



{"id":5001,"date":"2023-04-14T10:30:55","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T10:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ciente.io\/?p=5001"},"modified":"2025-06-05T12:58:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T12:58:56","slug":"5-b2b-sales-strategies-to-close-more-deals-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ciente.io\/blogs\/5-b2b-sales-strategies-to-close-more-deals-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"5 B2B Sales Strategies to close more deals this year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Modern customers demand more, and B2B salespeople who understand this reframe set themselves up for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COVID-19 compelled businesses to move online; everything we associated with the word \u2018in-person\u2019 moved into virtual spaces. But even though a digital <a href=\"https:\/\/ciente.io\/blogs\/sales-metrics-that-truly-matter\/\">sales<\/a> environment came with unique challenges, it also showed an unexpected level of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turning the page on the pandemic, businesses are now shifting to a&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcg.com\/publications\/2021\/hybrid-digital-sales-model\" target=\"_blank\">hybrid sales model<\/a>. Even during the economic turmoil, some savvy sales leaders are learning to leverage the new situation and leapfrogging competitors. This article will show you how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"835\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/B2B-sales-strategies-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5006\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/B2B-sales-strategies-1.png 835w, https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/B2B-sales-strategies-1-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/B2B-sales-strategies-1-768x517.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Customer-centric sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Customer needs have shifted enormously in the last couple of years. With all the knowledge at their disposal, they need more from brands and their customer-facing teams. They want salespeople to come prepared to demonstrate how their solutions address customer pain points and prove expertise with personalized omnichannel experiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporting customer buying journeys and making the interactions easier for them would drive revenue growth. Businesses must shift the focus from the traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/ciente.io\/blogs\/bottom-of-the-funnel-marketing-strategies-to-drive-your-sales-pipeline\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ciente.io\/blogs\/bottom-of-the-funnel-marketing-strategies-to-drive-your-sales-pipeline\/\">sales funnel to journey<\/a> orchestration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Sales Analytics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Salespeople must take an evolved approach to prospecting. Harness the power of data and <a href=\"https:\/\/sell.g2.com\/data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">customer intent<\/a> to gauge buyer readiness. Analytics will convert the comprehensive customer data into insights and eventually into results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing B2B sales teams need to learn from their B2C counterparts is tailored communications. <strong>Sales analytics will allow you to keep a pulse on customer intent<\/strong> and craft data-backed value propositions, delivering consistent experiences precisely when your prospects expect them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Setting the content bar high<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Outperforming brands zero in on communicating complex ideas in a simple way. B2B products require a substantial investment, and your content has to be convincing enough for buyers. That\u2019s where trust comes into the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ciente.io\/blogs\/top-15-content-syndication-platforms-for-maximum-reach\/\">Great B2B content<\/a> shows experience and thought leadership. <strong>It supports the buyer\u2019s decision-making, validating that the seller isn\u2019t just another vendor but a partner<\/strong>.&nbsp; Create content that is result-oriented and focused on outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"859\" src=\"https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/virtualy-selling.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5003\" style=\"width:694px;height:622px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/virtualy-selling.png 958w, https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/virtualy-selling-300x269.png 300w, https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/virtualy-selling-768x689.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Channel Mix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most B2B buyers prefer digital interactions. A mix of online and offline channels can help sellers support different stages of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ciente.io\/blogs\/why-marketers-should-focus-on-customer-journey-orchestration\/\">customer journey<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salespeople need to read different situations and comprehend what makes the buyers tick in both digital and in-person settings. Our analysts suggest a hybrid approach here- digital channels allow for more informed and frequent communications, and physical meetings give the much-needed human touch to a B2B sales environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s age, events are a great way to foster robust relationships and build credibility. Modern brands now organize webinars, hackathons, and conferences to draw customers\u2019 attention and build trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sales and marketing departments have to be in sync for events to work well. <strong>Silos can lead to overlapping touchpoints<\/strong>; sales and marketing teams collaborating can help close deals faster and coordinate a smooth handoff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Editor\u2019s Note<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brands must assess how customers are using their products and services. Customer-led growth is the future of sales and marketing. Comprehending product usage data will pave the way for meaningful customer interactions, boosting conversion rates and solidifying retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Modern customers demand more, and B2B salespeople who understand this reframe set themselves up for success. COVID-19 compelled businesses to move online; everything we associated with the word \u2018in-person\u2019 moved into virtual spaces. But even though a digital sales environment came with unique challenges, it also showed an unexpected level of success. Turning the page &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ciente.io\/blogs\/5-b2b-sales-strategies-to-close-more-deals-this-year\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;5 B2B Sales Strategies to close more deals this year&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5722,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5001","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blogs"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5001","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5001"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5001\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38847,"href":"https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5001\/revisions\/38847"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5722"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5001"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5001"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ciente.io\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5001"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}