Decision Maker
Decision Maker: A contact holding purchase authority for a category — executives, owners, senior directors — as distinct from users and influencers.
Definition
A contact holding purchase authority for a category — executives, owners, senior directors — as distinct from users and influencers.
Decision Maker: A contact holding purchase authority for a category — executives, owners, senior directors — as distinct from users and influencers, per the B2B Data Index glossary (2026).
#Why it matters in practice
The premise of role-targeted lists: fewer contacts, each able to say yes. Multi-title decision-maker files cover offers whose buyer varies by company size.
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What is decision maker?
A contact holding purchase authority for a category — executives, owners, senior directors — as distinct from users and influencers.
Why does decision maker matter?
The premise of role-targeted lists: fewer contacts, each able to say yes. Multi-title decision-maker files cover offers whose buyer varies by company size.
APA
B2B Data Index Research Team. (2026). What Is Decision Maker? Definition & Why It Matters (2026). B2B Data Index. https://b2bdataindex.com/glossary/decision-maker/
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[What Is Decision Maker? Definition & Why It Matters (2026)](https://b2bdataindex.com/glossary/decision-maker/) — B2B Data Index, 2026