Salesforce

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Configuration and Setup, which includes Security-related questions, make up 20% of the exam, so it’s important to make sure you’ve really got a handle on Security as you get prepped for your certification. A user’s profile is instrumental in determining what a user can see or do in Salesforce. Be patient with yourself.

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Partners in Excellence

MAY 27, 2021

Much of the discussion is around improving alignment and collaboration across marketing, sales, customer experience. There are countless examples of alignment and collaboration problems within sales itself, or marketing, or customer experience. In a lot of it, I wonder, “What problem are we really trying to solve?”

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Strategic planning Manufacturing Legal Finance 121

Highspot

AUGUST 15, 2023

Sales analytics ultimately outlines where your strengths and weaknesses are in terms of your sales process and each individual rep, and does so in three key areas: productivity, proficiency, and performance. In this blog post, we will delve into sales analytics and how it relates to sales enablement.

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PandaDoc

MAY 6, 2019

Long ago, in a time before the internet, sales organizations struggled to gather enough quality data. We wear “data-driven” like a badge of honor, but in truth, many B2B sales professionals simply suffer from data overload. “ 57% of sales organizations do not view themselves as effective users of advanced analytics.”

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Objectives and Key Results Sales Technology Technology 88

Partners in Excellence

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

I’m so happy these undergraduate students, looking toward careers in sales, are tackling this issue (I wish experienced sales people were as sensitive to this, as they.). Our customers want to know the sales people they engage understand them, their jobs, their companies, and their industries. What are the risks?

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Appointment Manufacturing Conversion Engineering 94

ConversionXL

JULY 25, 2022

CTA testing is paramount because it’s not always obvious what needs to happen for your business. CTA testing is paramount because it’s not always obvious what needs to happen for your business. You’ll learn what makes them so convincing so that you can apply these lessons in your own CTA writing. CTAs drive the buying journey.

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A/B testing Contract Appointment Drivers/motivators 146

Outreach

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The first of those lessons is that flexibility is a determining factor in whether we thrive during adversity. In sales, especially this year, we had to be willing to adapt. You may have had the chance to hear your clients’ kids singing “Let It Go” from Disney’s “Frozen” in the background. What Is the Future of B2B Sales?

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GTM Sales B2B Clients 52

Hubspot

MAY 18, 2018

Sales Goals. Monthly sales goals. If your reps only have one goal -- meeting their quota -- they’re selling themselves short (literally). Hold your reps accountable to smaller weekly or monthly goals, and you’ll increase the likelihood they’ll meet their bigger number. How to Set Sales Goals. Waterfall goals.

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Quota Drivers/motivators Sales Meeting 101

Veloxy

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In fact, 51% of executives would rather hear from sales reps via phone compared to email, LinkedIn, and in-person visits. In fact, 51% of executives would rather hear from sales reps via phone compared to email, LinkedIn, and in-person visits. And share it with your sales colleagues. Cold calling is not dead!

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Cold Call Objectives and Key Results Real Estate Up-sell 211

ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

It partners with sales to close more revenue, informs product teams to deliver better products, and in some cases, co-owns demand generation activities with marketing teams. Product marketing uncovers where to play and how to win. Brand vs product marketing: Friends or foe? They rely on each other for success.

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Product GTM Construction Launch 110

Hubspot

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Additionally, copywriting varies depending on your audience, purpose, and format — copywriting for an Instagram post, for instance, is entirely different than copywriting for a press release. At HubSpot, we know the struggle. Featured Resource: 15 Email Templates for Marketing and Sales. Let's dive in. Email Marketing.

Contact 101

Contact Follow-up Service Closing 101

InsightSquared

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

One of the main responsibilities of your marketing team is determining which campaigns are the best campaigns. All this swirling data leaves marketers asking: What campaigns have the most influence? That’s a lot to ask of a team that wants to spend their time closing business instead of digging through your CRM!

