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Jessica Holmes

AMA: Adobe Director, Adobe Sales Academy, Jessica Holmes on Sales Development

January 18 @ 10:00AM PT

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  1. How do you stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in sales development, given there is a lot of noise out there?

    Jessica Holmes
    Jessica Holmes

    Adobe Director, Adobe Sales Academy • 2y

    Staying ahead in a sea of industry information requires strategic choices tailored to your preferences. Opt for podcasts during your commute or workouts if you prefer shorter format Decide if lecture formats like in person conferences or webinars suit your learning style Tap into expert insights by following industry leaders on social media or joining professional advisory networks like Emblaze and Gartner Embrace technology by setting alerts for key topics, leveraging news aggregators, and cura ...Read More

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  2. How do you prioritize which sales tools to use and when given there are so many tools?

    Jessica Holmes
    Jessica Holmes

    Adobe Director, Adobe Sales Academy • 2y

    To prioritize sales tools effectively, there are 3 key considerations: Understand your sales process: outline your process from lead generation to closing deals and identify the key activities at each stage. Assess team needs: what are the needs and challenges faced by your sales team and what are the biggest pain points in the current process? Consider integration capabilities: what do you need to seamlessly integrate with your existing systems, and/or offer API support for easy data exchange a ...Read More

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  3. How do you prioritize your accounts to determine the right leads to pursue when you have marketing leads, your AE wants you to focus on a set of accounts, and you have tiered accounts?

    Jessica Holmes
    Jessica Holmes

    Adobe Director, Adobe Sales Academy • 2y

    Sales is a team sport and this also applies to prospecting and sales development and proper prior planning will be key to your success. To ensure you're prioritizing correctly, you should consider the following: First, find commonalities between the accounts: Start with the key accounts your sales team/AE wants you to focus on - and WHY? Are there commonalities in these accounts? (Same industry, customer profile, decision maker, market/industry challenges?) Next, review your tiered accounts - wh ...Read More

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  4. What timeline do you set for leads to start the nurture campaign, and how often are your touch points?

    Jessica Holmes
    Jessica Holmes

    Adobe Director, Adobe Sales Academy • 2y

    The timeline for starting a nurture campaign and the frequency of touch points can vary based on factors such as your industry, sales cycle length, and the specific needs of your target audience. However, here are some general guidelines to consider: Initiate immediate touch points with a welcome email or acknowledgment to set the tone for engagement. Understanding your buyer journey and typical time to go through buying process, determine nurture cadence and modality. Implement behavior-trigger ...Read More

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  5. What do you define as a nurture campaign, and how do you nurture them through the funnel?

    Jessica Holmes
    Jessica Holmes

    Adobe Director, Adobe Sales Academy • 2y


    A strategic and automated nurture campaign aims to engage and educate prospects, guiding them towards a purchasing decision. A successful campaign will:

    • Understand your target audience and tailor your campaign to their buyer's journey

    • Provide personalized content, offer educational resources aligned with the buyer's journey stage

    • Will use feedback loops to adjust your communication strategy or content

    • Be delivered during optimal engagement times for more effective nurturing

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