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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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

What are the sales trends of 2018? Video prospecting. Sales automation. 2018 is just around the corner. And if history repeats itself, just like 2017 we’ll see major developments in the sales world. To find out what’s coming, I asked sales leaders, experts, and reps to predict the top sales trends of 2018.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 11, 2018

The acronym BANT stands for: Budget: How much is the prospect able and willing to spend? Need: Does the prospect have a problem your product can solve? fails when salespeople use it like a checklist, meaning they ask prospects a series of rote questions without truly listening to their response or attempting to add value.

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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. Thus far, we’ve covered the most-read articles for sales professionals and recruiters. That won’t change.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

AUGUST 28, 2018

We sifted through top blogs the best email subject lines of 2018, plus some fresh, real-life examples from our own SMEs – and pulled out the best of the best, so you don’t have to. The overall idea is stand out,” says Senior Sales Development Rep, Zachary Thompson. For our prospects, an example might be ‘summer slump.’

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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. Balancing sales and relationship management. Building the right sales skills.

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SBI

APRIL 16, 2018

Give it up for our 2018 Top Sales Tools of the Year recipients! With more than 500 sales technologies on our most recent 2018 SalesTech Landscape , there’s no question but that that the impact of digital technologies will be far reaching. AccountPlan by Outside in Sales Simplifies account planning in Salesforce.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 26, 2017

SDR/BDR Skills for 2018. Video prospecting. We’re about to turn the corner into 2018. And from where I stand -- as the manager of an inside sales team -- one thing is clear. To be successful next year and beyond, sales development reps need to think outside the box. 1) Video prospecting. Active listening.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Selling Skills 2018. Your job title hasn’t changed -- you’re still a salesperson, sales manager, sales director, etc. -- but of course, everything else has. Sales tools are different; they’re basically the phone book and your business card. 2018 is going to be even bigger. 2018 is going to be even bigger.

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The Sales Heretic

JULY 24, 2018

2018 not only marks twenty years of me being a sales trainer and keynote speaker, it also marks twenty years of my membership in the National Speakers Association. So it was fitting that last week I attended my 20th NSA convention, known as Influence 2018. More than 1200 of the world’s top professional speakers and [.].

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 31, 2018

I’ve seen some incredible changes, and I can say without a doubt that right now is the best time to invest in a sales career. Sales is fun, critically important to scaling businesses, financially lucrative, and intellectually stimulating. But being a salesperson in 2018 is very different than being a salesperson in 1987.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 4, 2018

That means our clients and prospects, our families and friends, our colleagues. Ready to prioritize relationships in 2018? Whatever you want to call them, here are six ways to strike a better balance in 2018: Make time for yourself. I utilize social media to maximize sales every day, and it is very effective. Every time.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 18, 2018

priority in your sales prospecting techniques. Message to sales leaders: Your job is to get the rocks off the road so your team can close deals, exceed quota, and blow past revenue goals. Organizations that have a disciplined, proactive referral system to ensure sales reps are asking for referrals every single day.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 14, 2020

Sales managers who are nervous about their team working outside of the office can take heart in a recent study that ranks sales representative as the No. In fact, the study from MagnifyMoney shows that 13% of sales representatives already worked from a home office prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. Author: SMM staff.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

AUGUST 7, 2018

Your prospects are out there right now, hunting for a solution to a problem you can solve. But they’re not asking for help from your sales team. 47% of buyers viewed 3-5 pieces of content before engaging with a sales rep. Unfortunately, sales does not reward second or third place. Demand Gen Report, 2016).

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Zoominfo

APRIL 23, 2018

Sales professionals are under constant pressure to achieve higher quotas and deliver value to their clients in an increasingly competitive landscape. To gain a better understanding of the specific challenges facing sales professionals in 2018, Richardson Sales Training surveyed more than 350 sales professionals.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 10, 2021

I would work with small companies to develop their sales strategy, sales process, and sales goals, and incorporate these into their business plan. My entire career had been sales and sales management, and my best business had always come from referrals. Get meetings with prime prospects in one call.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 1, 2017

Our show today demonstrates how to leverage the sales function to achieve growth objectives. Henry and I answered questions from the new How to Your Number in 2018 hbspt.cta.load(23541, '74afaaa6-ba2a-4936-a1ed-8fe80db57c38', {}); to demonstrate how to fill the top of the.

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SBI

OCTOBER 11, 2018

We wanted to find a good mix of solutions that are at the intersection of marketing and sales. In the guide , you’ll find solutions like Conversica which makes it possible to reach out to thousands of prospects at a time in a personal, persistent, and powerful way. Don’t have time to read through a bunch of collateral?

