SBI Growth

AUGUST 16, 2013

In this post we will discuss Agile Sales. Agile sales is an approach that can help you keep pace with your customers. A few months back I wrote a post about becoming an Agile Sales Leader. Now it is time to make the entire sales organization agile. Let’s start with the definition of agile sales.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 8, 2024

To be successful, sales professionals need to be experts in many different areas at once: their product’s strengths and weaknesses, their prospects’ pain points and needs, and the broader economic and competitive landscapes. To give sellers a fighting chance, sales leaders need to build an effective, flexible sales enablement program.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 9, 2025

Not all sales shortcuts are created equal. Sales Shortcuts 1. Source My former colleague from Serpstats sales team learned this the hard way. During an enterprise software pitch, a prospect threw out an unexpected question one that shifted the conversation in the wrong direction. Dont let them out-research you.

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SBI Growth

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

More often than not, sales and marketing live in siloes. For a company to survive these days, sales and marketing must work in concert. The best marketing leaders know how to overcome the divide and gain credibility with sales. And they involve the sales team in the process. It will only help the sales team.

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 26, 2013

These meetings are net new sales opportunities you wouldn’t have otherwise had. Worse, your sales teams’ newly updated LinkedIn profiles attract recruiters. When you register you’ll also receive the Sales VPs Guide to Social Selling Implementation. Many of your sales rep''s profiles probably look like this. Nothing more.

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Zoominfo

MAY 25, 2021

Yet a similar phenomenon has already happened with another technology: sales and marketing automation. . But more than 30 years later, we are still talking about these same productivity gains — and automation remains elusive for many sales and marketing teams. They learned to use the software better.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 4, 2021

On the other hand, a faster sales cycle keeps your buyer’s attention on your offering. Understanding the sales cycle in separate stages helps predict buyer behavior and selling outcomes. Sales reps can also pinpoint specific obstacles and make improvements with a stage-focused sales strategy. Prospecting. Negotiation.

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Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 29, 2025

Introduction Jerry, a sales manager at a mid-sized manufacturing company, was on the verge of closing a lucrative deal with a major client. Situations like this happen all too often in sales teams relying on traditional quoting methods. Now imagine the same situation with a Quoting Software. The only thing left?

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Sales 2.0

JUNE 29, 2014

It’s a framework aimed at getting you access, setting up those oh-so-important initial sales meetings. My prospecting framework has 3 elements: Define your prospects and get their basic data : for example what industry are they in, how big they are and then data like decision-makers’ emails and direct dial phone numbers.

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Sales Gravy

APRIL 29, 2025

Paul Wise, a heavy cold caller from Normandy, France targets product managers at software companies and says that nine times out of ten when he gets a decision-maker on the phone, they claim to be "in a meeting." Paul mentioned this sometimes works for him. Paul mentioned this sometimes works for him.

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Zoominfo

JULY 13, 2021

In just the last 12 months, we launched ZoomInfo Engage to automate sales outreach. With Chorus, 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. ZoomInfo); Sales Engagement Platform (e.g.

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Zoominfo

APRIL 17, 2025

Even the most driven sales teams require the right resources to effectively target prospects, nurture relationships, and close deals. Theres certainly no shortage of sales tools available to help your team master every step in the modern sales process. These represent the key software platforms for your sales team to evaluate.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 18, 2020

If your goal is to increase sales productivity, start by asking yourself: “how much time do I waste on non-selling activities?”. And even before you can pick up the phone to contact decision-makers, you must conduct a significant amount of research. Where Do Sales Reps Waste The Most Time? It’s simple math.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 1, 2020

I used to think it was just sales newbies who struggled with referral reluctance. I wondered about those in non-traditional sales roles like customer success, CPAs, attorneys, architects, engineers, and consultants—who are now being asked to sell. Sales Leadership Is Missing It Big (and Here’s the Proof). Why would they?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 26, 2020

Author: Mat Singer, Senior Director of Sales Operations and Excellence, Upland Software Sales teams are often one of the most expensive resources within a company, yet the average frontline sales manager spends only 9% of his or her time developing direct report sellers. . Leaders, Take Part!

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MTD Sales Training

APRIL 7, 2020

You know, no-one could have predicted the current situation the world is in, and the effect on the sales world has been nothing short of catastrophic. The majority of our sales are face-to-face. Free software like Facetime, Hangouts, Skype might be suitable for many. How can we quickly adjust to selling in this digital world?

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 30, 2024

Then, the game changed when I leveled up my sales email writing game with curiosity-provoking subject lines, strong body text, and compelling closing statements. Read on to hear my tactics for ending a sales email.e From there, initiating conversations and strengthening relationships with business buyers and influencers got easier.

