Upland

OCTOBER 17, 2023

And now, savvy sales leaders are using generative AI , too. All you need is the right sales enablement AI tool. Ready to dive into sales enablement AI? What is sales enablement AI? Like other forms of AI, sales enablement AI helps sales teams automate everyday tasks… tasks that take away from the actual selling.

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Artificial Intelligence Sales Decision-making CRM 195

Brooks Group

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A sales training initiative can be one of the most impactful things you can do to improve your organization’s success. What is a Sales Training Reinforcement Program? Sales training is designed to teach your sales team new techniques and skills.

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Red Star Kim

JUNE 15, 2023

At the start of June I had the pleasure of leading PM Forum ’s “Towards KAM (and ABM) – Helping fee-earners with client relationship management” online workshop. Delegates were from legal and accountancy firms in the UK, Channel Islands, Germany and United Arab Emirates. 200,000 companies with turnover or shareholder funds over £1.5m

Key Account Management 130

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Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 14, 2022

21 free courses for key account managers to boost your skills now A key account manager has to grow and retain their clients. Find out what those skills are, along with 21 free courses to help you become a better key account manager. Need more help to improve your key account management skills?

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Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2024

Sales effectiveness is your sales professionals’ ability to achieve their goals and objectives efficiently and successfully. Sales effectiveness also corresponds with the return your organization gets from its sales investment. But improving sales effectiveness is a complex task that few organizations do well.

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Brooks Group

MARCH 28, 2024

As buying processes grow more complex, it’s becoming increasingly important for sales professionals to gain access to senior executives and C-level decision makers. Gone are the days when you could simply sell to a mid-level manager. Learn How to Unleash Revenue Potential with Sales Team Training What Is a C-Level Decision Maker?

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Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 8, 2023

This strategic approach goes beyond conventional departmental boundaries, breaks down silos, and encompasses product, marketing, demand generation, sales enablement, and the encompassing realm of customer experience (whether it goes by customer support, customer success, customer service, or a combination of these).

Customer Experience 277

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Arpedio

MARCH 20, 2024

Account-Based Selling (ABS) has emerged as a potent strategy for businesses aiming to target high-value accounts strategically. Common challenges faced in account-based selling Strategic planning and analysis ABS starts with identifying the most promising accounts to target.

Government 52

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Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Finance, operations, and management, oh my! Lack of clear authority, conflicting priorities, and the logistics of keeping 7, 10, or 12 people in the loop make the B2B buying process an increasingly tough sale. But with the right skills and tactics, sales leaders can equip their teams to overcome challenges and win these deals.

Value Proposition 92

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Upland

APRIL 20, 2023

How can effective account management help you defend and grow revenue? You need a strategy to defend and grow revenue in not only key accounts, but in every account. Here’s where having a sales account management strategy becomes indispensable. First, a quick primer – what is account management?

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 6, 2023

Our strategic planning services offer guidance on how a strategic planning facilitator can provide support in constructing an effective strategic plan that ensures your strategy is communicated and implemented across your entire organization. However, simply having a data strategy is not enough.

Management 98

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Account Manager Tips

JULY 22, 2022

25 problems that stop key account managers from doing their job Favourite books about problem solving Coming up: How to Build a Successful Executive Sponsorship Program Just for fun: #GorgeousGrandma Day In other news Quote of the week. Key account management is a role that requires both sales skills and strategic thinking.

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The Chapman Group

DECEMBER 8, 2020

It is understood that within many organizations there are existing account managers who have either been trained or who are extremely gifted and intuitive in the art and science of strategic account management. These are often the top achievers in the organization.

Account Management 133

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Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 4, 2022

B2B Book Club Selection (August 2022) A monthly selection of handpicked business books specifically to help key account managers get better results for their clients, companies and careers. Account Manager Tips · 1. Clash of the Generations: Managing the New Workplace Reality Why this book? Table of Contents.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Key Account Manager or Strategic Ecosystem Leader? Key Account Manager or Strategic Ecosystem Leader? ? On September 15th, more than eighty Key Account Managers (KAM) assembled in Copenhagen and online for a hybrid event. Here are the four top takeaways for European KAM programs in 2021.

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Brooks Group

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Today, you’ll see far more transactors of products and services adopt terms like account, client, partner, and relationship manager for their job title than the overt “sales representative.” According to LinkedIn ‘s Global State of Sales report, only 32% of people describe sales as a trustworthy profession.

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Brooks Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A sales strategy is the answer to a simple question: ‘Why am I doing the things I’m doing?’ In sales, your goal may be to own a certain share of the market. To do that, the company needs to win a set percent of deals in the sales pipeline. Your sales strategy is a long-range plan for reaching your goal.

Supply Chain 73

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Brooks Group

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The hiring manager said, “As soon as you get the orders, we can negotiate what type of development team you’ll have supporting you.” The success of any substantive change to your sales approach relies on company-wide buy-in. The same is true for implementing a new strategic account management plan.

Account Management 52

Account Management Management Account Planning Sales 52

Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When engaging new prospects is tougher than ever, sales organizations know cross-selling and upselling are two effective tactics to increase revenue. Yet many sales professionals overlook these opportunities, either preferring to stay in “hunter” mode or because they lack the sales training , skills, and coaching to get it done.

