I have to agree with this stat:
“Only 46% of B2B #sales professionals think that the #marketing collateral they are provided is adequate.”
At best, collateral is a reminder or tool for brand awareness.
Some other sales stats:
More than a quarter of all B2B sales cycles take seven months or more to close. (Source: Harvard University and Gallup)
90% of business buyers say when they’re ready to buy, they’ll find you. (Source: DemandGen Report)
Which means that you better have your SEO on!
58% of buyers report that sales reps are unable to answer their questions effectively. (Source: Forbes Insight) — You might want to train your people on your products and process.
80% of the average salesperson’s day is spent on non-revenue generating activities, including not knowing where to find good prospects or recognizing them once they find them. (Source: TeleSmart.com) — I see this often. Companies don’t have a customer profile.
SELLECOM: 101 Ideas for Marketing in the Telecom Jungle. 
