Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2024

The B2B buying journey is getting longer and more complex. The average B2B buying committee size is now seven , but groups as large as 20 are not unheard of. Bigger deals usually mean bigger committees, which present unique challenges compared to selling to an individual decision maker or even a small group.

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

It's a boundary-crossing role that needs the cooperation of numerous stakeholders and departments to succeed. It can be used to build businesses, solve crimes, progress science and make many aspects of our lives quicker, easier, bigger or better. Key account managers have very busy jobs that span multiple stakeholders and functions.

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SalesGlobe

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this article, I will touch on reasons why B2B sales teams can benefit from AI and some of the challenges teams may encounter. How AI Can Benefit the Sales Team B2B sales are often complex, with many stakeholders, intricate decision processes, and high-stakes negotiations. Below are a few of these challenges.

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Mike Kunkle

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Other times, sellers work with ad hoc buying committees who have never worked together to make a purchase decision, and who are operating without an aligned process, policies, or even guidelines and guardrails. click the image to see a larger version] This makes sense, right? This is so important to understand.

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Upland

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Typically, there can be up to 10 individuals involved in a B2B sale. Called “buying groups”, the reality of these multiple person buying committees points to the growing complexity of B2B selling motions. Long-term: B2B sales is all about becoming a long-term, strategic partner to your customers. This is rarely the case.

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Upland

MARCH 29, 2023

At the same time, current trends point to the growing importance of effective relationship management in B2B buying journeys. It means building out a robust understanding of roles in the decision-making process, how (and to what extent) they exert influence and what priorities are top-of-their-mind.

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Arpedio

JUNE 2, 2022

How GUBI went from limited account insight to complete stakeholder visibility. Prior to teaming up with ARPEDIO, the main challenge for GUBI was too little visibility into accounts and stakeholders. The organization as a whole simply didn’t have the full insight potential it desired into its customers and stakeholders.

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PandaDoc

DECEMBER 19, 2022

B2B sales organizations may often find that this process is highly time-consuming and requires significant investments in manual labor. You’ll also find a roster of valuable prospecting techniques and an in-depth look into what makes for a good prospective customer. B2B sales prospecting in a nutshell.

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ProlifIQ

MAY 7, 2021

In sales, B2B account planning is kind of like plotting a heist, minus the stealing. Here’s what the data say about B2B account planning and how sales teams can benefit from creating big plans for big companies. They also discovered that account-based sales makes companies 41% more likely to go beyond their revenue goals.

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

As a B2B business owner, it’s essential to follow up with valuable leads. Read on to learn more about website visitor tracking and how it can help your B2B business grow. Benefits of website visitor tracking Top 10 website visitor tracking tools for B2B businesses FAQs about website visitor tracking What is website visitor tracking?

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 14, 2019

You simply won’t succeed if you don’t take B2B selling for what it is: a high-stakes selling game that requires an entirely unique approach from direct-to-consumer selling. Before we dive into the insider tips, let’s get crystal clear on what B2B selling entails. Here are key steps you may want to include in your B2B sales process.

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Arpedio

MARCH 31, 2023

ARPEDIO is Acknowledged in The Forrester Tech Tide : B2B Sales Technologies, Q1 2023 ← Back to blog In order to boost revenue growth, businesses are investing in sales technologies to win, serve, and retain more customers. This report is essential reading for B2B sales and revenue operations leaders. Table of Contents 1.

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QYMATIX

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Additionally, internal problems such as management changes and difficulties in decision-making also contributed to the company’s financial troubles. The speed at which a B2B wholesaler can become insolvent can vary depending on several factors. These companies require support navigating the new digital B2B sales landscape.

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Red Star Kim

DECEMBER 18, 2023

However, top-down analysis and decision-making ensures that the various units are working towards the firm’s goals (a “one-firm approach”) and making tough choices between competing interests. There are also differences in marketing to residential (B2C) and commercial (B2B) real estate buyers.

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DemandFarm

MAY 12, 2023

Here are three examples where this breaks How does funnel make sense if 67% of the sales cycle is completed on digital channels before contacting the company? Is the B2B Sales Funnel relevant anymore? One of the main issues with the sales funnel, especially in the B2B industry, is that the customer journey is no longer linear.

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QYMATIX

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Facts and trends about the B2B digital transformation. Predictive analytics is becoming increasingly popular in B2B sales. It helps B2B sales teams to become more efficient, sell more and prioritise customers and leads. Machine learning makes it possible to discover insights and to gain a look into the future.

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ProlifIQ

MARCH 11, 2021

The faster you can reach and influence decision makers or key stakeholders, the faster you’ll turn opportunities into deals. You can’t just reach one or two key stakeholders anymore. Gartner research suggests that the typical opportunity will involve six to 10 decision makers. But times have changed. ” Why?

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ProlifIQ

MARCH 11, 2021

The faster you can reach and influence decision makers or key stakeholders, the faster you’ll turn opportunities into deals. You can’t just reach one or two key stakeholders anymore. Gartner research suggests that the typical opportunity will involve six to 10 decision makers. But times have changed. ” Why?

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Upland

JULY 12, 2023

And it’s all about deal qualification MEDDIC – a deal qualification framework Many think that MEDDIC is a sales process , but it’s really a deal qualification framework with multiple processes for decision criteria, decision process, etc. Decision criteria: What factors will buyers consider when making their decision?

