Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 8, 2023

This strategic approach goes beyond conventional departmental boundaries, breaks down silos, and encompasses product, marketing, demand generation, sales enablement, and the encompassing realm of customer experience (whether it goes by customer support, customer success, customer service, or a combination of these).

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SBI Growth

JULY 28, 2020

As a native marketer, I’ve only been on the same wavelength with the sales team at one company and was always surprised (not so much anymore) about how marketing and sales teams do not get along well. Does the following sound.

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Scovel

AUGUST 30, 2021

Hello, in this video, we will discuss the alignment of sales and marketing in organizations. In many organizations, sales and marketing are two different departments within. The joint efforts will result in a shorter sales cycle and a better profile in the target market.

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SBI Growth

JUNE 25, 2020

How has your market opportunity evolved in today’s world, and how has your organization reacted? You want to align your sales team to the opportunity and ensure that they are equipped to go after the top accounts. If you cannot.

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Showpad

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Meet Leea Huffine, Creative Marketing and Communications Manager at Atlas Copco. In this interview, Leea shares with us how she’s implemented marketing automation, digital deal rooms, and digital media content to support the sales team in a hybrid sales environment. . “We But then we had to put everything on hold.

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Mike Kunkle

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In this post, I will offer advice about how to measure the ROI of your sales enablement program. This is a complex topic that is beyond the scope of one blog post, but I will do my best to provide a solid kickstart for you and offer what I hope will be some helpful perspective and good resources to continue to pursue.

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Red Star Kim

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The workshop covered strategic thinking, business strategy and marketing and business development (MBD) strategy. From the animated discussions I selected a few topics of focus – Be more strategic: Top-down or bottom-up, marketing and sales integration and property marketing. Top-down or Bottom-Up Strategy?

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Mike Kunkle

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

“As in other studies we’ve done, this year’s enablement study found that sales process and sales methodology adoption rates above 75% resulted in above-average gains for revenue plan attainment, quota attainment, and win rates, with a big boost at adoption rates greater than 90%.” increase in revenue plan attainment 17.1%

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SBI Growth

MAY 9, 2019

Who’s on First? The classic comedy sketch by Abbot and Costello plays on a series of misunderstandings perpetuated by rat-a-tat wordplay. Costello cannot grasp why Abbott’s roster includes ‘Who’ at first base, ‘What’ at second, ‘I Don’t Know’ at third, a.

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Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 2, 2022

We’re all in sales, right? I think the answer depends on what you mean by that (intent) and how you define “sales.” I get the intent of the “we’re all in sales” message, generally, much like Dan Pink’s book, To Sell is Human. It’s targeting (markets, personas, problems).

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Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the role of Chief Revenue Officers (CROs) or senior-most sales leaders (by any title), has never been more critical. These architects of growth are tasked with navigating complex market dynamics, driving revenue streams, and fostering a culture of success. This is a definite growth killer.

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Upland

AUGUST 29, 2023

Not only does it help with sales enablement, but it also helps craft better buyer journeys. As a result, harnessing it is essential in today’s competitive market – more so than ever before. It is important that you tailor your marketing strategy and online presence to address the three phases discussed above.

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Mike Kunkle

MAY 30, 2023

The goal of “enablement,” whichever term you use for it (sales, revenue, buyer, buying, performance, other) is ultimately to improve organizational performance. There are also other factors at play, such as product-market fit, strategy, the chosen sales model, organization design, or lack of top-down support, that also influence our work.

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Insightly

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Sales and marketing teams have the same ultimate goal: revenue generation and growth. Despite this, marketing and sales do not always spend enough time aligning on goals. This misalignment has led to tension between sales and marketing teams. Why marketing and sales alignment matters.

Marketing 98

Marketing Sales CRM Sales Management 98

Insightly

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Sales and marketing teams have the same ultimate goal: revenue generation and growth. Despite this, marketing and sales do not always spend enough time aligning on goals. This misalignment has led to tension between sales and marketing teams. Why marketing and sales alignment matters.

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Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2024

Sales effectiveness is your sales professionals’ ability to achieve their goals and objectives efficiently and successfully. Sales effectiveness also corresponds with the return your organization gets from its sales investment. But improving sales effectiveness is a complex task that few organizations do well.

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Sales Outcomes

JANUARY 15, 2024

Several organizations we speak with express a desire for better sales and marketing alignment. ” When sales and marketing organizations do things on their own in an ad-hoc manner, go-to-market execution suffers. Aligning marketing and sales teams can be challenging for many organizations.

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Nutshell

APRIL 3, 2024

Marketing and sales software Marketing tools allow you to centralize your messaging across various platforms. Whether you run campaigns on Facebook, LinkedIn, or via email marketing , a good marketing tool will enable you to quickly release campaigns and analyze the performance of your ads across multiple sites.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 30, 2020

Sales-marketing alignment is a hot topic for most sales and marketing organizations and has been since the beginning of business. Here on the HubSpot blog, we’ve published several posts outlining ways sales and marketing organizations can work better together. Sales Cycle Time.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

If you find yourself in a competitive business landscape, then you probably also know that sales teams are constantly on the lookout for innovative strategies to enhance their effectiveness and drive revenue growth. Align marketing campaigns with sales objectives, creating targeted content and messaging tailored to the identified accounts.

