DiscoverOrg Sales

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

We’ve seen lists with a 40% bounce rate ( yes, really ), and many others around 15% … but few people in sales and marketing rely on lists alone. Our partners at Tellwise were able to take a peek under the hood of their tool and give us insight on email accuracy from real campaigns, which can be hard to quantify. How is this possible?

Data 254

Data Lead Rank Lead Scoring Leads 254

The ROI Guy

JANUARY 11, 2017

As you and your team kickoff the New Year, there are some important research findings you should factor into your 2017 sales enablement and content strategy. The good news, the research is crystal clear. Those that get Value “right” can overcome these challenges and reap significant rewards.

Lead Rank 45

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Quota Scale 45

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Author: Paul Nolan Nick Kavadellas is thankful for golf, not only because he’s enjoyed playing it for years, but also because it is one of the few face-to-face selling tools he has continued using during the COVID-19 outbreak. But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting.

Outsourcing Services 279

Outsourcing Services Face-to-face Travel Lead Rank 279

Zoominfo

JUNE 4, 2019

Why would your B2B sales prospects be any different? In B2B sales, the quicker you build trust with your prospect, the more likely it is that you will close a deal. In fact, only 3% of buyers trust sales reps ( source ). We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to building trust in sales. Yet, it’s easier said than done.

Case Study 244

Case Study Referrals B2B Social Media 244

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For global point-of-sale (POS) transactions, the use of digital wallets is expected to rise from 29% in 2021 to 39% in 2025. Apple introduced QR code scanners in smartphones in 2017. billion people used QR codes to make a payment, according to Juniper Research. Then, users put in the amount they need to pay and submit.

Tools 126

Tools Banking Retail How To 126

DiscoverOrg Sales

JANUARY 22, 2018

I start with a thoughtful, well-researched cold email that shows just how well I knows my prospect – both the pain points they experience in their job, as well as their personal interests. Opportunity data helps inform the timing for sales outreach. The results speak for themselves. Let me know. I piqued his interest, at least.

Prospecting 258

Prospecting Decision Maker Ideal Customer Profile Data 258

Adaptive Business Services

OCTOBER 18, 2017

While I can’t do extensive research or a full review on each, hopefully you may find some gems for your own use that have been hidden inside this regular curation. At any rate, I did some research and verified by findings with my tech guy and now use free UpdraftPlus to do daily backups of both of my sites straight to Google Drive.

Social Selling 59

Social Selling Hiring Face-to-face Google 59

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Prospecting for sales leads. There’s no question that it’s incredibly important, but researching dozens of companies every day in the hopes of finding a few good fits isn’t the most titillating task. 5) “Bright Future in Sales” -- Fountains of Wayne. This one has nothing to do with sales. So we’re here to help.

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Motivation Energy Sports Territories 145

Hubspot Sales

MAY 30, 2023

Like all disruption, generative AI in sales has the potential to completely change the way things are done. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales. In this post, we’ll share the state of generative AI in sales today with three use cases for AI in sales.

Lead Rank 113

Lead Rank Hubspot Microsoft Lead Scoring 113

Membrain

JANUARY 22, 2020

Smart Selling Tools (SST) released its 2019 sales technology benchmark survey recently*, with data comparisons against 2017. Much of the report validates what we already know about sales tech: That it continues to grow at a breath-taking rate.

Report 123

Report Comparison Survey Sales Technology 123

DiscoverOrg Sales

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Back when DiscoverOrg was founded in 2007, our goal was to provide sales and marketing professionals with accurate intelligence on IT decision-makers. In August, we released datasets for the C-Suite and Sales department. Well, first I’ll tell you how we didn’t do it: by reducing the number of researchers on our IT teams.

Decision Maker 120

Decision Maker Marketing Hiring Ideal Customer Profile 120

Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 29, 2018

From sales force training and compensation to investments in sales processes and technology, organizations relentlessly seek to pull the right levers that will drive revenue growth and improve sales effectiveness. Frontline sales managers coach, influence and guide sales reps on a daily basis.

