Zoominfo

JANUARY 24, 2025

For todays sales teams, data and signals are the foundation for smarter strategies, better decisions, and consistent growth. But the sheer volume of information available paired with a growing number of outreach channels and tools mean that the real power lies in drawing insights from that pile of data.

Analytics 246

Analytics Software Software Data 246

Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 21, 2019

To stay ahead of the competition and thrive, it’s essential to identify and adopt sales techniques that can boost your productivity and results. The front-runners focus on data hygiene and ensuring they have accurate and holistic customer information across sales, marketing and service departments. Automated sales prospecting.

Trends 297

Trends B2B Social Media Telemarketing 297

Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

There are two dovetailing arguments for using TikTok, the fastest-growing social media platform, as a B2B marketing tool: Its generous algorithm and its lack of polish. But there’s a long way to go between now and then, and there’s no reason why good B2B content won’t find its way to people interested in seeing it on TikTok.

B2B 285

B2B Top of Funnel Social Media Advertising 285

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Customers do their research, ask questions, and even address customer service issues on social channels. But that doesn’t mean B2B has to miss out on all the fun. B2B social selling is an important and viable channel for B2B marketers and sales professionals. What is B2B Social Selling?

Social Selling 263

Social Selling B2B Social Media Top of Funnel 263

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

But how does this connect to B2B brand development? Why Is B2B Brand Development Important? Yet those of us in the B2B space are also well aware that branding is every bit as important in our industry. The benefits of a well developed B2B brand are far and wide. Shortens the sales cycle. So how do you do that?

B2B 261

B2B Social Media Hubspot SalesForce 261

Sales Gravy

MARCH 25, 2025

Wes from Flower Mound, Texas, has a familiar challenge: how to attract more qualified B2B leads and convert them before they slip away. Hes already tried a variety of channels, including inside sales, social media, and email, but is struggling to ramp up both volume and quality. Position your business as a problem-solver.

Ideal Customer Profile 86

Ideal Customer Profile Sales Qualified Lead B2B Top of Funnel 86

Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

As more B2B companies observe growing sales revenue through indirect channels, brands are realizing the need for effective, scalable execution of marketing campaigns through their channel partners. The post Spread Your Message with Through-Channel Marketing appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

Channels 207

Channels Marketing Campaigns B2B 207

Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 28, 2020

By carrying out a feasible demand generation plan, you’ll not just scout new opportunities but also create them, from marketing and sales alignment to data-driven growth for businesses. Here are nine effective B2B demand generation strategies you can follow to boost your marketing campaign’s efficiency in 2020: 1. Utilize Intent Data.

Demand Generation Agencies 271

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Demand Generation Targets B2B 271

Cincom Smart Selling

APRIL 10, 2025

Introduction What is the biggest challenge that a sales team faces? No matter which product you sell, which strategies you adopt, or how big the sales team is, the biggest challenge that sales teams face is stagnant sales growth. Every sales team wants to increase sales figures and boost revenue.

Channels 48

Channels Strategy Retail Distribution 48

Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

B2B buyers utilize both marketing- and sales-led channels throughout the buying process. Marketing and sales can work in silos, but ultimately, they do their jobs better by working together. The post How Marketing Leaders Can Align with Sales for Net Positive Results appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

Positioning 372

Positioning Marketing Channels B2B 372

Zoominfo

JUNE 9, 2019

When it comes to B2B sales calls, the primary goal of the sales rep is to extract valuable information from the other person on the line. If you’re a seasoned sales professional, you already know the best way to get information is to ask smart questions. B2B purchase decisions have many moving parts.

B2B 252

B2B Closing Guarantee Scale 252

Zoominfo

AUGUST 27, 2024

The platform supports the integration of these insights directly into CRM and marketing automation systems, ensuring that marketing efforts are aligned with sales strategies for improved lead conversion rates. Lead Forensics Lead Forensics is a B2B marketing solution that improves how businesses engage with their website visitors.

Ideal Customer Profile 130

Ideal Customer Profile Account Based Marketing Account Lead Rank 130

No More Cold Calling

JUNE 9, 2019

Ten years later, his advice is even more relevant than it was back then—for college graduates starting their careers, and for salespeople looking to get B2B leads. Successful sales professionals understand that technology is a must-have business tool. They don’t fill your pipeline with qualified B2B leads. Don’t believe me?

Sales Qualified Lead 269

Sales Qualified Lead B2B Lead Scoring Lead Rank 269

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Personalization, precision and performance are the keys to modern B2B marketing. ABM traditionally relies heavily on targeted advertising, but can also include email, social, events, and any other relevant channel that can influence a key account’s buying behavior.

Account Based Marketing 130

Account Based Marketing Account Software Software 130

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

After 18 years in B2B marketing, Ive seen this song and dance before. And lets face it, most B2B marketing teams didnt exactly have a foolproof plan to ensure ROI. Build Awareness Through Pre-Event Campaigns: Start marketing early through multiple channels. Early in my career, events terrified me.

B2B 130

B2B Marketing Strategy Lead Scoring 130

Zoominfo

JUNE 2, 2019

Ready to learn how to boost your B2B marketing productivity? Five surprising habits that impact your B2B marketing productivity: Lack of routine: This may seem like a no-brainer, but we’re going to include it anyway. Team alignment: Sales and marketing alignment is key to B2B marketing productivity. Keep reading.

