How Are Hybrid Sales Roles Changing the B2B Landscape?

28% of B2B Organizations Embrace a New Sales Model

Sales roles are evolving, and the rise of hybrid sales roles is a clear example of this trend. According to a recent study by Pipedrive, 28% of B2B organizations now have hybrid sales roles, which combine the responsibilities of both inside and outside sales positions.

This new model can offer many benefits for sales organizations, such as increased efficiency, improved customer experience, and better alignment between sales and marketing teams. Hybrid sales roles can also provide sales professionals with the opportunity to develop a wider range of skills and expand their career paths.

However, implementing a hybrid sales model is not without its challenges. Sales organizations must ensure that their sales team has the necessary training and support to effectively perform both inside and outside sales duties. Additionally, the sales process may need to be adjusted to accommodate this new model.

To successfully implement a hybrid sales model, sales organizations should consider the following:

  1. Define the roles and responsibilities of each hybrid sales role and ensure that each team member has the necessary training and support to perform their duties effectively.
  2. Align the sales process with the hybrid sales model, ensuring that it accommodates both inside and outside sales responsibilities.
  3. Monitor the success of the hybrid sales model and make adjustments as needed to optimize performance.

The rise of hybrid sales roles represents a significant shift in the sales landscape. B2B organizations are embracing this new model, recognizing the benefits that it can provide. However, sales organizations must also be aware of the challenges that come with implementing a hybrid sales model and take steps to ensure that their sales team has the necessary training and support to succeed. By adapting to this changing landscape, sales organizations can optimize their sales strategy and drive better results for their business.

More 2021 Stats

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

A survey by LinkedIn found that 50% of buyers say that working remotely has made the purchasing process easier.

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

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

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.

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.

After COVID, 56% of sellers prefer working remote full time.

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

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

59% of sales reps said that adding custom-recorded video to their sales process increased their productivity.

More Remote B2B Sales Stats

Writing your subject line entirely in upper case significantly reduces response rates by 30%

According to a research conducted by Salesforce, 61% of sellers say it’s harder to sell virtually.

91% of salespeople have indicated they don’t want to return to full-time office work when asked about their future career plans.

B2B customers use 10 different channels during their decision-making process

66% of teams were satisfied with the results that they are getting from using custom-recorded video in their sales processes.

Customer referrals account for 54% of all B2B leads.

71% of salespeople are using social selling tools

49% of teams are using video as part of their sales process.

21% of sales professionals who sell remotely say emails are the most effective channel for remote selling

Only 15 percent of sales calls add enough value, according to executives surveyed.

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