Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Manual sales prospecting and lead generation doesn’t get your sales and marketing teams where they need to be for their quotas — and it wastes time. However, when these teams are equipped with the right tools, such as sales intelligence, less important tasks can be automated so that reps can focus on lead strategies.

Hoovers 264

Hoovers Campaigns InsideView Tools 264

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

And account-based marketing software is what helps your team nail all three with perfection. Account-based marketing (ABM) is not a new discipline, but the tools that help fuel successful ABM are constantly evolving. ABM software tools tend to have similar capabilities and characteristics.

Account Based Marketing 130

Account Based Marketing Account Software Software 130

SBI Growth

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Commercial leaders have been introducing sales technology for years in an effort to boost seller productivity and efficiency. However, with the pandemic accelerating Sales’ digital transformation, vendors have accelerated the pace of introducing new sales tools and technologies, creating a complex landscape for sales leaders to navigate.

B2B 347

B2B Vendor Software Software 347

Zoominfo

AUGUST 27, 2024

This is the value of marketing account intelligence software. With marketing account intelligence software, teams can focus their efforts on accounts with the highest probability of converting into loyal customers. Businesses are constantly seeking ways to gain an edge and connect with their ideal customers more effectively.

Ideal Customer Profile 130

Ideal Customer Profile Account Based Marketing Account Lead Rank 130

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 7, 2024

Today I'll walk you through the most popular SaaS CRM solutions on the market to help you find the best tool for your needs. Benefits of Using a SaaS CRM The Best SaaS CRM Software Finding the Perfect CRM for Your SaaS Company What Is a SaaS CRM? Read our full guide on how to use CRM software here: How to use CRM software.

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Software Software CRM Oracle 108

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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Software Software Lead Rank Vendor 125

Zoominfo

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Live chat software fulfills this need, allowing businesses to connect with website visitors and customers in real-time. Weve pulled together top solutions based on third-party reviews, customer validation, and our own product expertise for this guide to the top live chat software tools for B2B marketing and sales.

Software 130

Software Software Sales Qualified Lead Customer 130

Vengreso

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In an era where efficiency and productivity are paramount, AI sales assistant software emerges as a game-changer for businesses eager to streamline their sales processes and maximize output. At the core of AI sales assistant software lies its capacity to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks.

Software 115

Software Software Scale Sales Qualified Lead 115

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Visitor identification software offers a powerful solution, helping your go-to-market team transform anonymous website visitors into qualified prospects, leads, and revenue. What is Visitor Identification Software? Unlike basic analytics, this software bridges the gap between raw traffic data and actionable sales intelligence.

Sales Qualified Lead 130

Sales Qualified Lead Lead Scoring Lead Rank Software 130

The Pipeline

JUNE 17, 2021

I am proposing that you make it safe to miss a sales target. I have some research that makes this a great debate to have in your sales team right now. Setting sales goals where even a 70% level of achievement would be great. How would you know if your sales teams are Psychologically safe or not? Hear me out.

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Top of Funnel Quota Proposal Lead Rank 352

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Sales teams are juggling more tasks than ever. In this environment, your sales operations tools and platforms can’t just be effective — they need to be transformative. What Are Sales Operations Tools? However, there are a handful of solution categories that any sales ops team needs to focus on for success.

Sales Operations 130

Sales Operations Tools Scale Lead Rank 130

Zoominfo

AUGUST 27, 2020

Sales territory maps serve as the game boards for outside sales, which makes field sales reps the game board pieces. Though it can be tedious, sales territory mapping provides a framework for strategic planning — ensuring that sales reps don’t go into meetings blind. What is Sales Territory Mapping?

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Territories Outside Sales Field Sales Segment 264

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Truth be told, one of the most important events during new hire onboarding is getting set up on the wide range of digital tools you will need to do your job. Today, the average company is using anywhere from 20–200 tools, with an average of around 75+ technologies. Change management limits the number of tools a company can absorb.

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Scale Google Analytics Hiring Software 246

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. A Lack of Training.

Marketing 252

Marketing Decision Maker Telecommunications Lead Rank 252

Zoominfo

JULY 24, 2020

In theory, your sales and marketing departments should be the best of friends. What if I told you that misalignment between sales and marketing technologies costs B2B companies 10% of revenue or more per year? Why is Sales and Marketing Communication Important? Sure, it’s a problem, but your company is doing well.

Top of Funnel 301

Top of Funnel Marketing How To Funnel 301

Tenbound

JANUARY 28, 2025

In todays competitive business landscape, Sales Technology software has become a must-have for organizations aiming to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and drive revenue growth. Tenbound lists over 3500 Sales Tech companies in the directory. – Do we need better analytics and reporting?

