Understanding the Sales Force

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Most companies don't understand that crappy customer service is really a sales issue. When a company's customer service is thoughtful, helpful, kind and thorough, that great customer service actually serves the sales organization.

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Customer Service Training Objections Up-Sell 344

SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Being customer-centric can no longer be a company’s competitive advantage. This is especially true in Europe, where we have seen a considerable shift across organizations and their focus on the Customer Experience. In order to truly drive top-line revenue, increase.

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Revenue Company Customer Competition 263

Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2019

In the world of B2B sales, company research is a critical aspect of any successful rep’s daily duties. As a B2B sales rep, the more you know about a prospect and their company, the easier it is to sell to them. For this reason, we’ve put together the ultimate list of company research tools for sales reps. Let’s get into it!

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Research B2B Tools Company 233

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The other quadrants include customer loyalty , offer expansion , and company transformation. This concept represents the full amount of companies or consumers that could become customers or the total revenue possible for a product to generate. How a company already performs in a new market.

Lead Rank 211

Lead Rank Company Apparel Lead Scoring 211

The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 30, 2019

Instead, the problem hits customer service or others in the company first. A customer makes a major purchase based on their belief that it will do something, because that’s what the salesperson told them. Too often, customer service just offers a kind gesture to appease the customer, and life goes on.

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Ideal Customer Profile Customer Customer Service Call-back 187

No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 3, 2019

As Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, once put it, “We run this company on questions, not answers.” But curiosity isn’t just important at innovative tech companies. They work collaboratively with their sales team, customer service team, product team, marketing team—you name it. Google was looking for the trait of curiosity.

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Google Face-to-face Cold Calling Survey 299

Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Author: Sabrina Ferraioli What makes a great company? Its customer service? While each component is essential, we need to look beyond individual elements to something all-encompassing that drives a company to achieve. A good company culture guides, supports and encourages a workforce to excel. Its products?

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Inside Sales Revenue Lead Rank How To 348

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Therefore, a company’s website is the equivalent of a digital first impression. Without the right tools, your website might make the wrong first impression—losing valuable business for your company. 5. Online Customer Service. Because of AI, less manpower is needed to provide excellent customer service.

Lead Rank 272

Lead Rank Churn Analysis Lead Scoring 272

Mr. Inside Sales

OCTOBER 11, 2021

What often makes the difference is your enthusiasm and belief in your company and what you’re selling. Recognizing this, I often use the following script to not only build value in my product or service, but also to build value in the most important part of my product—myself. And these are the things you look for as well, right?”.

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Objections Face-to-face Gatekeeper Licensing 285

Nutshell

AUGUST 3, 2023

Every business’s sales pipeline is different, but one thing they all have in common is that they take people from prospective leads to paying customers. As a manufacturing company, a steady customer base is key to your business’s growth, and the best way to maintain that customer base is through sales pipeline management.

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Pipeline Lead Rank Lead Scoring Company 118

Lead411

DECEMBER 13, 2024

5 Ways Customer Service can Shape Your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) Understanding your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) is crucial to targeting the right prospects and ensuring long-term business success. How you engage with and support your customers can reveal a lot about your ICPand vice versa.

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Ideal Customer Profile Customer Service Customer B2G 52

Pipeliner

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Focusing on customer service but ignoring customer care is a routine error in business that can badly affect future growth. A recent experience clearly defines each term and magnifies the vital nature of customer care. The customer service was excellent. Dont give up find a better way! Celebrate Success!

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Customer Service Customer Remedy Lead Rank 52

Zoominfo

AUGUST 31, 2020

In 12 years, half the companies on the S&P 500 may fall off that list, according to industry research. Disruption and uncertainty are inevitable in these times, which is why a solid go-to-market plan is critical to address the unique stage and goals of any given company. Company transformation. Offer expansion.

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Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Marketing Loyalty 264

Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 14, 2019

They want to know that your company aligns well with their company, not just in terms of numbers or sales, but in terms of values and process. This is especially true for companies that have a B2C side. He has 35 years of manufacturing, international business leadership and customer service experience.

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Negotiation Sales Process Strategy Discount 292

Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 26, 2019

Author: Steve Norman I recently saw the CMO of a high-profile company present at an international marketing conference. I was surprised to hear him talk about the fact that his company was now embracing specialist sales roles. There is a whole field of expertise focused on satisfying our customers in a proactive way.

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Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profile Customer Lead Rank 229

Zoominfo

JANUARY 18, 2021

Additionally, CRM systems help companies streamline processes— they consequently improve productivity and profitability. Modern CRM tools can now be used to manage customer relationships across the entire customer journey, which spans marketing, sales, customer service, and more. So, what’s the overall goal?

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CRM Data Ideal Customer Profile Strategy 204

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

In fact, 55% of customers say that they now trust companies less than they used to ( source ). This is a troubling trend, considering the fact that trust is the foundation of customer loyalty. Let’s get into our top five strategies to build customer loyalty! Invest in multi-channel customer service.

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Loyalty Customer Incentives Incentive 206

Zoominfo

JANUARY 12, 2021

Improved Customer Service. Many B2B companies with a social media strategy have some sort of “listening” tool integration which alerts them to customer service requests, product issues, and general customer feedback. For example, most B2B companies have a larger presence on LinkedIn than Instagram.

