SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Startup companies generally leverage channel partners to get instant scale without inheriting fixed cost. Hiring a direct sales team is expensive. A indirect selling model has plenty of benefits. A fledgling company looking for additional capital to bring on headcount.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 15, 2013

This post answers the most persistent question facing HR leaders who support Sales organizations. “ How can HR help Sales Make the Number? ”. It’s a convenient tool to assess HR’s support for sales. How Sales Support Becomes Agile. HR’s focus is on attraction, retention and development of human capital.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 6, 2021

Read on to discover the latest CRM trends for sales and marketers to use in 2021—and beyond. CRM systems wear many hats, including channel management, customer insights, communications, engagement, and more. They help improve customer experiences and boost customer retention with ever-progressing data analytics features.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 26, 2021

I wrote that in 2013, back when virtual sales meetings weren’t the only option. We’ve had to make do with virtual sales meetings, and that has affected many B2B sales pros’ ability to access new customers and to make real-world connections. The Problem with Virtual Sales Meetings. Virtual Sales Meetings Are Here to Stay.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 15, 2021

Every sales leader says their #1 prospecting challenge is getting leads in the pipe. Considering half of the deals that are forecasted to close don’t, and customer retention has decreased as seller attrition increases, sales teams are facing yet another frustrating year if something doesn’t change. Try this instead.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

To build a strong employer brand, you must craft a comprehensive, multi-channel content strategy to engage your target candidates. Social media has quickly become an essential marketing channel—and it’s equally as important for recruiting. Studies indicate that a strong employer brand can lead to a 28% increase in retention ( source ).

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 26, 2019

I was surprised to hear him talk about the fact that his company was now embracing specialist sales roles. The CMO said this “breakthrough” strategy was the foundation of the company’s sales and marketing plans. The days of the sales generalist are over. The time spent with sales is decreasing.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Author: Doug Bushée and Shayne Jackson Last March, sales leaders had to quickly shift from enabling in-person sellers to enabling virtual sellers. Now, as we dive deeper into a new year, sales leaders are tackling another issue. Many sales organizations have pivoted to virtual events rather than simply canceling major sales events.

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SBI Growth

JULY 22, 2013

You have to make the rest of 2013 with the sales heads you have.” Sign up for SBI’s 7th annual research tour: " How to Make Your Number in 2014: A Sales Strategy You Can Execute." In the guide you will learn: Make the number with the remaining sales people you have. Sales VPs consistently have hiring freezes placed on them.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 27, 2018

63% of marketers agree customer engagement includes renewals, repeat purchases, and retention ( source ). 77% of strong omni-channel companies store customer data across channels, compared to 48% for weak omni-channel companies ( source ). The Current State of Customer Engagement.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 26, 2020

Author: Jacklyn Walsh No two customers are the same and an organization’s sales force needs to be as diverse as its customer base. Sales organizations and teams that embrace diversity have a more solid footing in the market, achieve higher customer and employee retention and earn more wins. Steps to Achieving Diverse Success.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 12, 2020

On building a sales organization as sophisticated as contemporary B2B buyers …. Here’s a secret: Contemporary sales leaders are just as well equipped as their counterparts in procurement. Here’s a secret: Contemporary sales leaders are just as well equipped as their counterparts in procurement. Today, we review.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 1, 2021

Listed below are a few sales-related KPIs, but they’re just as important to measure since sales and marketing are intertwined. Here’s something to consider: B2B organizations making sales and marketing alignment a priority are better at closing deals by 67%. Digital Channels and Content. Budget and Resource Use.

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Sales and Marketing Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Some sales organizations saw their pipelines disappear overnight, so they began to reevaluate processes in an attempt to preserve them. Aligning sales and service teams will better position an organization to engage with customers throughout their journey and achieve mutual success for themselves and their clients. .

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 15, 2021

Sales reps can easily lose a successful sale if they don’t have the right tools or framework to work with. Both market and sales intelligence fall under the umbrella of lead intelligence, which collectively gives comprehensive insights about prospects. What is Sales Intelligence? What is Market Intelligence?

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 16, 2018

Author: Kevin McGirl, President, sales-i The supply chain is the engine of the global economy. The following four sales obstacles were identified as the most persistent and the most troubling for B2B companies across the supply chain. Customer retention and loyalty.

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Zoominfo

MAY 27, 2019

All sales and marketing tools make big promises—more leads, more engagement, higher click-through rate, better sales—but none more so than marketing automation. If timed and executed effectively, content can push your prospects through your sales funnel until they become a customer. Do the same with your sales team.

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The Pipeline

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Take the famous example of two “leading sources of insights” for the sales community, coming to polar opposite conclusions as to when it the best time to make cold calls. This reality no doubt explains the shift to and rise of sales enablement. Take a look for your self, which would you bet on ? Get’s Better.

