The Value of the right Product Knowledge

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Knowledge is Power Francis Bacon (1561 – 1626) Adequate Knowledge among Sales reps, Channel Partners, Influencers and Customers means increased sales results “Delivering knowledge, information and training to an audience beyond employees is one of the fastest growing segments of the learning industry, increasing at an annual pace greater than 25%”. (Bersin & Associates)

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How the right level of product knowledge across target groups such as sales reps, channel partners, customers and influencers can increase sales results.

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Knowledge is Power Francis Bacon (1561 – 1626)

Adequate Knowledge among Sales reps, Channel Partners, Influencers and Customers

means increased sales results

“Delivering knowledge, information and training to an audience beyond employees is one of the fastest growing segments of the learning industry, increasing at an annual pace greater than 25%”. (Bersin & Associates)

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Agenda

Challenges and Complications Companies are continuously experiencing challenges in relation to the achieving and maintaining the adequate level of Product Knowledge in their channel.

Solution HRDi is a system which achieves the adequate Product Knowledge level, monitors and measures the Product Knowledge level.

Implementation and Value If a company implements the HRDi system, it is done easily – and the impact is significant.

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Inadequate Knowledge causes ”pain”

Innovation drives need for knowledge. Innovation represent 26-43% of revenue. (Telco 84% in 2009)

Employee churn in sales and customer service multiplies the value of efficient onboarding.

Success means more Customers & Sales Channel Partners who needs to understand the value of your offering.

Employees

Customers/ Influencers

Products

Channel Partners

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Adequate Knowledge = More Sales

Equips and empowers the sales rep to match the different needs of customers.

The sales rep becomes an enthusiastic ambassador, confidently pitching the product.

Prepared with facts for winning objections.

-> More Sales

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Agenda

Challenges and Complications Companies are continuously experiencing challenges in relation to the achieving and maintaining the adequate level of Product Knowledge in their channel.

Solution HRDi is a system which achieves the adequate Product Knowledge level, monitors and measures the Product Knowledge level.

Implementation and Value If a company implements the HRDi system, it is done easily – and the impact is significant.

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We increase revenue & market shares

Our Business

Targeted and measureable upgrade of Sales & Product Knowledge for Sales & Customer Service representatives, Sales Channel Partners, Influencers and Customers.

Providing knowledge for your decision makers to make the right decisions and adjustments.

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Knowledge Intelligence

Sales/Customer Service Knowledge

Improvement Material

Testing & Registration of activity

Automatic follow-up & Management involvement

Executive overview

ERP CRM HRM HRDi

SaaS

Knowledge, certifications & results: Targeted, fast, easy and efficient – for all relevant parties.

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Agenda

Challenges and Complications Companies are continuously experiencing challenges in relation to the achieving and maintaining the adequate level of Product Knowledge in their channel.

Solution HRDi is a system which achieves the adequate Product Knowledge level, monitors and measures the Product Knowledge level.

Implementation and Value If a company implements the HRDi system, it is done easily – and the impact is significant.

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The system ensures maximum impact

Your Company

Channel Product Manager

Marketing

Channel Partners

Customer operation

Customers/ Influencers

Alignment of Knowledge within Marketing,

Product Management, Customer

Operation, Sales Channel Partners,

Influencers and Customers – HRDi

creates the ability to optimize impact of

campaigns by ensuring required

Sales/Product Knowledge is present.

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Product Knowledge

Promotion & Analysis

with HRDi

Launch of product, campaign or

sales partnership

Knowledge level

Launch of training/

promotion of knowledge

Traditional revenue development

HRDi revenue development

Gained revenue opportunities

90%

80%

70%

Time

Revenue HRDi shortens

Time-to-Knowledge &

Optimizes Impact

Value of Product Knowledge – Just in time

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The system creates value – example

New Product Launch

60.000 units and DKK 5.000 per unit ~ DKK 300 mill.

Product Knowledge expected overall influence at least 5 %

Change in Product Knowledge from 18 % to 70 %

Impact from 0,9 % to 3,5 % -> 2,6 %

-> Increased value of DKK 7,8 mill.

-> Shorten time-to-knowledge/ early stage revenue generation

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High ROI, - fast, easy and efficient

SaaS + existing databases

– Fast, easy and efficient implementation of solution

PULL-PUSH-PULL

– Knowledge always updated and relevant – fast

Automatic follow-up and management involvement

– High response rate and knowledge level.

Automatic on-boarding

– Efficient sales reps, fast, at a low cost.

ROI = increase + sustained sales