Remove B2B Remove Industry Remove Metrics Remove Productivity
article thumbnail

B2B Sales Hunters vs Sales Farmers

LSA Global

The B2B Sales Hunters vs Farmers Sales Model The role of B2B sales hunter vs sales farmer has been discussed in business sales training workshops for decades. Typically, B2B sales hunters focus on new customer acquisition while B2B sales farmers are responsible for nurturing and growing current accounts.

B2B 36
article thumbnail

LSA Global Delivers Sales Leadership Workshop for an Industrial Technology Company

LSA Global

The cross-selling strategy was part of a strategic sales initiative to grow globally while achieving economies of scale across markets, regions, products, services, and suppliers. The post LSA Global Delivers Sales Leadership Workshop for an Industrial Technology Company appeared first on LSA Global. Learn more about getting aligned.

Sales 36
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

84% of B2B Sales Start with a Referral — Not a Salesperson

Harvard Business

Outbound B2B sales are becoming less and less effective. Meanwhile, 84% of B2B buyers are now starting the purchasing process with a referral, and peer recommendations are influencing more than 90% of all B2B buying decisions. First, three out of four B2B buyers rely on social media to engage with peers about buying decisions.

B2B 65
article thumbnail

Impact of Marketing Consulting Services on ROI

Business Consulting Agency

Marketing consultants bring a wealth of experience, industry insights, and knowledge of the latest trends, allowing for the development of targeted and effective marketing strategies. According to a Nielsen report, 59% of consumers prefer to buy new products from brands familiar to them, underscoring the importance of brand visibility.

ROI 52
article thumbnail

What It Takes to Become a Great Product Manager

Harvard Business

Because I teach a course on Product Management at Harvard Business School, I am routinely asked “what is the role of a Product Manager?” ” The role of a Product Manager (PM) is often referred to as the “CEO of the Product.” Defining and tracking success metrics. Core Competencies.

article thumbnail

It’s 10 AM. Do You Know What Your Sales Reps Are Doing?

Harvard Business

By seeing exactly where and how people spend their time — rather than relying on recollections, anecdotes, or assumptions — executives have a solid basis for taking actions that will raise productivity. The company had experienced lackluster sales growth, especially outside of its core product category. Related Video.

Sales 36
article thumbnail

What Creativity in Marketing Looks Like Today

Harvard Business

Marketers need to master data analytics, customer experience, and product design. Brocade’s Net Promoter Score went from 50 (already a best in class score) to 62 (one of the highest B2B scores on record) within 18 months. The metrics also changed. The results? Invest in the end-to-end experience. The results?