SBI Growth

MAY 24, 2021

Inefficient activity assignment and role clarity issues within your organization can drive down important metrics such as your customer service satisfaction or net promotor scores. As a Sales Leader, you’re liable for understanding where your individual contributors need to be.

Customer 286

Customer Customer Service Sales Revenue 286

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. Just consider the following: Customers are actively avoiding salespeople.

Top of Funnel 229

Top of Funnel Ideal Customer Profile Customer Lead Rank 229

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Businesses aren't like retail customers. You deal at a level and the businesses are your core customers. Without taking care of your core customers, your business plans will soon falter, and your brand will suffer. Businesses are constantly looking for premium service, and one simple mistake can cost you a valuable customer.

Retention 238

Retention B2B Penetration Strategy 238

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.

Customer 227

Customer Retention Customer Service Account 227

Smooth Sale

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Tools for Store Owners to Provide Better Customer Service Do you want to run a successful store ? With advancing technology, simply offering great products to your customers is not enough today. Tools for Store Owners Customer Relationship Management Systems.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Tools Customer Hiring 98

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Why does a customer remain loyal to a particular brand? But it’s more pertinent than ever before in today’s crowded digital landscape, where businesses struggle to build customer loyalty in an ever-expanding field of competitors. Today’s customers have an abundance of good options, so why should they stick with your brand over another?

Loyalty 206

Loyalty Customer Incentives Incentive 206

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. I’m sure you could “fill in the blank” for any number of retailers, and when you have a bad customer experience, you feel the need to tell people about it. In her Sales 3.0 Need proof?

Referrals 261

Referrals B2B Sales Qualified Lead Cold Calling 261

No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

That’s just plain rude, and it’s certainly not how to build customer loyalty. Customers get equally frustrated when the buying process becomes ridiculously complex, and they can’t get answers to their questions. Prospects give up, and customers start looking for a more attentive vendor with a simpler buying process.

Loyalty 249

Loyalty Customer Cold Calling Fashion 249

Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

With the ability to interact and empathize with clients directly, customer service tools can go even further. The post Why Sales Teams Should Implement Empathetic AI for Successful Client Retention appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

Retention 302

Retention Customer Service Tools Sales 302

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.

Revenue 263

Revenue Company Customer Competition 263

MTD Sales Training

MAY 28, 2019

We have to turn ourselves around from being someone who sells stuff to someone who is more interested in the overall experience we expose our customers to. The story impressed me because we are often given short-shrift in our dealings with customer service people because they are ‘just doing a job’. How can we do this?

Customer 219

Customer Face-to-face How To Travel 219

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.

Customer 156

Customer Wireless Customer Service Call-back 156

Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 20, 2020

Or worse, could you lose your sales job altogether? You could be vulnerable if you’re not sharpening your sales skills and honing the tactics that will help you succeed in 2020. Forrester analyst Andy Hoar didn’t mince words when he spoke at the 2015 Forrester Sales Enablement Forum. Keep Your Existing Customers Happy.

Sales Goal 312

Sales Goal Meeting Trade Show Ideal Customer Profile 312

Steven Rosen

APRIL 13, 2020

Sales Leadership Roundtable – Part II. This is the second post from the sales leadership roundtable. Customers: Understanding that your customers are overwhelmed, and it is important and vital to be empathetic to their needs. Texting customers directly to connect as it is more of a personal touch.

Sales Leadership 298

Sales Leadership How To Journal Conference 298

Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Its customer service? Its sales expertise? That's all well and good when your sales force works in a traditional workplace – sharing office space and meeting face-to-face. We tend to think of inside sales reps as being reasonably autonomous. Over time, you risk your remote sales reps becoming too self-focused.

Inside Sales 348

Inside Sales Revenue Lead Rank How To 348

Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Chatbots can significantly enhance sales and customer service, but it's important to know how to continuously measure their effectiveness. The post The ROI of Chatbots appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

ROI 292

ROI Customer Service Marketing Customer 292

No More Cold Calling

JANUARY 3, 2019

It’s also key for sales success. They work collaboratively with their sales team, customer service team, product team, marketing team—you name it. And together, they all achieve sales success. She says that curiosity can be cultivated, and it breeds creativity (yet another key trait for sales success).

Google 299

Google Face-to-face Cold Calling Survey 299

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Businesses that are thriving in the pandemic often share a common trait: a product customers want that is simple to use and easy to access. Looked at another way, those companies offer a customer experience that connects with buyers, whether that is web conferencing software, TV streaming services, or home cleaning products.

Loyalty 190

Loyalty Scale Customer Marketing 190

Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 16, 2019

Author: Chanan Greenberg The sales landscape is shifting – customer service is becoming the most important factor for buyers, expected to surpass both product and price within three years, according to the Customers 2020 report. Sales is no longer conducted exclusively by salespeople. Omni-Channel Fundamentals.

