, about 36% of all organizations that are using remote workers today have suffered security breaches, one way or the other. This begs the question: Why are remote workers prone to hacks and what would be the best remedies for this?

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 29, 2021

According to a study by the Kauffman Foundation , 60% of aspiring entrepreneurs cited finding mentors who can provide guidance as a challenge. Another study from the Kauffman Group found that finding customers was the most common challenge cited by entrepreneurs — with roughly 72% of respondents reporting having struggled with the process.

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Zoominfo

MAY 13, 2018

It’s common knowledge that working in sales is hard. Yet—what most people don’t understand is the extent to which sales pressure can negatively impact an organization. In today’s post we explain the effects of sales pressure and provide ways to mitigate this stress productively. ” ( source ). ” ( source ).

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The Digital Sales Institute

JANUARY 18, 2021

Sales Training Programs Online. Sales training programs online could become the preferred delivery channel over the next few years. Online sales training has both advantages, disadvantages, and parity with the more traditional approach to upskilling salespeople. So, sales skill development remains essential for any business.

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Allego

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Sellers, sales leaders, marketers, and sales enablement teams all say that their enablement programs impact sales. In times of tight budgets and increased revenue demands, being able to prove your sales enablement ROI is critical. Common Challenges of Capturing Sales Enablement ROI. Analyze Accelerated Revenue.

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MEDDIC

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Well, you’re in for a treat because it turns out the old Greek philosopher’s ideas are not just for debating the meaning of life—they’re also pretty handy for nailing your sales targets. In sales, metrics could range from customer gains to return on investment (ROI) or time saved using a product or service.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 19, 2018

If you’re in sales, you’ve likely seen the 2011 “ Lead Response Management Study. ” And has the data changed since 2011’s groundbreaking study? Follow-Up Sales Call. A recent study by sales pro Marc Wayshak shows the phone is still the best tool in selling, with 41.2% Should we chalk it all up to hard work?

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Mindtickle

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Sales leaders at most high growth companies are constantly training and upskilling their teams to be more effective in the field and/or hiring new talent and ramping up them faster so they can start selling and closing deals as soon as possible. Gain a greater level of visibility and insights into your teams’ readiness.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Fortunately, social media allows you to access the insights you need to remedy this issue. Social media accelerates the sales pipeline. Social media accelerates the sales pipeline. Not only does social listening improve your content strategy, but it can also signal to your sales team which prospects are most likely to buy.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Having a bank of solid sales enablement content is more of a need-to-have than a nice-to-have for remote sales efforts. In HubSpot's recently published Sales Enablement Report , we explored the subject a bit further. In HubSpot's recently published Sales Enablement Report , we explored the subject a bit further.

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Miller Heiman Group

JUNE 2, 2020

Customers who reach out to service teams have specific emotional needs—and a study that we recently conducted online with 5,500 global consumers confirmed that customers expect service employees to display a specific emotion in response to their issues. But training alone is not enough to ensure an exceptional customer experience.

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Nutshell

AUGUST 28, 2023

Creating a structured sales process is one of the most effective ways to boost your sales teams’ efficiency and results. With a formal sales process in place, your sales team has a framework to follow, and it’s much easier to stay on the same page, track results, and onboard new team members.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 26, 2019

Your sales team members want to know that there’s a clear, achievable path ahead. Focus on establishing these things, and you’ll be a long way toward a solid career ladder for your sales team. Case Study: Parse.ly’s SDR to Enterprise AE Role Career Ladder. did for their SDR to Enterprise AE career ladder. Other things Parse.ly

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

If your content doesn’t resonate with a prospect’s needs or satisfy their pain points , your message will go unheard Fortunately, social media allows you to access the insights you need to remedy this issue. Social media accelerates the sales pipeline. Enter , social listening. Identify influencers.

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Mindtickle

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Sales leaders at most high growth companies are constantly training and upskilling their teams to be more effective in the field and/or hiring new talent and ramping up them faster so they can start selling and closing deals as soon as possible. Gain a greater level of visibility and insights into your teams’ readiness.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 31, 2018

In today’s post, we remedy this issue. According to a recent study, 80% of B2B marketers already employing influencer marketing, report that influencers have had the greatest impact on improving content marketing campaigns ( source ). Increase sales and customer retention. What is B2B influencer marketing?

