Zoominfo

AUGUST 12, 2020

On building a sales organization as sophisticated as contemporary B2B buyers …. Every B2B trade publication, analyst, and even company (Hi!) Here’s a secret: Contemporary sales leaders are just as well equipped as their counterparts in procurement. How Do You Improve Retention Rates for B2B Sales Teams?

B2B 200

B2B Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead Top of Funnel 200

Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

Sales professionals must be allowed to focus upon the task at hand as opposed to being burdened with laborious administrative tasks. . It is a well-known fact that telecommuting is becoming the norm regarding B2B sales. Seamus Dunne is sales manager at Conversation Piece , an Irish telecommunications and data company.

Webinar Metrics 199

Webinar Metrics B2B Strategy Telecommunications 199

No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

You bet, and it’s critical to increasing B2B sales effectiveness. By sharing information, ideas, solutions, and even referrals with our clients and prospects, we become trusted resources. Not every social outreach is going to result in a sale, nor should it. Message to Management]: 14 Things Top Sales Managers Do.

Social Selling 296

Social Selling Cold Calling Social Media Ideal Customer Profile 296

Sales 2.0

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This is the first in a series of interviews with sales management subject matter experts, examining the current and future states of AI in sales. This first interview is with Oliver Churchill , the founder and CEO of Acuity Sales Decision Science. I was curious to hear what he thinks.

Sales Management 195

Sales Management Top of Funnel Data Intent Signal 195

No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Busting a Bad Myth Bob Appollo gives us the facts behind this fiction in his brilliant article, “ The B2B buying decision process: challenging the 57% myth.” Our prospects still need us just as much as they did before. They don’t need us to give them demos or canned sales pitches, because they can get all that online.

Cold Calling 265

Cold Calling Small Business Small Business Vendor 265

SBI Growth

JULY 13, 2013

Dave was promoted to be Acme’s VP of Sales for the Americas. He did it as a District Sales Manager. Dave became VP of Sales for the Americas. Dave became VP of Sales for the Americas. In the first 6 months he: Did monthly pipeline reviews with every sales manager. Dave was a turnaround guy.

Promotion 310

Promotion Fashion Trends B2B 310

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A solid social selling strategy falls somewhere between “nice-to-have” and “need-to-have” in the modern sales landscape. Activities like prospect outreach, cultivating brand awareness, and online relationship building are all enhanced by social media — so having a solid presence on these platforms can really help your case.

Social Selling 108

Social Selling Social Media Media Networking 108

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The integrations help revenue teams develop stronger prospect and customer relationships, make better decisions, and win more business. Steven Bryerton, ZoomInfo’s senior vice president for sales, describes some of the changes in this video. Previously, Chorus received B2B data from Clearbit. Increase Your Pipeline’s Health.

Data 52

Data Scale SalesForce Forecasting 52

No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 19, 2014

Selling by referral is the most personal prospecting strategy that exists. He writes: A few years back I moderated a webinar for a San Francisco B2B media company called Tippit, now Ziff-Davis B2B Focus. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' The presenter was Tippit’s CEO Scott Albro.

Referrals 292

Referrals Webinar Metrics Social Media Face-to-face 292

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 10, 2020

Welcome to the 2020 sales process where every single customer or sales initiated action is examined, scrutinized and obsessed over by sales people, sales managers, sales operation people and senior management. B2B Sales Pipeline. Identify lead and lead type.

Pipeline 134

Pipeline Lead Rank B2B Marketing Qualified Lead 134

No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Whether a business is ultrahigh tech or low tech, personal relationships have always been what seal the deal in B2B sales. Or you can close the laptop and actually talk to colleagues, prospects, and clients. Get out there and actually get to know your prospects. Relationships matter, and trust is the foundation.

Networking 294

Networking Cold Calling Small Business Small Business 294

The Pipeline

MAY 18, 2021

Depending on who you follow, the number of stakeholders in a B2B decision continues to grow, over 10 by some accounts. As a person obsessed with prospecting, I am always on the look out for things that will give me and you a competitive advantage. The key is to proactively engage rather than hiding in a safe zone. SALESOLOGY.

Hiring 305

Hiring Cold Calling Enterprise Enterprise 305

Zoominfo

MAY 13, 2018

What we’re about to say is going to contradict every point we’ve made thus far—but hear us out: Stress can be beneficial for sales people. There’s no way around it, stress drives activity and sales managers know this. Look into prospecting tools. So how do you do this correctly? Get the resources you need. Communicate.

