Integrity Solutions

MAY 24, 2023

What Is Sales Training? Sales Training – at its heart – should be about learning to uncover and identify customer needs, thus creating value and providing service. Selling is about helping customers make buying decisions that are in their best interests. What role will managers play?

Sales 52

Sales Culture Management Leadership 52

Middlesex Consulting

JULY 23, 2017

B2B service contracts, also referred to as an extended warranty, extended service contract, and managed services, have been around for decades. The following is the basic premise of a service contract: A seller supports a buyer’s management of the maintenance of its equipment assets (i.e., 1,000/month/unit).

Events 60

Events B2B Sales E-support 60

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

While with traditional enterprise sales the customer is paying for a one-off purchase that may or may not go hand-in-hand with an annual service fee, SaaS companies are constantly having to cultivate the customer relationship if they are to stay in business. Success means moving the relationship beyond the sale.

Customer Experience 302

Customer Experience Chief Customer Officer Events 2003 302

Customer Bliss

MAY 23, 2017

While they hold numerous events throughout the year, their benchmark event is The Belmont Stakes. In 2015, Sports Business Journal called The Belmont Stakes “The Sporting Event Of The Year.” as Event Marketing Supervisor; and Paramount Pictures as Executive Director of Publicity/Marketing. About Lynn.

Sports 142

Sports Events 2014 2015 142

TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2023

This list is an homage to the business leaders and influencers pushing the envelope when it comes to innovation in customer experience and customer service. They are “the ones to watch” and we recommend you follow them on Linkedin, Twitter, or YouTube or try meeting them at key industry events.

2023 207

2023 Customer Service Contact Center Customer Centricity 207

Oracle

JULY 16, 2019

Looking for customer experience conference and events information for 2019 and 2020? We’ve compiled a CX professional’s guide to industry conferences and virtual events to continue to keep you up-to-date, in-the-know, and ever-smarter this year. June 2019 CX Events and Conferences. The Customer Service Summit.

Events 40

Events 2019 2020 Customer Experience 40

BirdEye

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

It’s especially important for local businesses looking to connect with their communities and grow their customer base. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about social media management for local businesses. This helps build relationships between the company and its customers.

Social Media 98

Social Media Management Multi-Channel ROI 98

Totango

JANUARY 30, 2020

Customer success and account management share common goals: Building customer loyalty and driving growth. Still, considering customer success vs account management reveals some insight into the contributions of both roles. Customer Success vs Account Management: How are They Different?

Customer Success 71

Customer Success Management Net Promoter Score Metrics 71

ChurnZero

MARCH 31, 2020

7 Key Takeaways from ‘Fortifying Customer Relationships During COVID-19’ Webinar. During this time of economic instability, it’s critical that Customer Success teams protect and provide business continuity to their customers. How do you balance customer communications during a crisis?

Webinar 72

Webinar Customer Relationships Leadership Customer Success 72

Totango

JANUARY 30, 2020

Customer success and account management share common goals: Building customer loyalty and driving growth. Still, considering customer success vs account management reveals some insight into the contributions of both roles. Customer Success vs Account Management: How are They Different?

Customer Success 63

Customer Success Management Net Promoter Score Metrics 63

Team Support

JUNE 18, 2020

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed some strategies for helping to navigate new B2B (business-to-business) customer relationships during uncertain economic times. But what about existing customers? Be the rock they can rely on and work with them to create avenues of mutual success.

Sales 59

Sales B2B Customer Experience Management 59

Oracle

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Make sure to check back each week to learn how Oracle CX customers are driving success and building customer relationships that last. One of these ever-present challenges is how to get marketing and sales teams to collaborate more effectively. Let’s take a look at 5 valuable tips to master lead management.

Management 80

Management Sales 2020 Multi-Channel 80

Totango

JULY 19, 2022

How Your Customer Success Platform Can Replace Your CRM. Recurring-revenue businesses succeed by nurturing customer relationships over the entire lifecycle. However, a traditional CRM focuses just on the transaction stage of the customer relationship rather than cultivating growth across the entire customer journey.