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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. This presents a significant challenge for sales teams that struggle to adapt to these evolving expectations. You’re probably thinking, “That all sounds great, but what does the software actually do?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

How important are prospecting insights to your sales strategy? Of course, your sales strategy’s success, including reaching your revenue goals, depends on the sales team hitting their numbers. It could be that their sales reps know how to prospect effectively. A sales rep uses the information (i.e.,

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Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 2, 2025

This is applicable in their sales as well! Vendors and manufacturers in healthcare face many challenges in sales processes due to product complexity and pricing. Traditional sales tools and manual processes wont be able to manage such difficult tasks. How CPQ Software Revolutionizes Medical Equipment Sales?

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Salesforce AppExchange is a marketplace that makes it easy for busy IT and go-to-market professionals to find and leverage cloud computing and software solutions that work with Salesforce s industry-leading CRM tools and services. With ZoomInfo, exporting enriched data into Salesforce is quick and easy.

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MTD Sales Training

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Are you using video meetings in your sales process? More and more companies are going down this route especially those that sell software, SAAS products and online services (such as online sales training ). Do it wrong and it can ruin the sale completely! Do it correctly and it can work wonders for you. Happy Selling!

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Gong.io

JANUARY 31, 2022

While the exact list depends on who you ask, the following (alphabetized) traits are all critical for a sales manager: Able to coach, analytical, available, confident, empathetic, good listener, innovative, leads by example, loyal, motivating, passionate, positive attitude, serves vs. dictates, strategic vision, strong communicator, and thoughtful.

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Revegy

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

With the advent of digital technology, businesses have had to adapt to an increasingly complex environment characterized by more decision-makers, longer deal cycles, higher pricing points, and a plethora of competing channels.

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MTD Sales Training

APRIL 12, 2020

Are you using online sales meetings throughout your sales process? More and more companies are going down this route especially those that sell software, SAAS products and online services. Do it wrong and it can completely ruin the sale! You just lose all momentum and it always seems to be the decision maker!

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PandaDoc

MARCH 25, 2025

The sales process varies greatly depending on the purchase. In this article, well explore the challenges of complex sales and the strategies your team can use to close deals more efficiently. What is considered a complex sale? Complex sales typically involve high-value products or services, which are often highly customizable.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 31, 2019

So you missed your sales quota last quarter. When people fail to meet their sales quota, I can almost always point to one of three reasons: An unhealthy sales pipeline Poor messaging Selling to a single point of failure. Problem #1: You have an unhealthy sales pipeline. How long is your average sales cycle?

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Author: Paul Nolan Customers will drive the stickiness of virtual sales calls, so sales teams need to recognize how the shift affects their go-to-market strategy. Salespeople should not be timid about tackling large sales deals virtually. Buyers have higher expectations when making purchasing decisions virtually.

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Zoominfo

JULY 27, 2023

Businesses in virtually every industry are being pushed to modernize their go-to-market strategy, with a premium on the data-driven, automation-enabled convergence of sales, marketing, and operations. Sales and marketing leadership need to align on: The business outcomes that your ABM strategy will achieve.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Author: Rick Wong Whether you’re the CEO or a sales representative, you’re a seller. You know that in order for your company to be competitive, you’ve got to continually make new sales. Still, it isn’t enough to just make sales. They recognize all different styles of decision-makers from the risk-averse to the risk-taker.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 13, 2025

With access to advanced B2B data and real-time buying signals, marketers can build highly personalized campaigns, reach decision-makers at the perfect moment, and maximize customer lifetime value. For its next act, the company set its sights on becoming the recognized leader in the field. 12% quarter-over-quarter pipeline growth.

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Ideal Customer Profile Lead Rank Account Based Marketing Sales Qualified Lead 130

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

During my time as a sales rep, building a lead list was one of my first activities when I took on a new sales role, territory, or industry vertical. Many organizations may closely meet your company’s ideal customer profile (ICP) criteria and warrant sales reps to proactively reach out to them. Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs).

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Sales development representatives and gatekeepers. If you're in sales, chances are you've encountered plenty of situations in which you're trying to reach a CEO or C-level executive to pitch your product or service. But experienced sales reps know that gatekeepers don't have to be a roadblock in your sales process.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 6, 2021

Something to think about: According to Folloze, 77% of B2B sales and marketing professionals believe personalized marketing experiences make for better customer relationships. With the correct firmographic data, marketers can target campaigns based on industry, decision-maker roles, or revenue. . Behavioral Segmentation.

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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. Creating customer profiles for these prospects is crucial for your marketing campaigns—and in the end, your sales. The email inboxes of B2B executives are already filled with so much marketing clutter.

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Ideal Customer Profile B2B Buyer Persona Top of Funnel 162

Allego

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

B2B sales isnt what it used to be. They conduct extensive research, engage with sales reps late in the process, andperhaps most challenging of allrarely make decisions alone. The average B2B buying group now includes 11 active stakeholders , each with their own priorities, concerns, and influence on the final decision.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

JULY 10, 2018

You are working with a decision-maker who has some skin in the game, and they’re taking your proposal seriously. We should relish objections,” says Steve Bryerton , DiscoverOrg’s VP of Sales. So, how do you handle sales objections? We talked with three sales leaders at DiscoverOrg to find the perfect response.

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