Hubspot Sales

MARCH 4, 2024

We recently reached out to some of the winners for their insight on what sales leaders should prioritize, some principles they should live by, and how they should work with their teams in 2024. Sales leaders get things confused about what it means to lead — it‘s not because you have a title that makes you a leader.

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Leadership Construction Prioritization Sales 112

Flevy

MARCH 19, 2024

Ohmae’s 3C Model (Strategic Triangle) has its applications in Strategic Planning, Market Analysis , and guiding Decision-making processes. The 3C Model makes a case for the executives to carefully comprehend 3 core elements before devising their strategy. products, services, technology, organizational culture, and so on).

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Shareholders Decision-making Digital Transformation Manufacturing 52

Upland

JANUARY 29, 2024

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 Planning Sales Decision-making Shareholders 195

Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Have you mastered your professional elevator pitch so that every time you meet someone, they remember and are impressed by you? It's a boundary-crossing role that needs the cooperation of numerous stakeholders and departments to succeed. Key account managers have very busy jobs that span multiple stakeholders and functions.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Ultimately, to achieve consistent growth and stay ahead of the competition, businesses must streamline their sales operations, focus on nurturing customer relationships , and make data-driven decisions. Identify bottlenecks, track key metrics, and make data-driven decisions to close deals faster.

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Outbound Engine

MARCH 12, 2019

We have all been either a victim or a perpetrator of meaningless meetings. You’ve likely asked yourself at one time or another if people have any idea of how to run a meeting. What is a meeting? A meeting is defined by Merriam-Webster as coming together for a common purpose. Part II: Running a Meeting.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In this article, we will dive into the essential elements and strategies that make up successful strategic account planning. By implementing strategic account planning , businesses can gain a deeper understanding of their customers’ needs, set clear objectives, and develop effective strategies to meet those objectives.

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Account Planning Account Management Value Proposition Stakeholders 52

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In this article, we will dive into the essential elements and strategies that make up successful strategic account planning. By implementing strategic account planning , businesses can gain a deeper understanding of their customers’ needs, set clear objectives, and develop effective strategies to meet those objectives.

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Account Planning Account Management Value Proposition Stakeholders 52

Arpedio

MARCH 15, 2024

Unlike transactional selling, which prioritizes closing deals quickly, strategic selling emphasizes a consultative and solution-oriented approach aimed at delivering maximum value to customers.

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Value Proposition Negotiation Sales Stakeholders 52

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 2, 2021

According to Gartner , a 2020 sales trend was that salespeople had to convince multiple stakeholders and evaluators at a company to buy their product. People in these different positions have varied interests, goals, and overall desires towards the products and services they use to meet their business needs. Identifying Sales Leads.

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Stakeholders Decision-making Sales B2B 117

ProlifIQ

JUNE 21, 2023

These plans provide a detailed overview of the account’s goals, strategies, and specific actions to be taken to meet the objectives. The team’s expertise and knowledge help in navigating complex organizational structures, understanding customer dynamics, and building strong relationships with stakeholders.

Account Management 52

Account Management Management Account Planning Stakeholders 52

Arpedio

MARCH 20, 2024

Organizational change and stakeholder buy-in Implementing ABS often requires a cultural shift within the organization, moving away from a transactional sales approach towards a more strategic and collaborative mindset. Organizations must prioritize high-value accounts and allocate resources judiciously to maximize ROI.

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Government Innovation Prioritization Facilitation 52

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By understanding how Mobilizers drive buying decisions and integrating the Challenger approach into your sales process, you can unlock new avenues for success and elevate your sales performance to new heights. The Relationship Builder : Relationship Builders prioritize building rapport and fostering long-term relationships with customers.

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Stakeholders Decision-making Value Proposition Sales 52

Upland

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

What’s putting the squeeze on your customer’s key decision-makers? An initiative is a project your customer is undertaking (or planning to undertake) in order to overcome their pressures and meet their goals. Make sure the one you’re ready to help with is a member of the cho- sen few. Why do they need to act?

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Account Planning Suppliers Decision-making Leadership 195

SuperOffice

OCTOBER 11, 2021

When understanding the quality of a specific lead, a sales rep can prioritize leads in their pipeline and invest their time in building a relationship with people who are most likely to purchase. Even qualified leads are not equally interested in making a purchase. Authority : Is this person a decision-maker?

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Decision-making Prioritization Stakeholders Sales 63

DemandFarm

APRIL 4, 2023

The key to this is making account intelligence an asset within your organization. Competitive advantage By adopting digital strategies, organizations can differentiate themselves from their competitors and meet the evolving needs of their customers. Thus, mapping the right stakeholders is important.

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Key Account Management Account Management Digitalization Management 52

Planview

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Leading a value stream requires servant leadership, which prioritizes guidance over direction and mentoring over managing. Think about a handful of skills or functions that will be needed to make your Agile approach work, and identify a leader with each of those skills or from each of those functional areas. Make it Actionable.

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Government Leadership Stakeholders Decision-making 111

Envisio

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This provides residents, elected officials, and other stakeholders with visibility into your strategic initiatives, projects, and even geographical mapping. You can easily add, edit, and delete comments, while task links make sharing and collaboration a breeze. Other task management features include: Create unlimited projects.

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Management Government Stakeholders Decision-making 52

Planview

MAY 3, 2023

Key Transformation Challenges Picture this: You’re in a meeting to address challenges across the PMO and certain issues keep being raised. To solve these challenges, you’ll first have to prioritize and focus on what matters most by balancing your strategic work with day-to-day non-strategic work.

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Digital Transformation Future of Work Decision-making Stakeholders 52

DemandFarm

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

It goes beyond traditional customer relationship management software and interprets disparate data to enable better business decisions. Even before they interact with different stakeholders, your team must be armed with a unified plan and must have access to all relevant information.