Hiring 258

Hiring Sales Qualified Lead Lead Rank Lead Scoring 258

Vengreso

JUNE 27, 2022

Gone are the days when B2B sales were about making a hundred cold calls a day or visiting clients in person. Also gone are the days when ideal customers from your target companies are knocking at your sales team’s doors in droves. What is B2B Sales? b2bsales #leadership #sales Click To Tweet.

B2B 127

B2B Top of Funnel Decision Maker Ideal Customer Profile 127

Zoominfo

JULY 12, 2021

Business leaders depend on the conversations that sales reps are having with prospects to grow their pipeline and stoke their go-to-market engine. The entire organization can make better decisions by surfacing insights and analytics that you would only get if you sat in on every sales or customer success call. .

Face-to-face 264

Face-to-face Intent Data GoldMine Lead Rank 264

Cincom Smart Selling

APRIL 10, 2025

Sales teams today need relevant data and insights to meet the buyer expectations precisely. That is where sales intelligence software comes into play. It provides the required data that sales teams need to find and target relevant customers, identify ideal prospects, personalize outreach, and close deals faster.

Lead Generation 48

Lead Generation Lead Rank Lead Scoring Software 48

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

By centralizing call data, sales teams gain insights into call effectiveness, prospect engagement, and overall campaign success. Why Outbound Call Tracking Matters for Sales Teams Outbound call tracking software provides several key benefits, making it essential for modern sales teams. Learn More about Close 3.

Outbound 130

Outbound Software Software Buyer Intent 130

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 7, 2013

If you’ve been following SBI’s blog lately, you’ve read a lot about the changing B2B landscape: Your buyers have changed. Social selling is a ‘must have’ prospecting method to get reps into deals early. Social Prospecting – The ability to act on account and persona information. Don’t let your sales managers skip this step.

Hiring 316

Hiring Face-to-face Follow-up Buyer 316

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In fact, Kavadellas, CEO of Georgia-based Orasi, a software developer, reseller and consulting firm, was scheduled to play a round with a client and a prospect the day after we spoke with him in November for this story. 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

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 11, 2021

B2B sales tools are meant to automate day-to-day processes, increase efficiency in all aspects of the sales process, and simplify various aspects of a sales rep's day to save valuable time — time that can be spent focusing on prospects and deals. B2B Sales Tools. Why use B2B sales tools?

Sales Tools 143

Sales Tools B2B Tools Hubspot 143

Zoominfo

JUNE 24, 2019

We recently discussed AI in the following post: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on B2B Marketing. Today John Holland, Chief Content Officer of CustomerCentric Selling, helps us cover the other side of the coin—artificial intelligence within the sales process. The Problem with B2B Artificial Intelligence and Sales.

Forecasting 272

Forecasting B2B CRM Quota 272

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Sales reps shouldn’t hesitate to reach out to new prospects virtually. Sales managers must be sure their reps are equipped with?—?and Sellers need to be well-organized and able to tailor each discussion to the buyer’s unique needs. Online selling isn’t just for warm leads. and adept at using?—?CRM

B2B 156

B2B Decision Maker Small Business Small Business 156

Zoominfo

APRIL 2, 2018

Every sales manager wants their team to be successful– but sometimes, that’s easier said than done. Sales reps face a number of obstacles that can keep them from their goals and it’s your job as their manager to help them overcome these challenges. Five ways to support your sales team and increase productivity.

Sales Qualified Lead 207

Sales Qualified Lead Penetration B2B Face-to-face 207

Zoominfo

MAY 17, 2018

In fact, less than half of all forecasted sales opportunities actually result in a sales win. Just under a third result in a competitive loss, and nearly a quarter result in the prospect deciding to do “nothing” ( source ). Needless to say, this paints a less-than-promising picture of sales forecast accuracy.

Sales Forecasts 232

Sales Forecasts Forecasting Pipeline Scale 232

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 8, 2025

Somehow, the deal slips through your fingers, and so does the prospect. In this blog post, Ill break down what gap selling is, why its the secret sauce for successful sales, and how you can use it to connect with prospects on a deeper level. Know your prospects intrinsic motivation. Lets get into it.

