An Operation Leader’s Guide to Rolling Out an Account-Based Sales Strategy

June 14, 2019

Years ago, networking was everything in sales. Today, data is quickly becoming the most important element in your sales strategy. But like most things, you need the right data, especially if you plan to take an account-based approach. Account-based sales (ABS) is a strategic alignment between sales and marketing to target and win deals with specific organizations. With precise ideal customer profiles (ICPs) and thorough research, your team can personalize their plan for every stakeholder responsible for making a deal.

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