Gong.io

DECEMBER 10, 2020

I’m talking about Decision Makers. If you’ve been in sales for longer than 30 seconds, you’re probably been told, You have to get to the decision maker! Check it out… Enterprise deals rely on DMs. And enterprise deals that don’t involve DMs drive right off it (RIP). . Look at your pipeline.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 28, 2021

“Enterprise sales” and “fast” are two terms that don’t often go together. Once you start selling into the enterprise world, you’re greeted with more complex processes, more decision-makers, and slower-churning gears. In other words, it takes a lot of time for both sides to vet an enterprise deal.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 9, 2025

During an enterprise software pitch, a prospect threw out an unexpected question one that shifted the conversation in the wrong direction. Relying On a Single Point of Contact Theres an average of five decision-makers involved in the sales process today. Dont let them out-research you. Be equally ready.

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Pointclear

JULY 16, 2013

According to the research study, “Connecting the Dots between Content and Sales”, by IDG Enterprise Research, content quality and integrity is very important to decision-makers. They discovered that 42% of IT Decision-Makers found it extremely or very challenging to find trusted information. Decision-maker engaged.

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Zoominfo

JULY 13, 2021

We acquired Everstring , a leader in Data-as-a-Service for the enterprise. The acquisition of Chorus will support our aim to be a champion for sales professionals, helping them to identify, connect with, and sell to decision makers at the companies who are most likely to buy their products and services. Advances our Vision.

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Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 29, 2025

Now imagine the same situation with a Quoting Software. Quoting software, often powered by Configure, Price, Quote solutions, automates the entire pricing and proposal generation process. In this article, we will take a deep dive into how quoting software enhances accuracy and accelerates sales cycles.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

APRIL 16, 2019

Nowhere is this more critical than in enterprise sales, where understanding an organization’s corporate hierarchy can illuminate the battlefield. Uncovering enterprise buying centers. Enterprise sales are also known as complex sales for a reason. Multiple stakeholders = multiple decision-makers.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 4, 2024

How to train your sales team to sell to highly technical buyers and decision-makers. Applying the concept of neural networks to enterprise sales processes. 19:06) Applying the concept of neural networks to enterprise sales. (25:25) Highlights: (10:27) Robert’s background and early involvement in AI startups. (15:09)

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Pointclear

AUGUST 30, 2012

Concluding Thoughts: Consumerized B2B Software & the Resurgence of Field Sales. He again mentions Box and Zendesk that are creating essentially consumerized enterprise software by first building an install base of individual users, and then bringing in the sales team. That’s just really intriguing to me.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 13, 2021

Enterprise OEM software licensing is a multibillion-dollar segment of the software industry. It includes factual information, personal experience, and interviews from successful professionals on both the buy-side and the sell-side of enterprise OEM software licensing to ensure a broad mix of experience and ideas.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 17, 2025

These represent the key software platforms for your sales team to evaluate. Whether identifying key decision-makers or nurturing opportunities, ZoomInfo helps teams prioritize high-impact actions that shorten deal cycles and boost conversions.

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Zoominfo

MAY 26, 2020

Nowhere is this more critical than in enterprise sales, where understanding an organization’s corporate hierarchy can illuminate the battlefield. It helps enterprise sales reps streamline and improve their entire strategy. Enterprise sales are also known as complex sales for a reason. And all companies benefit!

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 11, 2021

Decision makers are often only interested in sellers that know exactly who they are and what they want. A buyer persona is: Marie from North America who often deals with delays in the supply chain due to tech stack incompatibility, while her procurement team spends $10,000 a year on supply chain software.

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Allego

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I’m willing to bet you’re like me when it comes to buying something, whether it’s a new pair of boots or enterprise software. One such technology, Digital Sales Room software , has emerged as a game-changer, empowering sales teams to operate seamlessly in a virtual environment. What Is Digital Sales Room Software?

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Sales Hacker Training

APRIL 1, 2025

Like there’s so many angles that I think we could take this conversation, but, We’ve been able to have a few conversations and, and one of the things that really stuck out to me in our conversations was your experience expanding from like an SMB mid-market motion to the enterprise. and that [00:06:00] also equated to a shift from.

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Gong.io

JANUARY 31, 2022

Sometimes we all need a bit of technology, some software (MORE software … sales management software ), in our lives to take sales management to the next level. MORE software? Why Sales Managers Need More Software. And often, it’s captured via call recording software. I hear you. Errors happen.

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Pointclear

MAY 1, 2012

A $250,000 software solution may require connecting with a CEO, a chief line-of-business officer, and a number of influencers. The reality is B2B lead generation for the complex sale of a $250K software solution is going to be substantially more expensive than generating a qualified lead for a $10K hardware solution.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 3, 2020

Selling software B2B is more involved than ever before. The questions a buyer needs to consider when purchasing enterprise software can go on and on. Salespeople should consider adopting this practice with their enterprise prospects to speed up their sales cycle. We often know these people as decision makers.

