Strategic Account Management Association

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It’s how faithfully (and effectively) we execute on these principles that makes the difference. How are we making this information visible within our own organization so that we can function as a cohesive revenue team? The foundational principles that move the needle are ones familiar to any sales leader: relationships and insights.

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Flevy

MAY 23, 2023

Decision Making is critical for every business. Military strategists apply their training and experience to devise battle plans and make quick decisions aimed at achieving specific objectives. It’s a tool that military forces use to plan and execute strategic decisions. Enables prompt, objective decisions.

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Corporate Visions

MARCH 9, 2021

Your customer stakeholders invested in your solution because they believed you would make a meaningful contribution toward their strategic business goals. Their decision to continue or increase that investment hinges on your ability to document results toward those goals.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Ultimately, to achieve consistent growth and stay ahead of the competition, businesses must streamline their sales operations, focus on nurturing customer relationships , and make data-driven decisions. Identify bottlenecks, track key metrics, and make data-driven decisions to close deals faster.

CRM 99

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PandaDoc

APRIL 29, 2024

A key component of successfully closing these deals is having all the online documents and folders easily located — and that’s where a data room index comes in. Read on to learn more about the importance of a data room index and practice-proven tips on structuring a VDR for locating documents in a smooth and efficient manner.

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PandaDoc

MAY 8, 2024

Which approach and tools should you implement to make the most of this potential? A robust SMB sales strategy is underpinned by adopting smart solutions like document management software and sales automation tools. Enterprise sales cycle can also be enlarged due to objections brought by multiple stakeholders. In the U.S.

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Flevy

MARCH 19, 2024

Ohmae’s 3C Model (Strategic Triangle) has its applications in Strategic Planning, Market Analysis , and guiding Decision-making processes. The 3C Model makes a case for the executives to carefully comprehend 3 core elements before devising their strategy. products, services, technology, organizational culture, and so on).

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ProlifIQ

MARCH 30, 2023

The account planning process includes assessing an account’s business needs, goals, and structure and making sure your product or service delivery and value meet and exceed the expectations of your key accounts. An account plan should be interactive and a living, breathing document used as a framework for the account.

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Red Star Kim

APRIL 11, 2023

Producing a great looking document or presentation really quickly is not a great strategy if the win rate isn’t improving. They listed all the key documents to deconstruct: the main document, pricing document, specification and supporting appendices (including policies). Make your client-centricity as clear as a bell.

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Zendesk

JANUARY 18, 2024

AI transparency means understanding how artificial intelligence systems make decisions, why they produce specific results, and what data they’re using. It helps us understand the reasons behind AI’s decisions and actions so we can ensure they’re fair and reliable. What is AI transparency?

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PandaDoc

AUGUST 29, 2022

There are two common goals that exist when we speak about the finalizing of the sales process: To make it as fast as possible. The second is the sequence of actions both parties must adhere to in terms of adding any changes to the documents they’re negotiating. Create a kanban board with the scope and add all the stakeholders there.

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Account Manager Tips

JUNE 29, 2021

Build relationships with decision-makers and expand your network. Create contact plans to keep in touch with key stakeholders in your company and your client's. Do you make the first move and present a compelling proposal that positions you as the partner of choice? Be transparent and accountable for purchasing decisions.

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Mike Kunkle

MAY 30, 2023

They know that the place they choose to work (the environment, especially the attitudes and behaviors of senior leaders) will radically influence their ability to make an impact with enablement. Finding yourself in one of these situations does not excuse you from working as hard and as smart as possible to make an impact with enablement.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 8, 2024

This is done by forming a team of stakeholders and decision-makers, establishing approval workflows, and effectively integrating automation tools. Deal desk stakeholders and their roles are clearly defined, streamlining approval workflow. Let’s get to it! See also How to close the sales cycle with sales battle cards 2.

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PandaDoc

MAY 9, 2024

Document workflow software like PandaDoc increases close rates and shortens sales cycle lengths. Let’s look at the elements that make up the sales velocity definition. Sales forecasting Gives you more accurate forecasts that inform better planning and decision-making. What is sales velocity?

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Envisio

JUNE 28, 2023

It’s a platform that delivers a structured and scheduled set of reports designed for specific stakeholders that allows the organization to track performance , identify trends, analyze data, and align performance to overall goals. Better availability of information reduces uncertainty and lets managers make decisions based on reliable data.

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Envisio

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This provides residents, elected officials, and other stakeholders with visibility into your strategic initiatives, projects, and even geographical mapping. You can easily add, edit, and delete comments, while task links make sharing and collaboration a breeze. Other task management features include: Create unlimited projects.

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Mike Kunkle

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Other times, sellers work with ad hoc buying committees who have never worked together to make a purchase decision, and who are operating without an aligned process, policies, or even guidelines and guardrails. Yet, it’s still documentable; still a process. click the image to see a larger version] This makes sense, right?

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DemandFarm

MARCH 31, 2023

One of the primary challenges that organizations face is carving out time to document things in the tool. Ensuring the entire organization is part of the change, making everyone an advocate and engaging the whole team will in turn make the adoption of Digital Key Account Management easier.

