Selling to Hospitals 101: The Hospital Sales Cycle
How Long Does It Take to Sell to Hospitals? If you’re new to hospital sales—or healthcare sales in general—prepare for a long sales cycle. Selling to hospitals and large healthcare organizations can take many months and requires talking to many different stakeholders along the way, including clinicians, purchasing agents, and C-Suite executives. Of course, the […]
What is Lead Generation?
At its core, lead generation is the step in the sales process where an organization identifies an appropriate target audience for their company that ultimately leads to a scheduled meeting for their salesperson. The definitive goal is to identify and attract potential customers who are interested in the products or services offered by a business, […]
What is B2B Appointment Setting?
At its core, B2B appointment setting is the step in the sales process for an organization where a meeting is scheduled for their salesperson because they have identified an appropriate target audience for their company. These prospects have been qualified as someone who is highly likely to purchase its products or services. In other words, […]
Effective Strategies for Identifying Qualified Prospects in Your Target Market
In a B2B appointment setting campaign, finding qualified prospects involves identifying potential customers who meet the specific criteria set by your business for your target market. Understanding who the buyer is and who the economic buyer is, is essential for targeting prospects – they are not always the same. It requires a targeted approach. Here […]
It is No Surprise – Why Part-Time and Sporadic Lead Generation Will Not Fill the Sales Pipeline
Here in the state of Arizona, we had a surprise snowstorm in February 2019. It was amazing to see but we were completely unprepared for shoveling snow, scraping windshields and seeing snowcapped mountaintops in the Phoenix metro area. While snow in Arizona is a big surprise, an empty sales pipeline due to a lack of […]
Clutch Recognizes Intelemark Among Arizona’s Top Voice and Call Center Services Providers for 2022
At Intelemark, we celebrate more than two decades of helping companies grow their business. There are B2B appointment setting companies who tell you they can increase your sales pipeline activity. And then there’s us. For 22 years, we have done one thing and one thing only; put our clients in front of their desired buyers. […]
How to Generate B2B Sales Leads
Why Your Company Needs a B2B Lead Generation Strategy Leads are the lifeblood of your sales team. When your business development pipeline is dry, you stand to lose more than revenue—you may also lose your top salespeople. It stands to reason then, that you would look to generate leads quickly. Buying a list of targets is one […]
How to Sell to Hospital Administrators
Tips for Selling to Hospital Executives Get In the Door by Knowing the Biggest Healthcare Pain Points and How to Solve Them The healthcare industry is growing, rapidly. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s among the fastest growing industries in the United States. But, with new and ever-changing government regulations, doctor and nurse shortages and other challenges, […]
How to Market Medical Devices and Medical Equipment
Tips for Developing a Low-Budget Medical Device Marketing Strategy After the cost of manufacturing the product, marketing is usually the second biggest expense for most medical device companies. But that doesn’t mean you need a huge marketing budget to generate buzz and interest among physicians, hospital administrators, and other decision-makers who may be interested in your medical device. The key to […]
Key Sales Metrics You Should Track in 2018 – And Those You Should Track in 2021
There are some questions we have for you as we update this blog post and examine what we think are the key sales metrics you should be measuring today in 2021, as compared to 2018, the original date if this blog. What has changed in 3 years in the lead generation process for your company? […]