Deep Insight

AUGUST 10, 2020

To be honest, the really fun part of writing the book was the interview process. Assembling all those interviews into a coherent book was a chore. All interviews were excellent and insightful but some went off in directions that we had not planned at the outset. Key Account Management. Key Account Management.

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Account Management Skills

AUGUST 24, 2021

In this episode, I talk to Alex Raymond from Kapta about everything to do with account management processes. Not project management systems, not CRM systems, but having a dedicated system to guide the agency account management team, when it comes to managing and delve developing existing client relationships.

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Account Manager Tips

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Is your business and your key account management team growing fast? Do you feel like you're always playing catch-up and never have time for important projects, like developing processes that drive business growth or creating career paths for your key account managers? Click to Tweet. Laura: It's never boring.

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Arpedio

MAY 10, 2023

Why Key Account Management is Essential for Business Success ← Back to blog In today’s fast-paced business world, simply acquiring new customers isn’t enough – you need to keep them coming back for more. That’s where Key Account Management (KAM) comes in. What is Key Account Management?

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Account Manager Tips

JULY 9, 2020

Your first 90 days in a new job as an account manager are the most challenging.and with the most at stake. A 30 60 90 day success plan is essential to help transition from your old job to your new one. 30 60 90 day project plan. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. People will judge you.

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Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 3, 2022

When to give up Forms of communication (from most to least effective) Favourite book on follow up In other news Have your say on the future of key account management Quote of the week. We follow up with clients for to close a sale, to ask a question, to get a decision, to share information or reminders. Make it easy.

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Upland

MAY 5, 2023

It means being brought into the inner-circle, being there when the big questions are asked, and the big decisions are made. He was certainly born with the right stuff to go from being a bicycle-based book salesman one day to a bonafide sales leader almost the next. Inertia is, after all, one of the strongest forces in the universe.

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As a supplier, if you want to sell to procurement, you really need to understand things like the buying process, supplier management, supply chains, decision making and more. One Page Key Account Plan Guide & Template. Say goodbye to complicated account plans that don't work. The KAM Club.

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DemandFarm

MAY 22, 2024

Not just that, over 150,000 companies globally depend on Salesforce for CRM services, with the US making up 62% of Salesforce customers. Top Key Account Management Applications 1. The software offers real-time market knowledge, decision-making capabilities, and advantages across your strategic account portfolio.

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ProlifIQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A relationship-focused customer success strategy includes involvement in the purchase decision, implementation and use of products or services, and customer support.” This is essentially the industry standard way a sales team and customer success managers think about account management.

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Mike Kunkle

MAY 11, 2022

Understanding general buyer personas and buyers’ journey or buying processes, including challenges, opportunities, impacts, needs, objectives, priorities (COIN-OP), decision process, decision criteria, decision roles, desired outcomes with metrics and measures, and consideration of both the decision makers’ business and personal needs.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

To others still, it means a key account plan. We observed this troubling phenomenon while conducting research for our book Cracking the Sales Management Code. Without a common understanding of the term " sales process ," sales managers can’t coach or communicate with their sellers as effectively. Call Management.

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Account Management Skills

MARCH 29, 2021

We discussed everything to do with account management, including why David thinks the account management role is the most difficult role in the whole agency. David has lots of high quality useful resources on his site including recordings of past webinars, his books and also you can sign up for his live events.

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Arpedio

MARCH 18, 2024

Among these strategies, account mapping has emerged as a cornerstone methodology that fosters sales process optimization and drives sustainable growth. Understanding the Role of Account Mapping in B2B Sales In the terrain of B2B sales, recognizing the necessity for a sophisticated approach to understanding client organizations is pivotal.

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Arpedio

AUGUST 11, 2022

When we talk about the importance of mapping accounts in organizational charts to drive complex sales and account management, the main factors to consider are: (1) the number of stakeholders in a buying group has exploded , and (2) the human brain consumes visuals faster. Curious to see what some different org charts look like?

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Arpedio

MARCH 7, 2022

For key or strategic accounts, does it matter if marketing works with sales? Account-based marketing (ABM) revolutionized marketing. So, why do so many strategic/key account management (SAM/KAM) programs not integrate with ABM? Absolutely yes! Key takeaways.

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Arpedio

MARCH 31, 2023

By carefully selecting and deploying the right technology, repetitive tasks can be automated, data and activity can be captured, and decision-making can be improved. These platforms streamline account planning processes to increase rep efficiency.

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Arpedio

APRIL 30, 2024

Collaborative Planning: Working together with your clients to develop joint strategies and goals that align with their business objectives. Book demo The Power of Regular Communication Regular communication acts as the foundation for building strong client relationships.

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Arpedio

MAY 30, 2022

Not sure what it means to be a journey orchestrator in Account Management? Last week more than 500 Strategic Account Managers (SAMs) and leaders of SAM programs gathered in New Orleans for the annual Strategic Account Management Association (SAMA) conference. Or re-read a book? Book a free demo.

