Tag: Sales & Technology (how tech is helping

How to turn customer visits into sales with sales tools: a B2B recipe

How to turn B2B customer visits into sales with sales tools

Today, we’re delving into the kitchen of sales—equipped not with pots and pans but with nifty sales intelligence tools. If it feels like all you do is greet and seat, but never get to take people’s orders, let alone serve a three-course meal, then boy, have you landed on the right page!

Sales Rep Software: Why Tracking Tech is Good for the Game

Sales Rep Software Tracking Tech is Good for the Game

In the heart of South Africa, where a rugby match can halt a nation and boerewors is the national food, B2B leaders have a secret weapon. Just as rugby teams use GPS to understand player movement and how much they have left in the tank, B2B sales buffs are turning to Skynamo sales CRM app to improve sales performance in the field. In lieu of the Rugby World Cup, we’ll show why we believe sales rep tracking is for predictable conquest, rather than petty control. 

“WhatsApp or What’s Up with that?”: Why chat apps aren’t cutting it for B2B sales management

Why chat apps aren’t cutting it for B2B sales management

Hey there, business buffs! Let’s face it, we’ve all been there: firing off a quick message to a team member on chat apps like WhatsApp, hoping they’ll remember that important client meeting or update the latest sales figures. But is “quick” always “quality”? Here’s a lowdown on why chat apps, as handy as they are, might just be the wrong tool for your B2B sales squad.

5 reasons why sales rep tracking software is essential for effective sales management

5 reasons why sales rep tracking software is essential for effective sales management

Sales rep tracking isn’t just about looking for the whereabouts of your sales team. It’s also about tracking sales performance and finding ways to improve.

Field sales teams must always ensure they cover their bases to stay ahead in today’s competitive landscape. Granted, sales managers can only do so much to get there. When managing sales team members, keeping track of what everybody is doing is often difficult. This is especially true when they’re all out on the field attending to their individual clients. Are they visiting as many clients as they should?

5 Reasons SA’s food and beverage industry must embrace B2B technology today

5 Reasons SA’s food and beverage industry must embrace B2B technology today

In South Africa, we are seeing more and more food and beverage companies turn to software to improve productivity, profitability, and stability. Savvy companies are leveraging technology to thrive in a rather bumpy market. One such game-changer is the B2B sales order app, a locally-designed app that optimises B2B sales ordering processes and catalyses growth.

In this article we’ll cover the challenges your food and beverage company is facing, how software can help, and the reasons why you need a sales order app like Skynamo to stay ahead in today’s market.

How to future-proof the food and beverage sector: strategies for now and beyond

How to future-proof the food and beverage sector: strategies for now and beyond

As we move forward into the year and beyond, changes outside of the food and beverage sector’s control continue to shape how we do business. In the wake of the pandemic’s anniversary, B2B commerce has seen a seismic shift in customer preferences – a shift that seems irreversible. It has now become imperative for companies within this industry to stay in stride with emerging trends and tackle prevalent challenges if they want to sustain customer retention, grow loyalty, boost sales, and reach their growth objectives.

Wholesale Distributors, see your orders flourish: 6 reasons order-tracking solutions are always the right choice

6 reasons order-tracking solutions are always the right choice

Wholesale distributors want their customers happy at all times. An order-tracking system that monitors their purchase status in real-time is the answer.

Not all manufacturers have the network or the means to ship their products to everyone who wants them. Instead, they count on wholesale distributors to make their brand available to markets far and wide. These distributors serve as the critical link connecting the supplier to the companies from whom customers purchase products.

Manage sales team expectations with a structured productivity and accountability team plan

Manage sales team expectations with a structured productivity and accountability team plan

Sales is one of the most important divisions in any business. Even the greatest products will collect dust without adequate sales efforts. The better you can empower your sales team, the more inventory they can push. These soaring sales numbers begin with company leadership learning the ins and outs of managing sales team expectations.

B2B Order-taking guide: create a healthy customer journey and repeat orders

B2B Order-taking guide: create a healthy customer journey and repeat orders

Reinforce your customer journey with the right tools. Learn the benefits of an effective online ordering system and strategies for getting started.

The health and beauty industries have become increasingly competitive over the years. With new products emerging daily, brands are scrambling to find ways to capture the attention of their audiences. This is where creating a well-designed customer journey plays an important role.

Can a sales CRM help building suppliers improve sales and stock management?

Can a sales CRM help building suppliers improve sales and stock management?

Building material suppliers have a lot on their plates – and those plates are only about to get heavier. The global building and materials industry has been growing at a rate of 5% and is projected to top $400 billion by 2030. Forward-thinking companies that level up their operations with a top-tier sales CRM stand to rake in more of that dough than those that don’t. 

Does your CRM provide your sales team with the correct data insights?

Does your CRM provide your sales team with the correct data insights?

Sales technology has been at the right hand of sales personnel everywhere for years. Its development has pushed products and padded pockets with greater ease and consistency than ever before.

That is exactly why picking the right models for your company is mission-critical. Doing so means your team has the tools they need to thrive. These choices extend to the CRM software your company relies on for its day-to-day operations. Therefore, investing in the right CRM software ensures your sales team has the data insights they need to close more sales – sending profits and efficiency soaring.

The ultimate guide to creating a winning B2B sales strategy

The ultimate guide to creating a winning B2B sales strategy

The sweeping changes affecting B2B sales strategy didn’t happen overnight. Even before the onset of COVID-19, many B2B buyers had moved toward self-reliance to conduct their own research and share their findings with colleagues. Interaction with a salesperson often only occurs after the modern buyer satisfies their preference for self-discovery.