MarketJoy

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Avoid the common traps and misconceptions that often plague outbound lead generation efforts. Outbound lead generation is a powerful tool for growing your business, but it’s easy to fall into traps that can sabotage your success. Let’s explore the top three things you should absolutely avoid in your outbound lead generation strategy.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

And account-based marketing software is what helps your team nail all three with perfection. ABM software tools tend to have similar capabilities and characteristics. We’ve pulled together this list of top ABM advertising software platforms to help bring some clarity to your search. What is Account-Based Marketing Software?

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 15, 2025

Last week, I noticed that people are still using this archaic and overly simplistic sales qualifying process, and too many are still writing about the benefits of BANT (Acronym for Budget, Authority, Need, Timing). How is it that in 2024, people are still hailing BANT as some kind of relevant and beneficial sales tool?

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Instead of waiting until buyers are clearly in-market, sales teams now can rely on a layered, AI-fueled analysis of multiple high-value signals to zero in on prospects who are strong fits for their product or service but not yet showing classic signs of interest. They can’t get the sales, the pipeline isn’t moving.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 22, 2020

At this year’s virtual event Henry Schuck, delivered a keynote presentation called “Hit Your Number: How To Fast-Track Your Outbound Sales and Marketing in Europe.”. So, if you’re looking for opportunities to grow sales, to grow revenue and to hit your number, this post is for you. Final Thoughts on EMEA Outbound Sales.

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DiscoverOrg Sales

MAY 29, 2019

says Director of Sales Michael Veschio. A lot of companies struggle to get prospects to show up to sales demos. Effective salespeople are focused instead on solution sales : A thoughtful sales demo process that addresses issues specific to the customer. Watch it: How to Crush Your Sales Demo in 3 Easy Steps!

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Sales 2.0

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

In sales we need to go through the motions. Research from XANT looked at the optimal “cadence” for prospecting based on the masses of data available to them through companies’ usage of their software. Their study looked at 479,140 outbound cadences from nearly 9,000 companies. Our buyers are “frazzled” as Jill Konrath says.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Sales teams face constant pressure to close deals faster and more effectively. Sales acceleration platforms provide a powerful solution, helping businesses optimize workflows, engage prospects, and convert leads more efficiently. What Are Sales Acceleration Platforms?

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 24, 2024

In any sales-led growth strategy , the purpose of marketing is to get new leads into the sales funnel that drives new business. Sales teams can make up the difference using outbound sales techniques. But given the rise of inbound sales over the past decade, some reps may have less experience with outbound motions.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 15, 2021

Every sales leader says their #1 prospecting challenge is getting leads in the pipe. 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. Try this instead. That’s a fact.

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Mr. Inside Sales

JUNE 2, 2018

AI and Inside Sales: 3 Things You Need to Know Now. How Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Sales Automation Software Tools Platforms are Affecting Inside and Outbound Sales. Quick: Can you tell me, in three sentences or less, exactly what AI is and how it is going to impact your sales career or company?

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Sales Gravy

JANUARY 14, 2025

Eric in Lewiston, Maine, asks how to use last years data to create and accurate sales plans and evaluate software tools (like CRMs and ZoomInfo) to make those goals happen. Sales planning is vitalwithout a roadmap, youre just hoping your revenue targets magically come to life. The short answer? The rule of thumb?

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

As the VP of Sales, you’re pulled in 15 directions. You’re coaching and mentoring Sales Directors and Managers. Many Sales VPs are innately aware of the competition. Both are cases where the VP of Sales was blindsided by an evolving customer landscape. They captured new leads using 97% outbound cold calling.

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SBI Growth

MAY 5, 2013

Kathy is the CMO of an emerging software company. Kathy was going to pay more attention to the formal management of leads between sales and marketing. The rest of our conversation discussed the top insights most notable for B2b marketers supporting sales organizations. This is 54% more leads than traditional outbound leads.

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Zoominfo

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Outbound lead generation can be a thing of beauty or a nagging disappointment. If you’re a sales leader, it’s crucial to master the elements of outbound for your team. Making the cold outreach process less intimidating often depends on sales quotas. You can use this information to set realistic sales quotas.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 13, 2020

Wherever they are, your sales force is a dynamic team that's unique to you. Accounting for the various types of salespeople, the steps you take should empower both in-office interaction as well as hard-to-control outbound scenarios. For outbound employees, ensure that they have the supplies necessary to venture into the world.

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Zoominfo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

You might not think that automatic sales dialers have that much to offer you. What Is A Sales Dialer? A sales dialer is pretty much what it sounds like: technology that automatically dials numbers for salespeople. You’re a sales representative. Here’s where the sales dialer comes in. You have hundreds.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 26, 2023

You are greeted with a pitch from a pushy sales rep. Even if you do, the pushiness is a turnoff and you might buy the product elsewhere or through a different sales rep. That’s why mastering an outbound call is so important. How to Make Effective Outbound Calls 1. Embrace training and team resources.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Have you ever hung up the phone after a sales call and thought, “Wow, I nailed that!” Enter: Call recording software. Call Recording Software. Call recording software records phone calls in a digital format via voice over internet protocol (VoIP) — which allows you to make calls over internet connection — or traditional phone.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Every business dreams of a pipeline of well-qualified inbound leads that land in their sales team’s laps. But today’s outbound lead generation tactics are more than just dialing for dollars. Here’s how to effectively execute outbound lead generation, with examples and definitions to get you started on a new or refreshed strategy.

