Openview

OCTOBER 19, 2020

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 19, 2020

There is so much more to being a good salesperson than being able to close a deal. While yes, the ability to secure and win new business is important for every company’s bottom line, successful salespeople need to be well-rounded professionals with business acumen and relationship-building skills. It’s important to note, however, that these skills don’t come out of nowhere.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

OCTOBER 19, 2020

When you think about the sales meetings you attend, are you delighted or disappointed? Are you engaged or enraged? Is your time spent in the meetings worthwhile or wasted? Sales meetings are a staple in most every sales department. Time is money to every salesperson and sales leader. It’s up to the sales leader to make sure each meeting is positive, motivating, and worthwhile.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 19, 2020

English poet Alexander Pope once said, "Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.". It's a bleak, melancholy sentiment that's true in its own right, but doesn't hold up too well in terms of real-world application. Any person who " expects nothing" doesn't actually exist. Expectations are a fact of life — especially for sales professionals.

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2023's struggles fueled a shift: companies are ditching wasteful strategies in favor of data and AI-powered growth. Enter 2024, the year GTC takes center stage. Discover 5 ways a customer-centric approach unlocks new revenue and delivers lasting success.

LinkedFusion

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Making wild guesses and assumptions about your target audience is one of the most expensive mistakes made by small and medium businesses today. Marketing without creating ideal buyer personas is like shooting blind arrows – can cause you a massive monetary loss in the business. Creating an ideal buyer persona and basing your marketing strategy on these findings can be super-beneficial for your business.

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SmartKarrot

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Role: VP Customer Success Location: Arkansas, US Organization: Time Doctor As a VP Customer Success, build an amazing global team of Customer Success Specialists (doubling the team immediately). Design seamless customer handoff experiences from Sales and Channel to CS and Support. You will analyze workflows of touchpoints with customers throughout their lifecycle, and improve efficiency and effectiveness.

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SmartKarrot

OCTOBER 19, 2020

If you are running a SaaS business, then it is paramount that you know your customers really well. Only by getting their information completely can you rely on your product offering. You would be able to place your product better to the relevant customers. Hence, customer data is essential to proceed towards this end. Customer’s information is widely available if you look for it keenly.

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SmartKarrot

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Source: Unsplash. Often, it is a misconception the people assume that purchasing is the crucial most stage in a customer decision journey. But that is not true. In fact, each of the steps involved in the customer decision making procedure has its own importance and prominence. And they individually contribute to the final decision of the customer. .

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