Understanding the Sales Force

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Understanding the Sales Force by Dave Kurlan When Objective Management Group (OMG) evaluates a sales force, 1 of the 26 questions we answer for clients is, Can You Shorten Your Sales Cycle? ". As you can see from the image above, nobody was following an effective sales process.

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Zoominfo

MAY 25, 2022

And while it’s not hard to find basic business data — company names, phone numbers, employee counts, revenue, maybe direct dial numbers and email addresses — today’s complicated sales cycles need more than just names and numbers. What is Sales Intelligence? What Do Sales Intelligence Tools Do?

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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?

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 12, 2018

Ahh, the never-ending quest to create the perfect, predictable sales cycle. To figure it out would be like discovering the holy grail of sales. But -- as you know -- the insane number of variables and blockers in each sale makes it near impossible to fool-proof the system entirely. How to Speed Up Your Sales Cycle.

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Crunchbase

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In this post, we’ll go through everything you need to know about how to optimize your B2B sales cycle with buying signals so your business can close sales faster. Critical buying signals to monitor 7 ways to shorten your B2B sales cycle. 7 ways to shorten your B2B sales cycle. What are buying signals?

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Allego

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The seismic shifts caused by Brexit have left UK sales professionals facing a labyrinth of new challenges, especially those targeting markets outside the UK. Constant Market Changes: The uncertainty and evolving market mean sales strategies must be more flexible and attentive to what customers want and need, exactly when they need it.

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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.

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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.

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Emissary

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Recently, enablement has flexed to provide better support for sales in the face of the post-pandemic business environment and increasingly demanding technology buyers. Emissary recently hosted a virtual roundtable with sales leaders in the tech space. Adopt Tools That People Love to Use.

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SBI

MAY 17, 2018

Seismic generates larger deals and shortened sales cycles. With sellers spending less time on content and going into every conversation with the right information and materials they need to be a true source of expertise for the buyer, sales cycles move faster and larger deals are signed. This is the key.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 8, 2024

This is done by forming a team of stakeholders and decision-makers, establishing approval workflows, and effectively integrating automation tools. This article highlights how a deal desk functions and its ability to transform the way companies tackle their sales strategy. Let’s get to it!

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Winning large business contracts leads to increased revenue — but selling solely to large enterprises isn’t necessarily sustainable for a sales strategy. SMBs are looked over by sales professionals because they generally don’t have the giant budgets that enterprises do. How to Scale Your SMB Sales Strategy.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Learn what sales prospecting is, and how business development professionals can go to market using outreach strategies that deliver business results. What is Sales Prospecting? 36% of companies have created shorter sales cycles using personas. What are the best tools for sales prospecting?

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2021

The instability and threats to survival so many companies are facing have resulted in longer sales cycles and increased executive presence on calls (up 53% from a pre-COVID-19 baseline). It’s about helping your sales organization do what they do best. The Elements of a Winning Sales Enablement Strategy for 2021.

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Zoominfo

JULY 5, 2023

Speedy customer acquisition without a hefty price tag is the target, but doing it effectively can be a challenge without the right tools and training. They rely on ZoomInfo throughout their sales cycle for comprehensive data about accounts they’re targeting — and new accounts that can expand their market.

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Gong.io

OCTOBER 19, 2021

They do all of this by equipping your sales organization with the insights, data, culture, tools, and knowledge it needs to sell better. . PS: Already itching to jump to the 5 Must-Have Elements Of A Winning Sales Enablement Strategy ? It really depends on where you, as the sales leader, have focused your team’s energy.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 17, 2021

One of the many benefits of conversational marketing is its ability to accelerate your sales cycle. After all, it is built for and used by both your marketing and sales teams to drive pipeline and generate revenue. Seven Sales Acceleration Strategies Using Hubspot and Conversational Marketing. Speed to Lead.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It’s a unique, product specific, customer focused go-to-market strategy. So how do you create a foolproof GTM strategy? What is a GTM Strategy? A go-to-market strategy , more than anything, is a plan. One of the main goals of a GTM strategy is to ensure a competitive edge. What Goes Into an Effective GTM Strategy?