Sales Management 168

Sales Management Scale Compensation Study 168

DiscoverOrg Sales

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Thousands of unsuspecting diners recently received a free side of cyber terror thanks to point-of-sale malware, a malicious software designed to steal customer payment data. The malware struck Chipotle restaurants nationwide between March 24 and April 18, 2017. 1/17/2017). (1/17/2017) 1/17/2017). (1/17/2017)

Ideal Customer Profile 186

Ideal Customer Profile Banking Consumer Vendor 186

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Today, 80% of homebuyers conduct internet research when considering homes to buy , and 89% use the internet to find real estate agents. If you’d like to set up a time to meet, click this link to book time on my calendar: [Link to Meeting tool]. Homebuying is an increasingly digital process. Regards, [Your name]. Regards, [Your name].

Real Estate 145

Real Estate Up-Sell Follow-up Meeting 145

Mindtickle

APRIL 9, 2024

In the past, most B2B sales were conducted face-to-face – perhaps in a prospect’s conference room or at a golf course. Many deals are closed today without the buyer and seller meeting face-to-face, a practice known as inside sales. The shift to remote sales accelerated during the pandemic. How is it different from outside sales?

Inside Sales 52

Inside Sales Face-to-face Hiring Outside Sales 52

Partners in Excellence

JUNE 24, 2017

In my last Bits and Pieces article , I referred to a series of articles I’d written about applying manufacturing and lean techniques to sales and marketing. I’ve consolidated the series into an eBook — What Can Sales Learn From Lean Manufacturing ? Additionally, they share some of their latest research.

eBook 49

eBook Research Survey Data 49

Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 20, 2019

In fact, Research from Gartner-owned CEB found that median time to fill posts increased by 30 business days, or six weeks, between 2010 and 2017. In fact, any business today that isn’t investing in its employees and giving them the tools to ascend and grow within their organizations is opening itself up to severe disruption.

Face-to-face 296

Face-to-face Smart Company Loyalty Benefit 296

Mindtickle

JANUARY 19, 2023

In 2023, many sales organizations will focus on measuring and improving sales productivity. To build an effective strategy and plan to support it, you need to take a look at research focused on different parts of it. We’ve also included some recommendations for how to use this research to inform your own plan.

Strategy 52

Strategy Cold Calling Decision Maker Lead Rank 52

The Brooks Group

DECEMBER 27, 2017

2017 was a big year for The Brooks Group. Since then, we’ve delivered training to over one million sales professionals, in over 350 industries, in 22 countries around the world. Every day we pay tribute to Bill by helping our clients and their sales teams achieve their full potential in sales excellence.

Training 40

Training Hiring Journal Groups 40

SBI

JUNE 27, 2018

In late 2017, we went to field with our first annual Sales Stack Benchmark Survey to identify which are the most commonly used sales technologies, and which are being considered most for the year ahead, among other things. Our aim was to get a clear view of what a typical sales stack looks like and how it will evolve over time.

Webinar Metrics 93

Webinar Metrics Survey Sales Technology Tools 93

Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 22, 2018

From sales force training and compensation to investments in sales processes and technology, organizations relentlessly seek to pull the right levers that will drive revenue growth and improve sales effectiveness. There is a direct and compelling link between frontline sales manager effectiveness and topline revenue performance.

Sales Management 218

Sales Management Hiring Compensation Scale 218

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Sales can be an emotional roller coaster. If you let your sales performance affect your mood, you’ll always be swinging from low to high and back again. Fortunately, there are plenty of tools that can help. Pacifica is ideal if you’re looking for a holistic health tool. This is unsustainable in the long run. Personal Zen.

Exercises 110

Exercises Face-to-face Exact Discount 110

KO Advantage Group

OCTOBER 15, 2021

COVID-19 has changed everything about the way we do business - and sales are no exception. If you’ve wondered what virtual sales means, this article will break down the differences between virtual selling and traditional sales and give you the tips, tools and techniques you need to take advantage of this new era we find ourselves in.

B2C 62

B2C Video Demographics Social Selling 62

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 3, 2023

Table of Contents The Challenges of Selling AI Products Today How to Sell AI Products in a Competitive Market Best Practices from Sales Experts The Challenges of Selling AI Products Today The ever-growing interest in AI would have anyone believe that selling an AI product would be straightforward. Focus on the benefits to the user.

Hubspot 94

Hubspot How To Lead Rank Scale 94

Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 29, 2018

This kind of content positions you as a thought leader in a given field or industry, does not contain a sales pitch, and should never mention your company or brand except as the source of the content. The video is essentially a tutorial, but also serves as a great promotional tool aimed at business consumers.