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AchieveIt

MAY 4, 2023

You probably opened a spreadsheet, PowerPoint, or Word document during an initial strategic planning meeting and never looked back. You can’t make decisions that drive change if it’s taking that long to just figure out your status,” says Jonathan. Each team is using its own spreadsheet or document.

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PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Automation is fundamental to building a robust sales pipeline ; document management tools fused with CRM software accelerate this process. Identify opportunities The first step of the opportunity management process is identifying opportunities — i.e., deciding which ones make the most sense for your business and are worth pursuing.

Management 52

Management CRM Sales Decision-making 52

AchieveIt

MARCH 15, 2024

What’s often overlooked, however, is the fact that an organization’s success rests heavily on its ability to implement decisions and execute processes efficiently, effectively, and consistently. The Disconnect Between Strategy and Execution For years, leaders have crafted strategies in PowerPoint slides and documents.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 24, 2021

They have an ideal result that they're trusting a firm and its stakeholders to achieve. Scope creep occurs when those stakeholders wind up adding additional functions, features, requirements, or other unauthorized work as a project progresses. Differences in Stakeholders' Opinions. Overly Long Projects.

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AchieveIt

JULY 10, 2023

Quarterly tracking seems like a reasonable approach, giving you enough time to assess performance and make the necessary adjustments. They should be guiding the organization and making strategic decisions, but instead, they’re spending around 70% of their time dealing with these updates.” Decisions cannot be made confidently.

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 12, 2018

1) Improve Stakeholder Management. Seven people are involved , on average, in the decision-making process. When multiple stakeholder are looking at your proposals, electronic signature technology can help identify the decision maker based on metrics like total time spent on the document or key pages.

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PandaDoc

DECEMBER 19, 2022

You’ll also find a roster of valuable prospecting techniques and an in-depth look into what makes for a good prospective customer. Doing pitches, handling objections, and going through alignments with decision-makers will result in some deals being closed successfully , while other occasions see potential customers fall through the cracks.

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Upland

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Stakeholder mapping in sales is the process of mapping out key decision makers within the buying group of the account you are looking to do business with. In stakeholder mapping, you need to: Define stakeholder goals: what are their biggest priorities? How do you do stakeholder mapping?

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Upland

MAY 18, 2023

Sales maps for key accounts tend to be quite complex with many stakeholders. As they move through this process with their revenue team , it’s important that they document their findings and insights. Your key accounts are your most desired customers. This might look a little overwhelming at first – but never fear!

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Nutshell

AUGUST 28, 2023

This data-driven approach helps you identify bottlenecks, refine strategies, and make informed decisions that create continuous improvement. Qualifying The qualifying stage marks the first time your reps make direct contact with a lead. DOWNLOAD THE FREE LIST 2. ‍ Whitney Sales Founder of The Sales Method 3.

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DemandFarm

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

It goes beyond traditional customer relationship management software and interprets disparate data to enable better business decisions. Even before they interact with different stakeholders, your team must be armed with a unified plan and must have access to all relevant information.

Management 52

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 19, 2018

Setting up a formal deal plan makes sure you and your prospect -- and anyone else associated with the purchase decision -- are on the same page. A good deal plan can be a complex or a very basic document. Below are the questions I ask when creating a deal plan to make sure I’m covering all the bases. What are your goals?

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Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 5, 2023

You need to build more trust with all stakeholders involved in a sale. You'll want to start each call with the four or five things your product can solve in direct response to your prospects' biggest challenges — which requires making some assumptions and having a deeper understanding of their industry. Let's dive in.

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Flevy

JANUARY 17, 2024

They enable organizations to make data-driven decisions, ensuring that digital transformation strategies are aligned with business objectives and are delivering the expected outcomes. Stakeholder Involvement : Involve various stakeholders in the KPI definition process.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 4, 2024

Notably, in B2B sales environments, which are often characterized by complex dealings and a multitude of stakeholders, the implementation of astute B2B sales techniques is not just beneficial but essential for sustainable success. Plot out the network of client relationships, recognizing key stakeholders and influencers.

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B2B Sales Decision-making CRM 52

Xant

MAY 13, 2021

Some constructs of field selling are canonical, like conference room meetings and stakeholder meetings. Field reps work to get stakeholders into one room, where the decision-making happens between the champion, boss, and the approver. The Death of the Conference Room Meeting.

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ClearPoint Strategy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

But patient well-being is also a factor, which makes project management in healthcare more complex—and very important. It’s worth the investment and effort to make sure it’s done right because the hospital and patients will always benefit. Diverse Stakeholders. Hospital project management involves a lot of diverse stakeholders.

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Healthcare Management Government Stakeholders 98

ProlifIQ

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

This will give you insight into the other players you’ll want to connect with and primes them to understand your solution affects multiple functions/stakeholders. This puts you in a position to bring a distinct POV to those stakeholders you just uncovered. Keys to Success: Make sure to explain why you’re asking this question.

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