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Customer Think

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Every organization has goals—revenue, earnings, growth, market penetration, geographic penetration, product/offering growth, how they are perceived by customers, how they are perceived in their communities, expansion, competitive positioning, and on and on. first appeared on Partners in EXCELLENCE Blog -- Making A Difference.

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Showpad

JULY 7, 2020

Welcome to the second post of this blog series for executives. . In this edition, I’ll be discussing the three most critical success factors when it comes to sales enablement. Did sales enablement success factors change during COVID-19? . Alignment is a term that’s used all the time but rarely defined.

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Arpedio

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As businesses aim for growth, sales enablement has become an increasingly important strategy for success. But what is Sales Enablement , and how can it help businesses achieve their goals? In this article, we’ll explore Sales Enablement in-depth, including its strategies and practices that drive business growth.

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Mike Kunkle

MARCH 31, 2023

Sales process, sales methodology, and sales competencies are all important and related aspects of sales effectiveness. Sales Process A sales process is a series of stages that an opportunity moves through. It should be aligned to the customer lifecycle and buying process, where possible.

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Red Star Kim

DECEMBER 14, 2022

for a day workshop on “Future Marketing/BD Manager” with PM Forum. Future Marketing/BD Manager – Build your personal brand and increase your strategic contribution. Complete my CIM qualifications (alternatively: Marketing Manager Apprenticeship – a Level 6 Qualification (kimtasso.com) ). Increase my strategic contribution.

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Showpad

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Meet Pedro Correia, Sales Enablement Lead at IFF. In this interview, Pedro shares the innovative ways IFF is integrating technology into the sales training and content process , from information tagging to augmented reality and AI. Tell us about your current role as Sales Enablement Lead at IFF and how it’s changed in the last year.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 18, 2023

It was around Christmas time — he and I were on a Zoom call with some other writers for the HubSpot Blog, discussing our holiday plans. Trust is pivotal in building and guiding a successful, growth-oriented team — don't skimp on human connection and alignment when it comes to the people you manage. billion in just nine years.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 21, 2021

Sales isn't always intuitive, so from time to time, you're bound to need a little guidance to set you straight — expert advice, everyday hacks, and different strategies to help you step up your game a bit. Morgan J Ingram is one of the foremost thought leaders in sales development. But where does that come from? Janice Mars.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

8 Game-Changing Benefits of Account-Based Selling Explore ARPEDIO's Account-Based Selling Platform ← Back to blog In the world of sales, where personalization is paramount, it is almost impossible to overlook the significance of Account-Based Selling (ABS). Table of Contents 1.

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Insightly

MARCH 25, 2024

Unsurprisingly, CRM, or Customer Relationship Management , is the foundation of any successful sales and marketing strategy. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the fundamentals of CRM and lead management, explore their importance, and provide actionable tips for effective CRM lead management. What is a CRM?

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Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

At the recent Business Development for Professionals – 2024 Virtual Conference – MBL Seminars I presented a session entitled “Supporting Fee-Earners in Sales Targeting”. Here is a summary of the sales targeting toolbox for professional services firms.

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Clarity Engagement Solutions

JANUARY 6, 2021

A lot have simply taken existing tactics and pushed them to omni-channel digital marketing and sales, hoping for different results but not seeing what they expected. We discussed this step in our previous blog. We will cover this step in detail in this blog. . . Understand what options you have . In ONE month!

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Sales Outcomes

MAY 23, 2022

Sales teams have had to adapt to many changes in recent years. . As a result, sales techniques and strategies must also evolve to stay ahead of the competition. In this blog post, we will discuss three trends defining the future of sales. Three Trends Defining the Future of Sales 1. Marketing and Sales Alignment.

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Arpedio

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Maximize Your Team with Sales Enablement Tools Explore the ARPEDIO platform ← Back to blog Table of Contents In the ever-evolving world of sales, staying ahead of the curve is key to success.

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Arpedio

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Account-Based Selling Strategy: Key Takeaways Explore the ARPEDIO platform ← Back to blog What exactly is an Account-Based Selling Strategy? In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the nuts and bolts of Account-Based Selling, a strategy that has revolutionized the sales process for countless businesses.

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Decision-making Account Planning CRM Marketing 52

Arpedio

MARCH 8, 2024

Effective Business Relationship Management Strategies Explore the ARPEDIO platform ← Back to blog Table of Contents In today’s dynamic business landscape, the capacity for relationship building and partnership development is more than a nicety—it’s a sturdy keystone of enduring organizational success.

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Brooks Group

APRIL 25, 2024

You’ve got to keep plugging when you work in sales. But the most successful sales professionals understand the value of cultivating long-term relationships with their customers. Your customer service team and your sales team both serve the same purpose: to support customers and improve the bottom line.

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