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BuzzBoard

MARCH 2, 2024

Explaining Why Digital Marketing May Not Be Working for Your Small Business If you’re a sales professional in a digital marketing agency, you’ve likely encountered a small business client exclaiming, “Digital marketing isn’t working for my business!” Are you prepared for your next client meeting?

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eGrabber

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The marketing/demand generation/lead generation teams are the ones that feed the sales pipeline with a steady flow of potential sales leads. But studies reveal that marketing teams are unable to generate sufficient sales leads to keep the salespeople busy. However, successful salespeople have a remedy for this.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 30, 2023

But what changes will it bring to the sales industry? Will it be the end of salespeople, or will it become the secret weapon to help sales reps work more efficiently? Furthermore, we’ve interviewed leading sales teams to collect 11 AI sales predictions that you should watch in 2023. Let’s jump to the nitty-gritty.

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SalesLoft

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

For the love of sales, be a sales mentor! Sales professionals have one of the highest paying jobs in the United States. Anybody with a good work ethic can be successful in sales. Why not spread the #saleslove this Valentine’s Day and help those that aren’t familiar with the profession find sales success?

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

It’s common knowledge that working in sales is hard. Yet—what most people don’t understand is the extent to which sales pressure can negatively impact an organization. ” ( source ) In today’s post we explain the effects of sales pressure and provide ways to mitigate this stress productively. Keep reading!

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Carew International

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

It’s one of life’s great frustrations for the sales professional – when we are so close to closing the deal, but we can’t seem to get it across the finish line. A stalled deal suggests stagnation of some kind, so infusing something fresh – a new perspective, benefit or assurance — may be the remedy. Take Away the Risk.

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Sales Evangelist

AUGUST 9, 2020

Use virtual tools to do more, in less time, with better outcomes Out of necessity, we are moving into a digital world in which almost every step of the sales process involves the use of virtual tools. Virtual sales include integrating all the virtual communication tools, both the synchronous and asynchronous.

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Janek Performance Group

AUGUST 8, 2023

Vague excuses and shallow explanations frustrate all sales professionals. Surprisingly, sales leaders tolerate and perpetuate this frustration with the term stalled deals. ” When sales professionals characterize deals as stalled, they are vague and shallow. .”

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Highspot

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

But what happens when your sales performance has stagnated? A number of factors can affect whether or not your sales team can close deals. Using the tested tips below, you can assess your approach to sales — and ensure your team is set up for success. We’ll be covering: What factors affect sales performance.

Strategy 52

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

As the B2B landscape changes and evolves, companies continue to ask themselves the question – how can we improve sales productivity? Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions woven into the fabric of today’s B2B sales culture. So follow along as we break down some of the biggest myths about sales productivity.

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Adaptive Business Services

DECEMBER 18, 2019

For many of us in B2B sales, the opportunity lies not in generating additional prospects, but in closing more of the potential deals that already come across our desks (or inboxes) on the daily. One of the most prevalent challenges we see sales reps struggle with is the acceptance rate of their proposals and pitches. . #2

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Highspot

MARCH 30, 2021

But what happens when your sales performance has stagnated? A number of factors can affect whether or not your sales team can close deals. Using the tested tips below, you can assess your approach to sales – and ensure your team is set up for success. We’ll be covering: What factors affect sales performance.

Strategy 69

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Pipeliner

OCTOBER 16, 2019

They don’t become great because of all the sales tools they employ. And they don’t become great because they are an expert in the mechanics of the sales process defined and promulgated by the experts. Great salespeople don’t become great because of the training they receive. Great salespeople are born to be great.

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Mindtickle

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Financial service institutions looking to thrive shortly should look to augment sales readiness methodologies of technology companies – here are some of their proven practices we’ve observed that yield high ROI. Technology sales are dynamic and highly competitive: often you’re in a crowd of many fighting for buyer attention.

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Mindtickle

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Financial service institutions looking to thrive shortly should look to augment sales readiness methodologies of technology companies – here are some of their proven practices we’ve observed that yield high ROI. Technology sales are dynamic and highly competitive: often you’re in a crowd of many fighting for buyer attention.

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