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Lessons from a Winning Global Account Management (GAM) Program

Strategic Account Management Association

The [GAM] program’s core mission is to form and maintain a trusted partnership with our clients that produces mutual innovation and value resulting in measurable outcomes. Flexibility : When the global pandemic rerouted our focus, we swiftly adjusted to meet our customer needs by leveraging the power of community. million today.

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Back to the Future: F2F selling is returning, but virtual selling is here to stay

Strategic Account Management Association

According to research we conducted during the second half of 2020 (involving salespeople and sales executives at more than 100 B2B companies), just 31 percent of respondents said they expect to return to pre-pandemic levels of in-person sales activities ( Figure1 ). As one executive explained, “Buy and sell widgets virtually?

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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

SAMA and Boston Consulting Group partnered in May 2020 to conduct a study aimed at discovering the early changes to customer expectations for sales organizations as a result of the COVID pandemic. Value Realization – This is where the rubber meets the road. But that’s a topic for a different day. 4: Focus on value.

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How to Identify the Rare, Untapped Market

Hubspot Sales

As an entrepreneur, it's important to recognize untapped markets so you can innovate on products or bring a new product to market. This will help you brainstorm new products that aren't being sold yet. The first company to innovate a new product in an untapped market is usually well-respected. Read industry blogs. Face masks.

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Proactive marketing and business development executives – CRM, internal engagement and career insights

Red Star Kim

There were comments that it was unusual for people to be in the office so face time and in person meetings – where it is easier to develop rapport, trust and solid working relationships – were rare. Finding ways to meet with people in real time (such as at social events) can help. Make myself more visible in meeting with fee earners.

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It’d Be a Mega-Mistake Not to Consider the Pandemic’s Megatrends

OnStrategyHQ

We’re all fatigued with Zoom meetings, virtual happy hours, working until all hours of the night. Technological Forces – Changes in technology that are forcing innovation. It only took us about 10 minutes to brainstorm a few of the megatrends impacting some of our clients and their industries.

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How to lead hybrid and virtual teams successfully

MDI Training

Focus on “K D I” Use everything that also makes effective and efficient face-to-face meetings and focus on K D I! Ensure clarity on the following questions: What is the specific objective of the meeting? Is the meeting the most appropriate way to deal with the issue? What kind of meeting is it? (or