Sales CRM software

Sales CRM tools help B2B service businesses manage relationships, track deals, and streamline sales pipelines to improve conversion rates and revenue growth.

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Sales CRM software

introduction

In B2B sales, managing customer relationships effectively is critical to closing deals and maintaining long-term client relationships. A sales CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system helps businesses track leads, automate follow-ups, and organise sales processes in a structured way. Without a CRM, teams often struggle with scattered data, missed follow-ups, and inefficiencies that cost revenue.

For B2B service businesses, a CRM is more than just a database—it’s a tool for pipeline visibility, lead prioritisation, and sales forecasting. The right CRM should integrate with marketing automation, proposal software, and email systems to create a seamless sales process that helps teams close more deals with less manual effort.

My top 3

Sales CRM software

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My top 3

My top 3 sales CRMs for service companies, chosen for their effectiveness in streamlining your sales process and boosting revenue.

HubSpot Sales HubHubSpot Sales Hub

HubSpot Sales Hub

HubSpot Sales Hub is a CRM and sales automation platform with pipeline management, automated follow-ups, and AI-driven insights for B2B sales teams.

PipedrivePipedrive

Pipedrive

Pipedrive is a sales-focused CRM designed to help businesses manage pipelines, track deals, and automate workflows for better sales efficiency.

MondayMonday

Monday

Monday.com is a flexible work operating system that combines project management, CRM, and team collaboration into a highly customisable platform for businesses of all sizes.

Sales CRM software

decision guide

Choosing a sales CRM depends on your sales cycle, team size, and need for automation. Here’s what to consider:

Pipeline and deal tracking

A good CRM should provide clear visibility into your sales pipeline, allowing reps to track deals, set reminders, and automate follow-ups. Tools like HubSpot and Pipedrive offer intuitive drag-and-drop pipelines that make managing deals simple.

Contact and lead management

Sales teams need to store prospect information, track interactions, and prioritise high-value leads. Salesforce and HubSpot allow businesses to segment contacts, track touchpoints, and sync with email systems for streamlined outreach.

Automation and workflows

Repetitive sales tasks, such as lead assignments, follow-up emails, and task reminders, can be automated in a CRM. HubSpot and Salesforce provide strong automation features, ensuring no leads slip through the cracks.

Integrations with marketing and reporting tools

CRMs should connect seamlessly with marketing platforms, proposal software, and reporting tools. If your business already uses a marketing automation platform like HubSpot Marketing Hub, it makes sense to use HubSpot’s Sales CRM for better integration.

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Sales CRM software

for companies 1-10 FTE

HubSpot Sales HubHubSpot Sales Hub

HubSpot Sales Hub

HubSpot Sales Hub is a CRM and sales automation platform with pipeline management, automated follow-ups, and AI-driven insights for B2B sales teams.

PipedrivePipedrive

Pipedrive

Pipedrive is a sales-focused CRM designed to help businesses manage pipelines, track deals, and automate workflows for better sales efficiency.

MondayMonday

Monday

Monday.com is a flexible work operating system that combines project management, CRM, and team collaboration into a highly customisable platform for businesses of all sizes.

FolkFolk

Folk

Folk is a modern, lightweight CRM designed for startups and small teams to manage relationships, sales pipelines, and outreach in a flexible, user-friendly way.

KeapKeap

Keap

Keap is an all-in-one CRM, sales, and marketing automation platform designed for small businesses to manage contacts, automate follow-ups, and close more deals.

Sales CRM software

for companies 11-50 FTE

KeapKeap

Keap

Keap is an all-in-one CRM, sales, and marketing automation platform designed for small businesses to manage contacts, automate follow-ups, and close more deals.

MondayMonday

Monday

Monday.com is a flexible work operating system that combines project management, CRM, and team collaboration into a highly customisable platform for businesses of all sizes.

PipedrivePipedrive

Pipedrive

Pipedrive is a sales-focused CRM designed to help businesses manage pipelines, track deals, and automate workflows for better sales efficiency.

HubSpot Sales HubHubSpot Sales Hub

HubSpot Sales Hub

HubSpot Sales Hub is a CRM and sales automation platform with pipeline management, automated follow-ups, and AI-driven insights for B2B sales teams.

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If your marketing and sales teams are too busy firefighting — fixing tools, chasing data, and dealing with messy handovers — you’ll never have time to focus on real growth. The Growth Operations Programme fixes your operations first, so you can finally work on scaling up.

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Sales CRM software

for companies 50+ FTE

KeapKeap

Keap

Keap is an all-in-one CRM, sales, and marketing automation platform designed for small businesses to manage contacts, automate follow-ups, and close more deals.

FolkFolk

Folk

Folk is a modern, lightweight CRM designed for startups and small teams to manage relationships, sales pipelines, and outreach in a flexible, user-friendly way.

HubSpot Sales HubHubSpot Sales Hub

HubSpot Sales Hub

HubSpot Sales Hub is a CRM and sales automation platform with pipeline management, automated follow-ups, and AI-driven insights for B2B sales teams.

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Sales CRM software

FolkFolk

Folk

Folk is a modern, lightweight CRM designed for startups and small teams to manage relationships, sales pipelines, and outreach in a flexible, user-friendly way.

HubSpot Sales HubHubSpot Sales Hub

HubSpot Sales Hub

HubSpot Sales Hub is a CRM and sales automation platform with pipeline management, automated follow-ups, and AI-driven insights for B2B sales teams.

KeapKeap

Keap

Keap is an all-in-one CRM, sales, and marketing automation platform designed for small businesses to manage contacts, automate follow-ups, and close more deals.

MondayMonday

Monday

Monday.com is a flexible work operating system that combines project management, CRM, and team collaboration into a highly customisable platform for businesses of all sizes.

PipedrivePipedrive

Pipedrive

Pipedrive is a sales-focused CRM designed to help businesses manage pipelines, track deals, and automate workflows for better sales efficiency.

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BOFU (Bottom of the Funnel)

Convert leads into paying customers with BOFU tactics and offers.

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CRM

A tool to manage customer relationships and streamline sales processes.

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MOFU (Middle of the Funnel)

Move prospects toward conversion with targeted MOFU content and strategies.

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Sales Funnel

Guide leads seamlessly through the sales funnel to increase conversions.

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Sales Objections

Concerns or barriers preventing a prospect from making a purchase.

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Sales Pipeline

The structured process of managing prospects from lead to customer.

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Sales Techniques

Methods or strategies used to persuade prospects to buy.

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Solid Growth helps B2B service companies scale — not with random tactics, but with clear systems that align marketing and sales into one predictable growth engine. Built on 13 years of hands-on experience — helping teams move from firefighting to predictable, repeatable revenue growth.

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Better growth infrastructure

Free audit

Growth Machine Scan

Find and fix what’s slowing your team down. This free scan assesses your marketing, sales, and automation setup, giving you clear recommendations to improve efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks.

Identify the biggest blocker holding back your growth
Get personalised insights and actionable quick fixes
Option to book a free call for tailored tool stack advice

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Free up a full day every week to focus on growth. We'll fix the systems, tools, and workflows holding your team back.

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A structured, hands-on programme designed for teams that want to fix bottlenecks, systemise execution, and scale growth predictably.

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