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 11, 2020

Many companies wrongly think they have to either build an inbound prospecting strategy or an outbound one. Prospecting is something every sales organization needs to master. And yet, while many sales teams celebrate closing deals , very few spend time defining, experimenting, and executing on a quality prospecting strategy.

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LeadBoxer

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

This division between effective and ineffective marketing strategies can be acutely seen when comparing inbound vs outbound marketing. This guide will cover the differences between the two, and offer tips on how you can use them to convert leads into sales for your business. What is Outbound Marketing?

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 22, 2024

Your sales manager has given your team a big pep talk encouraging you to dial, dial, dial. If you're in a hurry, skip to the script or download free sales call templates.) Cold calling is most effective when paired with strategies such as prospecting and sales qualification. So, what does a typical cold call look like in sales?

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Sales Hacker Training

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Sales Leadership Framework Behind Multiple $100MM ARR Orgs Whether on the podcast, a one-to-one conversation, in GTMfund’s Slack, in a digital live event… the same pattern surfaces: the best leaders develop and leverage systems. But when done right, it can transform your sales organization into a high-performing revenue machine.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 20, 2024

As Upland’s Chief Revenue Officer, Matt Breslin oversees customer success, demand generation and communications, sales, revenue enablement, and revenue analysis, supporting our Shared Services Organization. Matt has 25 years of experience in the software industry, most recently leading a $700 million business at Infor.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 14, 2020

Today, we’re going to turn our focus to outbound GTM motion, but before we do, let’s talk about commitments. From our perspective, It doesn’t matter if you’ve switched careers or if it’s your first job out of college, starting a new job at a sales organization can be overwhelming. Let’s talk about our outbound SDR motion.

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Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 22, 2019

In their stead, we have new modern sales communications that are data-driven, personalized, relevant, omnichannel, sequenced, and fully optimized for today’s sophisticated buyer. The following are the seven major business pain points solved by sales engagement: Business Pain Point #1: Not Optimizing for the Modern Buyer.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 20, 2022

Creating an effective outbound sales strategy for your team can be a tricky proposition. Instead, you’ll have to take a more targeted approach to earn leads with outbound strategies. But just because the days of cold calling and big email blasts are mostly gone doesn’t mean that the outbound sales process is dead.

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 7, 2018

I’ve just returned from three conferences, and the #1 challenge I heard sales pros repeat again and again was how to get leads in the pipe. attain quota, and about 65 percent of sales reps in Europe do so. What sales leader would find these stats acceptable? Problem is, buyers don’t actually buy software. That’s a fact.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Sales is the lifeblood of every business. While the sales process can be complex and time-consuming, targeted automation with the right tools can ease the burden on your sales team. In this post, you’ll explore the best lead distribution software that can help you optimize your sales process and improve lead conversion.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Does your (sales) funnel have flow? Learn data-driven strategies that support each stage of the sales funnel, along with key performance indicators (KPIs). Contents What is a Sales Funnel? What Tools Do People Use for Sales Funnels? Marketing Funnel vs. Sales Funnel Resources. What is a Sales Funnel?

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DiscoverOrg Sales

APRIL 11, 2019

We have mad respect for the classics – but we’ve updated the sales reading list for 2019. Outbound Sales, No Fluff – by Rex Biberston and Ryan Reisert. The full title of this book is the first baller move of many: Outbound Sales, No Fluff, Written By Two Millenials Who Have Actually Sold Something This Decade.

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Zoominfo

MARCH 13, 2025

These stories of real companies that have used ZoomInfo to grow, retain, and expand their customer base show how an intelligent approach can drive measurable success: higher conversions, stronger sales alignment, and more predictable growth. For its next act, the company set its sights on becoming the recognized leader in the field.

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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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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

For B2B software marketers, however, the top sources of new business are organic search, SEM/PPC advertising, and word of mouth referrals ( source ). Outbound leads cost 39% more than inbound leads ( source ). The average cost of a B2B sales lead varies by industry.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 15, 2019

And yet, sales reps still look for ways to improve their sales email strategy. It’s not hard to see why — after all, only 24% of sales emails are opened ( source ). Ready to start a conversation with any sales prospect in your database or CRM? Example 1: Selling B2B Software. Keep reading!

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 7, 2022

Cold calling is the bane of plenty of sales reps' professional existence. Enter cold calling software — the tools that take some strain off of cold calling reps and the managers that guide them. HubSpot Sales Hub. It also lets you place calls directly from your desktop and automatically log your sales calls.

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