Tue.Oct 15, 2024

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49 Sales Performance KPIs

Iannarino

I developed this list of 49 metrics for a project I am working on. If you want to develop your own set of KPIs, this list will help you figure out what information you need from your sales team. Select at least one from each category to evaluate their performance.

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How customer-centric marketing fuels long-term success

Martech

We make purchase decisions based on whether or not we trust brands. For low-cost items, we may be willing to take a risk, but for major purchases, trust is key. For B2B offerings, trust is the top selling point for decision-makers, as their motivation is almost always to avoid the blame that comes from making the wrong choice. The true foundation of marketing lies in building brands that create demand but also build trust.

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3 Big Things Wall Street is Looking for in Q4 2024

The Advantexe Advisor

We are midway through October and the pressure is on. Most businesses by now have a very good idea about how their Q4 and total year of 2024 is going to end up from a revenue perspective so all that is left is to manage the costs and profit. Unlike revenues which are driven (mostly) by customers, expenses are typically all controlled internally and can be much more easily managed and manipulated.

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Breaking data silos: Digital marketer’s checklist for strategic data collaboration by Lotame

Martech

The following checklist distills actionable strategies for digital marketers from Lotame’s “The 2024 State of Data Collaboration: A Global Perspective” research report, fielded by Cint. It’s designed to enable smarter, faster and easier decision-making for forward-thinking marketers. Key takeaways from the research Data challenges : 98% of marketers and agencies face barriers in data orchestration and utilization.

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Prepare Now: 2025's Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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Rethinking Scaling….

Partners in Excellence

Scaling is “in fashion.” Our feeds are filled with discussions about scaling, growing regardless of cost. The strategies on scaling have been reduced to mathematical equations that “perfectly” predict how to achieve our goals. Want to grow by 100%, easy—double your outreach and activities, double your pipeline, “poof” you’ve scaled.

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Why marketers need to master capability assessment and tool procurement

Martech

In a previous article, I outlined six core competencies for marketers working with marketing technology, including the first three: generalized system understanding , tool management and architecture vision. This article focuses on the next two interconnected competencies: capability assessment and tool procurement. Understanding capability assessment and tool procurement Once marketers understand how customer data flows through various martech platforms and develop a strategic view of how thes

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A closer look at October 2024 Adobe Marketo Engage release

Martech

Marketo rolled out several noteworthy updates in its October 2024 release. These updates aim to enhance user experience, simplify marketing operations and improve data integrity. Here’s a summary of the latest features and improvements. Enhanced registration data in Engagement Dashboard for Interactive Webinars This update delivers enhanced visibility into webinar engagement by allowing Marketo users to access detailed company-level attendance data and lead-level updates directly from the Engage

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Maximizing sales efficiency with deal desk software

PandaDoc

As businesses and competition grows, more companies are turning to deal desk software to organize their processes and close more deals. If this sounds like something you need, we’re here to help. What is Deal Desk Software? Deal desk software organizes a sales team’s quote-to-cash workflow. These are primarily used in B2B and SaaS companies to help manage complex sales processes, papers, and status updates.

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7 of the Most Effective Ways to Build Credibility With Prospects, According to Sales Leaders

Hubspot

Sales is, in large part, the art of developing trust in a tight window — making credibility one of the most valuable assets you can have when engaging with prospects. With that said, cultivating and projecting credibility can be extremely tricky in a sales engagement. To help you out on that front, we connected with some sales leaders for the strategies they leverage to establish themselves as credible, consultative resources for prospects.

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The Latest Sponsor Feedback and Event Trends from the 10th SaaStr Annual

SaaStr

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Dont Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!

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Mastering sales territory management for better results

PandaDoc

Effective sales territory management is key to maximizing revenue and ensuring that your sales team operates efficiently. But what does it entail, and how can you optimize it? Key takeaways Historical data can be leveraged to determine new market potential and which areas are the most cost effective in terms of travel for sales teams, when needed. Thoroughly researching new areas and understanding their laws and regulations will help you successfully break into new territories.

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My Best Advice for CROs/VPs of Sales That Are Ready to Be CEOs

SaaStr

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GTM 117: From 0 to Acquisition in 3.5 Years Through Community-Led Growth with Cliff Simon

Sales Hacker

Cliff Simon is the CRO of Carabiner Group, a part of SBI Growth, an advisor, and fractional executive for several high-growth start-ups, where he utilizes his expertise in all things GTM and RevOps. He is an active leader in multiple GTM communities. With almost two decades of broad technology experience, he has anchored GTM teams in SaaS & Service industries including consulting, network & communications, software, e-commerce, and supply chain.

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Declining customer feedback and loyalty, growing AI skepticism

Martech

Brands today are challenged by heightened consumer expectations and declining consumer feedback. In other words, negative experiences sharply impact customer loyalty, but — despite the ready availability of feedback channels — consumers aren’t letting brands know about bad interactions, or good ones either. Those are the main takeaways from the “2025 Consumer Trends Report” from experience management platform Qualtrics, based on insights from nearly 24,000 consumers in 23 count

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Increase Revenue With Better, Faster Sales Onboarding

Quotas need to be hit. Revenue goals need to be met. This reality makes shortening sales onboarding time a top priority. Organizations with a standard onboarding process boost employee retention by 58% and increase productivity by 50%. Unfortunately, many companies struggle with inefficient processes that lead to high turnover and missed revenue opportunities.

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Sales Invoices: What You Need to Know to Get Paid On Time

Salesforce

Sales invoices might seem inconsequential in the bustling day-to-day of your business, but they’re key to keeping things running smoothly. Not only does a well-crafted sales invoice keep track of what’s been sold and how much is owed, but it also helps keep your finances in check and ensures you get paid on time. In short, sales invoices are like the friendly reminder that helps you stay organized, build trust with your customers, and manage your cash flow effectively.

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