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For C-level executives to take you seriously, you need to understand the issues they face. They play strategic roles within organisations and make company-wide decisions.

Given that 57% -70% of the buying decisions in B2B are made before buyers even talk to a company and their sales team, and the C-suite spends less than 2% of their time with vendors, it’s essential you know how to appeal to their interests and speak their language when you arrive in front of them.

Referrals – by far the most effective way to get a C-Suite appointment. To connect with the C-suite, you can identify someone who knows and values you, your solution, or your company to introduce you to the key executive – research indicates that 85% of executives said that advice from a peer directly influenced a business decision. These networks serve as confidential forums for sharing best practices, discussing challenges, and exploring collaborative opportunities.

‍Create a Compelling Reason to Meet – executives are notoriously busy, so a valid hook is essential to have C-suites give you the time of day – hooks might include a trigger event like a new hire, a​ strategic account review to go over the value provided by your business, or an executive briefing, to review key features of your new offering.

Provide Insights – Insights may include an industry trend, a research report, or a white paper from your research. Offer to share best practices, success stories, competitive insights, or industry information you have gathered from your own experience.

Senior managers do not have time for a sales rep talking about their new product or service, so keep it short and simple. Research indicates that C-suites dedicate 79% of their business interactions to weekends, with an average of 3.9 hours daily and 2.9 hours on 70% of vacation days. Don’t waste their time, and remember that less is always more.

The more you research the market, the company, and the challenges your buyer faces, the more personalised your pitch and solution will be. Shockingly, executives say that only 24% of sales people they encounter understand their business, while 88% are knowledgeable about their products. In order to ensure you aren’t counted amongst the sales people who don’t understand the business, don’t treat your meeting like a high-level demo.

As a sales rep, you must bring value to the conversation by teaching the buyer something they do not know but need to know. Talk numbers and metrics, figures that allow them to see that you have imbibed their case and can deliver a competent solution.

Run it as a conversation, not a meeting. Be humble while still showing that you are competent and have something of value to offer. Don’t be desperate to make a sale. Offer your product and if your buyer doesn’t find it relevant, don’t push and just move on. They probably need you as much as you need them.

It would be logical to assume that C-levels face similar difficulties, but the truth is that they have different considerations and inclinations. Recent research has allowed us to find out what are the priorities of CEOs, CTOs, and CFOs and, with them, what is the best way to approach these executives.

‍1. The CEO

Although they are the head of the company, CEOs often delegate many tasks and decisions. A key pain point in this economic climate is concern for growth: confidence in their prospects for growth this year is down, from 48% expressing strong confidence in their growth prospects last year to 42% this year, and nearly two-thirds of UK CEOs still expect the UK economy to either remain stagnant (27%) or decline (35%).

‍CEOs are also concerned with digitalisation, productivity, and capacity efficiency, and pain points to connect with them are to address uncertainty, explore ways to meet obligations to their shareholders, and tackle increasing competitiveness in their niche.

In order to engage with CEOs, studies indicate that a casual approach, matching language, and asking the right questions are key to capturing a CEO’s interest.

‍2. The CTO

The CTO is the ‘idea developer’ operating backstage, and the good news is that they tend to be open to implementing changes to improve digitalisation, automatisation, and online presence.

Recent studies show that the best way to reach out to a CTO is to show humbleness and respect. How? Proving expertise in their industry and tasks and demonstrating you appreciate their role. Yes, CTOs complain about being undervalued in their companies. That can be an excellent pain point to connect with them.

Pain points include cybersecurity, cloud computing, developing data-driven decision making, and reinstating legacy systems for remote teams. One pundit highlighted that “The tricky part of digital transformation isn’t technology but the speed and transition to sustain it, especially in uncertain times,” and CTOs are under pressure to adapt their technological systems to facilitate growth.

‍3. The CFO

In many companies, CFOs have the final say when a company-wide decision is made.

They don’t have time to waste, they care about financial health, and they want to get down to the details. So, explain at the beginning of the conversation what the purpose of the call is and, if possible, refer to employees or other relevant points of contact. That will make them perceive that you have value to offer.

CFOs face two fundamental problems: they spend too much time working on annual reports and have too many things to attend to. Those are two excellent pain points for which to offer solutions. With more than three-quarters (76%) of CFOs saying they’re aiming and ready for net profit growth over the next 12 months, it’s a good opportunity to be in contact with CFOs, despite economic uncertainty.

‍4. The CMO

Ironically, whilst marketing budgets are going up in 2024, CFOs (60%) are more optimistic than CMOs (49%) or Senior Managers to Presidents (48%) in the marketing team’s ability to drive revenue! Nearly 1 in 2 B2B CMOs and CFOs say the CMO role has evolved to have a more direct role in driving revenue and growth, and that CMOs are expected to demonstrate marketing impact to the bottom line.

As a result, 84% of CMOs say they have strengthened their skills to demonstrate B2B marketing impact to help the CFO/CEO understand the value of brand marketing, and a whopping 80% of CMOs say learning the language of finance has helped them secure more marketing budget.

CMOs will question whether this solution allows us to do our job better, how this solution attracts customers, and what’s the return on investment.

With the shift away from outdated lead generation tactics, today’s B2B marketing teams are focused on creating demand and increasing the number and quality of direct intent demo requests. CMOs create a business case for any new spend that’ll tie back to the acceleration of increase of revenue. In order to convince CMOs, speak to lead nurturing capabilities, refer to key figures to highlight the ROI, and make sure to differentiate your offering from your competitors

‍Demonstrating competence when selling to a C-level executive makes all the difference in B2B sales. You must enter the sales conversation with a solution story to present. And you must rely on that solution to make them see that you are on the same level of competence and that you can help them achieve their strategic objectives.

In the fast-paced world of B2B sales, staying ahead of the curve is essential. That’s why I recommend leveraging AI solutions like Super Benji to automate your outreach and personalise your communications with C-suite executives. With its advanced data enrichment capabilities and tailored messaging approach, Super Benji can help you stand out in a crowded marketplace and drive meaningful engagement with key decision-makers. Say goodbye to generic sales pitches and hello to personalised, impactful interactions with Super Benji by your side.

Super Benji takes the hassle out of staying up-to-date with prospects, crafting the perfect subject line and value proposition, and timing your outreach just right. By following your contacts closely and identifying personal triggers, Super Benji creates personalised, impactful messages that match your tone of voice seamlessly. Embrace the future of B2B sales with Super Benji and watch your relationships with C-suite executives flourish.

B2B sales can be a complex and challenging process, and having an effective sales methodology in place can make all the difference.

While you may have an effective sales process encapsulating the steps you take to move a potential customer through your sales funnel, methodologies serve as roadmaps to guide your sales team, a broader philosophy or set of practices that can inform how a sales process is built and conducted.

When leads are qualified properly, less time is wasted on people not likely to buy from you, so you can hone in on the ones who are. This is why sales qualification methodologies are imperative to your strategy.

In this blog, we will look at the most popular sales methodologies and lead qualifications, so you can choose a strategy that works for you.

SPIN

First up is a sales strategy that comes from Neil Rackham’s 1988 classic book, ‘Spin Selling.’ In his book, Rackham argues that salespeople must abandon traditional sales techniques and build value as trusted advisors to win larger consultative deals.

The strategy focuses on asking good questions in the right order, using active listening, and translating the prospects’s needs into your product’s features—principles that align particularly well with inbound sales.

SPIN stands for the four stages of the questioning sequence:

Situation

Problem

Implication

Need Payoff

Rackham strategy emphasises that closing is less important than most salespeople and managers think, whereas questioning is more important than most salespeople and managers think! Moreover, great reps focus on preventing, not handling, objections.

Successful closing depends on getting the right commitment, and salespeople who close at high rates tend to ask the same types of questions in the same order, following the pattern of SPIN, where each question type plays a different role in moving the buyer towards the sale.

As B2B products become increasingly complex, this approach positions reps to deeply embed their businesses in customer organisations, delivering the consultative selling that modern buyers crave. Studies show that SPIN selling can improve sales productivity by 17%.

SPIN selling is strategic and consultative, focusing on building value through effective questioning and active listening to align customer needs with product features.

SPIN can also complement low-pressure methods like the Sandler System. It’s important to note that, unlike SNAP selling, the SPIN approach deemphasises closing techniques.

NEAT™

The NEAT™ qualification methodology, created by the Richard Harris Consulting Group, was designed to replace outdated processes with a new-era methodology.

It’s an evolved methodology from BANT, ANUM, and AN, and is an acronym for:

Need

Economic impact

Access to Authority

Timeline

NEAT is comprehensive and customer-centric, addressing specific needs, economic impact, access to authority, and timelines for a tailored solution approach.

By focusing on the customer’s needs, sales professionals can provide tailored solutions that genuinely address their pain points. By focusing on energy and alignment, the methodology recognises that customers are not just looking for a product or service and may be seeking a partner who can help them achieve their goals.

On the flipside, NEAT is not suitable for some industries that value efficiency, may not suit some salespeople, and requires significant time and energy to get right.

SNAP

Jill Konrath, the originator of the SNAP selling methodology, came up with the idea after being frustrated in her first year of sales; she realised that many of her prospects were distracted by other priorities, projects, and challenges.

