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Increasing Revenue Through Buying Group Strategy: How Palo Alto Networks Leveraged LeanData

Introduction to the Challenge

Palo Alto Networks, a leading provider of high-consideration cybersecurity products and services, faced challenges with their demand generation efforts based on traditional lead-centric models. These models failed to recognize the importance of all members of a Buying Group in the purchase decision process, leading to low lead conversion rates, wasted marketing efforts, and friction between sales and marketing teams. Seeking solutions to improve lead quality, pipeline velocity, and overall revenue, Palo Alto Networks turned to LeanData Revenue Orchestration.

Revolutionizing Approach with Buying Groups

Palo Alto Networks initiated a pilot program incorporating a Buying Groups motion, under the guidance of Jeremy Schwartz, Sr. Manager of Global Lead Management & Strategy. This innovative approach focused on identifying and nurturing Buying Groups rather than individual leads, catering to the reality of complex, multi-product purchases that involve multiple stakeholders. Over two quarters, with internal team collaboration and technology adjustments, Palo Alto Networks refined their Buying Groups motion, resulting in a significant positive impact on revenue.

Key Results and Achievements

The integration of LeanData Revenue Orchestration yielded substantial improvements for Palo Alto Networks. They experienced a 15% increase in revenue, doubled closed won rates, a 20% enhancement in MQL to Opportunity conversion rates, and a remarkable 10x surge in pipeline progression. These impressive results demonstrated the effectiveness of the Buying Groups strategy in driving revenue growth for the company.

Enhancing the Buying Journey

One of the key shifts in Palo Alto Networks' approach was moving away from the practice of disregarding second leads originating from an Account with an Open Opportunity. By embracing the Buying Groups motion, the company was able to recognize and engage with all relevant members of a buying committee, leading to accelerated deal progression and the discovery of additional Buying Groups within existing accounts.

Streamlining Processes for Efficiency

Initially, Palo Alto Networks manually formed Buying Groups, which was a time-consuming process for their BDR team. However, with the aid of LeanData and other automation tools, they were able to automate these processes, significantly reducing time and effort required to identify and engage with Buying Groups. Automation not only improved efficiency but also enabled the company to scale their pilot program across various markets and segments.

Driving Collaboration Between Sales and Marketing

The implementation of the Buying Groups strategy fostered collaboration and alignment between Palo Alto Networks' sales and marketing teams. By focusing on common revenue goals and leveraging LeanData's solutions, both departments successfully worked together to generate new contacts, unblock stalled opportunities, and drive revenue growth.

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