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How to Identify Key Accounts: A Quick Guide to Getting it Right

Account Manager Tips

Portrait Software became a key account, and within 18 months, that partnership led to winning the larger Pitney Bowes business. Which is why key account management is so important. So be ruthless when selecting key accounts if you want a return on investment (or hire more account managers.) Flavio Stiffan

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What can creative agency account managers learn from an account manager in the software industry, with James Aldrich

Account Management Skills

James Aldrich is a major account manager with over twenty years experience in both business development and account management in the software industry. Why business development and account management are similar roles. * Why business development and account management are similar roles. *

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Growing Revenue: A 3 Step Framework for Acquiring New Business

SBI

During the whole of the ‘90s and between 2002-2007 most sales organizations benefited from high demand for their products and services. Reps who are great at relationship management, customer service, problem solving, and client retention are not necessarily successful hunters. It is a targeted account for a reason.

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Listen to Chapter 1: What Your CEO Needs To Know About Sales Compensation

SalesGlobe

Sales jobs typically will align to customer segments and can range from global account management to field sales to inside sales. The structure may be developed around key segments – for example, the telecommunications industry or major accounts. That plan promotes aggressive selling behaviors.