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3 Missteps That Lead to Inaccurate Pipeline Forecasting

Sales Readiness Group

Accurate sales forecasting is essential for business success. But it can be difficult to get it right due to certain missteps. Here are three of the most common errors that lead to incorrect forecasting and how to avoid them.

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The Changing B2B Sales Landscape: What Sales Leaders Need to Know and Do

RAIN Group

Sales leaders with a finger on the pulse of B2B sales know that marked change is underway. Some changes have been spurred by the global pandemic, with others hastened by the uncertainty of the economy. For their new report, Future of B2B Sales: The Big Reframe , authors at McKinsey & Company spoke to more than 50 heads of sales across a range of industries and geographies to better understand the shift in the B2B sales environment.

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How AI and data analysis can help your business provide the personalized service customers demand

Zendesk

Businesses should know a lot about their customers. After all, most companies possess significant data about the people who buy their products and services. But here’s the problem: much of that data remains untapped. Not being able to harness the power of that data means companies face real danger. The ability to access, analyze, and surface data to the right people at the right time is at the heart of what consumers increasingly demand: personalized, immersive experiences in which they feel tru

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Using Customer Feedback to Find and Fix Seller Blind Spots

Corporate Visions

Data shows that your sellers don’t know why your buyers did or didn’t choose you more than half the time. Learn more about getting customer feedback efficiently and at scale.

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2024, The Year of the Customer

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.

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5 Roles Sales Decision Makers are Looking to Fill in 2023 [New Data]

Hubspot Sales

So you know you want to enter sales, you've chosen a field with a wide range of career avenues and niches. But locking in on a role you can secure and grow in can be tough. The demand for certain sales roles rises and falls as time passes. We wanted to provide you with a list of some of the most hireable sales jobs for 2023 and beyond — so you can choose the best job for you.

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What Sports Teach us about Continuous Improvement

Kainexus

When Jeremy Sochan of the San Antonio Spurs steps up to the free-throw line, he shoots using one hand. Even if you aren’t an avid basketball fan, you probably know that players typically use two hands for shotmaking, not one. When Sochan, an NBA rookie, switched his shooting form in December of 2022, he intrigued the league, sparking discussion from commentators and the press about the bizarre shot.

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6 benefits of CRMs for construction firms

Nutshell

Just like building homes, building relationships with your customers requires tools to get the job done. Enter customer relationship management (CRM) software, a type of platform that can help you nurture your relationships with prospects and improve their experience with your business. A pleasant customer experience is an important purchasing decision among 73% of customers , so providing a consistent frictionless engagement can increase your construction firm’s sales and revenue.

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Why Talent Assessments Are Necessary for Your Revenue Growth Strategy

SBI Growth

Growth leaders understand that the key to a successful sales team is having well-trained and motivated employees who work together with purpose. But what if you could have more than that? What if you could pinpoint exactly where your team's strengths, weaknesses, and areas that need improvement lie? That's where talent assessments come in. By regularly assessing your sales team through surveys, interviews, or other evaluation methods, you can gain valuable insights into how your team operates an

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Resource management for sales: A guide for sales managers

Nutshell

As a sales manager, you want to make sure your team has everything they need to succeed. Your resources are limited though, so how do you make the most of what you’ve got? The answer is resource management skills—a crucial but often overlooked skill in the sales manager’s toolkit. Read on to learn more about resource management for sales and how to make the most of resources such as your budget, your tools—even your sales rep’s strengths.

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Inspirational Women in Local Government: Dr. Richa Adhikari, Clayton County, GA

Envisio

Every year, we celebrate some of the inspirational women we work with in public service who are driving positive change in their organizations by championing greater organizational trust and transparency, higher performance, and better service for their communities. This year, as we think about the 2023 International Women’s Day thematic call to “Embrace Equity”, we are also reflecting on the need for continued education.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Why do CRM implementations fail and how can you fix them?

Nutshell

Customer relationship management (CRM) can open your business up to a world of possibilities, from a streamlined sales process to happier customers. But sometimes, when you don’t plan properly, CRM implementation can be a bit tricky and less than successful. So, why do CRM implementations fail, and how can you avoid that from happening? In this article, we’re giving you all the details on why a CRM fails and how to fix it in no time.

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Benefits of Business Coaching for the Manufacturing Industry

The Great Game of Business

With so many mounting challenges in the manufacturing sector, business owners can feel like they’re struggling to keep up, leading to owners working harder, longer hours, and spending less time with friends and family. Hiring a business coach can be a step in the right direction to taking away some of that pressure.

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Overcoming Obstacles to Coaching

CMOE

What has stopped you from committing to consistent coaching? The benefits of coaching are obvious. Coaching team members encourages a culture of trust and communication, and effective coaching helps people reach their full potential and ultimately deliver bottom-line results. Through coaching, you can create a work environment where people are engaged and feel encouraged to do their best.

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Customer lifecycle & CRM: How CRMs impact marketing, sales, and customer service teams

Nutshell

Customer relationship management (CRM) brings multifaceted benefits to your company and its various departments. Especially when it comes to the customer lifecycle and CRM, the possibilities are endless. But CRM does more than just support your customer service team. In this article, we’re giving you the inside scoop on how CRMs impact marketing, sales, and customer service teams to help your business thrive.

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1st, 2nd, and 3rd Party Intent Data: Which Is Right for You?

How do 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party intent data compare? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party data each have specific advantages and disadvantages. It comes down to four factors: accuracy, cost, control and quantity. This infographic explains the pros and cons of each and helps you understand which one is best for meeting your business objectives. Intent data can be a great way to fill your pipeline and close more deals.

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inriver announces next-generation syndication platform, first to provide API-based syndication in the PIM market

Customer Think

New hub-based model solves syndication's biggest challenge while allowing customers to work with leading vendors, including Amazon

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#ELGL20: It’s a Wrap

ClearPoint Strategy

#ELGL20 was a great success! We’ve got a small summary recap for you below.

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Mar 08 – Customer Success Jobs

SmartKarrot

Role: VP, Customer Success & Services Location: Boston, MA, United States (Remote) Organization: 1upHealth, Inc. As a VP of Customer Success you’ll be defining the customer journey, implementing programmes to help customers drive business value, customer goal achievement, new features, and new use-cases, and collaborating across teams to identify and pursue customer growth opportunities, companies can increase the lifetime value of their customers.

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Rethink Sales Podcast: Return on Sales Investment – Part 2

SalesGlobe

Mark Donnolo Welcome to The Rethink Sales Podcast, I’m Mark Donnolo. Michelle Seger And I’m Michelle Seger. Mark Donnolo And Michelle, today we’re going to be talking about a really cool topic, one of my favorites, which is ROSI Return On Sales Investment. And we’re going to be getting into the details of what drives ROSI and the components.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Trust me, it’s ‘23

Mercuri International

As we gather momentum into 2023, it’s time to take a look back at the events of 2022 – and see how they can inform our plans for the rest of 2023. In particular, we’ve now had time to consider and reflect on some key findings from The Sales Conference, Mercuri International’s most recent global event, which was held in November ‘22, and brought together business leaders and some fascinating keynote speakers.

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How LANXESS masters content management with sales enablement technology

Showpad

“Where can I find relevant content for my first buyer meeting?” “We really need more videos and one-pagers for prospects.” “How do I know what assets to share with my buyer?” “This is too general. I need more specific content.” Sound familiar? The good news is that you’re not alone. Content chaos is a challenge many companies face.