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How Schweitzer Fachinformationen simplifies the corporate buyer's journey

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Schweitzer Fachinformationen provides platforms for companies to acquire, manage, and effectively use professional information products.

Industry
Retail
Company size
550
+
Country
🇩🇪 Germany
Website
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Schweitzer Fachinformationen

Schweitzer Fachinformationen is providing platforms for companies to acquire, manage, and effectively use professional information products. Founded in Germany, Schweitzer has expanded its reach globally, partnering with Prenax to cater to international markets. Their services enable professionals in corporations to access vital information across various formats, including digital and print media, databases, and more.

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Challenge

Schweitzer Fachinformationen struggled to transform the B2B buying process. Their aim was to make it as easy for corporate buyers as it is for individual consumers to buy something on Instagram.

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Solution

Schweitzer implemented emlen to create personalized collaborative spaces for clients, revolutionizing their sales follow-up strategy.

Use cases
Sales Content Distribution
The company is using emlen collaborative spaces to easily distribute its sales content.
Deal Prioritization
The company is using 'Hot Leads' feature to know when is the right time to follow-up their buyers.
Collaboration
The company is using emlen's collaborative spaces to invite sellers and buyers in one place.
Sales Content Management
The company is using emlen sales content management hub to manage all their content.
Buyer Insights
The company is using buyer engagement analytics to know when and what their buyers are looking for.
Sales Content Distribution
The company is using emlen collaborative spaces to easily distribute its sales content.
Sales Content Management
The company is using emlen sales content management hub to manage all their content.
Deal Prioritization
The company is using 'Hot Leads' feature to know when is the right time to follow-up their buyers.
Buyer Insights
The company is using buyer engagement analytics to know when and what their buyers are looking for.
Collaboration
The company is using emlen's collaborative spaces to invite sellers and buyers in one place.

The challenge

Alexander Graff, Schweitzer's Head of Corporate Business, outlined the initial challenge: "It was difficult to become a Schweitzer customer."

The B2B sales journey was slow and complicated which contrasted sharply with the seamless consumer experiences in B2C.

Schweitzer Fachinformationen struggled to transform the B2B buying process. Their aim was to make it as easy for corporate buyers as it is for individual consumers to buy something on Instagram.

The solution

Their journey to emlen started with a LinkedIn interaction, leading to a partnership that focused on buyer enablement.

"After sharing our challenge online, a comment pointed me towards emlen," Alexander recalls.

emlen's approach to enabling buyers to make informed decisions through streamlined, engaging collaborative spaces aligned perfectly with Schweitzer's vision.

emlen in action: A strategic transformation

Schweitzer implemented emlen to create personalized collaborative spaces for clients, revolutionizing their sales follow-up strategy. 

"We create personalized emlen collaborative spaces after the first interaction. This approach allowed for more dynamic engagement, providing tailored content that met each client's specific needs.”
Quote author

Alexander Graff
Head of Corporate Business at Schweitzer Fachinformationen

Insights from analytics: Refining sales content strategy

emlen's sales content analytics feature unveiled surprising insights about sales content engagement, prompting a strategic shift in how content was shared.

"We learned to provide the right document at the right time," says Alexander. This highlighted the move towards a more data-driven, targeted content distribution approach.

Broadening emlen's solution: Beyond initial engagement

Alexander sees emlen's role expanding within Schweitzer to take it from lead generation to comprehensive client lifecycle management.

Adding features like activity monitoring and multi-edit capabilities will improve client interaction and streamline internal workflow.

Results and forward-looking strategies

Alexander is optimistic about how emlen will improve Schweitzer's sales process and how people see the company.

It's still early, but emlen has already had a positive impact. Our solution has made it easier for Schweitzer's customers to buy and has improved their client relationships.

A shared vision for the future

Alexander says that emlen has transformed Schweitzer's sales process and how they work with clients. The partnership not only solved their initial challenges but also provides opportunities for innovation and growth in digital sales.

Alexander's final takeaway: "I definitely recommend emlen."

Hundreds of happy clients close deals faster with emlen.

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About

Schweitzer Fachinformationen provides platforms for companies to acquire, manage, and effectively use professional information products.

Industry
Retail
Company size
550
+
Country
🇩🇪 Germany
Website
External link iconLinkedIn icon

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