How much of todays B2B sales happens digitally?

Given the pandemic, almost 90% of B2B sales now happen digitally.

With the advent of technology, most companies have gone digital. But how can businesses make sure their B2B sales are successful in this new reality?

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an unprecedented shift to digital which has resulted in almost 90% of B2B sales now happening digitally. This shift to digital is thus changing the way businesses interact with potential buyers and partners.

B2B digital marketers need to stay abreast of the latest trends and regulations in order to create effective strategies. Additionally, they must focus on data-driven decision making and be willing to adapt quickly in order to keep up with the ever-evolving landscape. A comprehensive strategy should include search engine optimization (SEO), targeted content creation, email marketing, targeted advertising, and social media marketing tactics.

Companies must adapt their approach accordingly in order to be successful when selling to other businesses. As such, it is important to understand some best practices and strategies that will help ensure you achieve maximum results from your digital B2B sales initiatives. Here are some tips to help you succeed in this new business world.

Start by making sure that you understand the customer’s needs and problems that they are facing. As with any sales contact, it is important to first understand what their issue is before you can offer a solution. From there, create customized content specifically tailored to them so they feel like you fully understand their unique situation. Additionally, build trust through ongoing communication as this will help foster more productive partnerships over time.

More 2021 Stats

Nearly 90% of sales reps emphasize the importance of anticipating customers’ needs

77% of sales professionals say their organization is planning to invest more in sales intelligence tools

Research from Bain and Company shows that 92% of B2B buyers prefer virtual sales interactions.

It takes an average of 8 interactions to secure a meeting with a prospect

Only 60% of sales reps meet quota

In 2021, digital lead generation advertising spending in the United States was estimated at 4.6 billion U.S. dollars.

41.2% of sales reps say that their phone is the most effective tool for performing their jobs

31% of sales pros find no significant difference between selling remotely and in-person

74% of CSOs report they have recently or are currently updating their seller skills profile for virtual selling, and 61% of CSOs are already investing in new technology to enable virtual selling.

Analysts found that close to 80% of B2B buyers have already defined their requirements before talking to a rep and prefer evaluating digital resources to in-person presentations.

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