Sales Technology 91

Sales Technology Software Software Vendor 91

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. But Kavadellas recognizes the golf course doesn’t suit everyone as an effective setting for a sales meeting.

Outsourcing Services 279

Outsourcing Services Face-to-face Travel Lead Rank 279

Revegy

MARCH 29, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, optimizing sales processes is essential for driving revenue and sustaining success. Sales enablement software offers a strategic advantage by empowering businesses to streamline operations, track performance, and make data-driven decisions.

Maximizer 105

Maximizer Software Software Sales Enablement 105

Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 25, 2019

Author: Brad Soper, Andree Radloff and Mark-Daniel Rentschler What will sales divisions look like in the future? There are five developments that companies should pay attention to if they want to be competitive: Traditional sales forces will be cut in half. Sales will become too complex to stay a one-man show.

B2B 254

B2B Segment Ideal Customer Profile B2C 254

Sales 2.0

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This is the second in a series of interviews I am conducting with subject matter experts and practitioners in the sales profession. I am examining where we are today with AI in sales and where we are going. Paul is the Director of Field Enablement at Groove , a leading sales engagement platform.

Conversion 195

Conversion Amdocs Territories Forecasting 195

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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Sales Process Lead Rank Lead Scoring Sales Qualified Lead 177

PandaDoc

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Without a doubt, a strong drive for great numbers is at the heart of any high-performing sales team. Between prospecting, sales calls, data entry, quote preparation, and follow-ups, it’s very easy for teams to mismanage data and trip over themselves on the way to the finish line. Salespeople are busy. Let’s jump right in!

Tools 98

Tools InsideSales Top of Funnel SalesForce 98

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.

Closing 264

Closing Call-back How To Outbound 264

Sales 2.0

MAY 1, 2023

This is the fifth in a series of interviews I am conducting with subject matter experts and practitioners in the sales profession. I am examining where we are today with AI in sales and where we are going. Scott is the Founder of Sales Success Media and hosts the Sales Success Stories and Daily Sales Tips podcasts.

Scale 221

Scale Top of Funnel Territories Sales 221

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!

Hiring 234

Hiring Training Lead Rank Health Care 234

Allego

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Sales teams today can’t afford to waste time on outdated tools. Yet, many still rely on learning management system (LMS) software designed for basic, classroom-style training. These platforms are fine for formal courses, but they miss the mark for fast-paced, real-world sales needs. Let’s take a look.

Sales Enablement 62

Sales Enablement Software Software System 62

Force Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As budgets get approved and your annual kickoff approaches, give your organization an edge by making sure your plan for the coming year incorporates digital tools and technology that drive results and power today’s top teams. One question asked respondents, “What would help you and your organization have greater sales success?”

Tools 119

Tools Revenue Survey Software 119

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.

Hiring 214

Hiring Data Prospecting Lead Rank 214

Mindtickle

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Modern revenue leaders understand that sales coaching is key to sales success. Sales coaching can help every team member achieve their full potential when done well. In fact, recent research found that nearly all (91%) of sales managers feel coaching positively impacts team performance.

Sales Coaching 52

Sales Coaching Software Software Coaching 52

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!

Top of Funnel 230

Top of Funnel Scale Film Lead Generation 230

Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 13, 2020

Wherever they are, your sales force is a dynamic team that's unique to you. There's a few common scenarios that occur in partially onsite outside sales teams: Benching: Situated side-by-side in wide-open rows, benching is an efficient way to provide a home base for employees on the go. Rethink Sales Collateral.

Face-to-face 257

Face-to-face Outbound Collateral Conference 257

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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Referrals Cold Calling Sales Qualified Lead Call-back 373

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. Maybe you need more first appointments.

Data 89

Data Tools Intent Data Top of Funnel 89

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Learn what sales prospecting is, and how business development professionals can go to market using outreach strategies that deliver business results. What is Sales Prospecting? The ultimate goal is to guide your prospects through the sales funnel until they eventually make a purchase. How to Prospect: Step by Step.

Prospecting 208

Prospecting Ideal Customer Profile Top of Funnel Strategy 208

Sales 2.0

MARCH 15, 2023

This is the fourth in a series of interviews I am conducting with subject matter experts and practitioners in the sales profession. I am examining where we are today with AI in sales and where we are going. AI as a sales assistant The most exciting application of AI will be as a sales assistant.

Outsourcing Services 195

Outsourcing Services Tools Buyer Industry 195