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Connecting the Consultative Experience

Many B2B businesses have come to believe that there is an asymmetric relationship between the company and its buyers. The perception is that buyers are “in control” and armed with more information than ever before. But what research has discovered is that many of today’s B2B buyers are NOT empowered and, what’s more, they have little interest in being so.

The Definitive Guide to the Top 4 Sales Enablement Metrics

If you want to increase productivity and revenue at your organization, you have to focus on metrics that matter. Revenue teams have become increasingly more data-driven, which makes it easy to get bogged down in tracking every little data point. This guide will help you stay data-driven while avoiding data overload by focusing on four categories: Sales enablement.

12 Plays to Kickstart Your Recruitment Process

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Good people are the foundation of any organization. That means placing the right people in the right roles can be the difference between your business growing or stagnating — and the competition is getting fierce. According to Harvard Business Review, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated seismic shifts that were already rocking the talent market. With remote work making white-collar jobs more flexible and talent more mobile, a rebound in hiring meant the race for quality candidates had become even

12 Tips for Selling to the C-Suite

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How should frontline sales professionals approach selling to the C-suite in today’s ultra-competitive market? We called on ZoomInfo’s top sales people — including our founder and CEO — to bring you the definitive guide for selling to the C-suite. In this eBook, we’ll cover a range of actionable strategies you can adopt right away, as well as key considerations facing frontline sellers and executive buying committees, all backed up with proven insights and experience.

The Power of Conversation Intelligence

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Looking for tools to surface the voice of your customer? Has Conversation Intelligence (CI) been discussed in your organization, but you don’t know where to start? Generally curious about the CI space? This eBook will answer all your questions and more by providing a complete overview of Conversation Intelligence and its importance in Revenue organizations, delivering impact from your Sales Development Representatives all the way to the C-Suite.

The Business Case and Playbook for Data-Driven Sales Coaching

Aragon cites the new work environment as the main driver behind increased demand for “more investment in daily learning and coaching,” saying: “Enterprises that do not have an SCL (Sales Coaching & Learning) offering are often at a disadvantage, because it forces sales managers to play the role of both coach, manager, and trainer—often all at the same time.”.

100 Pipeline Plays: The Modern Sales Playbook

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Hit your number with 100 Pipeline Plays. For the first time, we’re sharing the winning plays that took us from scrappy startup to a publicly traded company. Use our proven data-driven plays to grow your pipeline and crush your revenue targets. Close more deals with these winning plays! Meet your modern sales playbook - See how high-performing sales and marketing teams increase pipeline year-over-year.

Your Guide to Using Conversational Marketing to Drive Demand Generation

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Conversations have always been at the heart of our most authentic relationships. Whether it’s a business deal or a personal connection, they are a driving force to solidify a foundation of trust. Enter conversational marketing — the new paradigm to tackling your business deals and converting prospects in minutes. Studies show the return on investment (ROI) of conversational marketing helps your marketing team drive revenue.

LinkedIn + ZoomInfo Recruiter: Better Data for Better Candidates

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LinkedIn Recruiter is an effective way to start the recruitment process for an open position. But that doesn't mean there aren't some frustrating roadblocks on the network. That's where ZoomInfo Recruiter comes in, helping bridge the gap when job sourcing and communication efforts stall on LinkedIn. Check out our latest ebook for a guide to the in-depth, wide-ranging candidate and company data offered by ZoomInfo Recruiter — and make your next round of candidate searches faster, more efficient,

A Recruiter’s Guide To Hiring In 2021

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With vaccination rates rising, consumers spending more money, and people returning to offices, the job market is going through a period of unprecedented adjustment. As the New York Times observed, “It’s a weird moment for the American economy.” And recruiting professionals are caught in the middle. Businesses are looking to hire quickly, but they face a disjointed market.

Essential Guide to Sales Engagement – Overcome the Challenges of Remote Selling

Sales teams are trying to prospect, connect, and manage an effective sales cycle, yet many companies are falling short of hitting their sales numbers. Sales engagement takes a broad view, leveraging process, tools, training, and a host of other capabilities to ensure that your efforts align with each prospect along their buyer journey. It further works to ensure that these efforts are part of an excellent buying experience that leaves the buyer feeling confident that you are the vendor for them.

Going to Market Smarter in the New Economy

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The fight to find new customers and retain existing ones is the biggest business challenge for many companies. Technology will continue to play a part in fostering buyer allegiance and building brands in the “new normal.” In 2022, as companies continue to move more functions online, employees will take a more virtual -- and flexible -- mindset and lifestyle in parallel to the digitization of businesses.

The Modern Customer Success Playbook

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The evolution of every high-functioning, effective customer success strategy centers around three C’s: connected experiences, an engaging customer journey, and a culture built on customer-centricity. Satisfaction won’t cut it. Quarterbacking your customers to long-term success and growth is proven to combat churn and transform customer success teams into revenue-drivers.

The Forrester Wave™: B2B Marketing Data Providers, Q2 2021

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In our 24-criterion evaluation of B2B marketing data providers, we identified the 11 most significant vendors — Data Axle, Dun & Bradstreet, Enlyft, Global Database, InsideView, Leadspace, Oracle, SMARTe, Spiceworks Ziff Davis, TechTarget, and ZoomInfo Technologies — and researched, analyzed, and scored them. This report shows how each provider measures up and helps B2B marketing professionals select the right one for their needs.

How to Overcome the Pain Points of Your CRM

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CRM software is a powerful tool when used correctly, yet another obstacle to a sales team’s efficiency when it’s not. Leveraging research and commentary from industry analysts, this eBook explores how your sales team can get back valuable time by overcoming some pain points with your CRM, such as low adoption rates, integrations, and data quality.

A Proven Guide to Recruiting Passive Candidates

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It's a simple, frustrating truth that you can't predict everything when it comes to recruiting for businesses. At some point in your role as a recruiter - perhaps more frequently than not - you'll need to fill a position quickly and you'll look for active recruitment strategies to do it. However, it's not efficient or cost-effective to be in the active recruitment mode all the time.

The Definitive Guide to Remote Sales Coaching

Have you struggled to onboard, train, and provide continuous learning opportunities to your salespeople due to the abrupt shift to remote work? If so, you’re not alone. Sellers are relying on virtual selling more than ever. With in-person sessions no longer feasible, many organizations are looking for alternative methods to support their salespeople.

The Ultimate Sales Coaching Guide

Sales coaching is a training format that allows the leaders in your organization to share their valuable experience with the rest of your sales teams. It’s an interactive approach to sales training where sellers get to practice what they’re taught and use information in real-life scenarios. Why is sales coaching important? You can have the best product in the world, but if your front-line sales teams do not know how to get that product into the hands of your customers, you’re in trouble.