SBI Growth

JANUARY 4, 2014

Sales leaders have their goals for 2014. Reaction alone is a poison that slowly kills sales leaders. This post is for Sales Leaders to plan for success in 2014 and beyond. HR and Sales Ops leaders are called on to help enact the plan – and remind Sales leaders of the plan. Finalizing the 2015 Sales Strategy.

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

We are about to enter the silly season in sales, the run up to the end of the year. As a sales professional what you need is practical and executable inputs that will help you close the year strong, and set yourself up for a profitable 2015. Social Sales. Modern Sales. Smart sales is an ‘and’ not an ‘or.’

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 9, 2014

Author: Zorian Rotenberg, Vice President of Marketing and Sales, InsightSquared. Teaser: Forty percent of global organizations will use gamification as the primary mechanism to transform business operations by 2015. These gamification tips will serve sales managers well. Issue Date: 2014-01-10. read more'

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Steven Rosen

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Sales Eagles Soar Turkeys to Get Consumed. If you are chasing your 2015 sales numbers, you need to return from this holiday weekend highly energetic, focused and ready to sprint to the finish line. When I was running a sales force , I was equally focused on finishing the year off and starting the next year even stronger.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 20, 2019

But, because live video is unpredictable and strays from traditional marketing methods, many B2B marketers speculate whether live streaming has a place within their corporate social media strategy. We’ve compiled 22 live streaming statistics that will inform and evolve your B2B marketing strategy. Keep reading!

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 7, 2016

Teaser: A 2015 study by CallidusCloud showed that only 11.5 percent of sales and marketing pros said their forecasting was very accurate. It’s easier than you think to improve your forecast accuracy, here are four ideas for a more accurate 2016: A 2015 study by CallidusCloud showed that only 11.5

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DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Attempts to get sales enablement right are on the rise , as organizations grapple with the idea that shorter product life cycles, a more informed customer base, and global competition make the way they sell just as important as what they are selling. Streamlining the sales process. Create relevant sales content. Two things.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Issue Date: 2015-10-16. Teaser: Most sales organizations are content to examine deals in hindsight to find pitfalls in their sales process. Most sales organizations are content to examine deals in hindsight to find pitfalls in their sales process. Author: Ray Smith, CEO, Datahug.

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Pointclear

OCTOBER 24, 2017

In 2015, I wrote this blog for Sales & Marketing Magazine: Dead is Dead (in Sales & Marketing). It seemed like, suddenly, a lot of things were dying: cold calling was dead; telephone prospecting was dead; outbound marketing was dead … many said that even marketing was dead.

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Score More Sales

JANUARY 5, 2015

It is a new year and a fresh start for many in the B2B sales world. Having had a monthly or a quarterly sales quota over the course of 15 years or so, I know that good feeling of have a blank slate – but it also can be a tough feeling to start back at zero. This is a sales lesson for everyone. What do I do first?

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The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

In the discussions leading up to the event we wanted to deliver something of substance, people can put into practice right away in almost every market segment, and something that would have impact now, before the end of the year. Sales Execution Sales Mistakes Sales Skills sell better Social Selling Tibor Shanto'

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Are your sales reps wasting time prospecting? You’re a sales leader accountable for increasing revenue, while at the same time managing your profit margins. If you’re fairly new to your company, your sales reps are a mixed bag of talent. However, a few critical sales challenges still remain. In 2015, 43.6

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Referrals Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead Lead Scoring 279

Score More Sales

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Midsize business owners (and their c-level execs) are optimistic and have put dollars into their 2015 budgets to invest in: Technology (85%). Expand market niche (70%). The businesses who participated all have annual sales revenues between $10M and $1B. Others are predicting a strong 2015 for business as well.

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Hiring Wireless Policies Travel 198

Steven Rosen

MAY 10, 2017

6 FREE Sales Management Training Webinars . The #1 driver of performance in sales organizations are front-line sales managers. The STAR Sales Management Development Survey found that only 50% of sales managers were receiving on-going training and development in core skills. Sales Management Challenges.

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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?

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The Pipeline

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Last week I saw a piece on LinkedIn, that questioned the accuracy of predictions about the future of B2B sales and selling made in the past decade. The piece pointed to a prediction by Forrester around 2015 about the size and nature of B2B sales in 2020. Is sales is making the most of their newfound time and resources?”

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Pointclear

APRIL 1, 2015

Saturn will backpedal to Scorpio again from June 14 until September 17 in 2015, but after that he''ll be in Sagittarius until December 19, 2017. Here’s how I, Danmac the Magnificent, read the stars for your sign in 2015: Taurus (April 21 - May 21): You are working close to full-time trying to beat your quota in the first half of the year.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The map shows the literal market expansion T-Mobile achieved from the purchase. Market expansion strategy is one of four quadrants that make up the go-to-market framework for businesses. A core piece of expansion is the idea of increasing a seller’s total addressable market. How a company already performs in a new market.

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Lead Rank Company Apparel Lead Scoring 211

Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 9, 2016

Teaser: Could there be a Sales & Marketing Management Bump? Only a few months after appearing in a feature on unique meeting venues in the March/April 2015 issue of this magazine, Randy Stenger, CEO and founder of Extreme Sandbox in Hastings, Minnesota, was selected to be on the ABC hit TV show “Shark Tank.”