Assuming her prospect is risk-averse and easily put off by complexity, risk, or anything that takes too much of their time, she coined the term “frazzled customer syndrome” and devised the methodology to appease their jumpy temperaments.

SNAP stands for:

Simple

iNvaluable

Align

Priorities

SNAP selling is practical and customer-focused, simplifying options, providing invaluable insights, aligning with customer needs, and prioritising solutions to create a quantified gap for decision-making.

Konrath’s book also offered a granular view of buying decisions, namely allowing access, the choice to move away from the status quo, and changing resources.

BANT

The oldest sales methodology on this list, BANT was implemented by IBM in the 1950s and remains a simple and effective qualification method.

Budget

Authority

Need

Timing

BANT is traditional and efficient, emphasising budget, authority, need, and timing for quick lead qualification and short sales cycles.

BANT’s focus on budget and authority allows for early qualification of leads, saving time in the qualification process and ensuring a short sales cycle while also being flexible and reliable.

On the other hand, BANT is seller-focused and not the fastest framework to implement.

ANUM

ANUM was developed by Ken Krogue, and it’s pretty much similar to BANT’s approach, with significant emphasis placed on authority:

Authority

Need

Urgency

Money

ANUM was eventually reduced to just AN, Authority and Need, which cuts out any discussion of timeline and money.

Money is the last priority because this particular sales framework depends on the rapport that you have with the decision-maker and takes into account that companies don’t always have a fixed budget for the solutions that you propose. ANUM is authoritative and urgent, focusing on decision-making power, needs, urgency, and money to streamline lead qualification and move prospects through the process effectively.

ANUM saves time for the reps by making them contact the decision-maker and ensuring that the potential lead can be moved down the process. On the other hand, it qualifies leads on the decision-making power, which means if someone is a gatekeeper, they would be disqualified, even if they could lead to the right person.

ChAMP

ChAMP stands for:

Challenges

Authority

Money

Priority

ChAMP is insightful and challenging, identifying buyer intentions through challenges, authority, money, and priority to align prospects with business goals. Although very similar to BANT, ChAMP’s focus on buyer intentions means it’s great at identifying prospects that are a good fit for your business, especially if you have a clear ICP that focuses on specific pain points.

However, the framework might leave some holes for qualification; the method helps you determine who your decision-makers are, but not necessarily what criteria they need to make a final decision. Neither does it give a way to consider competitors, the decision-making process, or external success indicators.

FAINT

Initially developed by Mike Shultz, it introduces interest as a qualification factor and solves a major problem that a lot of bigger prospects have.

Funds

Authority

Interest

Need

Timing

FAINT is flexible and human-centric, considering funds, authority, interest, needs, and timing to cater to varied organisational budgeting structures and prospect interests.

using funds rather than budget as a qualification, which deals with organisations with funds but no set budgets but doesn’t work as well for organisations with set budgets. Moreover, including interest as a qualifying factor allows sensitivity to the human aspect of the prospect and how interested they really are in your solution.

MEDDIC

This framework was developed during the 1990s by Jack Napoli and Dick Dunkel. This framework primarily focuses on knowing more about your prospects.

Metrics

Economic buyer

Decision criteria

Decision process

Identify pain

Champion

MEDDIC is thorough, focusing on metrics, economic buyers, decision criteria, process, pain points, and champions for accurate lead qualification and deal success. Given the level of detail this framework would have you uncover, it can certainly help you accurately qualify the lead and, as a result, experience a lesser amount of failure.

On the flipside, this framework has a very lengthy process of qualifying leads, wherein an immense amount of tracking and recording of data are required, making it unsuitable for use by small B2B agencies.

NOTE

NOTE is a newer technique pioneered by Sean Burke, then CEO of KiteDesk. It has seen a lot of adoption amongst companies because it solves the seller-centric nature of BANT by being buyer-centric.

Need

Opportunity

Team

Effect

This technique is buyer-centric and needs-driven, evaluating needs, opportunities, team dynamics, and effects to align solutions with customer pain points and goals.

Instead of focusing on budgets and financing, it qualifies based on what the prospects are actually needing. When selling to a potential customer, the sales team starts by identifying the customer’s specific pain points and challenges before going on to determine the customer’s budget, decision-making process, and timeline for making a purchase.

SPICED

Although it’s not clear who developed SPICED, they must’ve been deeply attuned to sales psychology. The five-step sales qualification framework that guides your sales reps to answer these questions:

Situation

Pain

Impact

Critical event

Decision

SPICED is psychologically rooted and persuasive, guiding sales reps through situations, pain, impact, critical events, and decisions to create customer buy-in and validate the sale idea. Based on the assumption that customers will overvalue positive information supporting their idea and create a psychological buy-in to further validate their great idea, when used successfully, it gives the impression that the customer came up with the idea of the sale!

Conceptual Selling

Founders Robert Miller and Stephen Heiman urge salespeople not to lead with a pitch, and instead they encourage sales reps to uncover the prospect’s concept of their product and understand their decision process.

In this way, conceptual selling is unique compared to other methods as it is centred around the idea that buyers are more likely to buy into concepts of solutions rather than actual goods or services.

You are encouraged to ask five types of questions:

Confirmation questions

New information questions

Attitude questions

Commitment questions

Basic issue questions

As a result, conceptual selling is insightful and personalised, uncovering prospect concepts, attitudes, commitments, and issues to tailor solutions effectively. The sales methodology hinges around giving information, receiving information, and receiving confirmation, and in this way stray from the binary of ‘qualified’ or ‘unqualified’ leads.

Conceptual selling allows for a deeper understanding of the prospect’s needs and decision-making process, leading to more personalised and effective sales pitches.However, this approach may require more time and effort upfront to uncover the prospect’s concept of the product, potentially lengthening the sales cycle.

SCOTSMAN®

This methodology stands for:

Solution

Competition

Originality

Timescales

Size

Money

Authority

Need

SCOTSMAN® is one of the most comprehensive and detailed lead qualification methodologies, covering solutions, competition, originality, timescales, size, money, authority, and needs for a holistic sales approach.

GPCTBA and C&IT

GPCTBA C&IT purports to be a comprehensive qualification framework. Developed by Pete Caputa to address the changes in sales since BANT was introduced by IBM, the three-part process has evolved due to the fact that buyers are further along the buying process and have already done research before hopping on a call.

The acronym stands for:

Goals

Plans

Challenges

Timeline

Budget

Authority

Negative consequences

Positive implications

GPCTBA and C&IT are modern and holistic, focusing on goals, plans, challenges, timelines, budgets, authority, negative consequences, and positive implications for a thorough lead qualification process. You need to understand your prospect’s business model, buying process, goals, etc., to persuade them to convert.

As it focuses on considering positive as well as negative aspects of the deal, this makes the GPCTBA/C&I framework stand out from other sales qualification frameworks.

Sandler System

This system was developed in 1967 by David Sandler and focuses on having sales reps act as consultants rather than pushy salespeople.

Sandler was inspired by footage of WWII submarine staff moving from compartment to compartment, closing doors behind them, to avoid flooding throughout.

The Sandler Selling System requires the same procedure to avoid ‘disaster’ on a sales call. Your goal is to move through each compartment, or step, of the selling system to arrive safely at a successful sale.

In this way, the strategy concentrates on asking the right questions during the qualifying process instead of pushing a product on someone who doesn’t need it. A whopping 88% of salespeople with Sandler training said their sales strategy improved.

Solution Selling

Solution Selling is a sales methodology where a salesperson holistically considers a prospect’s needs so they can recommend specific products or services that will best accommodate their individual problems and concerns.

With solution selling, customers’ needs are listened to intimately. It’s all about understanding the prospect’s needs and which products or services will benefit them most.

On the other hand, solution selling often requires following a question-and-answer format; this can lead to a conversation that’s quite stale and inflexible.

You may also find that reps rely too heavily on their set of questions and don’t allow the conversation to flow naturally. Moreover, with 67% of the B2B buyer’s journey now done digitally, buyers already know the solution they need, so this approach may be too static.

Target Account Selling

Target Account Selling is personalised and efficient, focusing on highly qualified leads with specific criteria but requiring significant resources for research and outreach. It identifies prospects based on specific factors such as deal value, ideal customer persona, industry, revenue, pain points, buying signals, and budget. The focus is more on personalised sales resources for these highly qualified leads.

This method allows for a more focused and efficient approach to sales, leading to higher conversion rates and a better return on investment for the agency.

However, this method requires significant resources for research and personalised outreach, potentially making it more time-consuming and costly compared to mass marketing approaches.

Command of the Sale

Command of the Sale denotes selling in a commanding manner with some urgency, some degree of bravado, extensive product knowledge, and exceptional situational awareness.

This selling method can help B2B agencies assert control over the sales process, create a sense of urgency, and showcase their expertise, leading to faster decision-making and potentially higher sales volumes.

However, the commanding approach may come off as aggressive or pushy, potentially alienating potential clients and damaging long-term relationships.

Gap Selling

Gap Selling is a methodology rooted in highlighting the gap between where a prospect’s business currently stands and where they would like it to be.

Its underlying premise rests on addressing problems as opposed to touting products. Despite a lengthy qualification process, the gap selling method will be most effective with teams that are afforded the time and money to be able to understand the prospect’s situation holistically.