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Campaign Contact CRM Promote 54

Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Given the different responsibilities, industries, and team structures salespeople encounter, it’s hard to recommend a one-size-fits-all approach to sales training. Your reps need to learn and retain all of the company-specific skills and knowledge in order to succeed in their jobs. Use a sales training template.

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Gaming Pitch Sales Objection handling 99

Lead Fuze

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned sales professional or new to the field, understanding The different types of leads in sales is crucial for your success. With an array of lead categories each requiring unique strategies, mastering this concept can significantly enhance your conversion rates.

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Objectives and Key Results Lead generation SQL Sales 52

Heinz Marketing

MARCH 21, 2022

If you’re not already subscribed to Sales Pipeline Radio , or listening live every Thursday at 11:30 a.m Pacific on LinkedIn (also on demand) you can find the transcription and recording here on the blog every Monday morning. We cover a wide range of topics, with a focus on sales development and inside sales priorities.

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Pipeline Follow-up Sales B2B 95

Hubspot

APRIL 9, 2020

The same can be said about your business and its marketing activities. You're not executing campaigns just for the sake of it, and you'll struggle to justify your spend without real thought behind what you want to get back from it. Hitting your goal proves you're making an impact. Life is full of big decisions.

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Education Contact Campaign Referrals 101

Partners in Excellence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Yeah, I know many of you will say, “Well dugghhh, Dave, we know all about it and how important it is, after all, we’ve been selling for years… ” The reality, as I review pipelines, win/losses, deal strategies, the biggest challenges most people face is the opportunities aren’t really qualified.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

Building that connection with customers requires a clear brand strategy to define why you exist and a solid marketing strategy to communicate that purpose with your customers. Your business strategy is the roadmap that details your business goals and the actions you will—and will not—take to reach those goals. Image source.

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Campaign Trust Hospitality Growth 128

Gong.io

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The only way your sales reps can meet their quotas and close deals is if they have enough prospects in their pipeline. These are buyers who are a good fit for your products or services. . With a proven sales prospecting process. In this article, we’ll explain what sales prospecting is and why it’s important.

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Prospecting Cold Call Pitch Pipeline 62

Salesmate

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Like a crystal ball, sales forecasting will surely not show you an exact view of the future. However, it will do give you some predictive insights into what is likely to happen in a specific time frame in context to your sales. Thus, sales forecasting is essential for any sales-driven organization.

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Territory X-functional Pipeline Appointment 96

Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The more control and visibility you have into your sales pipeline, the more revenue you’ll bring in. In fact, HubSpot Research found a positive relationship between the number of opportunities in your pipeline per month and revenue achievement. But what is a sales pipeline and why is it so instrumental to selling success?

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Pipeline Negotiate Objectives and Key Results Sales 100

Lead Fuze

JUNE 22, 2023

What is a specialist marketing agency and how can it benefit your business? In this blog post, we will delve into the role of these specialized entities and their unique offerings. Conclusion Understanding Specialist Marketing Agencies A specialist marketing agency is like a superhero team, but for your business.

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E-commerce Objectives and Key Results Lead generation Campaign 40

PandaDoc

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Do you feel like your selling job is becoming harder and harder over time? Don’t worry — you are not alone: 69% of your colleagues feel the exact same way, according to Salesforce’s State of Sales 5th edition. As the same State of Sales 5th edition claims, salespeople, on average, sell only 28% of their working hours.

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Process Objectives and Key Results X-functional Sales 52

PandaDoc

APRIL 21, 2023

Key accounts are the 20% of accounts that generate 80% of your company revenue. Their sheer financial volume highlights their importance to your business. Key accounts deliver huge revenue and profitability compared to other clients in your business portfolio. What is strategic account management?

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Account management Objectives and Key Results Strategize Legal 52

PandaDoc

AUGUST 25, 2020

You might think that once you’ve got through the preliminary startup funding stages and got your business up and running, the really hard work is more or less done. From online promotions to SEO lead generation , there are a whole host of challenges you’ll have to negotiate when trying to boost sales.

