Enterprise
The best B2B enterprises have learned how to deploy value strategies throughout their organization from development to product launch, from product management and marketing to sales and presales execution. The best organizations make customer value part of their internal discussions and their customer discussions from the top down.
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Sales
Sales Vice Presidents are driving great organizations to grow revenues profitably with Value Propositions. Early impressions matter. Reps need the skills and the tools to win the first meeting. The result is increased qualified opportunities in the sales pipeline. Reps are able to connect with customer executives early in the sales process and differentiate their products.
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Presales
Selling complex B2B solutions takes sales teamwork. Presales specialists increasingly add technical expertise and product use experience to the sales conversation as they help customize solutions to customer specifics. Shared Value Propositions between sales and presales are a great tool for sales teams to collaborate and win.
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Product Management and Marketing
The value a product creates for customers can become a focal point for product managers and marketers as they make decisions on product pricing, positioning, and offering strategies. A great Value Proposition becomes a central way to communicate critical messages to sales and to customers.
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Pricing
Value-based pricing has been shown to increase profitability, improving on the results of cost-based pricing and competitor-based pricing. By focusing on customer value, pricing professionals collaborate with sales teams, providing them with a better basis to highlight differentiation and improve pricing outcomes.
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Product Launch
Innovative products are the key to B2B growth and profitability. Yet the vast majority of new product launches fail. Quantifying value early in development helps development teams understand customers and design better products. Having a great Value Proposition at launch generates sales momentum and accelerates revenues.
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