By focusing on addressing a prospect’s specific problems and needs rather than pushing products, a B2B agency utilising the gap selling method can build stronger, more trust-based relationships with clients.

The qualification process for gap selling may require a significant investment of time and resources, potentially limiting the agency’s ability to quickly scale or work with a larger volume of clients.

Challenger Sale

Built around a sales process that focuses on teaching, tailoring, and taking control of the sales experience. Using the Challenger sales model, Dixon and Adamson argue that with the right sales training and sales tools, sales reps can take control of any customer conversation.

The Challenger Sale method can help B2B agencies establish themselves as industry experts, build strong relationships with clients, and ultimately increase sales through a more structured and proactive approach.

Implementing the Challenger Sale method may require significant changes to the existing sales process, which could take time and resources to fully adopt and train sales teams effectively.

When evaluating which sales methodology is right for your small B2B agency, it is important to consider your team’s style as well as the needs and response patterns of the clients with whom you are interacting. Each sales method has its own unique strengths and is a proven strategy for successful B2B selling.

Nearly 60% of the companies with over 10,000 employees surveyed in the “State of Sales Methodologies in B2B SaaS” report said the methodologies they’ve chosen have more than paid for themselves. But whatever methodology you adopt, the ultimate sales methodology is authenticity and honest communication!

It’s important to keep in mind that qualifications are a useful way of driving the conversation, but they aren’t the be-all and end-all of the sales process. After all, if the problem is large enough to put an executive-level priority at risk, they will find the money!

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In the fast-paced world of B2B sales, email remains a cornerstone of effective communication and marketing strategies. However, the difference between an email that converts and one that languishes unread in an inbox often hinges on subtle nuances in how the email is crafted and delivered.

Common pitfalls can significantly undermine the effectiveness of your email campaigns, leading to missed opportunities and potential sales. In this article, we’ll explore five critical email mistakes that could be killing your B2B sales and provide practical solutions to turn your email communications into powerful tools for business growth.

Poor Subject Lines and Preview Text

First impressions in email marketing are crucial, and nothing makes a first impression quite like the subject line and preview text. According to B2B Marketing insights, a well-crafted subject line should be clear, persuasive, and no longer than 50 characters.

The preview text, acting as a secondary hook, should follow suit with a limit of 80 characters, often showcasing the first line of your email. Personalisation plays a key role here; a study by YES Lifecycle Marketing highlighted that personalised email subject lines see a 50% higher open rate. Whether it’s incorporating the recipient’s first name, location, or interests, these tailored touches can significantly boost your engagement rates. Remember, the goal is to intrigue and compel the recipient to read further, not just to inform them about the sender.

Long paragraphs

In the digital age, less is often more, especially when it comes to email content. AWeber’s research suggests that the most effective emails are concise, with subject lines averaging around 43.85 characters. The structure of your email body is equally important; long, unbroken paragraphs are likely to lose the reader’s attention. Instead, aim for one to two sentences per paragraph and use bullet points to break up lists or complex information. This approach not only enhances readability but also respects the recipient’s time—a crucial consideration in B2B communications where every second counts.

Deliverability Issues

Even the most well-crafted emails can fail to reach their intended recipient if they end up in the spam folder. Ensuring your emails are delivered to the inbox involves clear, straightforward subject lines, avoiding spam-trigger words, and encouraging recipients to whitelist your emails.

Factors such as sender reputation and email content can influence whether an email is flagged as spam. Additionally, try to adhere to best practices like avoiding all-caps in the subject line, using proper spelling and grammar, and steering clear of excessive exclamation points and URL shorteners.

Some influencers swear by deliverability, and have sworn off the inclusion of links or pictures in emails, fearing deliverability repercussions. Although overly large emails may get caught in spam filters or may fail to send at all, ensuring your email has three or fewer images, approximately 20 lines of text, with the text comprising at least 60% of your email, will ensure your deliverability will not be impacted.

Unclear Call-to-Action

A clear and compelling CTA is essential for converting email recipients into active leads or customers. Surprisingly, only 30% of B2B websites effectively use CTAs, and those that are personalised see a 202% better performance than generic ones!

Ensure that your CTA is visually distinct and positioned prominently within your email. Whether it’s a button or a link, make it unmistakable and easy to interact with. Personalising the CTA to reflect the recipient’s industry or specific needs can further enhance its effectiveness, leading to higher engagement and conversion rates.

Lack of Segmentation and Personalization

The importance of segmentation and personalization in email marketing cannot be overstated. With 83% of consumers preferring hyper-personalised marketing messages, it’s clear that tailored content resonates more deeply with recipients.

The ability to segment email lists and individualise email campaign messaging are the most effective personalization tactics for 50% of marketing influencers – by leveraging data on customer behaviour and preferences, businesses can segment their audience, crafting content to appeal to pain points and individual concerns, ultimately boosting engagement and sales.

As we’ve explored, avoiding common email mistakes is essential for maximising the effectiveness of your B2B marketing efforts. From crafting engaging subject lines to ensuring precise segmentation and personalization, each element plays a critical role in capturing and maintaining the interest of your prospects. Remember, in B2B sales, every detail counts, and the right approach to email can make all the difference in achieving your business objectives.

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In the dynamic and competitive world of B2B sales, crafting cold emails demands precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of your prospect. A study by Convince & Convert reveals that 35% of recipients open emails based on the subject line alone, underscoring the importance of composing personalised messages that resonate with prospects, capture their interest, and compel them to take action.

The journey to engaging a prospect begins with the subject line and preview text. A well-crafted subject line can increase open rates significantly through various strategies:

Personalization: Including the recipient’s first name can boost open rates by 42%.

Time-sensitive language: Terms like “limited time offer” or “ending soon” can spark FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and lead to a 40% increase in open rates.

Emojis: Adding an emoji or two can lead to a 28% increase in open rates.

Adjusting the preview text can also make a substantial difference, increasing open rates by up to 8%.

B2B buyers’ purchasing decisions are influenced by a range of digital channels:

– 70% of buyers are influenced by vendor websites.

– 67% use internet searches.

– 53% rely on social media.

– 47% read regular publications.

– 41% consider email content.

Additionally, a study by CEB found that B2B buyers are 57% through their purchasing decision before they engage with a sales rep. This implies that prospects are more interested in solutions to their problems than in the details of your company or product.

To write a compelling email, start with a prospect-centred approach:

Know their challenges: Open with a line such as, “I noticed your company is making impressive strides in renewable energy,” showing you’ve done your research and are aware of their context.

Frame your solution: Subtly introduce your solution by focusing on their needs. Forrester found that executive buyers are 74% more likely to listen to pitches that focus on their business issues. Instead of saying, “Our product can increase your website traffic by 30-50%,” try “I see a significant opportunity to [implement solution],” addressing specific pain points.

This prospect-centric approach not only addresses their needs directly but also positions you as a trusted advisor. This subtle shift can drastically improve how your message is received, turning a cold email from a sales pitch into a conversation.

Statistics show that customer-centric companies are 60% more profitable than companies that aren’t, as customers are willing to spend more when they receive excellent service. Furthermore, 1 in 4 customers are willing to pay up to 10% more in almost every industry if they know they’ll receive top-notch service.

In today’s landscape, customer needs and expectations have shifted dramatically, making it essential to maintain a client-first mentality. Customer service surveys indicate that 86% of consumers are willing to pay more for a great customer experience, emphasising the importance of tailored communication. Furthermore, customer-centric businesses report a 24% increase in annual revenue growth, highlighting the financial benefits of taking a prospect-first approach to outreach.

In conclusion, a prospect-centric approach to cold emailing significantly boosts your chances of success. The RAIN Group found that sellers who connect with buyers’ needs and offer fresh insights are 3x more likely to win the sale. By focusing on the prospect and their needs, you can build strong rapport, establish credibility, and drive more conversions.

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Benji streamlines your sales process, allowing you to focus on building relationships and driving sales. Studies show that 70% of consumers believe AI is now integral to customer service, and 80% of executives report improvements in customer satisfaction and contact centre performance through conversational AI.

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Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) face a multitude of challenges in their roles, from managing low-quality leads to maintaining personalisation at scale. With a staggering 83.4% of SDRs failing to consistently meet their quotas, it’s clear that addressing these pain points is crucial for success in the competitive B2B landscape.

This article looks at 12 SDR pain points, advising for strategic solutions like improving lead scoring systems, automating personalised communications, and optimising follow-up cadences.

1. Wasting Time on Low-Quality Leads

One of the most draining tasks we face as SDRs is dedicating time to leads that don’t convert. Roughly 61% of us frequently engage with non-converting prospects, and according to AdRoll/RollWorks, sales ignore 50% of marketing leads. Focusing our efforts on high-quality leads through effective scoring systems can enhance our conversion rates, as can improving lead quality by improving funnels.

2. Struggling to Maintain Personal Touch at Scale

Personalisation is key to engagement, but scaling this can be daunting. Personalising emails can improve click-through rates by as much as 14% and conversion rates by 10%. According to McKinsey, today’s fastest growing companies drive 40% of their revenue through sales personalisation efforts! Automating personalised communications based on customer actions allows us to maintain genuine connections with a larger audience.

