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The Benefit of Consistent Sales Pipeline Management

Anthony Cole Training

According to HubSpot, companies with well-optimized sales pipelines reported a 28% higher revenue growth rate compared to those with poorly managed pipelines. So why is it that many sales leaders default to coaching the deal at hand and do not consistently have sales pipeline management sessions with their people?

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Sales Pipeline Management As Your Revenue Engine

Iannarino

Sales is all about movement—movement through stages, movement toward a goal, movement from opportunity to revenue. The sales pipeline is the framework that drives this movement. I’ve been in sales long enough to see that great salespeople and successful sales teams don’t rely on luck.

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Is Your Pipeline Taking A Summer Holiday?

Tibor Shanto

Sure, you may not close that big deal in the summer (although you might), there things you can do to drive pipeline success. So even as you head out on your vacation, I have to ask, is your pipeline a summer holiday? So, if you know the length of your sales cycle, and you should, you have the ability to predict the future.

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Improve Sales Forecasts with Individually Weighted Pipelines

Iannarino

Most of the time, sales organizations accept their reps’ low win percentages and the linear stages of the sales process. One of the reasons for this is that it allows sales leaders to use a weighted pipeline to produce an accurate sales forecast. We'll use simple math here as an example.

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Pressure Points: How to Ensure Your B2B Pipeline Passes Inspection

This eBook highlights best practices for developing a pipeline management process that helps sales leaders and their team C.L.O.S.E you’ll see what we mean in this eBook) more revenue through data-driven prospecting, stage analysis, and subsequent sales enablement.

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What’s In Your Pipeline?

Tibor Shanto

Many reps and managers look at opportunities independently of one another, but the pipeline is a collective of opportunities. Unfortunately, many salespeople see their pipeline as a holding tank for opportunities, rather than a means of driving to quota. What is in your pipeline should meet specific and defined criteria.

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Filling the Pipeline

Iannarino

Your path to revenue growth begins with your ability to fill your pipeline. Without a full pipeline, growth isn't likely. It's easy to believe that generating more opportunities is the best strategy, which is why some sales leaders require 300 percent of goal.

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The Best Sales Forecasting Models for Weathering Your Goals

Every sales forecasting model has a different strength and predictability method. This way, you’ll be able to further enhance – and optimize – your newly-developed pipeline. Your future sales forecast? It’s recommended to test out which one is best for your team. Sunny skies (and success) are just ahead!

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Forrester Research Report: How Sales and Marketing Intelligence Drive Improved Business Outcomes

Fact: Only 8% of sales and marketing professionals say their data is between 91% - 100% accurate. In 2019, DiscoverOrg commissioned Forrester Consulting to evaluate sales and marketing intelligence practices in the B2B space. More organizations are investing in B2B sales and marketing intelligence solutions.

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100 Pipeline Plays: The Modern Sales Playbook

Hit your number with 100 Pipeline Plays. Use our proven data-driven plays to grow your pipeline and crush your revenue targets. Meet your modern sales playbook - See how high-performing sales and marketing teams increase pipeline year-over-year. Close more deals with these winning plays!

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How to Prove Marketing Value: Demonstrate Content ROI and Contribution to Sales

Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done.