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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. Types of B2B Lead Generation Strategies. Key Components of L2RM: Sales funnel. The end game?

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SalesHandy

APRIL 1, 2020

Some of the best performing Sales teams worldwide profoundly understand and master their Sales cycles. In the book Cracking the Sales Management Code , author Jason Jordan’s research shows that companies with Sales processes bring in 18% more revenue. What is a Sales Cycle? What is a Sales Cycle?

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Allego

JANUARY 24, 2023

While the exact number ranges between 27% and 36%, depending on the survey, the message is clear: Sales reps spend the bulk of their day on activities that don’t directly generate revenue for your company. 4 Strategies to Increase Sales Rep Productivity 1. How do you change that?

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Alice Heiman

APRIL 2, 2024

On “Sales Talk for CEOs,” Alice Heiman was joined by Mark Fershteyn of Recapped, whose journey from sales struggles to CEO offers a roadmap for innovation in sales strategies. 09:04] The Accidental Entrepreneur – How Mark went from VP of Sales to running a successful start-up. [10:18]

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 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, omnichannel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience.

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Highspot

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Read on as we break down why strong sales management matters, along with proven strategies to achieve it. It involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the sales activities within an organization to achieve its revenue targets and close deals.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 6, 2019

B2B marketers are on a constant search for an effective digital marketing strategy that can give their company a much-needed presence and branding boost. Though the following techniques are by no means revolutionary, they do work and have an important place in your digital marketing tool box. Offer a Free Tool.

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SalesLoft

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The sales landscape changed this year — likely forever. The pandemic accelerated the shift to digital sales and caused buyer expectations to irreversibly change. Sales leaders had to pivot to adapt and evolve their strategy, quickly. But how do you plan for a situation that is constantly changing?

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Highspot

JANUARY 22, 2024

Having a well-defined go-to-market (GTM) strategy is crucial for the success of any product or service. A successful GTM strategy involves a series of coordinated steps aimed at bringing a new product to market effectively. One of the key components that play a pivotal role in executing a GTM strategy is sales enablement.

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Highspot

JANUARY 22, 2024

Having a well-defined go-to-market (GTM) strategy is crucial for the success of any product or service. A successful GTM strategy involves a series of coordinated steps aimed at bringing a new product to market effectively. One of the key components that play a pivotal role in executing a GTM strategy is sales enablement.

Strategy 52

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

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. What is a Go-to-Market Strategy? Get a Demo Why Do You Need a Go-to-Market Strategy?

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The Pipeline

AUGUST 10, 2011

The Pipeline Renbor Sales Solutions Inc.s In Conversation – How to Shorten the Sales Cycle. Stored in Attitude , Business Acumen , EDGE Sales Process , Interview , Lead Management , Proactive , Proactivity , Prospecting , Sales Process , Sales Strategy , Success , Video , execution. Sales Cycle.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 5, 2021

The instability and threats to survival so many companies are facing have resulted in longer sales cycles and increased executive presence on calls (up 53% from a pre-COVID-19 baseline). It’s about helping your sales organization do what they do best. Making such an involved process work starts with strategy.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 24, 2023

You’re probably here because you want to build a successful sales enablement strategy for your business. Read on to discover how to create effective sales strategies through the power of enablement and turn your team into an all-star performance machine. What is a sales enablement strategy?

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Highspot

MARCH 13, 2024

AI is like having a team member who learns and adapts over time, becoming the assistant sales reps need to work even more efficiently. These tools transform communication with customers on websites and social media platforms. AI is a game-changer for everything sales does, from lead generation to customer engagement and closing deals.

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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.

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LeadFuze

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The phone call proves that they’re a qualified lead, and a sale with them is just waiting to close. Why do B2B sales cycle take so long? The scenario above – prospects turning into leads and turning into sales in as little time as possible – is, needless to say, the dream scenario. In B2B sales, time is of the essence.

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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. The key to a sound content marketing strategy is mapping messaging to a sales funnel.

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