3. Ineffective Follow-Up Strategies

Knowing when and how to follow up with prospects is crucial. Timely follow-ups can increase deal closure rates by up to 70%, so choosing the correct sequence or cadence and finding the sweet spot is crucial. If your cadence is too aggressive, irrelevant, or inconsistent, you risk losing valuable leads along their buyers’ journey.

4. Sunk in Routine Tasks

Most SDRs spend a significant portion of our days on administrative tasks such as writing emails and data entry. 32% of sales reps say they spend more than an hour each day on manual data entry. Automating these tasks can boost our productivity by up to 14.5%, allowing SDRs more time to focus on strategic tasks that directly contribute to closing deals and generating revenue.

5. Lack of Actionable Data for Strategy

Nearly 40% of sales teams lack the necessary data to make informed decisions. Having access to detailed analytics and engagement metrics provides actionable insights that enable us to refine our strategies and improve our outreach efforts, thus enhancing our success rates and sales outcomes.

6. Long Sales Cycles

The average B2B sales cycle can last 84 days. In the SaaS industry, longer sales cycles have become more prevalent, with startups witnessing a 24% jump in their average sales cycle length. For B2B startups focusing on enterprise customers, this increase was even more pronounced at 36%, with one-third seeing a 50%+ increase in sales cycle length! Although streamlining interactions with prospects by ensuring timely and relevant communications can significantly reduce these lengthy cycles, long sales cycles is part-and-parcel of being an SDR in B2B sales.

7. Difficulty Standing Out Among Competitors

Over 55% of SDRs feel outmatched by competitors. Given that some of the top challenges salespeople face include competing against low-cost providers (31%) and creating competitive differentiation (26%), access to comprehensive market insights helps SDRs differentiate offerings in crowded markets.

8. Not Leveraging AI for Better Efficiency

AI can enhance lead prioritisation and task management, leading to a 50% increase in appointments and a 20% uplift in sales opportunities. Embracing AI technology improves our efficiency and focus, allowing more time for high-value interactions and boosting our overall sales performance.

9. Problems Handling Objections

Effectively managing objections is crucial, with proficient reps achieving a 64% closing rate.

Statistical analysis indicates that the average salesperson hears 10 objections per day, but only 27% of salespeople are able to overcome objections effectively. Practising objection handling and equipping oneself with robust data-driven insights can significantly increase success in converting prospects into customers.

10. Inefficient CRM Integration

Given that sales professionals are expected to spend an average of 43% of their time on research and data entry tasks in CRM systems, a well-resourced CRM enables a competent SDR. Proper CRM integration can enhance data accessibility by over 30%, ensuring that we have the most relevant and updated information available.

11. Misalignment Between Sales and Marketing

Misalignment between sales and marketing can lead to inefficiencies in every stage of the GTM process. Ensuring the customer journey is consistent all the way through from marketing to sales, and that the same ICP is targeted, ensures that nothing is left on the table. Studies show that businesses with strong sales and marketing alignment generate 208% more revenue as a result of their marketing efforts, that aligned teams are 67% more effective at closing deals, and that they enjoy a 36% higher customer retention rate!

12. Time Management

Effective time management is crucial when juggling multiple prospects and sales activities. Automating various sales processes helps us prioritise high-impact activities, focusing our efforts on engaging with prospects and closing deals. The problem is so prevalent that in our SDR research, 33.3% of high-growth companies cite challenges around SDR time management as one of the top three challenges for their organisation.

By addressing each of these pain points with strategic solutions, we can transform our daily challenges into opportunities for increased productivity and success, ultimately leading to a more efficient and rewarding sales process in the competitive B2B landscape.

Imagine a tool that not only understands the nuances of each pain point discussed but addresses them with precision and a touch of personality. Super Benji, an AI-driven solution, automates the sales process by identifying real-world triggers in the lives of prospects. It crafts personalised, timely, and engaging emails that resonate with recipients, ensuring that your messages are never perceived as spam.

With Benji, you can automate routine tasks, enrich data, and maintain a personal connection with each prospect, all while saving time and boosting your sales outcomes. Benji works tirelessly so you don’t have to, embodying the belief that no one should work like a dog—except for him. Book a call to improve your sales process and consistently exceed targets.

In B2B SaaS sales, objections are an inevitable part of the process. Objection handling is when the concerns of the prospect about the offer are dealt with successfully so that the deal can go ahead. How sales professionals handle these objections can significantly impact their success rates. Some salespeople are encouraged to argue or disagree with the prospect, but this is likely to strengthen the oppositional position of the prospect, and will likely undermine any trust that had been established in the relationship.

This article explores common objections encountered in B2B SaaS sales and provides practical talk tracks to address and overcome them, aiming to ultimately guide prospects toward recognizing the value of your product.

Overcoming objections effectively requires a blend of empathy, understanding, and strategic communication, and the first step in overcoming objections is to acknowledge them genuinely. Prospects need to feel heard and understood before they can be persuaded. Acknowledging objections builds trust and opens the door for meaningful dialogue whilst also setting the stage for addressing the concern with relevant information and evidence.

Conversely, attempting to overcome or handle objections can seem very salesy and pushy, especially in the current buying environment, where we must assume buyers are well-informed and have probably consumed a number of resources relating to the purchase already.

Cost concerns

One of the most common objections in B2B SaaS sales is the perceived high cost of the product. Prospects often worry about the initial investment without fully understanding the long-term benefits.

To address this, sales professionals can share success stories and case studies that demonstrate the return on investment (ROI). For example, “Many of our clients initially had the same concern. However, they found that the ROI from our product quickly justified the cost. For example, [Client X] saw a 30% increase in productivity within the first three months, which more than covered their investment.” Moreover, you can try asking “

Implementation fears

Another frequent objection is the perceived complexity and time required for implementation, especially for SaaS products. Prospects may say, “We don’t have the time to implement this right now.” To overcome this, it’s essential to highlight the ease and support provided during the implementation process. A suitable response could be, “Our implementation process is designed to be as seamless and quick as possible, often taking less than [X] hours of your team’s time. Plus, we offer comprehensive support to ensure a smooth transition.”

Competitors

Prospects already using a competitor’s product may be hesitant to switch. They might say, “We’re already using a competitor’s product.” You can try asking a leading question such as “Sounds like you are 100% happy with that vendor. Mind sharing what it is that they do great?” You can also differentiate your product by highlighting unique features and benefits. Try following up with something like this:”Many of our current clients switched from competitors because they found our solution offered unique features that better met their needs, such as [Feature A] and [Feature B]. Would you be open to a side-by-side comparison to see if we might offer additional value?”

Technical Proficiency

Concerns about technical proficiency can also be a barrier. Prospects might say, “Our team is not tech-savvy.” To alleviate this concern, emphasise the user-friendliness of your product and the support available. For example, “Our product is designed with user-friendliness in mind, and we offer extensive training and ongoing support to ensure your team feels confident using it.”

Proving ROI

Some prospects may need more proof of ROI before committing. They might say, “We need to see more proof of ROI.” In response, sales professionals can provide case studies and testimonials. A suitable response could be, “We have several case studies and testimonials from clients who have experienced significant ROI using our product. For instance, [Client Z] reported a 20% reduction in operational costs within six months.”

Scalability Concerns

Small companies may feel that a robust SaaS product is unnecessary for their size. They might say, “We’re a small company; we don’t need something this robust.” To address this, highlight the scalability of your product. For example, “Our product is designed to grow with you, offering robust features that can be tailored to your current needs and expanded as you grow.”

Access to Decision Makers

Gaining access to decision makers is often a necessary step in the decision-making process. Prospects might say, “We need to get buy-in from other stakeholders.” To facilitate this, offer to provide materials and arrange meetings with key decision makers. A possible response is, “I’d be happy to provide you with materials and data that you can share with your team. Additionally, we can arrange a meeting with all key decision makers to address any questions or concerns they might have.”

Integration with Existing Systems

Concerns about integration with existing systems can also be a barrier. Prospects might say, “I’m not sure if this will integrate with our existing systems.” To overcome this, emphasise the compatibility and support available for integration. For example, “Our product is designed to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of existing systems. We have a dedicated team to assist with the integration process and ensure everything works smoothly.”

Overcoming Status Quo

Prospects who are comfortable with their current processes may be resistant to change. They might say, “We’re happy with our current setup.” To address this, acknowledge their satisfaction and demonstrate how your product can provide additional value. A suitable response could be, “It’s great to hear that your current setup is working well for you. Many of our clients felt the same way but found that our solution offered additional benefits, such as [Benefit A] and [Benefit B]. Could we explore how our product might enhance your current processes?” (Gap selling)

Perceived Lack of Need

Finally, some prospects may not see an immediate need for your product. They might say, “We don’t see the need for this right now.” To overcome this, explore their current challenges and demonstrate how your product can provide unexpected value. For example, “Many of our clients initially felt the same way but later realised the significant benefits our product brought to their operations, could we explore some of the challenges you’re currently facing to see if our product can provide?”. Alternatively, take a page out of Alex Hormozi’s book, who recommends saying “It doesn’t take time to make decisions, it takes information, and the problem is we think that the longer we wait the more information we are going to have, but I’m the only source of information you have to make this decision, so what are your main concerns?” A related objection you might hear is, “I need to talk to my partner”, where Hormozi suggests asking, “Well, what would happen if they said no?”, and if they reply “I’ll do it anyway,” they might have talked themselves into buying from you.

