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What suppliers can do mid-contract to future-proof their negotiations

Strategic Account Management Association

By Jeff Cochran, Partner, Shapiro Negotiations Institute. At Shapiro Negotiations Institute, we coach the principle that the best negotiation occurs when you have leverage. This article discusses what you, as a supplier, can do mid-contract to make your upcoming negotiations more successful. Things are going great.

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Turning lemons into lemonade: Five ways to reset on customer management fundamentals in a post-pandemic world

Strategic Account Management Association

At that time, customers told us they were less focused on price in negotiations and more focused on keeping the business running, with expectations including: Changes (increase or decrease) in supply chain deliveries Delays in payment schedules Changes in allocation of volume contracted. Turning lemons into lemonade.

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Why are questions so important? (Questioning skills)

Red Star Kim

They may think that they should already know the answer. He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever” Chinese proverb Types of questions Most of us know about the difference between closed questions and open questions. “He Why are questions so important?

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How to boost sales strategy with a deal desk

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A deal desk is a team within a company responsible for managing and negotiating deals, contracts, quotes, and other sales documents. Small companies may also opt for a sole deal desk manager or a deal desk analyst who fosters communication between teams. A deal desk introduces a new approach to managing deals. Let’s get to it!

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Top sales blogs all sales managers need to follow

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This disparity isn’t surprising, as a number of factors have come together in recent years to make B2B sales more challenging than ever: That same HubSpot report also found that 38% of salespeople say getting a response from prospects is getting more difficult. Adaptive Business Blog. So what’s the motivated B2B seller to do?

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Pros v. Cons of a Sales Career

Brooks Group

A sales career can be exhilarating and rewarding—offering the potential for high earnings, flexible schedules, and the chance to work directly with a diverse range of customers. This blog post takes a deep dive into the key benefits and drawbacks of the sales profession to help you make an informed decision.

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The Perplexing Power of Process & Methodology in Complex B2B Sales

Mike Kunkle

Perplexing Inaction, Despite Compelling Evidence This repeated finding by CSO Insights (and other sales researchers – see this and this as just two examples) should have made a splash for the sales profession that was bigger than dropping a six-ton wrecking ball into a backyard swimming pool. increase in revenue plan attainment 17.1%

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