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Product Objectives and Key Results Profit margin Clients 77

Hubspot

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Now that 2020's global pandemic has taught most of the world how to live and work completely from home, marketers planning their 2021 strategy are asking one big question: “Will this uncertain time change the way people spend money?”. Brand loyalty is being tested. In the US, the percentage was 75%," the McKinsey study notes. Image Source.

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Gambling Entertainment Price Campaign 101

Hubspot

MARCH 21, 2019

Have you been in an interview and asked your prospective employer which sales metrics they value most? What if I asked you if you’d ever questioned your interviewer about their sales velocity? So, what is sales velocity? Sales Velocity. Creating Sales Velocity. That answer is probably, " Yes.

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Pipeline Sales Negotiate Referrals 75

Sales Hacker

JANUARY 17, 2018

In this guide, I will teach you the fundamentals of Lead Qualification for inbound and outbound sales development, and give you actionable steps you can take to maximize your Revenue per Lead. Sales and Marketing Alignment is a trending topic and the role of Sales Development has been growing fast.

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Electricity Prospecting Meeting Education 85

Hubspot

JULY 10, 2019

The biggest determinant of effective marketing, however, is your audience. If you’re not properly targeting your buyer persona, your promotions and advertisements will likely fall on deaf ears. If you’re not properly targeting your buyer persona, your promotions and advertisements will likely fall on deaf ears.

B2B 101

B2B B2C E-commerce Drivers/motivators 101

Gong.io

JUNE 8, 2022

Is an abbreviation enough to save your sales team? Meet the MEDDIC sales process. . If you deal with buyers whose complex, internal politics and buying processes feel like a black box, the MEDDIC sales process gives you a clear path forward. It helps you qualify buyers so the right ones end up in your sales funnel.

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Process Objectives and Key Results Quota Sales 62

Miller Heiman Group

OCTOBER 8, 2019

This is just one reason why the modern seller needs to understand how buyer behaviors have changed and must adapt their approach to engage buyers where they want to be engaged. Social selling allows sellers to leverage their networks to engage prospects and build relationships to achieve their sales goals.

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Sell Technique Cold Call Networking 58

PandaDoc

JULY 11, 2022

Behind almost every successful business is a successful sales team. Whether you’ve got a small team of inside sales reps, a large outdoor sales team, or a wholesale department working on distribution partners for your next product, sales is the lifeblood of any business. Let’s get to it.

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Commission Sales Legal Contract 52

PandaDoc

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The term “sales culture” is a bit of a fuzzy concept. Its quality can’t be measured the same way your team’s monthly revenue, email activity, average tenure, or quota achievement can, but that doesn’t mean it’s irrelevant. How to build a winning sales culture. Low turnover of reps.

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Sales Quota Trust Promote 52

ConversionXL

MARCH 5, 2019

Compared to other outbound communications, cold emails have three potential advantages, especially when compared to cold calls: Cold emails reach users where they spend the most time —their inbox. Review the laws for where you plan to send cold emails. The most well-known piece of legislation on commercial email is the U.S.

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CTR Follow-up Campaign Cold Call 130

Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The trouble is, when most marketers hear 'digital marketing analytics,' they tend to think of the metrics you'd typically associate with a web analytics tool like Google Analytics -- traffic, bounce rate, unique visitors, etc. Let's face it: Today’s marketing goes well beyond the bounds of your website.

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CRM Customer Relationship Management Campaign Closing 78

PandaDoc

JULY 14, 2020

If you are running a business, a lot hinges on your ability to close a deal through a sales meeting. Preparation will play a big part in your success. By following a sales meeting agenda that you know is effective, you will have a consistent framework to turn leads into clients. . How to prepare for your sales meeting.

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Meeting Conversion Pitch Sales 52

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

The real metrics that help you determine if you’ve achieved product/market fit. Content strategies that help you know exactly who your customers are. & Calculate Your Churn. Are customers using your product daily, multiple days out of the week, or generally forming habits around your product ?

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E-commerce Cross-sell Up-sell Growth 93