In the intricate world of B2B SaaS sales, objections are as common as coffee stains on a sales rep’s shirt. But what if there was a smarter way to handle these hurdles, transforming them into opportunities? Enter Benji, your AI-powered sales assistant, designed to make objection handling as smooth as your morning coffee.

Benji goes beyond merely handling objections—he optimises every part of the sales journey. Imagine never having to manually research a prospect again. Benji automates data enrichment by scraping trillions of data sources to identify key insights. Got a prospect who just secured Series B funding? Benji knows. Did someone celebrate a company milestone? Benji’s on it.

Gone are the days of generic emails. Benji crafts hyper-personalised emails and LinkedIn messages that resonate with the recipient. He analyses behaviour, industry trends, and recent activities to ensure each message feels tailor-made. Benji transforms a simple “Congrats on the new launch!” into an engaging conversation starter.

Email deliverability is another tricky beast that Benji tames. He optimises every element of your emails, ensuring they land in inboxes, not spam folders. Plus, Benji isn’t just reactive; he’s proactive. He tracks each prospect, ensuring no one falls through the cracks and follows up with thoughtful, timely messages that keep the dialogue open and constructive.

Beyond emails, Benji helps build relationships on LinkedIn. He can suggest relevant articles to share, comment on prospect updates, and identify the best times to connect. By nurturing leads on social platforms, Benji keeps you top of mind for prospects, fostering trust and engagement in subtle, organic ways.

Benji also provides detailed analytics and reporting, giving you insights into what’s working and what needs tweaking. From open rates to conversion tracking, he equips you with the data needed to refine your strategies continuously.

But Benji’s magic extends beyond automation; he humanises it. While automating processes often risks sounding robotic, Benji brings warmth and personality into every interaction. He makes sure each touchpoint feels genuine and engaging, turning you from a pushy salesperson into a helpful advisor.

With Benji handling the tedious tasks, your sales team can focus on building relationships and closing deals. No more hours spent researching leads or crafting emails. Instead, your team can invest their time in strategic planning and deepening client relationships.

In essence, Benji is a game-changer. He doesn’t just identify and address objections; he transforms the entire sales landscape by shifting the narrative from impersonal outreach to thoughtful engagement. Benji believes in putting value and utility back into the messages we send, arguing that consistent, relevant, and fun communication builds lasting trust and rapport.

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In the world of B2B sales, the game has evolved from the classical economics of Adam Smith to a more nuanced approach that blends psychology and behavioural science. A Gallup report titled “The Next Discipline: Applying Behavioral Economics to Drive Growth and Profitability” suggests that up to 70% of our economic decision-making is driven by emotion, not rationality. 

When it comes to nudging people through a sales pipeline, there are six elements that psychologists and behavioural scientists agree have the greatest impact on how people make the decisions. Let’s go through them one-by-one and explore how each can help you to boost sales performance and enhance customer engagement.

Anchoring:

We rely excessively on the first piece of information we receive while making decisions. This becomes an anchor, rooting us to a spot, affecting how we perceive subsequent data and decide.

For instance, the 2019 Content Preferences Survey Report revealed that nearly half (47%) of the 200 senior-level B2B marketing professionals surveyed considered case studies as the most valuable influencer content format. This statistic can act as an anchor, shaping the perception of case studies’ effectiveness in the minds of readers. Another study by Yasseri and Reher also found definitively that “larger stimulus leads to a larger anchoring response”. You can use this by when initially asked the price by presenting a wildly high price, which then anchors a normal price.

Scarcity: 

Another powerful principle that taps into people’s fear of missing out. By creating a sense of urgency or limited availability around a product or service, salespeople can increase desirability and drive action. Introduce limited-time discounts, exclusive deals, or set deadlines for customers to take advantage of additional perks or bonuses. This tactic often works well as it instils a fear of missing out in customers, prompting them to act quickly.

One metastudy concluded that “the results confirm that scarcity cues generally have positive and robust effects” and went on to “highlight nuances in the relationship between scarcity cues and consumer purchase intentions”, for example the source of scarcity and the type of product.

Reciprocity:

The idea that people feel compelled to return favours, or “The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.” For buyer engagement, it is increasingly important to provide information that buyers see as relevant and in line with their own priorities. Phil shared an example of the world’s most successful used car salesman who simply sent cards to customers saying, “I like you,” leading to increased sales and customer loyalty. By fostering a sense of goodwill and reciprocity, salespeople can deepen relationships and drive repeat business.

One statistic that highlights the importance of reciprocity is that  “just 20% of sales people are currently seen as valuable by their buyers,” but 74% of buyers choose to work with the sales representative who first added value!

Social Proof: 

plays on the concept that people are influenced by the actions of others. By showcasing testimonials, case studies, or customer success stories, salespeople can build credibility and trust with prospects. 

In fact, 92% of B2B buyers are more likely to buy after reading a trusted review or testimonial, which speaks to the power of word-of-mouth. In addition, online shoppers expect to see at least 112 reviews for any given product, and a minimum rating of three stars. Make sure you leverage the power of social proof to demonstrate the value and reliability of your product or service.

Loss Aversion: 

We are much more sensitive to losses than we are to gains – by as much as 2.5 times. 

In one study run by psychologists, the findings were that homeowners were 150% more likely to insulate their homes when the benefit was framed as a loss (“If you fail to insulate your home fully, you’ll lose 50 cents a day”) rather than a gain (“If you will insulate your home fully, you’ll be able to save 50 cents a day”).

In order to pre-empt loss aversion, ask what might hold them back and then address those concerns, and create a script for common objections so you can address them quickly and coherently. With naturally loss-averse C-suite decision makers, it will be helpful to frame your solution with regards the losses in revenue &c. Of the status quo – for example, if they are concerned about price, you might offer a free trial or show them how to calculate the ROI. 

The Labour Illusion:

emphasises how the value of showcasing the effort that goes into a product or service, revealing behind-the-scenes processes, and highlighting the dedication and craftsmanship involved increases the perceived value of their offerings. Customers are more likely to appreciate and respect products or services that they see as the result of hard work and dedication.

Andrea Morales’ 2005 USC research definitively showed the power of the labour illusion: presenting two groups of people with a real estate list supposedly made with different levels of effort. For high effort, they read the list as manual, taking the agent nine hours to create, while for low effort, they read the agent had used a computer, with the job taking only one hour. Participants rated the agent from 1 to 100, and the results indicated that additional effort increased ratings by 36%. 

An additional Buell’s study framed a dating app with the pairing effort the algorithm would go to, and found that users who were matched successfully preferred the product due to the labour illusion, but those who were unsuccessful disliked the product more so than those not provided with surplus information. 

In conclusion, by understanding and applying these psychological principles in sales interactions, salespeople can create more engaging, impactful, and successful experiences for their prospects. In fact, companies that have successfully applied behavioural economics principles have outperformed their peers by 85% in sales growth and more than 25% in gross margin.

Now, imagine if you could automate this process, ensuring every message you send is not only personalised but also perfectly timed and relevant. Enter Super Benji, an AI solution that does just that. By scraping trillions of data sources, Super Benji identifies triggers in the lives of prospects and crafts personalised emails based on these triggers. 

Super Benji believes in putting value and utility back into the messages we send. He believes that consistent, relevant, helpful, thoughtful, and fun messages can build trust and rapport. And he does all this while taking away the hassle of remaining up-to-date with every prospect, brainstorming the ideal subject header and value proposition, and picking the opportune moment for each of your contacts. 

In a world where personalisation is key, Super Benji is your secret weapon. He’s like a dog with a bone, patiently following all of your contacts and sniffing out the personal updates that trigger him to draft an ultra personalised and impactful message. And the best part? He does all the hard work, so you don’t have to. 

So, if you’re ready to take your sales performance to the next level, it’s time to embrace the power of psychology in sales and consider how tools like Super Benji can revolutionise your outreach strategies. After all, no one should have to work like a dog, except for Benji.

We’ve seen a great deal of uncertainty regarding the future of the ‘XDR’ and what AI development will look like for sales professionals. The SDR (Sales Development Representative) is the term generally used for inside sales representatives who deal with inbound leads, whereas the BDR or business development rep is tasked with outbound; commonly XDR is used as a catch-all for both roles.

In this essay we’ll look back to the conception of the SDR, what the future holds for the XDR role, and what AI can do for XDRs and the AEs (Account Executives) they support. We will look at Aaron Ross’ Predictable Revenue, and re-contextualise it with Justin Michael and Tony Hughes’ Tech-Powered Sales (part of Michael’s JMM Trilogy), to understand the original impetus for the creation of the XDR, and evaluate how it will pair with AI technologies.