Channels 259

Channels Social Media Consumer Lead Rank 259

Zoominfo

JANUARY 23, 2021

Sales account management, like sales, is selling. For the sales account manager, getting processes down can mean the difference between achieving massive growth and losing customers to the competition. What Is the Difference Between Sales and Account Management? Let’s do a quick overview. Let’s do a quick overview.

Account 238

Account Lead Rank Ideal Customer Profile Decision Maker 238

Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 14, 2019

One thing many businesses with collection issues have in common is that they focus too strongly on making a sale, and not strongly enough on improving their sales process. Focusing on your sales process and the negotiation skills that your salespeople need can help improve your bottom line. Let Employees Make Decisions.

Negotiation 292

Negotiation Sales Process Strategy Discount 292

Partners in Excellence

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

We struggle to be “customer focused.” ” Somehow, our priorities and goals have precedence over understanding and helping our customers. At the same time, we know the most effective/efficient path to achieving our goals is through our customers, creating great value with them.

Customer 149

Customer Hiring Engineering Customer Service 149

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. Increased Conversions : Timely interactions address customer concerns, boosting sales potential.

Software 130

Software Software Sales Qualified Lead Customer 130

Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 27, 2025

Sales tech stacks are improving onboarding, enhancing customer relationship management, accelerating time to sale, and fueling better customer service post-sale. The post Hows Your Sales Enablement Strategy Working? appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

Sales Enablement 156

Sales Enablement Strategy Customer Service Revenue 156

The Sales Heretic

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

This is a tale of two customer service failures. And the world of difference in the way they were handled. The first occurred at a fast-casual restaurant. I won’t reveal the name—I’ll just note that it’s a place you can STOP to get WINGS. I placed my order and waited. Because their food is cooked [.].

Customer Service 252

Customer Service Customer Sales 252

Zoominfo

JANUARY 11, 2021

Creating customer profiles for these prospects is crucial for your marketing campaigns—and in the end, your sales. Focusing on segmented groups of potential customers not only saves time and resources, but the marketing campaign as a whole. What is a Customer Profile? The Benefits of Creating Customer Profiles.

Ideal Customer Profile 162

Ideal Customer Profile B2B Buyer Persona Top of Funnel 162

Partners in Excellence

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

” As we, sellers, look at the various pieces parts of selling—marketing, sales, customer service, etc—we tend to optimize these systems to achieve our separate goals. As a result we and our customers have a huge challenge. We focus on our effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity in generating revenue.

System 133

System Customer Vendor Objections 133

Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Author: Scott Greenberg Quick quiz: John gets paid when he makes a sale. Each day he prospects for new customers. He builds relationships with these customers, assessing and meeting their needs. He works hard to compete against others in the industry vying for the same customers. Same Questions and Opportunities.

Real Estate 256

Real Estate Insurance Insurance System 256

Sales Gravy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Delivering A Next-Level Customer Experience In this Sales Gravy Podcast, Jeb Blount talks to Clare Dorrian, SugarCRM's CMO, about putting people first, building human connections, and prioritizing the customer experience in a saturated market. In a highly competitive market, differentiation is key.

SugarCRM 112

SugarCRM Customer Marketing Outbound 112

The Sales Hunter

APRIL 5, 2019

How well do your questions push the customer’s thinking? Sales leadership is about the customer seeing you differently than every other salesperson. Sales is about taking the customer to a different level. If you just satisfy their basic needs, you are not selling your service to the customer.

Sales Leadership 223

Sales Leadership Motivation Sales Customer 223

Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Today, we’re sharing the ultimate list of sales podcasts. If you work in sales, it’s our hope that this list of sales podcasts provides you with some fresh listening material, newfound inspiration, and the tips and tricks you need to excel in the world of sales. The Ultimate List of Sales Podcasts. Listen here.

Hiring 269

Hiring Top of Funnel B2B Lead Rank 269

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. Now, as businesses begin to adopt new technologies and solutions to recover and rebound, they must avoid overlooking their biggest asset: their customers. Pandemic-Induced Approaches .

SAP 207

SAP Compensation Face-to-face Analytics 207

Zoominfo

JANUARY 18, 2021

Customer relationship management, or CRM, as we all know it, is about making sure the customer is at the center of everything you do. CRM applications can be used for more than just the recording of customer touch points. In today’s business world, the customer truly is king, and they have more buying power than ever.

CRM 204

CRM Data Ideal Customer Profile Strategy 204

Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Author: Charlotte Powell You don’t need a big sales team to make a lot of money. Small sales teams can perform incredibly well if you get the right balance of skills, motivation, and resources. How can you inspire your sales team to go above and beyond? Even small sales teams need a sales toolkit.

Collateral 230

Collateral Sales Qualified Lead Guarantee Resources 230