Management 52

Management Artificial Intelligence Stakeholders Decision-making 52

ProlifIQ

OCTOBER 4, 2023

It encompasses a series of well-thought-out actions designed to meet your goals and objectives while ensuring customer satisfaction, retention, and expansion. By categorizing customers based on factors like industry, size, and needs, you can tailor your approach to meet their specific requirements. What are they hoping to accomplish?

Account Management 52

Account Management Management Account Planning Key Account Management 52

Arpedio

APRIL 30, 2024

Creating a Customer-centric Approach When it comes to account growth strategy, it is essential to prioritize creating a customer-centric approach. By employing advanced analytics tools, businesses can extract valuable information from their data to make informed decisions about their account growth strategies.

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Account Growth Client Relationships Business Growth CRM 52

Planview

MAY 20, 2022

You’ve initiated your project, created an in-depth plan, and secured stakeholder buy-in. It’s a lot to manage, but implementing best practices to improve visibility and collaboration can make a real difference. Starting the execution process can be overwhelming, especially when juggling stakeholder and team needs.

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Stakeholders Prioritization Remote Working Decision-making 59

DemandFarm

APRIL 21, 2023

Meeting buyer needs with digital account management solutions Buyers have significantly changed their behaviors, and more personas are coming into the digital key account management sphere. However, the decision-making process can be complex, involving multiple stakeholders, technical buyers, and influencers.

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Key Account Management Account Management Digitalization Management 52

Flevy

MARCH 21, 2024

Drive the Transformation : Over the first 18 months, the focus is on executing the transformation, making adjustments as necessary, and ensuring that the initiatives are having the intended impact. This approach focuses on continuous improvement, enhancing customer service, and reducing costs, all while increasing organizational capacity.

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities Innovation Stakeholders Decision-making 52

Planview

JANUARY 27, 2022

This leading biotech company needed an IT Portfolio Management framework that guaranteed value delivery and helped top leadership make better-informed decisions. Drive innovation and meet customer expectations. Are we prioritizing our work and completing it on time? Deliver value to the organization.

Software 52

Software Software Management Government 52

Arpedio

APRIL 3, 2024

It involves engaging with stakeholders at various levels of the organization to uncover opportunities and develop tailored solutions that align with the customer’s strategic objectives. This trust is essential for overcoming objections and gaining buy-in from key stakeholders.

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Value Proposition Stakeholders Decision-making Organization 40

Upland

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Stakeholder mapping in sales is the process of mapping out key decision makers within the buying group of the account you are looking to do business with. In stakeholder mapping, you need to: Define stakeholder goals: what are their biggest priorities? Unfortunately, sellers rarely meet the right people.

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Stakeholders Sales Decision-making Internet 195

Flevy

JANUARY 13, 2024

A healthcare provider prioritizes KPIs related to patient processing speed, which unintentionally compromises patient care quality, deviating from its primary mission of delivering excellent healthcare. For instance, employees may be achieving their KPI targets but not making progress towards strategic objectives, indicating a misalignment.

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Retail Healthcare Decision-making Performance Review 52

Arpedio

MARCH 26, 2024

Lead Qualification: Assessing leads based on criteria such as fit, interest, and readiness to buy, to prioritize sales efforts effectively. It is the crucial period during which potential leads are identified, qualified, and nurtured before they are ready to make a purchasing decision.

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Value Proposition Prioritization Sales Organization 52

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 12, 2023

From there, you can make the critical decision between entrepreneurship and standard employment. Entrepreneurs handle expenses and business decisions, while employees focus on doing their best and helping the company succeed. Becoming an entrepreneur has plenty of benefits that make it an appealing choice.

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Insurance Investors Decision-making Profitability 119

AchieveIt

JANUARY 2, 2024

As the strategy leader, you face a number of challenges — updates delayed, clarity lost, team resistance, and decision-making based on gut feeling rather than data. At AchieveIt, we prioritize a swift onboarding experience, aiming for a four to six-week implementation process. This can lead to resistance and frustration.

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Organization Government Onboarding Transportation 52

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 30, 2023

AI recognizes facial impressions and drives emotion-based decisions The market size for facial recognition software was valued at USD 4.35 Likewise, solutions like Uniphore Q empower online sales meetings by validating a buyer’s sentiment toward offers and value propositions in real time with a shocking 99.83% accuracy.

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Decision-making Sales Profitability Artificial Intelligence 92

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 22, 2017

And, chances are, they’ll need to know someone other than the decision maker pretty well. In days of old, salespeople could call the C-suite, marketing could email them, and it was much easier to gain access to the decision maker. Will they help you make the sale or unknowingly stop you from talking to the right person?

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Decision-making Sales Finance Stakeholders 144

SalesGlobe

OCTOBER 10, 2023

How AI Can Benefit the Sales Team B2B sales are often complex, with many stakeholders, intricate decision processes, and high-stakes negotiations. According to a report by LinkedIn Business, AI is making a tangible impact on B2B sales, as demonstrated by a series of case studies.

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B2B Artificial Intelligence Sales Decision-making 52

ProlifIQ

JUNE 21, 2023

Additionally, an effective account plan identifies key stakeholders within the account, including decision-makers and influencers. Understanding the roles and priorities of these stakeholders allows sales representatives to engage with them strategically and build stronger relationships.

Account Planning 52

Account Planning Value Proposition Account Management Stakeholders 52

Arpedio

APRIL 15, 2024

By establishing a strong alignment between these two departments, organizations can ensure that marketing materials, messaging, and content are tailored to meet the needs of the sales team and ultimately drive revenue. One of the key benefits of sales enablement is its ability to align marketing and sales efforts.

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