The concept of the SDR emerged in the early 2000s as a response to the increasing complexity and specialisation required in the sales process. Specialised Business Development Associates and Sales Support Associates had been doing third-party work offering highly qualified appointments at “boutique” firms for Fortune 500 tech and financial services companies as early as the 1990s, but the differentiation of the new role was first elucidated in Predictable Revenue by Aaron Ross of Salesforce. Ross defined the SDR as a “Cold Calling 2.0″ or “outbound” sales rep”, clarifying that they “are specialised, just generating outbound leads,” and “neither close deals nor qualify inbound website leads.”

Initially, Account Executives (AEs) handled the entire sales cycle—from lead generation to closing deals. However, as businesses grew and competition intensified, the need for a more focused approach to prospecting and lead qualification led to the creation of the SDR role.

By offloading the initial stages of lead generation and qualification to SDRs, AEs could concentrate on closing deals and nurturing relationships with high-potential clients. Historically, roughly 20% of the meetings SDRs set become qualified opps and another 20% of those close. However when the AE sets a discovery meeting, 45% of those become qualified opps and 40% close. The whole point of the SDR role was to get the AE the right amount of qualified opportunities in a cost efficient way.

The problem had become that from a financial perspective, hiring expensive salespeople with poor pipeline wasn’t the answer – Ross’ idea of adding new qualified sales opportunities from cold companies and passing these qualified opportunities to quotacarrying salespeople to close, without having to rely on cold calling, was revolutionary at the time.

Predictable Revenue’s groundbreaking assumptions, that “Experienced salespeople are terrible at prospecting”, “Experienced salespeople hate to prospect”, and “Even if a salesperson does do some prospecting successfully, as soon as they generate some pipeline, they become too busy to prospect,” justified the outsourcing of the labour intensive drudgery of prospecting to the less-experienced and skillful XDR, freeing-up time for AEs to do what they do best, actually close deals (the point is now being made for AIs to do the hard work of data entry etc.)

In 2011 when Predictable Revenue first came out, Ross’s foreword was indicative of an optimistic economic climate – he asks whether, if you “could implement an enjoyable sales process that can generate a predictable flow of highly qualified sales opportunities, month after month”, without having to make another bad cold call, you would?

Compare this to the situation in which we find ourselves in 2024, and it’s easy to see why sales leaders are eager to sound the death knell for XDRs. Merely 10 years after Predictable Revenue, Justin Michael wrote memorably in Tech-Powered Sales that “The job of SDR had become one of listening to Spotify while cruising around Navigator (building lists and endlessly researching), using LeadIQ or ZoomInfo to batch load into sequencers, and then utilising some crowdsourced templates.” This is increasingly the case in 2024, and SDRs equipped with sophisticated stacks and endless templates happily spray-and-pray their way to uncertain commission. Michael continues, “People were treating the phone like it was covered with spiders, fearing rejection or suffering from performance anxiety in wielding their voice.”

Back in 2011, Aaron Ross had written on the necessity of a change in the sales structure, and his insights are golden, with many eerie similarities today!

There is a growing argument that having field salespeople do cold calls means having your highest-cost (per hour) sales resource perform the lowest-value (per hour) activity, and that

relying on the least experienced, least resourced, and least supported members of the sales team to handle the responsibility of opening deals, may not be the most effective approach!

Sales teams that experienced tremendous growth and success as recently as 2023 are now confronted with new challenges. As costs rise and returns diminish, along with a less-than-optimal customer experience, the drawbacks of the SDR role outweigh its advantages. Let’s have a look at the 10 years between Predictable Revenue and Tech-Powered Sales to predict what the next decade will look like for XDRs.

In 2013-14, SDRs got turbo-charged with platforms like Outreach, Salesloft, Groove, and XANT. These platforms empowered SDRs to automate and optimise their outreach effort, by increasing efficiency and effectiveness in leadgen and appointment setting. However, with the democratisation of outreach automation tools, this period also saw a proliferation of what’s now referred to as the ‘spam cannon’ , whereby SDRs could automate quantity, but SEPs didn’t address quality.

By 2017, Forrester had highlighted a significant shift in buyer behaviour, indicating an increasing buyer preference to not meet with sales reps in person (20%), which by 2020 was as high as one in three. The result was an increase in multichannel approaches and providing value and insights to prospects, leaning into buyer’s engaging on their own terms.

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this change, with “Seventy-five percent of buyers no longer see the value of interacting in-person with salespeople.” Instead, “Buyers want an automated demo in lieu of a demo by a sales rep” said Tony Hughes. For SDRs this meant prospecting changed, as everyone was working from home, inboxes were flooded even more, and many companies failed to adapt to remote working.

Back in 2011, Aaron Ross had written RIP Cold Calling, not unlike we might write RIP SDRs now! The reasons were such:

• Buyers are sick of being sold to, and become more resistant every year to classic sales and marketing methods, such as pushy cold calls or generic marketing materials.
• Sales 2.0 technologies, both of CRM systems and Sales 2.0 applications, make it easier than ever to take the guesswork out of implementing, executing and auditing the ROI of a prospecting methodology.
• More accountability on marketing budgets…. Every project is scrutinised: “What’s the ROI? How do you know?” Executives want proof of revenue generated.

Instead, Ross proposed the genesis of a new type of prospecting which he imaginatively called Cold Calling 2.0, although it didn’t actually involve cold calling. For this he recommended:

1. Develop respected experts: The Sales Development role is often treated within a sales organisation as a low-level job. If you treat it that way, you’ll get low-level results. It’s a challenging and often thankless role.
2. Qualify accounts and contacts before calling: Spend serious time on identifying and clarifying your Ideal Customer Profile. Define what companies are the most similar to your top 5-10% of your customers… and develop focused target lists based on these tight criteria.
3. Research rather than sell: When reps do call into cold accounts, rather than cold calls, make “research calls.” The intention is different… a rep simply learns about the company and whether there is even a potential fit or not.
4. Blackberry-sized emails: Avoid sending long sales emails that no one reads.
5. Go beyond basic SFA: Leverage your sales force automation (“SFA”) systems in every way possible

It’s interesting to note that some of this advice is commonplace, (establishing oneself as a thought leader is very much in vogue, as is brevity in cold emails) whilst the idea of SDRs qualifying accounts to be passed onto the AE was an innovative way of specialising the role.

When Ross writes that “Buyers are sick of being sold to” and are increasingly resistant to “classic sales and marketing methods, such as pushy cold calls or generic marketing materials”, this is even more so the case these days! The merest whiff of a templated email, or the lingering smell of sales breath, is enough to have your communication swiftly ignored.

Given that buyers have grown increasingly immune to generic outreach (email open rates have dropped by 15% over the past two years, underscoring this trend), leading to fewer quality meetings, impacting revenue, and Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC) payback.

Moreover, whilst SDRs typically dedicated much of their time to building accurate databases and manually reaching out to prospects, advancements in data accuracy and productivity tools have turned them into outbound efficiency machines, and AI tools that facilitate prioritisation and automation have practically eradicated resource constraints!

InsideSales.com has shown that AI can increase sales productivity by up to 50%, highlighting the profound impact of technological advancements on SDR roles.

Moreover, technological improvements have enabled more precise scoring and prioritisation of accounts and leads, and the focus should now shift to generating quality opportunities—best achieved by AEs. Research by Salesforce indicates that high-performing sales teams are 2.3 times more likely to use AI in their processes, emphasising the need for updated productivity metrics. Accenture reports that AI can increase lead generation and qualification by more than 50%, highlighting its transformative potential for the industry.

Cold outreach through emails and phone calls has seen a decline in conversion rates, whereas warm outreach grounded in buyer intent has proven more successful. Modern buyers prefer to conduct research, test products, and engage with sales reps when they are ready. According to the Demand Gen Report, 67% of B2B buyers rely more on content and research than they did a year ago, making it clear that informed and warm outreach is the way forward.

The transition from traditional workplace settings to remote work has impacted SDR productivity as well. Phone outreach conversion rates have decreased, and office-based SDRs continue to be more productive – a study by HubSpot revealed that remote sales teams saw a 26% decrease in productivity compared to their in-office counterparts.

In the past, boosting headcount in a territory was effective for customer acquisition and growth impressions. But today, CFOs scrutinise every expense closely—52% of CFOs are prioritising cost reduction measures, including workforce reductions, as shown in a PwC report.

Today’s SDR or full cycle AE is bogged down in endless research and list building. The mental impact of being swamped in CRMS, switching over UIs, constructing and refining lists can’t be overstated – recent studies confirm only about 31% of their time is even spent selling.

Whilst Ross’ PR aimed to eradicate the cold call, it remains the most immediate way to qualify and book, but XDRs are resorting to low-friction channels like email. The result is the confounding silence of the modern day sales floor. With only 2 or 3% of phone calls answered, XDRS sales development leverage email cadences (templated loosely automated) as the primary channel and those that would call, hit voicemails and EAs all day long.

2023 was a challenging year for salespeople, with 236,835 employees laid off in the tech sector alone, according to Layoffs.fyi. The Future of Sales predicts, “By 2025, 80% of interactions buyers will have with salespeople and their companies will be digital. In most cases, the first interaction will be digital”, as per the buyer’s desire. almost all of the decision-making process is already conducted by the time of the ZMOT – a whopping 93% of B2B purchase processes start with an online search and 94% of B2B buyers research online before finalising a purchase.

