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The Marketing and Sales Alignment Playbook

September 30, 2022

Marketing and Sales Alignment
Alignment between marketing and sales is a top priority at most organizations. After all, the more marketing and sales teams are aligned, the better the results. When marketing and sales are in sync, teams see increased revenue, improved customer retention, increased renewals, and better win rates.

Despite the fact that teams want alignment, many struggle to achieve it. That’s, in part, because gaining alignment isn’t easy.

If your company is already performing well, it may be tempting to continue on upholding the status quo—making sales through reputation or referrals. If your company is underperforming, it may be overwhelming to address issues with alignment. In either case, getting aligned is essential.

Spotlight

Octagon

Octagon is the world’s largest sponsorship consulting practice and a pioneer and leader in athlete and personality representation and management. With more than 800 employees globally, Octagon manages/influences billions in worldwide sponsorship rights fees and activation. We work with hundreds of blue-chip corporate clients, more than 800 Athletes & Personalities clients, and manage more than 13,000 events per year.

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Spotlight

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