Partners in Excellence

MAY 3, 2022

A sales people and leaders, we are fortunate to have more data than we have ever had access to in the past–and some of it is actually useful and informative. A sales people and leaders, we are fortunate to have more data than we have ever had access to in the past–and some of it is actually useful and informative.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Customer Relationship Management tools (CRMs) have become a critical tool for organizations of all sizes. They serve as a central hub for managing customer data, tracking interactions, and fostering meaningful relationships. To truly unlock its potential and maximize its impact, businesses need to optimize their CRM strategies.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 15, 2022

Maybe the sales team you worked with was attentive, maybe you got the support you needed, or maybe the solution exceeded your expectations. Maybe the product didn’t perform the way you hoped. Here are five key components to consider when planning your customer renewal and expansion strategy. What made it stand out?

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Zoominfo

APRIL 29, 2021

You might think a leaderboard that trumpets which account executives (AEs) sell the most each month is a sufficient way to track performance. Conant created the AE sales scorecard template that ZoomInfo uses, which provides every rep with visibility into how they rank in a way that is transparent and fair.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Author: Mark Thacker With Thanksgiving over and January fast approaching, sales leaders and teams are pivoting their focus to next year. As you set your sales team strategy for the upcoming year, it’s important to keep the current year in context. Proactive planning was key to setting the company up for success.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 30, 2023

If you want to increase your sales revenue, it’s a good idea to track sales performance. Want to learn how to track your sales performance? It discusses why businesses should track sales performance and how to evaluate sales performance. This blog post is for you.

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Crunchbase

APRIL 12, 2024

Far from its fictional representations, though, it actually has practical, useful and beneficial day-to-day applications in sales. Sales teams are already seeing AI streamline workflows, coach reps, optimize prospecting strategies and more. What is AI in sales?

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Crunchbase

JANUARY 13, 2022

The business of sales is as nuanced as sales industries, salespeople and buyers themselves, with some industries requiring in-person selling with plenty of touchpoints and follow-ups. The same goes for the health of your sales department. Strong sales infrastructures prepare organizations to adjust to any economic climate.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Author: Matt Sunshine Sales leaders are responsible for more than closing deals. Sales diagnostics help leaders see their operations from all sides so they can identify bottlenecks and keep revenue climbing. These diagnostics — or audits, as some call them — go beyond the sales department to look at the whole company.

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Nutshell

MARCH 7, 2023

Table of Contents What are KPIs in sales? Why should sales managers track KPIs? How to track and report on KPIs KPIs for Sales Managers What are KPIs in sales? Examples of sales KPIs include customer lifetime value, conversion rate, and number of new leads.

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Highspot

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In this article, we help you navigate the intricacies of sales performance metrics, guiding you on which ones are pivotal and how best to measure them. What Is Sales Performance? Sales Performance vs. Sales Metrics Why Analyze Your Sales Performance? Why Analyze Your Sales Performance?

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Nutshell

MAY 7, 2024

To make the most of these events, you’ll need to measure the return on investment, or ROI, of the trade shows you attend. Revenue includes new sales and opportunities resulting from the show, while expenses may include entrance fees, booth rental fees, employee time, and other costs. What is return on investment (ROI)?

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Traditionally, marketing plans layout these steps, but we need to dig a little deeper. To be successful, you need a GTM strategy that is comprehensive enough for others to easily understand its value. Increasing sales with enterprise customers starts here — find out how to build custom solutions.

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Mindtickle

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

These days, business-to-business (B2B) interactions are all about having the right information at the right time — and to make it happen, you need intuitive insights at your fingertips. Naturally, the sales department is no exception. But what do sales data tools look like? But what do sales data tools look like?

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Highspot

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Effective sales management is the core of any successful business. 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

JULY 2, 2020

Whether it be getting key stakeholders onboard, or simply deciding which tasks are going to be automated, jumping right into anything without carefully thinking it through will make any marketing professional cringe. Closing more sales. Oftentimes, this is due to a lack of strategy. Marketing automation is beneficial.

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BuzzBoard

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As businesses grapple with evolving consumer preferences, increasing competition, and unprecedented volumes of data, the quest for the most effective AI sales solutions has never been more critical. So, don’t let the wrong sales solution make your business growth chart stagnant. Start by defining your objectives.

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Gong.io

AUGUST 22, 2022

Answering these questions is key to growing your revenue. This is why sales reports are so important. They help you measure your sales performance and deliver insights that you can leverage to optimize your sales process. What is a sales report? Think of a sales report as a navigation tool.