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 11, 2018

Author: Kostas Chiotis Guest blog posting is arguably the best method of inbound marketing that your team can employ. However, only 6 percent of marketers are using guest posting as the majority of their original content strategy. Kostas Chiotis is a blogger and a content marketing specialist.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Issue Date: 2015-09-14. Author: Andy Kelly, director of sales at TBHC Delivers. Teaser: In the consumer and B2B landscape, sales in a rural market requires a different outlook than in urban locations. In the consumer and B2B landscape, sales in a rural market requires a different outlook than in urban locations.

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 23, 2015

Issue Date: 2015-04-24. Teaser: For insights on how sales and marketing can become stronger team players, look at some of the top characteristics for winning sports teams and determine how new sales engagement tools and more integrated systems can help foster these traits. Author: Micheline Nijmeh. read more

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 20, 2020

Or worse, could you lose your sales job altogether? You could be vulnerable if you’re not sharpening your sales skills and honing the tactics that will help you succeed in 2020. Forrester analyst Andy Hoar didn’t mince words when he spoke at the 2015 Forrester Sales Enablement Forum. Today you are more than a sales rep.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 16, 2019

Author: Chanan Greenberg The sales landscape is shifting – customer service is becoming the most important factor for buyers, expected to surpass both product and price within three years, according to the Customers 2020 report. Sales is no longer conducted exclusively by salespeople. What Is Omni-Channel? Omni-Channel Fundamentals.

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Channels Social Media Consumer Lead Rank 259

Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 20, 2016

Issue Date: 2015-05-20. Teaser: More than 80 percent of respondents to a recent survey agreed that a close relationship between finance and sales is crucial to improving profitability. More than 80 percent of respondents to a recent survey agreed that a close relationship between finance and sales is crucial to improving profitability.

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Pointclear

JANUARY 27, 2015

From my perspective, having interviewed hundreds of managers on SLMA Radio, and managed 20+ sales and marketing teams (interim management) through the years, it’s the excuses that drag down organizations. Lead Generation Sales & Marketing Management'

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 22, 2015

Issue Date: 2015-06-22. In marketing, there is a need to focus on six, nine and 12 months out, to build sustainable process and strategy. Here are five ways to build a more streamlined process from marketing into sales. Here are five ways to build a more streamlined process from marketing into sales.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

You’re completing 2013 and building your marketing strategy for 2014. Perhaps you’re beginning to roll out marketing automation or some form of company-wide communication program. Maybe you are supporting sales with a CRM implementation, linking your marketing collateral into each phase. Sales Managers (all levels).

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Pointclear

MARCH 24, 2015

Earlier this year I sat in on the 2015 Virtual Sales Kickoff hosted by my friend S. I was particularly impressed with the first speaker Mike Weinberg—sales coach, consultant, and author of the book New Sales. Mike''s presentation, “4 Tips to Power Up Prospecting in 2015,” blew me away. Simplified.: Simplified.:

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Which broken sales strategies should we leave in the past (ah-hem, cold calling )? And which tactics will help us keep our pipelines full in 2015 and beyond? Here’s a hint: Any sales tactics, activities, or systems that help you build relationships with clients and prospects are worth the time and effort. Learn more.) [Top

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Steven Rosen

AUGUST 11, 2017

Many companies have highly sophisticated rigorous marketing processes, resulting in strong brand plans and marketing strategies. Even with brilliant marketing strategies and a solid management team, many companies miss their sales objectives. Successful strategy execution is the key to crushing sales numbers.

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Strategy Pharmaceuticals Face-to-face eBook 197

Pointclear

MARCH 27, 2015

Here we are at the fourth and final installment of the series, 4 Tips to Power Up Prospecting in 2015 , from Mike Weinberg’s presentation at the 2015 Virtual Sales Kickoff. His final tip is a passionate plea calling all sales reps to return to the telephone. Sales Process Sales & Marketing Management'

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

This is especially true when it comes to sales and marketing. In an ideal world, sales and marketing processes would be built with the other team in mind. Here are some numbers that just might convince you of the value of Sales and Marketing alignment: Sales and Marketing Alignment Stats to Know.

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InsideView Lead Rank Lead Scoring Account Based Marketing 138

No More Cold Calling

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

At most companies, the sales process is a balancing act that doesn’t always work so well. It starts with inbound leads: responding to leads from marketing, answering website inquiries, and following up with podcast and webinar attendees. This does, however, explain why prospecting is so challenging for most sales teams.

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Gatekeeper Webinar Metrics Sales Qualified Lead Decision Maker 306

Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Issue Date: 2015-10-09. Teaser: One of marketing’s most important roles is generating leads for the sales force, but too often this is done in a vacuum. One of marketing’s most important roles is generating leads for the sales force, but too often this is done in a vacuum. Author: Chris Dent.

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Marketing Qualified Lead Leads Marketing B2B 120

Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 18, 2017

The surviving members of the band, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh and drummers Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, continue to play and tour in various iterations, but the July 2015 shows were, according to the band, the last time the core four will all play together. Like other daring visionaries, the Grateful Dead rejected conventional wisdom.

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Lead Rank Marketing Strategy Trade Show 149

Score More Sales

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Heading into 2015, there is no excuse for a poor company presence online because you simply cannot afford to ignore it. Here are three reasons you should work to improve your digital presence right now: Your Sales Reps Want Meetings with Executives. Inbound Marketing. What is your plan to grow and improve your presence in 2015?

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