Customer Relationships 92

Customer Relationships Customer Success Events Sales 92

Oracle

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Here are 5 of the upcoming, must-see sales-focused sessions. You can also view the full sales session catalog here. General Session: The Latest CX Innovations for Sales. What does the future hold for sales professionals? Your Roadmap of the Future for Sales and Service. How do you build a loyal customer base?

2018 49

2018 Sales Roadmap Loyalty 49

BirdEye

JULY 5, 2023

This marketing strategy isn’t about short-term wins or sales transactions; instead, it focuses on long-term customer retention. Why does relationship marketing work? Relationship marketing works as it helps you understand your audience better and allows you to stay in constant touch with your customers.

Marketing 98

Marketing Social Media Loyalty Programs Customer Retention 98

CSM Magazine

APRIL 29, 2024

Real-time Monitoring and Alerts BI tools provide real-time monitoring of social media conversations, ensuring businesses can stay updated on relevant discussions, trends, and events as they happen. Sentiment Analysis Sentiment analysis is a critical capability of BI for social media monitoring and analytics.

Social Media 52

Social Media Metrics Events Insights 52

BirdEye

AUGUST 24, 2023

You have to cast a wide net to attract new customers. Google ads, trade shows, and local events add up. And the scope of traditional marketing makes it difficult to target the ideal customer effectively. Your sales team has to do the heavy lifting to persuade a prospect to sign on as a new customer.

Marketing 98

Marketing Customer Retention Loyalty Social Media 98

Amity

MARCH 29, 2016

Managers intuitively recognize new customer relationships should start on a positive note. Creating a beneficial customer experience, especially at the very beginning, pays dividends. What happens up front tends to set the stage for the entire relationship. Industrial Marketing Management 30, 271–286.

Customer Relationships 67

Customer Relationships 2001 2010 Loyalty 67

BirdEye

MAY 3, 2023

B2B and B2C marketing channels need customized approaches for best results in terms of language, creative design, brand positioning, messaging, etc. When done correctly, both are great for developing customer relationships, building trust in your brand, and getting high-value conversions.

Marketing 98

Marketing Social Media B2C Multi-Channel 98

Optimove

MARCH 26, 2024

KeyNote: Neil Hoyne , best-selling author of “Converted: The Data-Driven Way to Win Customers’ Hearts,” and Senior Fellow at the Wharton School and Chief Strategist at Google, shared his insight into how brands can create deep customer relationships. Discover which level you are on and how you can move up.

2024 64

2024 Connections 2025 Download 64

RapportBoost

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

RapportBoost to Showcase New Chat Sales Boosting Platform at Booth #318 at ICMI Contact Center Demo Nov. – Company to showcase new chat sales boosting SaaS product and celebrate inclusion of Heidi Rote with valued client Jenny Craig USA in the organization’s 2018 “Movers & Shakers” list – Los Angeles, CA.

Sales 40

Sales Contact Center 2018 Average Handle Time 40

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JUNE 22, 2021

Business leaders, in fact, have not been trained, educated or even asked to consider customer experience. Traditional business education and even standard business plans don’t include much focus on the customer’s journey beyond the basics of getting the sale and delivering a product or service. Ask for what might be missing.

Customer Journey Mapping 297

Customer Journey Mapping Customer Journey E-support Customers 297

customer sure

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

However, Innovative Apple accessory vendor, StudioProper , have managed to develop the knack for meeting and exceeding these needs. This week I caught up with Alon Tamir, StudioProper’s Founder, to find out exactly how they’ve managed to catch the attention of one of the world’s most discerning markets. Or an award.

Customer Relationships 97

Customer Relationships Innovation Customers Consumers 97

Totango

MARCH 24, 2020

The most effective way to follow this progress is to break down the journey into modular B2B customer lifecycle stages. This breakdown helps turn the sprawl of an ongoing customer relationship into a series of clearly defined stages that ensure every action you undertake is aligned with generating customer value.

B2B 59

B2B Management Metrics Customers 59

Alida

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

In a fast-moving world where customer expectations are constantly changing, the best way to future-proof your company is to orient your business around the voice of the customer. That’s the key messages from Scott Miller, CEO of Vision Critical, when he delivered his keynote at the 2018 Customer Intelligence Summit.