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Highspot

AUGUST 15, 2023

Sales analytics ultimately outlines where your strengths and weaknesses are in terms of your sales process and each individual rep, and does so in three key areas: productivity, proficiency, and performance. In this blog post, we will delve into sales analytics and how it relates to sales enablement.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 21, 2019

In fact, the 2018 Global Data Management Benchmark Report found that 52% of the organizations surveyed said data and analytics would be a key source of opportunity in the coming years. So, how can you visualize your sales data to make key decisions and analyze performance? The answer: A sales dashboard.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 28, 2023

Traditional marketing plans lay out these steps, but to really move the needle, you’ll need to dig a little deeper. Traditional marketing plans lay out these steps, but to really move the needle, you’ll need to dig a little deeper. When Do You Need a Go-to-Market Strategy? It’s the day of a new product launch.

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Apptivo

DECEMBER 12, 2022

If the answer is yes, one of the smartest investments you could make is in a Field Service Management system (FSM). At scale, FSM will help to be organized and is essential for effective and efficient management of your business operations. What software to use for Field service management? billion in 2021 to $8.06

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Smooth Sale

JUNE 20, 2023

Collaboration is an essential ingredient for a successful and high-performing workplace. Breaking down these silos and fostering cross-departmental collaboration can lead to innovative solutions and improved organizational performance. Fostering collaboration in the office focuses on productivity and teamwork.

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Nutshell

MARCH 7, 2023

but rather a capable and dependable sales time. In this article, we’re breaking down some key tips on how to build a sales team that’s successful, reliable, and just maybe rivals Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Did you know Nutshell isn’t just for contact management?

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Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The global pandemic forced sales teams to change their processes and go digital. Organizations must adapt their sales strategies post COVID-19 to meet customer expectations. Whether you’re looking to implement a remote sales strategy or improve your current strategy, keep reading. What is remote sales?

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 2, 2019

Whenever I need directions somewhere new, I always pull out my smartphone, open Google Maps app, and enter my desired location. In many ways, technology, like Google Maps, is similar to sales management software. Sales management software provides streamlined tools for data entry and management to speed up this process.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Marketing and sales teams rely heavily on one another to drive business. After all, it’s the marketing department that generates leads, and the sales team that converts those leads to paying customers. Sales collaboration dramatically improves results, but bringing it to fruition can be more complex than it sounds.

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Pipeliner

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

The last of a 4 part series. In part one of this series, I introduced the idea that customer-perceived value is the kernel within “customer focus” that actually moves customer decisions, and you need to focus sharply on value. I also identified three domains in which any journey toward value focus should operate.

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Nutshell

JUNE 26, 2023

In today’s hyper-connected business landscape, customer relationship management (CRM) systems have become indispensable tools for organizations of all sizes. It’s also become essential to integrate your CRM with your other software tools to improve efficiency, streamline data management, and enable new uses for your CRM data.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 22, 2022

And many have turned to sales enablement. Related: What Is Sales Enablement? At Mindtickle, we recently commissioned a survey of 500+ sales leaders , sales reps, and sales-adjacent professionals to find out how they’re approaching sales enablement – and how that might change in the midst of a potential recession.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 16, 2020

What is sales performance? It’s the measurement of sales activity and corresponding results compared to the sales expectations and quota. Good sales performance is highly valued but it can also be elusive to achieve for many salespeople and organizations. The key to good sales performance is consistency.

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The Brooks Group

MARCH 22, 2019

Sales is a numbers game, but evaluating your sales reps’ performance involves much more than looking at a final revenue number. Revenue may be the ultimate performance indicator, but as a sales leader you should investigate the “why” behind a final result to truly improve the success of your sales team.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 15, 2021

But you need a different strategy to lock down more dollars—and fast. According to new data in Loopio’s 2021 RFP Response Benchmarks & Trends Report , which surveyed 650+ teams across North America, RFPs account for a whopping average of 35% of an organization’s annual sales revenue. It’s time to work smarter (not harder).

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Highspot

AUGUST 2, 2022

When you work in sales, it’s not enough to just meet your goals. To truly maximize revenue, the sales team requires a style of management that uses collaboration, analysis, and a proactive approach. This is where sales performance management(SPM) comes in. What Is Sales Performance Management?

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Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Tracking sales performance is the only way to know how well you and your team are doing. Many aspects influence revenue growth – average sales cycle length , churn rate, and customer acquisition cost, to name just a few. This guide will explore 13 essential sales KPIs to track, measure, and report your sales efforts.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Sales calls' value extends beyond their main purpose. Yes, the endgame of any sales call is to move prospects through your sales process, but the information gathered through these kinds of conversations can be a big help in other ways as well. Sales Call Reports. Contact, Title, and Company. Contact Phone Number.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 5, 2020

And as a sales leader, you already know this. Your sales reps have a deep knowledge of how prospects can leverage your product, and they can craft customized plans about the best ways to do so. When it comes down to it, those are the only reasons prospects actually need reps. Sales Analysis Reports. Knowledge is power.

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