Examples 113

Examples Strategy Hubspot How To 113

No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Eliot Burdett, CEO of Peak Sales Recruiting, explains why in this month’s guest post. Have B2B sales reps gone the way of CD players, the Rolodex, and analog radio—replaced by technology that gets the job done faster and better? Here are five reasons you will not be replacing your sales reps with robots anytime soon: 1.

B2B 120

B2B Hiring Social Media Pharmaceuticals 120

SBI Growth

OCTOBER 29, 2013

You are strategizing with Sales Managers and reps. You know that there are certain things your EVP of Sales has no control over. 1 — Customers & Prospects: The most important thing is your customer/prospect. In this report we heard from over 15,000 B2B buyers. The Love and Hate of Q4.

Territories 308

Territories Compensation Buyer Social Selling 308

No More Cold Calling

JUNE 19, 2014

Think you’re getting away with cold calling and pretending you’re best buddies with your prospect? When you receive referral introductions from people these executives know and trust, your prospects (and their gatekeepers) will happily take your call. Read “ Forget B2C or B2B—Focus on H2H Instead.”). Think again. Click here.

Gatekeeper 280

Gatekeeper Referrals Cold Calling B2C 280

Steven Rosen

MAY 1, 2024

In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Brandon Nye , Vice President of Sales for Inmode, shares the key qualities to look for when hiring salespeople, including a proven track record in B2B sales and a competitive mindset. This is a crucial skill that many companies overlook when hiring salespeople.

Lead Rank 228

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Hiring Leads 228

Zoominfo

JULY 13, 2021

Signals we generate come from all over: intent from research on the B2B web, executive changes, funding alerts, website chats, and emails, to name a few. Nearly every business function can benefit from the insights surfaced during front line conversations with prospects and customers. Applications Married with Intelligence.

Conversion 70

Conversion Top of Funnel Marketing Lead Rank 70

SalesFuel

JUNE 27, 2024

I’ve recently learned of a B2B closing technique that combines several familiar tactics. In this article he features Matt Dixon, author of The Challenger Sale and The J.O.L.T. In this article he features Matt Dixon, author of The Challenger Sale and The J.O.L.T. million recorded sales conversations to analyze results.

Closing 102

Closing B2B Strategy Sales Qualified Lead 102

Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 8, 2020

AI has arrived, but it’s mostly been implemented by consumer goods and services companies to personalize marketing messages, enhance their knowledge of customers, manage inventory and increase customer loyalty. There’s no reason it can’t have equally powerful impacts on B2B sales and marketing, but it’s in its infancy, experts say. “AI

Top of Funnel 218

Top of Funnel Marketing Scale Forecasting 218

The Pipeline

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The first step is to identify ideal prospects is to look in the current customer base by firmqographic details. Stated otherwise, if your best customers are in a specific industry, have a certain number of employees, and deploy a competitive or complementary technology – then companies that also fit that profile will be your best prospects.

Account 251

Account Account Based Marketing Ideal Customer Profile Exercises 251

Zoominfo

APRIL 26, 2018

In an ideal world, sales reps would spend all day sending emails, taking calls, and ultimately, doing what they do best—selling. There’s a lot more to sales than meets the eye. Other selling tasks include prospecting, administrative work, data entry, market research, etc. Thursday is the best day to prospect.

Hiring 197

Hiring Referrals Cold Calling B2B 197

SBI Growth

JUNE 30, 2013

In B2B sales, activity leads to results. The correct time to add sales people is when business is soft. More sales people means more sales calls. This means your sales force will be in more deals. The sales manager owns the process and is paid on average ramp time. Their words not mine.

Hiring 308

Hiring Oracle Lead Rank Lead Scoring 308

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

SalesLoft offers a suite of sales engagement tools to help reps form better connections with their prospects, analyze their sales process, and much more. Their sales blog features advice from industry experts, background information about important sales events, and shines a light on important sales research.

Top of Funnel 206

Top of Funnel Lead Rank Lead Scoring Webinar Metrics 206

SBI Growth

JANUARY 26, 2014

The acute issues of 5-10 years back (sales process, CRMs, dialing or direct mail leads, etc.) aren''t the same today (social prospecting, content marketing, buying process maps, etc.). Some challenges are eternal (sufficient quality talent, sales coaching, account segmentation.). Russ is the HR business partner to sales.

Hiring 292

Hiring Direct Mail Buyer Persona Salary 292