Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Today’s most effective go-to-market teams are increasingly embracing signal-based selling , a strategy that leverages real-time data and unique insights about promising prospects to gain a crucial edge in intensely competitive markets. Signal-based selling goes far beyond traditional lead generation or cold outreach leveraging basic intent data.

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 13, 2020

Most teams are rapidly adapting to remote work environments and the adoption of technologies to facilitate more collaboration and face time. While face-to-face dialogue is the pinnacle of building connections with our customers, it is not always the preferred method of communication. The need for connection is great and simple.

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Allego

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Yet, many still rely on learning management system (LMS) software designed for basic, classroom-style training. In this post, we’ll explore the difference between a sales enablement platform vs. LMS software. With that type of software, top reps can train, prepare, and grow every day—without having to switch tools.

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Partners in Excellence

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In the context of the issues they face, the impact is small. For example, if we are selling software technologies, while IT may be key, it represents a net incremental expense to them. Saving money might not be the core issue they face at the moment. We are taught to “call high.” “We can reduce costs by $10M.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 15, 2021

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. Talk to any software vendor, and they can’t wait to show you their cool software. They don’t want to see your demo.

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Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Author: Paul Nolan Nick Kavadellas is thankful for golf, not only because he’s enjoyed playing it for years, but also because it is one of the few face-to-face selling tools he has continued using during the COVID-19 outbreak. The shift to less face-to-face interaction with customers and prospects isn’t a 2020 development.

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Outsourcing Services Face-to-face Travel Lead Rank 279

Cincom Smart Selling

MARCH 2, 2025

Vendors and manufacturers in healthcare face many challenges in sales processes due to product complexity and pricing. Here, CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) software is a real rescuer for the sales team as it automates and streamlines complex sales workflows, improving speed and accuracy. This is applicable in their sales as well!

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Zoominfo

MARCH 17, 2021

Both act as core, early-stage methods to defend network systems from hackers and malicious software. The effects of the pandemic wield lingering influence on 2021 budgets. Privacy, regulatory compliance, and employee safeguards are among the leading reasons that companies will put big money towards strengthening IT security in 2021.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Sales teams face constant pressure to close deals faster and more effectively. Sales acceleration platforms are comprehensive software solutions designed to streamline sales processes. Sales acceleration platforms provide a powerful solution, helping businesses optimize workflows, engage prospects, and convert leads more efficiently.

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MTD Sales Training

APRIL 7, 2020

We’re receiving a relatively large number of enquiries from sales people asking what advice we can offer for those who are still offering products and services, without being able to meet clients face to face. The majority of our sales are face-to-face. Is selling online just like face-to-face, but without the physicals?

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 13, 2020

They’re shaped by numerous factors, but the risks they face during the COVID-19 pandemic are significant. This roadmap should include the steps necessary for successful face-to-face meetings as well as the workarounds that can keep clients and salespeople completely separated. Determine the Where. Add Space In Offices.

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Mindtickle

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

of sales managers feel coaching positively impacts team performance 0 % Investing in sales coaching software can help you improve the effectiveness of your coaching initiatives. But not all sales coaching software is the same. In this post, well examine 9 of the top sales coaching software tools today.

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MTD Sales Training

APRIL 12, 2020

More and more companies are going down this route especially those that sell software, SAAS products and online services. One company was pitching me some software and we had a screen share on – his screen. Approach the meeting just as you would a face to face encounter. Virtual meetings are different to face to face.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

It works because people love hearing about characters who face and overcome challenges. PRO TIP: Add some zip to your pitch by replacing product-centered terms with customer-centered action words: “Our software is best-in-class” becomes “Our software will boost your sales.”. Want to crush your quarterly sales quota?

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Pipeline

MARCH 2, 2025

Construction CRM software is essential for managing people, projects, and processes in the industry. Whether you’re in roofing, plumbing, or expanding into new services like gutters or commercial projects, having adaptable software ensures smooth transitions and prevents costly disruptions.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Larger (enterprise) companies have different digital asset requirements compared to smaller companies, including their CRM. As companies grow in employee size, revenue, and strategy, their resource needs increase — but they come with limitations. In other words, if your organization experiences this growth, your tech stack should advance with it.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Referrals are how most people prefer to do business, whether they’re looking for a good restaurant or a new software vendor. The #1 challenge salespeople face is reaching decision-makers quickly, but getting prospects to call you back is deceptively simple with a referral program. Get the latest from No More Cold Calling.

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Referrals Cold Calling Sales Qualified Lead Call-back 373

Zoominfo

MARCH 10, 2021

So the company begins defining requirements for new CRM software, and two months later selects a vendor. For example, ecosystems not only include vendors of software, but also consulting firms that help clients manage installations and third-party maintenance providers. billion doing so, according to new analysis from ZoomInfo.