B2B 254

B2B Marketing Sales Qualified Lead Meeting 254

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The statistics speak for themselves: 77% of B2B sales and marketing professionals believe that personalization builds better customer relationships. 55% of B2B sales and marketing professionals said that personalization can bring higher conversion rates and growth. It Boosts Sales And Conversions.

B2B 246

B2B Marketing Segment Scale 246

MarketJoy

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A good sales strategy is an important part of any B2B business. A sales strategy should have a concrete lead-generation process set up that can drive a consistent flow of interested prospects who can become loyal customers. How Do B2B Lead Generation Services Improve Targeting and Deliver Quality Leads?

Lead Generation 83

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Lead Scoring 83

Zoominfo

AUGUST 6, 2024

Sales team success often hinges on the quantity and quality of leads routed from marketing campaigns and organic channels. This is where lead capture software comes into play, offering a powerful solution for businesses looking to streamline their lead generation processes, boost their sales pipeline , and track key sales metrics.

Lead Capture 130

Lead Capture Software Software Sales Qualified Lead 130

Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Many B2B companies are building better-balanced partner programs that can maximize channel revenue. The post Tips for Building a Strong Partner Ecosystem appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management. They're not abandoning underperformers, they're building them up.

Maximizer 73

Maximizer Channels B2B Revenue 73

Smooth Sale

MARCH 22, 2025

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: How to Avoid the Invisible Bottlenecks of B2B Sales Success in B2B sales depends on more than just a strong product and a well-trained sales team. Identifying and addressing these challenges is critical for optimizing the sales cycle.

B2B 78

B2B Lead Qualification Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead 78

No More Cold Calling

JUNE 29, 2023

Sales teams continue to face more and more pressure to ramp up. Your most neglected sales channel is your existing client base. In the summer of 2015, I got an urgent call from Barry, a colleague who was working with Dr. Stephen Timme and Finlistics on their sales strategy. I’m still not satisfied with the results.

Referrals 177

Referrals Channels Cold Calling Scale 177

Zoominfo

AUGUST 2, 2021

How do you get visitors’ attention and start a productive sales conversation? Chatbots in B2B marketing and sales are the perfect lead generation tool for digital activities that lead prospects onto your website. How to Optimize Chatbots for B2B Lead Generation. Provide Your Best Prospects with the Fast Lane to Sales.

Sales Qualified Lead 246

Sales Qualified Lead B2B Lead Scoring Lead Rank 246

MarketJoy

MARCH 24, 2025

Your sales team is always on the hunt for leads, but only a few convert from leads to business? This is a classic pain point for all B2B companies: how to populate their sales pipeline with leads that are actually qualified and do convert. What Are B2B Lead Generation Services? What Are B2B Lead Generation Services?

Lead Generation 52

Lead Generation Sales Qualified Lead Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank 52

Zoominfo

MARCH 2, 2021

The B2B Mobile Payments Landscape. B2B mobile payment processing systems have gone from a cool new tool to a downright necessity. They charge card swipe or transaction fees, are accessible on almost all mobile devices, and have compatibility with point-of-sale (PoS) hardware. All Shopify plans have monthly terms.

B2B 244

B2B Nonprofit Enterprise Enterprise 244

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Unlike basic analytics, this software bridges the gap between raw traffic data and actionable sales intelligence. Informed Sales Strategies : Sales teams gain insights into visitor behavior, enabling more effective outreach. Faster Sales Cycles : Access to detailed visitor data shortens the sales process.

Sales Qualified Lead 130

Sales Qualified Lead Lead Scoring Lead Rank Software 130

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Author: Lincoln Smith The modern world asks a lot of B2B business owners. As a longtime member of the incentives industry, I am often asked what businesses can do to better manage their sales teams and their relationships with their channel partners in the constantly changing world. My answer: sales training initiatives.

Incentive 295

Incentive Incentives Training Channels 295

Force Management

AUGUST 31, 2023

Channel organizations are an often overlooked, but critical component to increasing market share for complex B2B sales organizations. During my time as VP of PTC’s Worldwide Channel Program, I leaned on a core formula : Productivity x Capacity = Growth.

Channels 150

Channels B2B Scale Marketing 150

Zoominfo

JULY 28, 2020

Putting together a B2B marketing team kind of feels like assembling a superhero group. It all goes back to supporting growth through personalization in strategy, and partnership with sales. Using pods creates agility within marketing and enables the team to more closely align with sales goals. It starts with the customer.

Outsourcing Services 246

Outsourcing Services B2B Hiring Marketing 246

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Sales teams face constant pressure to close deals faster and more effectively. Sales acceleration platforms provide a powerful solution, helping businesses optimize workflows, engage prospects, and convert leads more efficiently. What Are Sales Acceleration Platforms?

Scale 130

Scale SalesForce Analytics Hubspot 130

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Lead-to-account matching and routing software addresses this problem head-on, automating key processes to help sales teams work smarter and faster. Heres how lead-to-account matching and routing software benefits businesses: Time Savings : Sales teams can focus on selling rather than administrative tasks. Automates lead distribution.

Account 130

Account Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Account Based Marketing 130

SalesFuel

JANUARY 16, 2025

Similarly, it takes a cohesive team effort to efficiently move product and service for a B2B sales organization. By integrating PR and marketing activities into B2B sales techniques you can reach a wider audience and enhance your credibility. If I dont know is your answer, then youre doing sales all wrong!

B2B 59

B2B Hiring Journal Survey 59