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 23, 2019

If you’ve worked in sales for any length of time, you know your success is dependent on the quality of your prospect lists. Think about it- you might be the most skilled salesperson at your company, but if you’re reaching out to the wrong people, your sales skills will have no impact on their desire to purchase your product.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 18, 2018

If we’ve worked in sales for any amount of time, you know how important sales outreach is. For those who aren’t as familiar, sales outreach is just what it sounds like: The process of reaching out to and engaging with prospects in a meaningful way. And there you have it— the definitive guide to sales outreach.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 3, 2018

If you worked in sales or marketing in the past year—you’ve already heard the news: Account-Based Marketing (ABM) is an incredibly effective way to target qualified prospects and close more deals. The Guide to Developing a Successful Sales Development Technology Stack. Let’s jump right in! Don’t believe us? Continue reading.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Manual sales prospecting and lead generation doesn’t get your sales and marketing teams where they need to be for their quotas — and it wastes time. However, when these teams are equipped with the right tools, such as sales intelligence, less important tasks can be automated so that reps can focus on lead strategies.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

When a customer gives you their money, they need to trust that your product or service will deliver on the promises made during the sales process. Tradeshows provide the unique opportunity for face-to-face interaction and can help marketers forge long-lasting relationships with customers and prospects. Let’s get into it!

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 28, 2018

Author: Cristina Gomez The war for top-performing sales talent has begun. By 2026, the number of open sales positions is projected to grow by more than 3 percent , putting the pressure on sales leaders and HR teams to attract top talent. The lack of parity in sales is not only a fairness issue, it’s a business issue.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

As a busy sales rep, you don’t have a ton of time to spend perusing blog posts. But, what if we told you a quick reading break might actually increase your sales productivity? Here are 25 of our favorite sales blogs. Top 25 Sales Blogs for all Sales Professionals. 1. Factor8: Your Inside Sales Advisor.

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Top of Funnel Lead Rank Lead Scoring Webinar Metrics 206

Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 30, 2018

Davis Excellent sales managers aren’t made overnight. As a manager, you’re always learning and growing along with your sales team. Here are five off-the-beaten-trail tactics you can use to foster those relationships and move toward being an excellent sales manager. Is your sales team having troubles closing sales?

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The whole point of personalization in sales is standing out among the competition. Rather, personalized selling is about having a multi-tiered approach applied to your sales funnel. An effective sales process simplifies how you personalize your approach for each individual buyer. The Value of Personalization in Sales.

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Zoominfo

JULY 29, 2020

Sales professionals are always on the lookout for ways to step up their game. One of the best ways to improve sales numbers involves something everyone dreads — cold calling. Why do Sales Cold Calling Scripts Matter? Having a variety of cold calling scripts on handmakes sales training easier for new hires as well.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 22, 2018

Educate prospects with new ideas and perspectives. Collaborate with prospects. Listen to prospects. Understand prospect needs. Help prospects avoid obstacles. Connect with prospects personally. These selling skills are what buyers indicated were the top factors that separated sales winners from runners up.

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No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 24, 2019

percent of sales reps made quota last year. Cold calling doesn’t address the top two challenges that sales teams face. My definition of a cold call is any attempt to reach a prospect who doesn’t know you and doesn’t expect to hear from you. That means sales reps spend a lot of time on the phone, getting absolutely nowhere.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

But this staple tactic of the poker table can be a valuable and valid tool in sales negotiations. In a sales situation, bluffing can help you maximize your revenue outcomes. Integrating artful bluffing into your sales strategy can also empower sales representatives to achieve their potential.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

You should be focused on lead generation for 2018. Closing the sales year with a bang is nice, but signing new clients shouldn’t be the focus for account based selling teams in Q4. Account based sales reps quarterback complex deals that rely on an exquisitely crafted, fine-tuned prospecting strategy—not a last-minute free-for-all.

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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. You see, Tellwise offers a sales acceleration tool with a robust set of capabilities for interacting with prospects, and tracking those interactions. A real look at email bounce rates.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 20, 2018

We looked at the sales process. Typically, it would start with an email from a prospect, asking a question about price, availability or some product feature. The sales team was jumping on these opportunities, firing back an answer to the prospect’s question – often within minutes – and then following up with a phone call.

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Vengreso

MARCH 2, 2021

Prospecting to generate sales leads is one of the most important jobs of the modern sales professional. In fact, if you ask any sales leader what their teams struggle with the most (and I have), they would say it’s prospecting, especially now that virtual selling is the norm. What is Prospecting?

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 7, 2018

KPIs for Sales Managers. Sales Volume by Location. Sales managers -- and particularly field sales managers -- can often feel like they are trapped in a fog. Download our free report here to learn the top 3 metrics ranked by sales professionals. Are lower-performing reps approaching bad-fit prospects?

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