Aligning Sales and Marketing Again?

Hello HumAIn readers!!

This newsletter is in its next evolution, the third to be exact, and yes...I know...we are only on the 14th Issue. Why then in such a short time? Well...because creating something amazing requires us to test and adapt. We did discuss Aligning Sales and Marketing last week but let's work together and test this new format out. Most don't want to share their negative opinions in an open forum, so feel free to DM with thoughts even if negative.

The Struggle is Real

Doesn't it always feel as though sales and marketing teams are at odds? It's always the same story...the two teams...each believe they are the driving success behind revenues...each with maybe the same goals but different ways to achieve them. What if we could align them so that they are executing on a unified strategy to achieve the same goal?

The Power of Alignment of both Sales and Marketing Teams

Sales and marketing are often seen as separate and siloed entities. Marketing crafts the message and sales delivers it. However, when these two can align, magic happens (or revenues soar). Studies show that when they are aligned, companies can achieve 20% annual growth rates. Those that are not see a decline.

But how do we bridge the gap? Here are some strategies:

Shared Goals and Metrics. Both teams should aim for the same target. Establish common KPIs that measure the success of both sales and marketing efforts. For example, track metrics like lead conversion rates and customer acquisition costs.

Integrated Tools and Platforms. Use integrated CRM and marketing automation tools to ensure seamless data flow between teams. When marketing campaigns are directly tied to sales outcomes, it’s easier to see what’s working.

Regular Communication. Weekly meetings between sales and marketing can foster collaboration. Discuss campaign results, share customer feedback, and brainstorm new ideas together.

Customer-Centric Approach. Both teams should focus on the customer journey. Marketing can provide insights on what content attracts leads, while sales can share common objections and questions from prospects.

Quick Tips to Align for Success

Engage. Find out more about one another such as experience, family, etc to foster a relationship.

Understand Strategy. Ensure that both teams create a strategy that can be executed as a standalone but together.

Co-create and Collaborate. Meet regularly to create new resources but to ensure access to current content like case studies, white papers, and blog posts to share with clients and prospects.

Communicate. Establish a process where both can provide feedback on lead quality while adjusting strategies accordingly.

A Sales and Marketing Tale

Why did the marketer break up with the sales rep? Because they didn't see eye to ROI!

Success Story

This will be leveraged in later issues but represents the Humanity aspect of Sales, AI, and Humanity.

Tool of the Week

HubSpot CRM is a tool that can bridge the gap between sales and marketing. With features like lead scoring, email tracking, and analytics, it ensures both teams have the data they need to succeed and represents the AI (aka Technology) aspect of Sales, AI, and Humanity.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I get my sales and marketing teams to collaborate more effectively? A: Start with shared goals and metrics. Regular communication and integrated tools can also foster better collaboration. Don’t forget to celebrate the successes to reinforce the benefits of working together.

Call to Action

How have you bridged the gap between sales and marketing in your organization? Share your stories with us, and you might be featured in the next issue!

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About Denise Murtha Bachmann

With over 30 years in sales, the latter half in AI/ML, sales of over 75M, I help start-up sales teams and sales professionals kill their sales. Sellovatorz? helps sales to adopt and adapt to AI technologies while then shifting the focus on the higher value activities cultivating and elevating the human connection, creating the human experience that buyers of today demand.

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