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Imagine you're at the front of a boardroom about to make a presentation. Make your first impression count The goal of any executive level presentation is to make sure everyone immediately feels this will be time well spent. B2B elements of value Now I know KPIs aren't for everyone. How can you make them more efficient?

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Showpad

JANUARY 15, 2021

As Forbes notes, there’s no “if” or “when” to B2B sales transformation anymore. According to a Forrester report on sales engagement : “2020 will be remembered as a watershed moment when B2B buying and selling changed forever.” Make full use of existing solutions.

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ProlifIQ

MAY 7, 2021

In sales, B2B account planning is kind of like plotting a heist, minus the stealing. Here’s what the data say about B2B account planning and how sales teams can benefit from creating big plans for big companies. They also discovered that account-based sales makes companies 41% more likely to go beyond their revenue goals.

Account Planning 52

Account Planning B2B Decision-making Stakeholders 52

Upland

JANUARY 29, 2024

Let’s face it, B2B sales can’t happen without good leads. Sales productivity becomes even more difficult for complex B2B accounts with large buying groups and multiple divisions involved in the decision-making process. This targeted approach makes successful sales and better relationships more likely.

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Account Manager Tips

JUNE 29, 2021

Build relationships with decision-makers and expand your network. Create contact plans to keep in touch with key stakeholders in your company and your client's. Do you make the first move and present a compelling proposal that positions you as the partner of choice? Be transparent and accountable for purchasing decisions.

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Revegy

MARCH 26, 2021

Every successful salesperson in complex B2B sales excels at engaging the right people with the best information to close a deal. According to Gartner, the typical buying group for a complex B2B solution involves six to 10 decision-makers. Actionable ways to build consensus among the key stakeholders.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 8, 2020

It's never been more difficult to be a B2B sales rep. You have to manage heightened expectations, battle against a multitude of competitors and make sure you have time to meet the needs of everyone in your pipeline. The prospect may entertain the demo but will have their defenses up, making the next steps uncomfortable.

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B2B Sales Decision-making Marketing 92

Upland

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

These days, most prospects both want and expect to speak with a peer reference before they make a final purchase decision, but not all references are created equal. This makes resorting to unofficial sales reference channels all the more tempting. Nearly all B2B prospects will eventually want to talk with a reference.

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Upland

APRIL 20, 2023

As you’ll see, lone wolf selling is quickly losing efficacy in a B2B business world that puts a premium on relationships. Well, here are a few reasons: Face-to-face selling is back on the rise: according to recent studies, buyers actually prefer to interface with sellers when it comes to complex, B2B sales.

Account Management 195

Account Management Management Account Planning Decision-making 195

Arpedio

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Sales MBA at a glance – How to Educate B2B Sales Reps for Maximum Success. ? In today’s modern economy, we see a great demand for highly skilled sales professionals – and knowing how to influence key decision makers can determine whether you make it or break it. B2B Sales: A Combination of Psychology and Strategy.

B2B 52

B2B Sales Decision-making Account Management 52

Arpedio

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Sales MBA at a glance – How to Educate B2B Sales Reps for Maximum Success. ? In today’s modern economy, we see a great demand for highly skilled sales professionals – and knowing how to influence key decision makers can determine whether you make it or break it. B2B Sales: A Combination of Psychology and Strategy.

B2B 52

B2B Sales Decision-making Account Management 52

Sales Readiness Group

JANUARY 25, 2023

In these challenging economic times, sales professionals must meet with senior executives and C-Suite leaders who are empowered to make decisions and allocate budgets. When you consider that CXOs are participating in buying decisions 86% more often than they did just 3 years ago, not targeting them is simply not an option.

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Showpad

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The choices are risky and poorly defined, and you’re going to have to get buy-in from a mob of stakeholders with competing priorities. Maybe you’ll update your current platform and processes—probably just a Band-Aid and not exactly a career-making move, but safe. B2B buyers are hiding from you. Here’s how to reel them back in.

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Revenue Storm

MARCH 14, 2023

Well, maybe not, because you may have been told one of the following buyer excuses: #1: “I am the decision maker.” – This is the classic of all deceptions. In a complex B2B sales cycle, there is rarely one decision maker. Therefore, your opportunity should stand out as the best choice for all stakeholders involved. #2:

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Showpad

OCTOBER 28, 2020

B2B sales, on the whole, is slower, more labor-intensive and more consequential than B2C. A six- or seven-figure deal can make or break the entire year’s revenue, providing little margin for error. So it’s probably time to level up how your organization runs sales teams and integrates new B2B sales techniques into their repertoire.

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Strategic Account Management Association

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

How people make decisions. The brain makes decisions based on reflexes —instincts through which we subconsciously alter behavior to ensure biological fitness. The brain makes decisions based on habits , which implies repeating actions that prove rewarding. The brain makes decisions based on goals.

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Red Star Kim

APRIL 12, 2023

I’m still only a few months in and am still learning every day – but how can I step up in my new role and use the skills I’ve learnt from B2C and apply them within a B2B role effectively? Furthermore, many transactional services are often promoted through third party referrers and intermediaries – another form of B2B.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 4, 2024

I’m a B2B seller, but I have also been a B2B buyer. As sellers, we should strive to make buying as easy as possible by providing the right tools the customer needs to make the right decision at the right time. It’s the fact that people will want to and choose to follow you that makes you a leader.

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