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What is a Customer Reference Program?
A Customer Reference Program (CRP) is a centrally managed function responsible for coordinating and fulfilling requests for customer references to help Sales close business and persuade Analysts, Press and Investors that corporate claims are legitimate.
Why create a formal Customer Reference Program?
Every customer you have is a member of your sales team! Customer testimonials are critical as buyers increasingly rely on peer advice in purchase decision-making.
However, uncoordinated management of customer references results in:
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Lost time through sales reps individually chasing other sales executives to acquire references.
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Overused or underutilized customer references.
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Inability to fulfill customer reference requests for some industries/products/geographies.
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Delays which lengthen sales cycles.
A well managed Customer Reference Program can attract more prospects, shorten sales cycles and increase customer wins IF managed effectively... please see our Strategic Guide to running a Customer Reference Program to learn more.
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