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25 Problems That Stop Key Account Managers From Doing Their Job

Account Manager Tips

Key account management is a role that requires both sales skills and strategic thinking. You need to be able to identify opportunities, build rapport with key contacts, negotiate favourable contracts, and work collaboratively with your team. you're right. But it's not enough just to ask for help.

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Help! How Do I Tell Clients About a Price Increase?

Account Manager Tips

Define the context, your communication strategy, negotiation tactics and contingency plans in the event of an escalation. Will you negotiate? or make some phone calls to alternative suppliers. Some loved their account manager and decided to pay more, while others chose to reduce the level of account management to pay less.

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Expansion Revenue Management: The Final Frontier for Mature Customer Success / Account Management Teams

SmartKarrot

Every time an opportunity arises, a CSM should be the one to spot it and serve as the focal point of the growth. SaaS enterprises should not push for upsells or cross-sells that are not consistent with the client’s organic growth. Always remember the true definition of customer success, and plan account growth accordingly.