Understanding the Sales Force

OCTOBER 24, 2018

I had a chance to review the CSO Insights 2018 Sales Talent Study and extracted some fascinating data. I thought it might be interesting to take their data, overlay some of Objective Management Group's (OMG) data, and see what we can take away from that.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2019

The conclusion of 2018 not only allows us to look back and fine-tune our business strategies, but it also affords us the opportunity to reflect on a few things we got right this year. We’ve compiled a list of our most-read sales blog posts of 2018 to kick-off your new year on the right foot. So, allow us to indulge. Let’s get started!

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 21, 2019

Although the first month of 2019 is nearly over, we’re not quite done reflecting on 2018. For those of you who aren’t regular readers of the ZoomInfo Blog, we spent last week looking back on our most popular content of 2018. Top B2B Lead Generation Statistics for 2018. Read: Top B2B Lead Generation Statistics for 2018.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 12, 2018

Today we introduce you to your 2018 Marketing Madness starting lineup. The post Marketing Madness 2018: Your Starting Lineup [Infographic] appeared first on ZoomInfo Blog. While your technology stack may not seem like it warrants serious consideration, it has the power to make or break your success as a marketing team. Key Takeaways.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 13, 2017

And with this foreknowledge in hand, sales professionals, marketers, and recruiters can start 2018 by helping buyers solve real, self-identified problems. This gives us a very good place to start when it comes to predicting spend in 2018. Data Security is the top 2018 IT initiative. The clear priority for 2018?

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The Pipeline

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

As we head into 2018, we are heading into a year that could make the current economic cycle the longest since the great depression. The post What Kind Of Sales Year will 2018 Be? By Tibor Shanto. Currently the longest is the 120 months, from March 1991 to March 2001. Our new home: www.TiborShanto.com. www.TiborShanto.com.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 18, 2018

You might recognize the most-prospected-to companies of 2018, according to DiscoverOrg’s database, as household names – but that’s not why savvy sales and marketing professionals have been pitching to them. Top 10 Most-Prospected-to Industries of 2018. For sellers, context is everything. FinancialServices. Insurance. ITServices.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JANUARY 1, 2018

And what are the existing and emerging technologies that marketing teams will be spending more on in 2018? Whether you sell into the Marketing Department or you are marketer, check out our predictions for marketing spend in 2018, based on trends from year-over-year survey results. We expect to see this spend occur in 2018.

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Steven Rosen

OCTOBER 31, 2017

How would you like to crush your sales numbers in 2018? The post This strategy will help you crush your sales numbers in 2018: Executing with Excellence appeared first on Star Results. In this Executive Briefing, executing with excellence , I am going to share three steps to doing so. Wishing you all the best of success. Steven Rosen.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Have you made your 2018 marketing plan yet? Make 2018 the year YOU adopt data-driven marketing: Get our free eBook ! However, before the clock strikes midnight on December 31, your sales and marketing teams should have an idea of how you are measuring the effectiveness of your efforts in 2018. Get started with our free eBook !

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

The post Top Lead Generation Statistics for 2018 appeared first on ZoomInfo Blog. Demand Generation vs. Lead Generation. Or, contact ZoomInfo to see how our B2B contact database can transform your lead generation strategy.

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SBI

JUNE 5, 2018

Download a PDF version of the 2018 SalesTech Landscape. A year ago today, we published the industry’s first comprehensive SalesTech landscape infographic featuring over 400+ SalesTech solutions. Fast forward to today and that number has increased by 25% to over 500 discreet sales solutions, crazy right?

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MTD Sales Training

DECEMBER 20, 2018

How much have you achieved in 2018? The post MTD Sales Training’s Top 10 Blogs of 2018! Did you reach, or even better, exceed your monthly targets? Maybe you finally closed the deal that you’ve been working on for months?! I’d like to think that some of our posts have helped you reach your goals. Sean McPheat.

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SBI Growth

MARCH 11, 2018

Do you have a plan to hit your 2018 revenue goal? 5 Steps to Exceed Your Annual Revenue Number You are deep into the first quarter. Every sales leader knows the routine. You crushed last year’s number. Your CEO and board.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

DECEMBER 26, 2018

2018, you’ve been good to us. Here are our most popular blogs of 2018. Or maybe you trekked to an icy cave in the Arctic wilderness during the first half of 2018 in order to avoid hearing about GDPR, and we wouldn’t blame you. The post Year-end Blog Roundup: Most Popular Blogs of 2018 appeared first on DiscoverOrg.

