• Posted On Friday, June 30, 2017 by Robert Smith

    Looking to increase sales for your business-to-business (B2B) company? Well, the consider implementing the following strategies for your sales team.

    #1) Nurture Prospects Through the Sales Funnel

    Not every prospect is going to buy your industrial product or service during the initial conversation; actually very few will. So, you'll need to nurture them through the sales funnel. This involves warming your sales leads up without necessarily pitching your product or service. Sales nurturing is a fundamental practice in B2B sales that can make a world of difference in boosting conversions.

     

    #2) Collect Email Addresses

    If you aren't doing so already, collect the email addresses of prospective customers and clients. Once you've obtained a prospect's email address, you can send him or her promotional material advertising your industrial product or service.

     

    #3) Rate Lead Quality

    Don't just place all of your leads into a single list or database. Rather, segment them according to “quality,” placing a higher quality rating on leads that are more likely to buy your product or service. Doing so allows you to focus your sales efforts on the right leads, which should yield additional sales for your company.

      

    #5) Use Data Analaytics

    If you aren't using data analytics in your day-to-day sales practices, you are missing out on one of the most effective ways to drive sales. Using data analytics, you can identify which prospects are most likely to buy and when. And with this information in hand, you can adjust your sales tactics accordingly.

     

    #6) Inbound Marketing

    While traditional outbound marketing isn't going anywhere, there's been a growing trend towards inbound marketing techniques. Inbound marketing refers to marketing practices that encourage prospects seek more information. It typically involves SEO, social media and content creation, focusing on the company's target audience and their interests.

     

    #7) Act Now

    The longer you wait to make contact with a lead, the greater the chance of him or her seeking another company with whom to do business. So, if you want to increase your chances of a sale, act fast by contacting leads ASAP.

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