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The ultimate sales glossary: 100 sales terms to know

Zendesk

These transactions can be with partners, distributors, suppliers, or clients. Sales forecasting is the process of predicting future sales so your company can make budgeting, supply, and marketing decisions. Account executives are slightly more specialized than sales reps, as they’re frequently assigned to high-profile accounts.

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SUSTAINABLE SAM: ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEW REALITY?

Strategic Account Management Association

As I write this, I am aware of several initiatives underway to better assess the sustainability of suppliers. The United Nations is sponsoring an initiative to develop a common supplier framework in the health industry. Procurement functions in different companies are looking at how to apply ESG metrics to their key suppliers.