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Pointclear

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

From this group, you will drive 18 to 22 fully qualified sales opportunities over the next two quarters (ending in March 2018). From this group, you will drive 18 to 22 fully qualified sales opportunities over the next two quarters (ending in March 2018). You will be playing catch-up in Q1, 2018 rather than hitting the ground running.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

This panel of powerful, visionary female movers and makers will discuss tips and secrets to success (because somehow, in 2018, they are still the exception to the rule ). The post Swag for Days: 13 Don’t-Miss Dreamforce Events 2018 appeared first on DiscoverOrg. You’ll want to register for this one in advance , too.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 29, 2018

As a result of these positive developments, what should you expect to happen from a sales perspective in 2018? What will consumers do with that extra money? They'll spend it of course!

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 19, 2018

New research from Richardson Sales Training reveals the biggest focus for sales professionals in 2018 should be articulating value. Top challenges facing salespeople in 2018 included: Creating a targeted prospecting strategy. 6 Challenges for Salespeople in 2018. Understanding how buyers make decisions. We’ve got a few ideas.

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MTD Sales Training

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The Learning Awards External Learning Solution of the Year 2018. The Awards night is at The Dorchester Hotel, London on 1 st February 2018. It would be such an amazing start of 2018 if we won this award, so fingers crossed! I’m very pleased to announce that MTD have been shortlisted as a finalist for another award! Thanks again.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 2, 2018

Tried and True Edtech Tools to Try in 2018. Date: January 2, 2018. Steve, today for Ed Tech Tool Tuesday, what are some things that people need to try in 2018? The post 8 Tried and True Edtech Tools to Try in 2018 appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day.

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Zoominfo

MAY 9, 2018

4 Ways to Recruit Passive Candidates in 2018. So to help you with your recruiting efforts, we’ve put together a list of modern tips to recruit passive candidates in 2018. 7 Sales Metrics to Track in 2018. May 2018 B2B Blog Post Round-Up Key Takeaways. The post May 2018 B2B Blog Post Round-Up appeared first on B2B Blog.

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Pipeliner

DECEMBER 13, 2017

If you want to perform at your highest level in 2018, you can’t ignore the following trends. If you want to succeed in 2018, the odds are you need to know how to collaborate, manage and be managed by millennials,” says Mikko Honkanen of Vainu. “If Which of these B2B Sales Trends for 2018 do you think will have the biggest impact?

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Zoominfo

APRIL 23, 2018

To gain a better understanding of the specific challenges facing sales professionals in 2018, Richardson Sales Training surveyed more than 350 sales professionals. The resulting 2018 Selling Challenges Study provides a panoramic view of these challenges and solutions to overcome them. You’ve come to the right place, keep reading.

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Julie Hanson

DECEMBER 20, 2018

If your 2018 was as busy as mine, you may have missed the posts readers found most valuable, so I’ve compiled my Top 10 Sales Blog Posts of the year for you here. Note: The first post won “ First Place for Top Sales Content” in Sales Pro Central’s 2018 MVP Awards. ). 5 ways to Maximize Audience Attention).

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The Center for Sales Strategy

DECEMBER 26, 2018

We believe that talent + training + tactics = performance , and today w e are bringing you a recap of the most popular blog posts we've published in 2018 on all things talent. Check out these top articles on talent from 2018, and let them kickstart your 2019 sales strategy.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

What are the sales trends of 2018? 2018 is just around the corner. To find out what’s coming, I asked sales leaders, experts, and reps to predict the top sales trends of 2018. By the time December 2018 rolls around, the entire sales process will be automated from beginning to end. Video prospecting. Messaging and chat.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 17, 2019

So, before we blink and find ourselves halfway through 2019, we’re taking a look back at our content successes in 2018. So what does this mean for recruiters in 2018? And, that’s a wrap on 2018! The post 10 Most Popular Recruiting Articles in 2018 appeared first on ZoomInfo Blog. We’re happy you asked. Keep reading.

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SBI

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Our Top Marketing Tools of 2018 Guide is an easy, breezy way to get the gist of what each solution does, and you can even watch a quick video on each one. And Customer Engagement systems like Modus Engagement’s Enterprise Buyer Engagement platform (whew, that’s a lot of engagement). Of course not!

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Troops

DECEMBER 27, 2018

As this wild year of 2018 comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate and thank everyone for whatever part you may play in our story. The post 2018 Troops Year in Review appeared first on Troops. Troops friends, family, partners, customers, Happy holidays and happy new year from our team to yours! – Dan.

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