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Arpedio

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Who are the financial decision makers? So if you can’t reach this person directly, make sure you get all the information about their priorities, goals, expectations, etc. So if you can’t reach this person directly, make sure you get all the information about their priorities, goals, expectations, etc. Decision Criteria.

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Arpedio

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Who are the financial decision makers? So if you can’t reach this person directly, make sure you get all the information about their priorities, goals, expectations, etc. So if you can’t reach this person directly, make sure you get all the information about their priorities, goals, expectations, etc. Decision Criteria.

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Brightbridge Consulting

AUGUST 5, 2021

We are supporting the development of various activities through The Association for Key Account Management and Technological University Dublin, supported by Pfizer. We now look forward to booked engagements with the development of leadership and furtherance of account plans this Autumn.

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Account Management Skills

MARCH 20, 2023

On this episode, we’re talking about the split between the agency Account Manager and the agency Project Manager role, with Kate Vines and Kio Aghoghogbe from Hallam. Kate is Project Delivery Manager and Kio is Senior Digital Account Manager. So a very warm welcome Kate and Kio.

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Arpedio

MARCH 8, 2024

Its use of AI and dynamic org charts aids in making data-driven decisions and visualizing connections, enhancing relationship building and management in Salesforce. Relationship Mapping & Org Chart Manage internal and external relationships with key stakeholders. Superior together. Enhance forecast accuracy.

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Arpedio

JULY 9, 2023

How to Achieve Sales Success with Accurate Sales Forecasting ← Back to blog Is it possible to achieve unprecedented growth by making data-driven decisions through sales forecasting? Sales forecasting is the game-changing process that lets you predict the future (well, sort of) and make those data-driven decisions that move the needle.

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Arpedio

JUNE 15, 2023

From powerful CRM integrations to advanced analytics and automation tools, we’ll uncover the key components of account-based selling technologies that can transform your sales process. Below, we have listed some of the most common technologies that support account-based selling.

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Arpedio

APRIL 13, 2023

Before we go into further detail with stakeholder management, let’s first clarify what an actual stakeholder is: A stakeholder is any individual or group that has an interest in, or can be affected by, the actions or decisions of a business. Consider who has the most influence over the account’s decision-making process.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 26, 2022

White Space Analysis for Key Account Management. There’s no denying that White Space is intriguing for all stakeholders in the SAM (Strategic Account Management) ecosystem. Make informed decisions during times of market changes or economic uncertainty (which is very relevant in these Covid times).

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Arpedio

JANUARY 26, 2022

White Space Analysis for Key Account Management. There’s no denying that White Space is intriguing for all stakeholders in the SAM (Strategic Account Management) ecosystem. Make informed decisions during times of market changes or economic uncertainty (which is very relevant in these Covid times).

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Arpedio

JUNE 22, 2022

It can be a complex task, as large enterprises often involve multiple stakeholders in a buying decision. However, if you get it right, it offers you an invaluable overview of stakeholder ties, helping your key account management team navigate intricate relationships. How to Make a Relationship Map? Table of Contents.

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Arpedio

JULY 12, 2023

Nevertheless, account-based selling is skyrocketing in popularity these days with mentions from e.g. Gartner and Forrester. And what is it about them that makes them such a good fit? While the main goal of account-based marketing is to generate leads for Sales, account-based selling aims to convert these leads into paying customers.

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Arpedio

MARCH 27, 2023

SAMA 7-step Strategic Account Management Process 4. MEDDIC in Salesforce with ARPEDIO If your sales methodology is based on MEDDIC/MEDDICC/MEDDPICC, or if you want it to be, we’ve integrated MEDDIC’s qualification steps directly into our Opportunity Management software to make your opportunity assessments a whole lot easier.

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Arpedio

APRIL 27, 2023

Accelerating sales cycles Sales enablement can help to shorten sales cycles by providing sales reps with the information they need to make informed decisions and move deals forward. These plans can include information such as account objectives, key contacts, and potential roadblocks.

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Arpedio

APRIL 1, 2022

An era where sales and strategic account management are driven by intelligent, targeted prospecting in close collaboration with marketing. Thus, to succeed with Account-Based Selling, all departments must work together towards shared goals and have the same idea of what the ideal customer profile is.

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Arpedio

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In the following post, we explore what drove the founding of ARPEDIO, why Anders deployed ARPEDIO’s software during his time at Deloitte, and their thoughts on what the future holds for strategic account management. In short, this means that your sales team collects and uses data as base for their strategic business decisions.

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Arpedio

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In the following post, we explore what drove the founding of ARPEDIO, why Anders deployed ARPEDIO’s software during his time at Deloitte, and their thoughts on what the future holds for strategic account management. In short, this means that your sales team collects and uses data as base for their strategic business decisions.

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Arpedio

MAY 26, 2023

These visualizations provide valuable insights into key influencers, knowledge gaps, and emerging opportunities , empowering users to make informed decisions and strategically navigate their network. Another powerful feature of relationship management software is its data analytics and reporting capabilities.

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