Upland

JANUARY 29, 2024

Let’s face it, B2B sales can’t happen without good leads. Winning sales teams know strong leads must be converted into successful sales transactions. If sales productivity isn’t achieved effectively—through high lead conversion rates, efficient sales cycles and low sales costs—overhead goes up, and revenue goes down.

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Red Star Kim

MARCH 1, 2024

At the recent Training – PM Forum on “ Buy-in, engagement and stakeholder management ” workshop we welcomed executive and manager delegates from legal and accountancy firms as well as a delegate from Poland. That’s the nature of the often long and protracted sales cycles in professional services.

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Upland

JULY 12, 2023

MEDDIC is not actually a healthcare term. It’s a sales acronym. 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.

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Decision-making Sales Account Planning Healthcare 195

Red Star Kim

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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. The processes to obtain and analyse data, engage all stakeholders, consider the options and implications, make choices and be pragmatic about implementation.

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Marketing Strategic Thinking Artificial Intelligence Stakeholders 130

Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Bigger deals usually mean bigger committees, which present unique challenges compared to selling to an individual decision maker or even a small group. Lack of clear authority, conflicting priorities, and the logistics of keeping 7, 10, or 12 people in the loop make the B2B buying process an increasingly tough sale.

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Upland

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Guided selling is a modern sales approach that combines technology, data analytics, and personalized interactions to assist customers in making well-informed purchasing decisions. It is designed to guide sellers through the sales cycle and increase pipeline visibility, enabling them to close deals faster and with fewer missteps.

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Upland

MARCH 23, 2023

Having trouble setting accurate sales forecasts or seeing close dates consistently sandbagged to next quarter? Regardless of the size of your company, the sales leader gathers sellers and runs them through the standard set of questions. Who makes the final decision? What Causes Sandbagging in Sales?

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Account Planning Sales Decision-making Sales Environment 195

Sales Gravy

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Building relationships with stakeholders who make and influence buying decisions in your deals is key to gaining a competitive advantage. Building relationships with stakeholders who make and influence buying decisions in your deals is key to gaining a competitive advantage.

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Upland

MARCH 29, 2023

Relationship management in sales is all about delivering value and understanding the people and problems at play within accounts – both from prospective and current customers – in order to help solve their greatest challenges. In fact, according to Forrester, in-person, face-to-face sales are back on the rise.

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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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Miller Heiman Group

APRIL 9, 2019

According to CSO Insights research , only 29 percent of organizations report being effective at using a formal process for account engagement and development of relationships with key stakeholders. When managing large accounts, many sales teams struggle to access diverse stakeholders. Develop a Situation Appraisal.

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Stakeholders Value Proposition Decision-making Account Management 92

SalesGlobe

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Converting stakeholders to business partners. Daily Sales Operations focuses on driving sales objectives while staying in harmony with the overall business objectives. Sales Operations realizes that the Sales organization tends to believe that everyone in the business exists to serve their needs.

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Upland

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Typically, there can be up to 10 individuals involved in a B2B sale. Relationship maps are an ideal way for sellers to tackle these complexities, build trust, and establish themselves as trusted advisors to their most strategic customers. What is a Relationship Map in B2B Sales? Creating a Relationship Map in 5 Steps 1.

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Account Strategy Stakeholders B2B Decision-making 195

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, sales strategy stands as a cornerstone of success. Whether you’re a seasoned sales professional or a burgeoning entrepreneur, the effectiveness of your sales approach can make or break your company’s growth trajectory. What is MEDDPICC?

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Value Proposition Decision-making Sales Stakeholders 52

5600 Blue

MARCH 8, 2018

Over ten years ago, after having spent more than 20 years a salesperson, VP sales and sales consultant, we secured our first contract to provide negotiation training for the procurement arm of a major US airline. It turns out that understanding the sales side of the fence provides a good many insights for buying organizations.

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Arpedio

APRIL 15, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal tool in revolutionizing the sales domain. Importance of AI in the Sales Domain The importance of AI in the sales domain cannot be overstated, particularly in today’s fast-paced and data-driven business landscape.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In today’s fiercely competitive market, achieving sales excellence is paramount for business growth and success. One key aspect of this pursuit is understanding and effectively implementing sales methodologies that align with modern buyer behavior and preferences.

Stakeholders 52

Stakeholders Decision-making Value Proposition Sales 52

Brooks Group

MARCH 21, 2024

A powerful lever to improve your team’s sales performance could be hiding in plain sight: sales discovery questions. Asking effective sales questions correlates with success, according to new research : 51% of successful sales teams are effective at sales discovery and questioning. Asking questions is good.

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Sales Sales Training Decision-making Value Proposition 91

PandaDoc

APRIL 8, 2024

This is done by forming a team of stakeholders and decision-makers, establishing approval workflows, and effectively integrating automation tools. This article highlights how a deal desk functions and its ability to transform the way companies tackle their sales strategy. Let’s get to it!

