practical tips to get marketing & sales on the same page
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Nasheen Liu, VP Marketing
Original article published by @MarketingProfs
5 Tips for Marketing to Win Love From Sales
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Tip No. 1
Be Specific When Asking for Sales’ Input Don’t ask open-ended questions Focus on their priorities Define context and seek actionable input
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Tip No. 2
Act Like an Expert in Your Own Domain Yes-sayers don’t necessarily get respect Do research. Be confident. Provide Insights. Prepare business cases about “why” & “why not”
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Tip No. 3
Every E-mail to Sales Should be a Valuable One Make subject line meaningful and intriguing Get to the “selling points” front and center Never forward anything without a synopsis
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Tip No. 4
Align Your Plan With the Sales Cycle Understand nature of sales cycle Make activity plan “top-heavy” Plan follow-up accordingly
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Tip No. 5
Help the Ones Who Want to be Helped Don’t try too hard to impress everyone Work with those who are eager to receive help Identify champions and promote their successes
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http://www.marketingprofs.com/articles/2013/11576/five-tips-for-marketing-to-win-love-from-sales
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