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Zoominfo

JUNE 10, 2018

Research shows price objections are the number one objection sales rep face—but half of all price objections are phony ( source ). While our previous post contains some valuable information, we want to dive a little deeper in and explore some actionable ways to establish value in the face of price objections. Keep reading.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 25, 2021

The fact that digital marketing is built on advanced computing technologies means that you can’t expect to avoid technical discussions with the software development teams that support their efforts. Coding often requires a complex development cycle that could be difficult to understand for people not experienced in software development.

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Sales Gravy

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Zack faces a unique challenge that may sound specific at first but is more common than you think: he can only close a deal if his customer closes a deal of their own first. This scenario appears in industries like construction, engineering, software licensing, and more. Today, we took a call from Zack in Defiance, Ohio.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 20, 2024

You’re faced with a huge amount of choices — possibly even dozens depending on the store you’re in. It’s overwhelming. Imagine having to actually make a buying decision purely by shopping through the toothpaste aisle. This is choice paralysis in a nutshell, and it’s not just a B2C problem. Table of Contents What is Choice Paralysis?

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Job seekers face a new workplace in 2021 that reflects the harshness of the prior year. Medium-sized businesses — those that earn from $100 million to $1 billion annually — likely face greater pressure than other companies to control costs as they pursue future revenue goals. Want to work from home or have greater flexibility?

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 12, 2025

Buyers face the same challenge every day, making simplicity a superpower in sales. Being a salesperson today feels like trying to get someones attention in Times Square; buyers are swamped with choices, blinking lights, and loud pitches from every direction. One word: Overload. Table of Contents What is SNAP selling?

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Zoominfo

JUNE 2, 2021

Layering various customer buying signals on top of each other is a reliable, data-based approach to predict when a prospect is facing a business challenge that your product can solve. Example: Manufacturer Researching Supply Chain Software. Let’s take a quick look at how the ZoomInfo platform offers features to achieve this success.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Buyer intent data is digital information collected from the public-facing digital world, such as web page views, downloaded content, and webinar attendance. Which means things shaking up in the B2B world — holiday emails are being blasted, sales deals are being closed, and 2021 recruitment strategies are finishing up.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 13, 2025

Marketing leaders are constantly challenged to drive growth, personalize engagement, and uncover new revenue opportunities. But without the right Go-to-Market Intelligence foundation, marketing efforts can become fragmented leading to wasted budget, missed opportunities, and ROI thats nearly impossible to prove.

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

Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 15, 2020

In the current climate, it’s a particularly peculiar time to be a salesperson; how can we pitch to customers who are most likely facing their own fair share of financial hardships? Here are best practices for securing sales while remaining sensitive to customer circumstances amidst crisis. Focus On Customer Relationships.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Once sellers are equipped with the right content and data, the bigger challenge organizations face is how to take their static sales presentation to a dynamic interaction that resonates with their potential buyer. Yet, chances are most organizations are missing out on a substantial opportunity to boost their sales revenue. The Holy Grail.

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Face-to-face Enterprise Enterprise Sales Qualified Lead 243

Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

That’s why you need sales tracking software to help hit your revenue goals. The right software can help your sales team optimize its strategies and close more deals. This post reviews 17 of the top sales tracking software packages available today to help you select the right one for your team. Who are your leads?

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Software Software Top of Funnel Lead Rank 111

Zoominfo

AUGUST 17, 2020

Businesses, in all industries of all sizes, are faced with a pandemic that’s unlikely to disappear before 2021. Figure 2: E-signature and payroll software saw a spike in June after a steady increase in adoption in the months since shut down order began. To survive, the adoption of digital tools has become almost essential.

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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. Scalability: Solutions that grow with your business, adapting to evolving requirements.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

These businesses offer a customer experience that connects with buyers, whether that is web conferencing software, TV streaming services, or home cleaning products. Those seven topics included: Content personalization Customer engagement Customer insight Customer loyalty Customer retention Loyalty software Net Promoter Score.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JANUARY 29, 2021

In 1998, this Texas software engineer woke up with numbness in his legs. Need More Proven Responses to the Selling Situations You Face Every Day? Can you make your revenue goal this year is the same thing as asking: Can you run a marathon? You know, a 26-mile marathon race? Listen carefully to what your mental answer is: Yes or No.

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Cincom Smart Selling

JANUARY 31, 2025

This is where document generation software can make all the difference. What is Document Generation Software? Document generation software is a suite of tools designed to simplify and automate the document creation processes for businesses.

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Software Software Customer Insurance 48

Zoominfo

MAY 25, 2021

Harvard Business Review foretold this problem in that old article, noting that installing and using automation tools “requires expertise in technology (computers, data communications, and software) as well as in marketing and sales.”. It’s nearly impossible to believe that will be true. The answer has little to do with the technology itself.

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Marketing Decision Maker Telecommunications Lead Rank 252

Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

I know that collaboration is somewhat more intuitive when you work face to face, which is why most places won’t go 100% virtual in the future. SMM: What is your opinion of software that has workers record time spent on individual tasks? The shift to working from home has forced many managers to adopt new approaches.

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