Given these developments, it’s not too surprising that sales leaders are curious about the future of the AE/SDR model, as AI promises to fulfil more and more of the roles which an SDR would typically perform. As PeerSignal’s survey found, only 9% of people believe the AE/SDR model, as Ross conceived of it, will carry on in its current form. The majority (53%) anticipated a future where AEs and SDRs work alongside AI, acting as specialised assistants in the sales process. While 32% see a future where AEs leverage AI tools independently, a minority (6%) worry that AI will replace both sales roles entirely.

While predictions of a SaaS price-correction are consistently vehement, last year the average SaaS portfolio shrank from 291 apps to 269, just a hair under 8%.

Indeed, the average stack size for SMBs with 500 or fewer employees is still 162 apps. For mid-market companies with 501-2,500 employees, it’s 245 apps. Yes, these are down by 6% and 4% respectively, year-over-year, but this is nothing given the pessimism in the market.

The current AI sales and marketing tools can now be enhanced to accurately prioritise and recommend accounts based on existing customers, enabling personalised outreach by gathering relevant data and context. These advancements allow for the conversion of these interactions into qualified meetings, which could essentially mean eliminating the necessity for an AE to rely on an SDR. Instead, they can rely on an intelligent assistant that identifies and contacts the most suitable buyers at the optimal time, continuously improving its capabilities with each interaction!

A Gartner report underscores this, predicting that “by 2022, one in four B2B sales organisations will replace their traditional sales models with AI-driven selling strategies.” As the landscape continues to shift, relying on intelligent assistants like Super Benji could become the norm, making cumbersome manual processes a relic of the past.

Then again, if pundits are to be trusted, we might soon see the development of AI which crafts other AI, or an entire ecosystem of AI selling to each other on behalf of their ‘humans’.

While current AI can generate impressive cold outreach messages, it requires human training to understand psychological triggers and elicit responses. Identifying your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP), understanding their pain points, and incorporating these into your outreach strategy and your AI tech stack would be a cutting-edge addition to your sales workflow, but throwing money at marketing tech and sacrificing efficiency for effectiveness has just thickened the “sea of monotony and mediocrity”. Instead, equipping creative humans with incredible leverage is set to overturn the structure of the sales process.

Klaus Schwab describes the Fourth Industrial Revolution as the fusion of physical, digital, and biological worlds, impacting all disciplines and industries. Predictable Revenue aimed to create a sales assembly line, but the relentless noise and sheer number of marketing vendors made it challenging to break through. Tech-Powered Sales was published 10 years later and re-evaluates the methods of PR, demonstrating that traditional sales techniques no longer work. Michael’s conceptual understanding of neuroscience and human psychology means prioritising pattern interrupts to bypass the amygdala of loss-averse prospects.

Although Tech-Powered Sales anticipates a time where SDRs have largely been replaced by AI technologies, he still vouches that we won’t be unable to relate to humans until 2055, which is optimistic for someone whose brain has already been mapped by AI!

So, is the SDR role dead? Not quite. It’s evolving, and with AI like Super Benji on the rise, it’s morphing into a more efficient and impactful function. Embracing AI solutions like Benji may redefine how sales professionals work, paving the way for a future where personalised, valuable outreach becomes the standard. Why not let Benji sniff out the best opportunities for you, and see how he can transform your sales process?

Super Benji enhances the sales process by personalising and streamlining outreach efforts. Using advanced algorithms, Super Benji sifts through various sources like LinkedIn, newsfeeds, and industry papers to find relevant hooks and craft personalised messages that resonate with potential clients.

Super Benji automates the engagement process, allowing sales teams to focus on closing deals rather than the initial outreach. It can research prospects, re-engage with old leads, and identify optimal times for follow-ups, effectively increasing engagement rates and deal values. By automating repetitive tasks, meaning your XDRs and AEs can turn their attention to the most critical parts of the sales process, Super Benji not only increases efficiency but also infuses a human touch into digital communications, ensuring that each message is both personable and timely.

Benji takes away all the hassle of remaining up-to-date with every prospect, brainstorming the ideal subject header and value proposition, and picking the opportune moment for each of your contacts. Benji patiently follows all of your contacts like a dog with a bone, and sniffs out the personal updates which triggers him to draft an ultra-personalized and impactful message which uncannily matches your tone of voice.

With Super Benji, the future of sales is here, and it is smarter, more efficient, and more personalised than ever before. Embrace the future of sales automation with Super Benji and transform your sales strategies to achieve remarkable results. No one should have to work like a dog, except for Benji.

Huge thanks to legends of the sales game Justin Michael and Aaron Ross for their help on this article – Order Justin’s latest book here, and Aaron’s career bootcamp here!

Yesterday, C3.ai stock came in above expectations, and Chief Executive Thomas M. Siebel noted, in no uncertain terms, “Our federal revenue grew by more than 100% for the year. The interest we are seeing in our generative AI applications is staggering.”

The number of AI companies has increased by over 600% over the last 10 years, and the UK AI market is worth more than £16.8 billion, according to the US International Trade Administration, and is expected to grow to £801.6 billion by 2035. A new Microsoft survey indicates that a stunning 75% of knowledge workers are reportedly using AI for their work, apparently saving over 30 minutes per day.

– 78% of AI users are using their own tools to work.

– Purportedly, 90% say AI makes their work more enjoyable

– 79% of leaders agree AI adoption is critical to remain competitive

– 60% say their company lacks a vision and plan to implement it.

This paints a picture that individuals are quick to take up tools to enhance their workflow but their workplaces aren’t keeping up. AI writing is coming on leaps and bounds, but there are still many tells that a neural network composed the text, not you or I.

Native speakers of English are sometimes offended by its tendencies to use fancy and verbose terminology, but this partly comes down to the trendiness of phrases in culture. For reference, data analysed by Joe Veix for The Outline, indicates that a meme lasts an average of about 4.017 months. A study by Pagel et al. has shown that dominant words rise to the top depending on the frequency of use and push out other terms, and given that memes have a half-life of a few months, the fact that AI is notorious for the use of ‘power’ verbs like fostering, unlocking, cultivating, and harnessing seem dead giveaways.

These linguistic slips-of-the-mask come largely from AI’s inherent weaknesses at this moment in time. For example, the language can often appear choppy, or out-of-context and disjointed. The AI tools predict the best next word, and generally make intelligent choices.

However what if the next most common word or sentence is sometimes out of context or disjointed. Moreover, generative AI companies have used writing widely available on the internet, especially content from online newspapers, published research papers, and government documents. This content is not always ontologically or grammatically accurate, and mistakes are multiplied in the AI workings.

To prevent this problem, these AI tools seem to have algorithms that put in extra transition words between sentences to make the sentences sound more connected. In essence, ChatGPT creates text using prediction, then relies on cohesive devices to link the output to give the impression of coherence. Writers generally group cohesive devices into these six categories:

– Organisational Surface Signals: first(ly), second(ly), third(ly), next, finally…

– Conjunctions: therefore, consequently, as a result, on the other hand, in contrast…

– Summative Transitions: in summary, in conclusion, overall, in other words, to sum up….

– Additive Transitions: also, furthermore, moreover, in addition….

– Prepositions: with, at, by, to, in, for, from…

– Pronouns: he, she, we, they, such…

Reliance on these cohesive devices shrouds the truth, that AI is associating clauses through frequent use, and the connective serves to jam them together. This is why some AI messages will appear choppy, rough, or wholly misguided.

In this article we’ll go through some of the other top AI language red flags to avoid, so you can be aware of the pitfalls of AI and master it.

AI writing has a predilection for certain sentence structures, In the world of…, In the realm of…, You’ll often find a preference for gerunds, like “Mastering the AI language tools…”, or “Upgrading your B2B sales….” or “Unlocking your triggered contacts”.

AI-written text can also follow an unrelenting stream of metaphor and simile, or a symbolism which runs throughout the entire text, dominated by the semantic field of nautical travel, whereby a business is transformed into a vessel, your enterprise casts off from the shore, you sail the seas of sales, and so forth.

LLMs at medium temperature (“a measure of how often the model outputs a less likely token. ) confidently use favourite words like “unleash” and “delve”. This links to a larger trend in which words like “tapestry” are used to describe any number of connections, “realm” is used in place of space or sphere, and the view or aspect or anything is described as the “landscape”. May as well be trained on odes and sonnets, elevating the most banal of subject matters to sheer poetry.

AI is infamous for its repetitive use of grammatical structures. My pet peeve begins, “Not only does… but also….” or “it’s not just {this}; it’s {that}”. Another example is the colon-in-the-header – titles like **Navigating the Digital Ocean: The Voyage of B2B SaaS**, whereby the asterisks indicate the heading type in markdown formatting. The colon header is correct, but can’t we have a little more variety? Ironically, the influence of AI can be noted through its sheer determination to use the discourse markers, which are the very thing that identifies itself as overly formal.

Many writers intentionally break grammatical rules for emphasis. Varying sentence length and structure breathes life into text – when read, the variety is interesting, and wills the reader on. AI texts often have no contractions – we’ll’ve shortened parts but AI will not. When the text is too uniform in structure and length, this is a dead giveaway that AI composed the text.

Knowledge of the real world plays a crucial role in both human intelligence and the development of artificial intelligence. Demonstrating intelligent behavior in AI agents heavily relies on their knowledge base. An agent can only accurately respond to input if it possesses some prior knowledge or experience related to that input.

