Transform your SDR Team for ABM Greatness
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Transform your SDR Team for ABM Greatness
In this episode of The RevRoom podcast, we sit down with Jay Tuel, VP of GTM Experts at Demandbase, to explore the critical evolution of Sales Development Representative (SDR) teams into Account-Based Marketing (ABM)-focused functions.
Jay shares his experience and insights on the shift from traditional SDR roles to a more strategic, ABM-centric approach, and the essential partnership between Sales and Marketing that drives this transformation. You’ll learn:
- Key steps to transition SDR teams from an MQL-focused model to an ABM-aligned structure
- Differences between inbound and outbound SDR roles in an ABM context and how to leverage the best of both
- Effective strategies for adjusting compensation and goals to incentivize the new ABM-oriented behaviors
- Tactics to foster a tight-knit, collaborative partnership between Sales and Marketing leaders
- The importance of change management when rolling out an ABM shift and how to drive adoption across the organization
As ABM is a critical component of B2B marketing strategies, aligning your Sales and SDR functions to support these efforts is crucial. Jay provides a roadmap for transforming your sales teams to thrive in an ABM-driven world, sharing real-world examples and best practices honed from his extensive experience leading these initiatives at Demandbase.
Whether you're a marketing leader looking to tighten the integration between your teams, or a sales executive navigating the shift to account-based selling, this episode is packed with actionable insights to drive greater alignment and success. Tune in to learn how to evolve your sales organization to power world-class ABM programs.