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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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Lessons from a Winning Global Account Management (GAM) Program

Strategic Account Management Association

Flexibility : When the global pandemic rerouted our focus, we swiftly adjusted to meet our customer needs by leveraging the power of community. Customers brainstormed new ideas for solving common problems and avoiding common pitfalls. Reaching New Clients by Scaling the Existing GAM Program. million at program launch to $8.4

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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.

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21 Brilliant Calendar & Schedule Management Tips

Account Manager Tips

Schedule meetings ASAP 4. Use meeting scheduling tools 5. Schedule follow up meetings during the meeting 6. Only meet for as long as needed 10. Say "No" to update meetings 11. Resolve meeting conflicts immediately 14. Resolve meeting conflicts immediately 14. Batch meetings 16.

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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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How to Identify the Rare, Untapped Market

Hubspot Sales

This will help you brainstorm new products that aren't being sold yet. Doing so helps me prepare and brainstorm new ideas to bring to upcoming meetings. Plus, these tools can help you research competitors and brainstorm content ideas as well. Look at your competitors and search for gaps in their products and services.

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Coaching and Consulting – People and Problem-Solving skills

Red Star Kim

But coaches resist the temptation to tell.