Qvidian & Sales Management Association Launch Research Initiative on Sales Content Effectiveness

CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Qvidian, the innovator in sales execution solutions, today announced that they, in partnership with the Sales Management Association (SMA), are conducting a research initiative to uncover the types of sales content investments made by sales and marketing organizations and the effectiveness of that content in the buyer's journey. A recent Qvidian study revealed that over 78 percent of professionals felt sales content is very important to the effectiveness of their sales reps, however 50% say their sales asset content is only somewhat accurate.

This additional research initiative will focus on identifying the variety of content investments made, quantifying their success, and determining management's best strategies for provisioning them. The study will dig deeper into how content is used effectively at different stages of the selling process, how organizations evaluate and measure its effectiveness, and improvement challenges that are high priority for sales organizations.

Results of this research will be published in October 2015.

What:			Sales Content Effectiveness Survey
When:			Survey Open Through Monday, September 21, 2015
Who:			Qvidian and Sales Management Association (SMA)
Where:			Participate at http://salesmanagement.org/research-projects/content-investments-and-sales-effectiveness

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About Qvidian

Qvidian provides cloud-based sales execution solutions that save sales and content teams time while improving effectiveness and optimizing productivity. From content automation for managing sales assets to digital playbooks that guides successful sales behavior, Qvidian enables teams to more easily access, assemble, deliver, measure and manage sales content. The company's innovative software and advisory services offer real-time insight to ensure selling teams do what's needed to win, by driving repeatable methodologies and making organizations more agile. With over 1,200 global customers including Dell DELL, Citi C, ADP ADP, CA CA, and Splunk SPLK, Qvidian is helping organizations significantly increase their profitable revenues while eliminating waste and reducing costs. For more information, visit www.qvidian.com or call 1-800-272-0047 or +44 (0) 870-734-7778.

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