Top of Funnel 237

Top of Funnel B2B Webinar Metrics Marketing 237

Zoominfo

MAY 21, 2020

We looked to one of our internal experts, our Sales Development Rep with the 60% response rate, to show you how (and when) to write a perfectly personalized BASHO email. Great sales emails typically reflect a deep understanding of who the prospect is and what they care about. And we’ve got examples. What Is A BASHO Email?

Examples 113

Examples Ideal Customer Profile Decision Maker Top of Funnel 113

Highspot

DECEMBER 2, 2021

For sales enablement practitioners, this requires proactive evaluation of how you manage customer-facing talent, content, and communications to deliver exceptional buyer experiences. Fueled by the latest analyst research, we’ve identified the biggest opportunities that will power your program’s ongoing evolution.

Face-to-face 98

Face-to-face Sales Talent Sales Methodology Sales Enablement 98

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Author: Paul Nolan Nick Kavadellas is thankful for golf, not only because he’s enjoyed playing it for years, but also because it is one of the few face-to-face selling tools he has continued using during the COVID-19 outbreak. But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting.

Demand Generation Targets 120

Demand Generation Targets Outsourcing Services Face-to-face Travel 120

Zoominfo

JUNE 4, 2019

Why would your B2B sales prospects be any different? In B2B sales, the quicker you build trust with your prospect, the more likely it is that you will close a deal. In fact, only 3% of buyers trust sales reps ( source ). We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to building trust in sales. Yet, it’s easier said than done.

Case Study 100

Case Study Referrals Social Media Ideal Customer Profile 100

Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 8, 2020

Technology is increasingly creating the tools your competitors are using to build new digital products and services that target and release latent demand and serve unmet needs. Predictions for the impact of AI, the authors state, suggest a doubling of the economic growth of developed countries between 2017 and 2035, potentially adding $7.4

Top of Funnel 218

Top of Funnel Marketing Scale Forecasting 218

The Pipeline

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

There is a lot written about what has changed in sales, no doubt a lot has, but when you look at results, not much evidence. win rate is identical to the figure reported in the 2017 study. One of the subtle elements of sales success is the ability to have others make a decision. Losses increased modestly from 30.9%

Outsourcing Services 212

Outsourcing Services Lead Rank Vendor Buyer 212

Sales Hacker

MARCH 5, 2021

The remote sales landscape is getting stuffy. Research by McKinsey confirms that today’s decision-makers will, in their ideal post-pandemic world, continue to research and make purchase decisions remotely. Across the table (or buffering screen on Zoom), sellers are embracing digital sales and prospecting.

Buyer Intent 97

Buyer Intent Intent Data Intent Top of Funnel 97

DiscoverOrg Sales

JANUARY 29, 2019

But actually that ‘noise’ is a powerful tool to target the right accounts – that is, if you know the tech stack of your target accounts ,” says DiscoverOrg’s Senior Manager of Sales Development. In B2B sales and marketing, a company’s installed technologies – their tech stack – includes: Software products.

Ideal Customer Profile 202

Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Lead Scoring How To 202

Richardson

JANUARY 20, 2020

Therefore, effective leaders seek sales training solutions that have measurable results. Consider that the average annual growth in new product patents filed from 2010 to 2017 was double that of the entire period spanning 1980-2009, according to IFI Claims. Knowing what to measure, however, means getting specific about business goals.

Training 52

Training Survey Selling Skills Study 52

Miller Heiman Group

MARCH 6, 2018

A majority of sales and service organizations now have dedicated staff and programs for sales enablement. But CSO Insights research shows that despite increased adoption, many organizations still aren’t seeing optimal results from their sales enablement investments. Sales Enablement Goes Mainstream.

Sales Enablement 72

Sales Enablement Ideal Customer Profile How To Face-to-face 72

The ROI Guy

DECEMBER 13, 2016

In fact, 83% of buyers indicate they are “overwhelmed by the sheer volume of content available”, this according to research by Demand Gen Report. Instead, your prospects want personalized research, analysis, benchmarks, advice, and guidance. For your buyer it’s about quality over quantity. They don’t need more content.

Lead Rank 45

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Decision Maker Sales Qualified Lead 45