Entertainment 133

Entertainment Customer Relationships 2018 Insights 133

Natalie Petouhof

APRIL 4, 2016

Tweet After attending the SAP Hybris IOT/ CRM event, I was very impressed to see a vendor really connect the dots between commerce and customer service and customer experience. At the end of the day, if the customer experience is poor, customers will abandon shopping carts and revenue will suffer.

Events 40

Events 2016 B2C B2B 40

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Manage conversations from a single inbox Harness the power of text abbreviations in your communications with Birdeye. See Pricing FREE DEMO Here are a few real-life examples: Wrong approach Customer: "Can you tell me about your return policy?" Right approach Customer: "When is the sale ending?" Stay tuned for updates."

Social Media 113

Social Media Communication ROI Sales 113

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Is customer experience worth it? C-level leaders want to know if customer experience (CX) is worth the investment. Customer-focused employees across marketing, sales, HR, and other departments want to know if new CX initiatives are worth pushing for. This often gets translated into the following business text: SALES!

Customer Experience 261

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Culture ROI 261

BirdEye

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Your business’s online reputation management is your bread and butter. Your brand reputation management should be your #1 marketing priority. It occurs when actions, events, or circumstances lead to a negative perception that can damage one's reputation. How can reputational risk be managed? Nike sales fell.

Social Media 57

Social Media Airlines 2009 Financial 57

Oracle

JANUARY 6, 2021

In a recent virtual event hosted by Oracle, Aon, a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement, and health solutions, shared three ways the company improved its sales IQ and customer experience (CX). Read on to learn how. Consolidated data improves analytics.

Sales 50

Sales Customer Relationship Management Events Information 50

SurveySparrow

APRIL 23, 2023

Both aspects contribute to business growth, customer acquisition, and long-term sustainability. Efficient Use of Resources Focusing on quality leads allows you to optimize your marketing and sales efforts. The sales team can then use this information to initiate the sales process and convert these leads into paying customers.

B2B 52

B2B Marketing Social Media Advertising 52

BirdEye

MARCH 24, 2023

Table of contents Business development defined Differences between business development and sales Business development versus sales development Differences between business development and marketing What does a business development manager do? A marketing manager is often involved in developing a marketing plan.

2023 98

2023 Return on Investment Social Media Sales 98

Gainsight

APRIL 22, 2024

She accomplishes this by tracking each phase of the SPACES Framework: Support Product Acquisition Content Engagement Success “If you can show that we were one of these touches to make the sale, you can really show the impact of your community at that level,” says Baxi. To watch the full panel discussion, click here.

2024 52

2024 Metrics Customer Relationships Customers 52

Alida

JUNE 30, 2017

Vehicle sales are softening, and car ownership is down, especially among younger consumers. While the new paradigm of CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric) vehicles is expected to generate new economic opportunities, the picture for the legacy manufacturer/franchise dealer sales model is alarming.

Automotive 138

Automotive 2025 Customer Relationships 2017 138

BirdEye

MAY 10, 2023

Follow it up by showcasing the value of your products or service to educate and build customer relationships. Video advertising Video provides an emotionally engaging method to connect with customers and captures their attention in ways that text or images can’t. Use a CTA to encourage customers to engage.

Marketing 98

Marketing Social Media Advertising Reference 98

TechSee

JANUARY 25, 2023

Most field service departments operate in a highly competitive and customer-centric marketplace. Top Field Service Management Influencers in 2023 John Carroll, CEO, Service Council Bob Feiner joined Dell Technologies in 1999 and currently serves as Senior Vice President of Dell EMC’s Global Deployment and Field Services business.

2023 41

2023 Management Automotive Leadership 41

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 31, 2015

Branches allow for direct contact with individuals and businesses important for the sales of financial services. Branch staff are both well-trained and equipped with high tech devices (they have “mobile concierges”, with iPads and headsets) for making customer inquiries and transactions go smoothly and efficiently.

Banking 124

Banking Customer Relationships Financial Magazine 124