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Negotiation Sales Stakeholders Digitalization 52

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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B2B Sales Decision-making Negotiation 198

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 4, 2024

Welcome to “The Pipeline” — a weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice and insight from real sales leaders. This week‘s post comes from five winners of HubSpot’s Modern Sales Leader 25 award. 5 Pieces of Advice All Sales Leaders Need to Know in 2024 1. 5 Pieces of Advice All Sales Leaders Need to Know in 2024 1.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

When it comes to sales, there's a lot of innovation happening — and therefore, a litany of new tools. But only one type of tool is considered "effective" by 78% of global sales professionals. If you're in sales, this result shouldn't be a big surprise. As part of our 2024 State of Sales Series , our Sr.

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CRM Decision-making Sales B2C 90

Arpedio

MARCH 15, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, mastering the art of strategic selling is essential for sales professionals looking to drive revenue growth and outperform their competition. But what exactly is strategic selling, and why is it so critical in modern sales? What is Strategic Selling?

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Value Proposition Negotiation Stakeholders Sales 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. Most critical, though, is that each stakeholder has a different level of power within their organization. Identifying Sales Leads. The Gatekeeper. The Influencer.

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Stakeholders Decision-making Sales B2B 110

Clarity Engagement Solutions

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

This solution will help optimise sales performance in your company and will aid you to mean more to your customers. Sales productivity tools have been around a long time. CX1™ HELPS YOU MANAGE: • Multiple types of stakeholders, decision-makers and influencers. Longer sales cycles. • Request a CX1™ Demo Here.

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Stakeholders Decision-making Account Planning Prioritization 172

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 28, 2023

Welcome to "The Pipeline" — a weekly column from HubSpot, featuring actionable advice and insight from real sales leaders. You need to have a pulse on their backgrounds and what makes them tick. You also have to make sure you’re speaking to someone with the authority necessary to legitimately consider your product.

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Value Proposition Decision-making Stakeholders Sales 80

Account Manager Tips

APRIL 2, 2021

The best sales podcasts key account managers should listen to Are you a key account manager? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then read on for my list of three of the best sales podcasts around, including one that might surprise you. You're only the local lead - decision makers are in other countries. Do you sell?

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Key Account Management Account Management Procurement Management 234

Nutshell

AUGUST 28, 2023

Creating a structured sales process is one of the most effective ways to boost your sales teams’ efficiency and results. With a formal sales process in place, your sales team has a framework to follow, and it’s much easier to stay on the same page, track results, and onboard new team members.

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Decision-making Sales Negotiation Advertising 118

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. They’re on the buyers’ team.

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Stakeholders Remote Working Decision-making B2B 105

PandaDoc

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Sales prospecting acts as the first stage in the sales process. 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.

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B2B Sales Decision-making Publishing 98

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

One of Hollywood’s most famous depictions of the sales world is found in Glengarry Glen Ross. But is it the best sales advice for modern reps? While the close is an important event within the sales process, there are many events long before the deal is closed that also require time, attention, and effort. Not necessarily.

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Decision-making Stakeholders Sales B2C 144

Arpedio

JANUARY 4, 2024

In the competitive world of B2B sales, harnessing the power of an effective account mapping strategy is key to sales optimization and revenue growth. Prepare to unlock the intricacies of account mapping and embark on a path to unmatched sales proficiency. Why does account mapping matter so much for sales teams?

B2B 52

B2B Sales Decision-making CRM 52

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The session covers everything you need to know about empowering sales leaders, applying Account-Based Selling (ABS) technologies and AI in Salesforce ecosystems, and the crucial interplay between technology, trust, and the future of B2B interactions. AI enhances this understanding, enabling faster and more effective resource prioritization.

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B2B Account Planning Facilitation Sales 52

Hubspot Sales

JUNE 18, 2019

You might sell a product that genuinely makes conducting business easier, but this doesn't grant you a simple sales process. The sales process can be long, tedious, and frustrating, no matter how innovative your product may be. However, I still have to defend these facts to numerous stakeholders in order to gain each sale.

Decision-making 117

Decision-making Stakeholders Sales Software 117

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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Decision-making Construction Communication Account Management 520

Hubspot Sales

MAY 5, 2023

Sales is a tough job under normal circumstances, but throw in a recession and things get even more complicated. This means retiring the old playbook and getting creative with your sales strategies. More than a third (35%) of US consumers are planning to make fewer purchases due to a possible recession.

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Decision-making Sales Stakeholders Prioritization 100

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. Let's talk about the client lifecycle The sales cycle attracts qualified leads, engages and converts them to clients. Define price strategy. Create sustained value.

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