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4 Steps That Can Optimize Your Sales Process.

Authors :
Cespedes, Frank V.
Peterson, Scott
Weinfurter, Daniel
Source :
Harvard Business Review Digital Articles; 9/24/2024, p1-8, 8p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This article discusses the importance of optimizing the sales process by allocating effort towards customer discovery, lead qualification, and performance management. It highlights the need for actionable guidelines in prospecting to avoid wasting time and resources on unqualified leads. The article presents a case study of a company that improved its sales process by analyzing customer data, understanding buyer personas, clarifying differentiators, and communicating the ideal customer profile. The company saw significant improvements in deal size, revenue, win rates, and client satisfaction. The article emphasizes the importance of customer selection criteria in business development efforts and the impact it has on various aspects of a business. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Harvard Business Review Digital Articles
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
179978650