In the scenario in which an LLM is trained, the text and the structures embedded in it represent the data; the topics being written about are not necessarily important to these LLMs. For these researchers, AI will be counted as intelligent if it spit out the right sentence at the right time, if it could manipulate “a representational schema of symbol manipulation.” As Sutskever recently told Johnson in a very telling interview before leaving OpenAI, “The underlying idea of GPT-3 is a way of linking an intuitive notion of understanding to something that can be measured and understood mechanistically, and that is the task of predicting the next word in text.” But does this intuitive notion of understanding entail true consciousness?

In Joan Didion’s words, “All I know about grammar is its infinite power. To shift the structure of a sentence alters the meaning of that sentence as definitely and inflexibly as the position of a camera alters the meaning of the object photographed.” As the current AI models are unable to change the syntax and grammatical orientation of a sentence, it’s unable to wield the infinite power of the couched meaning of words, which are accessed in connection (c.f. De Saussure’s symbiotics).

As Pennebaker notes, measuring language in social psychology is to consider two broad categories: content words and function words. Given AI’s contextual reliance, the system must discern patterns at multiple levels in existing texts, seeing how individual words function and how they tie into the larger passage. In this sense, the word plays a different role in different senses which is only adjacent to the dictionary definition!

Either way, it’s important to be aware of AI language’s nuances and idiosyncrasies. AI is being trained to adopt natural word-choices, but with unideal training data and a programming reliant upon cohesive devices, AI’s ability to write in natural language and be undetectable by humans may be years down the line, or there may be a quantum leap tomorrow!

Today, textual analysis is able to tell us more about ourselves than we know! Research indicates that our self-assessment as Pennebaker wrote back in 2019, textual analysis has been “enabled by advances in computerized text analysis and access to massive archives of

Sales and marketing misalignment often refers to conflicting team goals and priorities.

The sales team is typically focused on hitting quarterly targets and closing deals, while marketing aims for longer-term goals like building brand awareness and generating qualified leads.

There are a lot of different ways this tension might arise. Issues such as:

🎯 Mismatched Goals and Metrics

🗣️ Poor Communication:

👥 Different Understanding of Target Audience

📉 Leads Quality and Quantity Discrepancy

👉👈 Blame Game

Mean that sales and marketing are fundamentally singing off different choir sheets!

Our colleagues at LinkedIn recently analysed the marketing and sales overlap of over 7000 B2B companies. In other words, we measured the percentage of buyers who are reached by both sales and marketing activities.

In theory, that number should be 100%. Marketing and sales should be targeting the same audiences. Oodles of research shows that buyers are more responsive to sales when properly primed by marketing/advertising.

In practice, that number is 16%. Marketing and sales are talking to entirely different buyers. Instead of one funnel, we have two funnels that barely intersect!

This is an executive-level problem – aligning sales and marketing teams can provide significant benefits for a business. Indeed, studies show that businesses with strong sales and marketing alignment generate 208% more revenue as a result of their marketing efforts, that aligned teams are 67% more effective at closing deals, and that they enjoy a 36% higher customer retention rate!

Therefore resulting in higher revenue and profits, faster growth, better CX, higher win rates, and clearer focus on defined shared goals.

When sales and marketing are not aligned, marketing may generate leads that sales is not equipped to close. This results in missed sales opportunities and revenue left on the table. According to one survey, 57% of marketers say misalignment has led to lost sales.

Marketing budgets are also wasted when messaging and campaigns are not optimised for sales follow-up. For example, marketing may drive low-quality leads that sales can’t convert, resulting in wasted ad spend and personnel time. This issue is common, with 81% of sales reps saying leads from marketing need to be qualified.

The tension goes both ways, as marketers generate leads sales cannot close, and sales rails against marketing for providing unqualified leads.

So what is the root cause of this fundamental misalignment which still claims incredible revenue losses to this day?

Arguably, the whole model is incorrect.

In its current form, marketing receives a lead, which is then passed on to a SDR who conducts an outbound call. The baton is passed to sales, who are intent on hitting quota. Typically, these leads are not intent on buying.

Moreover, intermediate metrics like MQLs, SQLs, or meetings booked and comp structures based on these, are fundamentally misaligned to drive business net new revenue at an appropriate ROI.

Investment analytics assumes marketing merely impacts the top of the funnel, and therefore teams are not allowed to run as an allbound integrated revenue team. Not only is this not the case, the opposite is true – when sellers reach out to buyers who have been exposed to marketing within the last 30 days, buyers are much more likely to respond. On average, B2B buyers are 19% more likely to accept a connection request from sales, and 15% more likely to open an InMail message from sales, after seeing marketing content. Moreover, buyers in financial services are 56% more likely to connect with a seller when they see marketing within 30 days. If you remove the 30-day window, that number drops to 50%, suggesting timing is significant.

The truth is, marketing impacts all parts of a customer lifecycle from demand generation to capture into pipeline, conversion, and expansion of accounts for NRR. Marketing investments can be put at all these different stages of the marketing lifecycle.

What is the solution to this misalignment? Rather than have siloed monthly meetings, sales and marketing should be in constant communication. Marketing could be asking questions about how leads are being received, what quality the leads are, what leads are converting, and ask for more insight about pain points, pre-empting CX and delivering marketing materials that speak to the buyer.

The solution to this pervasive issue isn’t found in isolated pipeline meetings, or siloed department strategies, but in a radical restructuring of the process. Silos can be broken, data shared, ROI driven metrics put into place…. but not the way many org charts are structured.

A centralised ‘hub’ model, where data and insights are shared across teams, can help bridge the gap. This approach not only facilitates better communication and alignment, but also allows for a more strategic deployment of marketing resources throughout the customer lifecycle, from demand generation to conversion and account expansion. According to recent research, aligned sales and marketing teams achieve 24% faster growth rates and 27% faster profit growth than non-aligned teams.

An even bigger problem is the total lack of coordination between the top-of-funnel and bottom-of-funnel marketing strategies. The average overlap between them is a shocking 5%!

Moreover, given that 84% of third-party B2B data is inaccurate according to some research, B2B agencies may believe they are generating leads from one part of the funnel, when they are actually capturing demand from another avenue. In this way, many B2B agencies are suffering from survivorship bias – they can’t know what they don’t know which blinds them from the truth of the situation.

This misalignment not only hampers the seamless transition of leads from awareness to conversion, but also leads to significant inefficiencies and lost opportunities. The minimal overlap between these funnel stages is indicative of a broader systemic issue where marketing strategies are not effectively dovetailed with sales execution. This disconnect results in a fragmented approach that fails to leverage the full potential of integrated marketing efforts, ultimately impacting the bottom line.

The glaring misalignment between top-of-funnel and bottom-of-funnel marketing strategies is not just a minor hiccup; it’s a significant barrier that hampers the efficacy of sales funnels worldwide. This disconnection results in a disjointed customer journey, where the initial interest sparked by top-of-funnel activities fizzles out before reaching the more conversion-focused bottom funnel. This lack of coordination can be attributed to siloed traditional marketing structures, where different teams operate with little to no interaction, using mismatched data that doesn’t accurately represent the customer’s progress through the funnel.

This misalignment is further exacerbated by the reliance on inaccurate third-party B2B data, which can lead to misguided strategies that fail to address the actual needs and behaviours of the target audience. The survivorship bias in this data only highlights the successes, leaving companies blind to the underlying issues and the potential leads that slip through the cracks due to these strategic missteps.

The misalignment between sales and marketing, particularly at the top and bottom of the funnel, is a critical issue that demands a strategic overhaul. Companies must strive for a unified approach that fosters continuous communication and data sharing across all levels of the marketing and sales funnel. By doing so, they can ensure a more cohesive strategy that not only captures but also nurtures leads effectively, leading to higher conversion rates and a more robust bottom line.

Now, let’s pivot to a solution that embodies the philosophy of seamless integration and strategic alignment: Benji, the AI-driven SaaS product revolutionising the B2B sales process. Benji isn’t just a tool; it’s a game-changer in how we approach personalised email outreach and lead nurturing. By automating these critical tasks, Benji ensures that no prospect is left behind, and every communication is timely, relevant, and, most importantly, personalised.

Imagine a world where your sales team no longer has to guess the best time to reach out to a prospect or spend hours crafting the perfect subject line. Benji does all this and more by leveraging its capability to scrape trillions of data sources and identify real-world triggers. This not only enhances the efficiency of your outreach efforts but also significantly boosts their effectiveness by ensuring that your messages resonate with the prospects on a personal level.

Benji stands out by advocating for an end to spammy, generic communications, ushering in an era of value-driven interactions that build trust and rapport with prospects. This approach not only aligns perfectly with the modern buyer’s expectations but also aligns your sales and marketing efforts by ensuring that every communication is an extension of your brand’s narrative and value proposition.

In essence, Benji acts not just as a tool but as a partner in your sales process, tirelessly working to refine your outreach strategy and ensure that your team can focus on what they do best—closing deals. With Benji, businesses can finally bridge the gap between sales and marketing, ensuring a unified approach that drives growth, enhances customer retention, and maximises revenue.