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Sales Training Sales Account Management Profitability 74

KAM With Passion

MAY 27, 2021

When starting a new KAM/GAM Programme or revamping an existing one, Training is a topic that immediately draws attention as it is a key instrument to allow an organisation to execute on its KAM Strategy. In this first part, we discuss how to set a solid framework for the KAM training.

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PartnerTap

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

We know that the old sales playbook no longer works and sales transformation is a top priority in 2024. Companies have changed how they buy products and services for their companies, and sales deals today are exponentially more complex than they were 10 years ago. This is co-selling.

Leadership 52

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Whetstone

MARCH 14, 2024

In the dynamic realm of high-end selling and strategic account management, the role of coaching often takes a back seat. Let’s shed some light on the transformative power of managers as proactive coaches. During my training sessions, I like to remind learners that they are playing chess, not checkers.

Management 52

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 18, 2023

In this article, we'll share why consulting certificates are so valuable and how you can choose the right program for your needs. Completing a certification program can open doors to several opportunities. As a result, you may see an uptick in interest and new account creation. 9 Essential Certificates for Consultants.

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Negotiation Leadership CRM Insurance 71

Brooks Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In the absence of value-added components, the sale of virtually any offering depends on the bottom line. This post shows how sales professionals can differentiate themselves and your company by building value in the eyes of your prospects and customers. But when you only sell on price, margins are slim.

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Arpedio

MARCH 6, 2024

Account management serves as the backbone of successful businesses, playing a pivotal role in fostering lasting relationships with clients or customers. At its core, account management involves the strategic oversight and nurturing of client accounts, aiming to maximize their value and satisfaction.

Account Management 52

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 17, 2023

How to build a winning account management team Account Management Software ← Back to blog A winning account management team can be your secret weapon to supercharge your company’s growth and customer satisfaction. But how do you assemble, nurture, and lead a high-performing account management team?

Account Management 52

Account Management Management Client Relationships Emotional Intelligence 52

Brooks Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

What is a sales strategy? Every sales leader understands there are pitfalls to building a sales strategy. Many sales teams engage in activities that are working against them, without even realizing it. This post walks you through the four pitfalls of sales strategy and provides best practices to avoid them.

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Brooks Group

OCTOBER 19, 2022

What’s the Difference Between Role-specific and General Training? Sales training typically accomplishes one of two things. . The training will either provide learning around a specific skill, or the training is focused on improving the learner’s ability to succeed in their entire role. Sales Manager.

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The Chapman Group

AUGUST 23, 2020

It is understood that within many organizations there are existing account managers who have either been trained or who are extremely gifted and intuitive in the art and science of strategic account management. These are often the top achievers in the organization.

Account Management 78

Account Management Management Value Proposition Account Planning 78

Arpedio

MARCH 26, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, the role of pre-sales strategy in driving business success cannot be overstated. Let’s delve into the importance of pre-sales strategy and its impact on overall business success. Let’s delve into the importance of pre-sales strategy and its impact on overall business success.

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Account Management Skills

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

You’ll hear from Managing Partner, Lorraine Jeckells , Brand Director, Greg Phitidis , and Creative Director, Guy Cornet. – their internal processes and how the three departments (account management/strategy/creative) work together in a client centric way. .

Account Management 52

Account Management Management Insurance Leadership 52

Arpedio

JANUARY 5, 2024

At the heart of every thriving enterprise lies a keen focus on business relationship optimization , a task achieved through strategic roles that many might find overlapping—Account Management and Customer Success.

Account Management 52

Account Management Customer Success Management Energy and Utilities 52

Arpedio

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

How Aggreko gained complete transparency into the health of their accounts. This client case study is based on an interview with Jeff Raber, Head of Strategic Accounts at Aggreko. ARPEDIO Account Planning & Relationship Mapping. ? ARPEDIO Account Planning. Head of Strategic Accounts at Aggreko.

Account Planning 52

Account Planning Account Management B2B Suppliers 52

Arpedio

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

How Aggreko gained complete transparency into the health of their accounts. This client case study is based on an interview with Jeff Raber, Head of Strategic Accounts at Aggreko. ARPEDIO Account Planning & Relationship Mapping. ? ARPEDIO Account Planning. Head of Strategic Accounts at Aggreko.

Account Planning 52

Account Planning Account Management B2B Suppliers 52

Corporate Visions

JULY 2, 2020

The post The Three Waves of Sales Enablement by Tim Riesterer appeared first on Corporate Visions. You can think of training and enablement programs as similar waves along a continuum. As you move from left to right across the x-axis, your enablement programs become more flexible and more situational.

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Red Star Kim

MAY 2, 2023

Traditional capabilities – notably the management of financial and operational resources—remain highly relevant. with psychometric tests and simulation exercises) and build (with executive development programs and at all levels) social skills. The authors suggest that more is done to systematically assess (e.g.

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PandaDoc

APRIL 21, 2023

Key accounts are the 20% of accounts that generate 80% of your company revenue. Before attempting to develop a key account management strategy, you must know how to identify these key accounts. Accurate identification will help you avoid rashly categorizing tail accounts as having strategic value.

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