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PandaDoc

MARCH 25, 2025

Sometimes called enterprise sales, complex sales generally have a longer sales cycle involving multiple stakeholders and decision-makers. Complex sales cycle stages The lengthier sales cycle for complex sales is a direct result of higher costs and greater decision-maker involvement.

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Openview

MAY 29, 2019

For SaaS companies, the allure of the enterprise customer is pretty strong. And because enterprise customers typically stick around longer, they lower your overall churn risk. Plus, enterprise customers usually spend more—on support, seats, usage, integrations, etc. Rigorous security requirements.

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Nutshell

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Navigating the complexities of B2B sales, especially with high-value enterprise deals and multiple stakeholders, can be challenging. The Miller Heiman blue sheet The Miller Heiman sales process and CRM software What is the Miller Heiman sales process? The Miller Heiman sales process was developed by Robert Miller and Stephen Heiman.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

SDRs can focus on discovering how best to connect with leads while automated software does the mundane work of identifying, contacting, and following up with prospects. Empowering your SDRs with the right automated software can help them thoroughly research your buyers before reaching out. Making Automation Work for Your SDRs.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JANUARY 29, 2019

In B2B sales and marketing, a company’s installed technologies – their tech stack – includes: Software products. Sales enablement software. Invite decision-makers and influencers to an event. “In Web servers. Programming languages. Integrations. Cloud-based products. Applications. Email programs.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

This blog includes: How to find and focus on decision makers. How small staffing agencies can win big against enterprise competitors. How to find and focus on decision makers. Installed technologies or software in use. How small staffing agencies can win big against enterprise competitors.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 23, 2019

IDC forecasts 75% of commercial enterprise apps will use AI by 2021 ( source ). 72% of business decision-makers say AI can enable humans to concentrate on meaningful work ( source ). 80% of sales and marketing leaders say they already use chatbot software in their customer experience or plan to do so by 2020 ( source ).

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PandaDoc

JULY 9, 2024

Businesses looking to lock in deals with massive corporations need to add enterprise sales software to guarantee constant service delivery and maximize returns. At the same time, organizations looking to purchase enterprise sales solutions for business-critical functions must prioritize features that can solve their pressing needs.

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CloserIQ

DECEMBER 19, 2018

As an enterprise sales representative, you may reach a point in your career when you want to switch verticals. If you’re currently selling HR software to medium-to-large-sized companies, sticking with that customer base when you move to healthcare will make the transition a little easier. 3) Learn your new customer.

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Tenfold

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

These days, it is no longer enough to argue that enterprise companies are too big to bother with social media. And, even big enterprises are taking heed. But at a very base level, it’s how a salesperson uses social media to listen and engage with decision makers that are on these networks, asking questions and looking for help.”.

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SBI

AUGUST 17, 2021

82% of B2B decision-makers think sales reps are unprepared.* Damien Swendsen VP Enterprise Sales, InsideView. Damien Swendsen has been leading sales, account management, client success, and business development teams for software, consulting, and data companies for over 20 years. You just need sales intelligence to win.”

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Zoominfo

JULY 1, 2018

We know B2B decision makers are using social media to inform their buying decisions. In fact, a recent study suggests that 91% of B2B buyers are active and involved in social media, while 75% are significantly influenced by social content when forming their buying decisions ( source ).

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Gatekeepers — who are typically executive assistants, receptionists, or office managers — are the people who stand between you and the decision-maker with whom you're hoping to make a sale. Andrew Dickelman , Co-Founder and Head of Enterprise Sales at Structurely , has been responsible for millions in revenue through cold outreach.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 29, 2020

Enterprise, mid-market, or startup/small business? Because attendees don’t have to enter accurate information for a badge-scan, you’ll get a lot of garbage phone numbers, and titles for that list of new names: Sales Rockstars Account-Based Queen Chief Robot Whisperer Software Ninja. Pro Tip : No business card? No problem!

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 2, 2018

In fact, 56% of enterprise software decision makers have implemented a sales force automation solution (CRM) and 53% have implemented an enterprise marketing solution. To illustrate the point further, let’s pretend you’re in charge of marketing at a company whose software helps improve customer service.

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SBI

JULY 1, 2020

Revenue growth in B2B enterprise accounts has always been challenging. The challenge of navigating the maze of changing relationships is exacerbated in large enterprise accounts where there is an average of ten decision makers, each with their own goals and priorities, involved in purchasing decisions.

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Gong.io

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Enterprise sales are the ultimate goal for many B2B sales teams. And just because your team is good enough to sell to small businesses doesn’t mean they can cut it with enterprise buyers. . The enterprise sales process is long, complicated, and resource-intensive. What is enterprise sales?

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DiscoverOrg Sales

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

You’ve probably heard the term “tech stack”: The combination of software products that comprise a company’s installed technologies. Using competitive intelligence, marketing can direct targeted displacement campaigns toward decision makers: Challenge the effectiveness of the current competitor technology in place.

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Cincom Smart Selling

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

According to a study, organizations using CPQ software see 17% higher lead conversion rate than non-CPQ users. A strong configuration engine of the CPQ software easily adapts to product variations. CPQ software also generates customized quotes with terms, pricing, branding, and product configurations.

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