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Social Media Media Strategy Benefit 200

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Only 23% of businesses have incorporated AI into processes and product/service offerings today ( source ). The largest companies (those with at least 100,000 employees) are the most likely to have an AI strategy, but only half have one ( source ). 59% of B2B marketers expect AI to help identify prospective customers ( source ).

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B2B Telecommunications Forecasting Scale 247

Understanding the Sales Force

JULY 10, 2023

It’s been quite a while since I’ve written an article about the role that customer service plays in the retention and renewal of customers and accounts. Some products are so exclusive, and so desirable, that crappy customer service might not even stop you from buying again.

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Customer Wireless Customer Service Call-back 156

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 4, 2019

These classifications provide the building blocks at a company’s inception, as they broadly define a brand’s audience and target market. These unique characteristics then drive your entire business strategy – from branding to content creation to customer service and beyond. Does it tell any story at all?

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B2C B2B Marketing Lead Rank 182

Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 20, 2020

It’s not just B2C companies that are selling directly from their websites, on Amazon or through affiliate relationships. Reps aren’t disappearing; instead, they’re transitioning into the value-added resources their business customers need. As a recognized thought leader, you’re building trust with customers and prospects.

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Sales Goal Meeting Trade Show Ideal Customer Profile 312

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Consumers know what they want, and they aren’t afraid to say no to a service or product that doesn’t meet their unique, personalized needs. In addition to creating a better user experience, personalized marketing provides a host of benefits to your overall company brand. Then, use their responses to tailor the customer experience.

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B2B Marketing Segment Scale 246

Smooth Sale

AUGUST 29, 2023

Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Do You Realize A Slow Internet Connection Can Negatively Impact Your Company? Your internet and ethernet speed can make a huge difference in your company’s productivity, customer satisfaction, and bottom line. The dilemma can lead to overstocking or understocking issues, which can be costly.

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Company Lead Rank Lead Scoring Conference 101

No More Cold Calling

APRIL 29, 2019

We all want a stellar customer experience, and we’re pissed when we don’t get it. B2B customers are just louder about it. Everyone complains about their cell phone providers, their utilities companies, and their myriad of unpleasant shopping experiences. So, is your company providing that stellar experience?

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Referrals B2B Sales Qualified Lead Cold Calling 261

Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2021

Consider the following: A company has a 50-person sales team. Some of the most common involve marketing, sales, and customer service. Customer service automation: Includes things like AI chatbots and case routing. Each sales rep on that team spends one hour a week prioritizing leads. Sound familiar?

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CRM Lead Rank Lead Scoring Lead Qualification 179

Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 21, 2020

Yet despite the intolerable wait times and ridiculously bad customer service, I return time and time again. This all begs the question, is the sales force at your company more like the Dunkin', Starbucks, or Panera drive-thru? All it takes is to reset my expectations so that I no longer get upset with the twenty-minute wait.

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Customer Service Sales Company Customer 207

Understanding the Sales Force

JUNE 6, 2024

It seems that nearly every time we (and our friends and colleagues) do business with a company, there is a problem and we must contact customer service. We know that most companies are failing miserably in the area of customer service and some aren’t even trying.

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Banking Proposal Customer Service Vendor 149

Zoominfo

APRIL 17, 2019

Since the digital revolution, modern customers have more control over their buying experience. Due to the wealth of resources and information available to them, they not only want to buy high-quality products; they also demand positive experiences from the companies they buy from. How to Adopt a Flywheel Model.

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Top of Funnel Funnel Lead Rank Sales Qualified Lead 228

Allego

JANUARY 13, 2022

In doing so, the company garnered the attention of several organizations during 2021, winning awards and accolades for its technology, customer service, and workplace culture. The MarTech Breakthrough awards recognize companies, technologies, products, and services in the field of marketing, ad, and sales technology.

Lead Rank 157

Lead Rank Lead Scoring Journal Software 157

Zoominfo

MAY 13, 2019

Without it, your sales team wouldn’t be able to identify, target, and connect with their target prospects and companies. And, is there really any difference between the companies offering sales intelligence solutions? The term data provider covers a wide array of business services. Why do I need to work with a data company?

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Data Vendor B2B Policies 199

Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 14, 2018

Thus, the key to profitability is to slow customer churn and nurture growth. Reinvent Customer Service. It’s an attitude that many customer service departments adopt. If customers call in, reps spring into action. To overcome your knowledge gaps about the customer experience, conduct research.

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Retention Customer Loyalty Remedy 223

Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Delight After closing the sale, the focus shifts to delighting the customer. Wes argues that exceptional post-sale service is crucial and should not be seen as a differentiator, as most companies claim to provide great service. Exceed Expectations: Go above and beyond to deliver more than what was promised.

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Video Strategy Top of Funnel Direct Mail 116

Alice Heiman

APRIL 22, 2020

As a longtime sales leader and consultant to B2B sales leaders and CEOs at companies of various sizes, across various industries, I know teams that stay positive and adapt quickly will survive in a tough economy and come out strong on the other end. You need to get your whole company focused on the positive. Selling is about solutions.

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How To Construction Customer Service Coaching 167

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Providing exceptional customer service hinges on the ability to communicate instantly and effectively. Live chat software fulfills this need, allowing businesses to connect with website visitors and customers in real-time. Seamless Integration : Combine live chat with CRM systems, e-commerce platforms, and help desk tools.

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Software Software Sales Qualified Lead Customer 130