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SBI Growth

AUGUST 20, 2020

If you’re like most Sales Leaders we’ve worked with, you’re glad the first half is behind us. You are also trying to figure out how to make up lost ground. We’ve found the two most effective ways to recover from.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MAY 8, 2024

An effective omnichannel strategy integrates various channels, ensuring a consistent and personalized customer journey that leads to better brand recognition, customer satisfaction, and increased conversions.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 6, 2019

With 17% of marketers planning to adopt podcasting into their efforts, podcasts are a rising marketing channel for companies today. Never assume you’re reaching your audience by simply having a podcast or by promoting your podcast on social channels. Additionally, your podcast can be used as content for your sales reps.

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 18, 2018

Author: Matt Sunshine Sales and marketing belong on the same side of the negotiating table. Then, he can claim to sales, “See what I brought you?”. Then, he can claim to sales, “See what I brought you?”. That brings us to the other hand: the sales pro. Customer retention soars by more than a third , as do closed sales.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 6, 2019

There are more answers to that question than ever before, thanks to the variety of tools and channels at a modern marketer’s disposal. A comprehensive referral marketing program treats referrals like any other marketing channel— which means it includes strategic preparation, targeted decision-making, analysis, and iteration.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omni-channel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience. Demand Gen = Sales + Marketing. Demand generation is a joint effort between a business’s marketing and sales organizations.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Gone is the view that marketers are harbingers of brand only; now, they’re responsible for revenue, profits, growth, and the customer experience – a paradigm shift that calls for a newer, high-performance plan capable of addressing modern marketing holistically across awareness, acquisition and retention objectives. Here’s where you start.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 17, 2019

But, sales and marketing organizations must resist this instinct in order to constantly adapt to changing markets, new technologies, emerging trends and so on. We’re speaking, of course, of the sales funnel. The sales funnel represents the theoretical customer’s journey to making a purchase. The Sales Funnel.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Facilitate better sales and marketing alignment. As the line between sales and marketing continues to blur, aligning your sales and marketing departments becomes more crucial. In fact, marketers can generate 209% more revenue when they are well-aligned with their sales department ( source ). Increase customer retention.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 3, 2017

Author: Mark Magnacca A distributed workplace is increasingly becoming the norm in most organizations, particularly with sales and marketing departments – a trend that is enabled in part by technology advancements that have made it viable, though not necessarily ideal, for teams to work together while being geographically dispersed.

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Alice Heiman

OCTOBER 21, 2021

On this episode of the Sales Talk for CEOs Podcast, Maria Nordstrom, CEO of Basketball New South Wales and Director of FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, joins me for some valuable insights into three mindsets she feels every CEO must instill in their teams: authenticity, unity in purpose, and accountability. About Our Guest.

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Pipeliner

JANUARY 10, 2025

In this engaging episode host John Golden welcomes Matt Buchalski , a seasoned sales leader and head of sales for Ownwell. The episode delves into the intricacies of building and scaling sales teams in competitive markets, addressing the challenges that sales leaders face today. Key Themes Discussed 1.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 18, 2018

Tapping in to the experiential trend is essential for building a brand, engaging B2B customers, and driving sales. After all, brands that succeed in connecting with customers on an emotional level are rewarded with greater retention and bottom-line growth when compared with competitors. Sales kickoffs. Product launches.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 8, 2020

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 AI is the future of all sales, but it hasn’t gone from 0-1 yet in the B2B space,” says George Kocher, CEO of Brand North, a digital marketing and growth consultant. CRM will become more predictive.?AI

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Sales Hacker

MAY 14, 2024

Their account-based technology unites sales and marketing teams around insights that you can understand and facilitates quick actions across systems and channels to deliver big wins. 46:33 – One thing that is working for Holly in go-to-market right now. 46:33 – One thing that is working for Holly in go-to-market right now.

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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. That means sales reps spend a lot of time on the phone, getting absolutely nowhere. No wonder quota attainment and qualified lead generation continue to be problems for most sales organizations.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 18, 2020

In sales, it’s normal to deal with slow seasons, bad seasons, and horrible seasons. Is there a future for your sales and company? We decided to address these concerns and provide you with some tips on adapting your sales and workflow to the current conditions. Focus on customer retention. What to expect? What to expect?

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Zoominfo

JUNE 26, 2019

Even as countless publications claim email is dead, the channel continues to deliver excellent results. Consider these statistics: 59% of B2B marketers say email is their most effective channel in terms of revenue generation ( source ). 60 percent of consumers say that email marketing influences them to make a purchase ( source ).

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Alice Heiman

MARCH 2, 2022

Every CEO should be looking at voice of the customer research, which is why I invited expert Tonya Bjurstrom, founder of Dirby Group , a voice of the customer research company, to join me for this episode of Sales Talk for CEOs. Watch the podcast below or on our YouTube channel. Click to tweet. Dive in now! About Our Guest.

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