As we reflect on the first half of 2024, one trend is clear: pharma sales has fully evolved into a complex B2B landscape. At Echelon, our mid-year data reveals a stark contrast between teams still using outdated tactics and those who've successfully adapted to selling to Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) and organized buyers.
Key H1 insights:
Shift in decision-making: Teams focusing solely on individual HCPs struggled, while those engaging with centralized decision-makers in IDNs saw 30% higher win rates.
Value proposition evolution: Reps articulating system-wide benefits and economic impact alongside clinical efficacy closed 25% more deals in H1.
Extended sales cycles: Organizations that adjusted their pipelines and forecasting to account for longer, more complex sales cycles reduced forecast variance by 40%.
Cross-functional collaboration: Teams leveraging insights from market access and medical affairs in their sales approach saw a 35% increase in successful RFP responses.
How can you course-correct for H2? Our RAMP model provides a framework:
Resourcefulness: Reassess your account mapping. Are you targeting the right influencers within IDNs?
Assertiveness: Equip your team to confidently present to C-suite executives. Our data shows this skill gap in 65% of teams.
Messaging: Audit your sales materials. Do they address both clinical and business objectives?
Planning: Implement account-based strategies aligned with IDN buying processes. Teams doing this saw 50% faster deal velocity in Q2.
At Echelon, we're helping pharma sales leaders make these crucial mid-year adjustments. Our CoachAlytics platform has been instrumental in identifying skill gaps and measuring improvement in these new competencies.
As you plan for H2, ask yourself: Are your sales managers equipped to coach in this new landscape? How will you adapt your approach to complex B2B sales in pharma for the remainder of 2024?
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Don't let H2 2024 be a repeat of H1. Book a free mid-year strategy session with Echelon to assess your team's readiness for complex B2B pharma sales and discover how our coaching solutions can help you exceed your 2024 targets.
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