Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Nowhere is this truer than with the commercial organization. It shifts the focus from “revenue enablement” (which – I’m sorry – is internal, seller- and company-centric) to the broader functions of the commercial organization, in a more buyer- and customer-centric paradigm. One that I will expand over time from this foundation.

Customer Experience 277

Customer Experience Decision-making Profitability Marketing 277

Account Manager Tips

JULY 22, 2022

Coming up: How to Build a Successful Executive Sponsorship Program JULY 26 I'll be hosting a live workshop to explain how to create an executive partnership program that pairs senior executives with account managers to focus on account growth and retention.

Key Account Management 130

Key Account Management Account Management Management Acquisition 130

Account Manager Tips

MAY 25, 2021

As a result, organizations accelerated revenue and retention. Implementing key account management Like the salesperson that came before them, key account managers can't do it all. You must align everyone in the supplier organization to your key account management strategy and put supporting processes in place.

Key Account Management 246

Key Account Management Account Management Management Suppliers 246

Sales Readiness Group

JANUARY 5, 2022

Given the number of challenges sales organizations have encountered during the Covid pandemic, it is easy to lose sight of the importance of focusing on customers’ needs and priorities. While there are numerous distractions (personal and professional), organizations that are customer-driven have emerged stronger than ever.

Supply Chain 62

Supply Chain Sales Account Growth Decision-making 62

Arpedio

JANUARY 5, 2024

By differentiating the nuanced approaches of each discipline, organizations can refine their strategies to ensure not just satisfaction, but success—an outcome that both secures brand loyalty and drives competitive advantage. This sets the benchmark for exceptional service standards that not only meet but exceed customer expectations.

Account Management 52

Account Management Customer Success Management Energy and Utilities 52

SalesGlobe

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Aspirational Account Planning is a living process that begins with a strong foundational methodology, team engagement, and ongoing points of accountability and adjustment to exceed your account growth goals. Aspirational Account Planning is a way of thinking: Big with the customer.

Account Planning 52

Account Planning Procurement Decision-making Manufacturing 52

Arpedio

JUNE 1, 2023

The ability to adapt and change as a cohesive and coordinated team, working with our customers in our markets is rapidly becoming the most important skill in any organization, in any industry. This further emphasized the importance of proactive and regular customer engagement to drive account growth. We need to set the example.

Co-Creation 52

Co-Creation Account Management Account Planning B2B 52

Janek Performance Group: Account Planning

JULY 25, 2023

All sales organizations need new business to thrive and grow. As such, they often prioritize new accounts. Clearly, in times like these, organizations cannot just rely on new business to generate revenue. With account planning, you identify and target potential sales opportunities within existing accounts.

Account Planning 52

Account Planning Prioritization Decision-making Organization 52

SalesPop

APRIL 30, 2021

Guided by both the industry and the CRM solutions they were using, businesses and organizations never really dug into real account management. This might have been because account management is more complex—selling to customers can be more detailed—but on the other hand, it’s much more rewarding.

Account Management 80

Account Management Management Value Proposition CRM 80

Janek Performance Group: Account Planning

OCTOBER 25, 2023

However, according to Gartner , 51 percent of sales leaders agree account management channels fall short. They do not meet cross-selling and account growth targets. Clearly, sales organizations need to improve account planning. This includes knowing their organization, industry, and ability to pay.

Account Planning 52

Account Planning Decision-making Communication B2B 52

PandaDoc

APRIL 21, 2023

However, this is sometimes easier said than done, and many sales organizations struggle to develop a strategy that gets real results. Benefits of implementing successful account management strategies Successful account management strategies enable you to build win-win alliances with your most significant clients.

Key Account Management 52

Key Account Management Account Management Management Prioritization 52

Revegy

MAY 14, 2018

Moreover, companies that use a solution designed specifically for account planning have an 11-point advantage over those using manual efforts and a 9-point advantage over those using homegrown or CRM applications. What would a 9 to 11-point increase to your key account growth mean for your organization?

Co-Creation 53

Co-Creation Key Account Management Account Management Account Planning 53

ProlifIQ

APRIL 3, 2023

Account Action Plan Relationship Mapping: Understanding who the main decision-makers in your key accounts are is critical. One key account planning tool is multi-threading. Strategic account planning (top 5-10% of your accounts) will have clear visuals and reporting on where the best opportunities are for account growth.

Account Planning 52

Account Planning Stakeholders CRM Decision-making 52

SmartKarrot

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Playbooks can be created for any business scenarios, but for the sake of brevity, we will take the example of three critical ones: customer onboarding, issue resolution and, account growth. Automatically push relevant “issue resolution tasks” to multiple roles in the organization as needed.

Customer Success 19

Customer Success Management Account Growth Stakeholders 19

SmartKarrot

JANUARY 18, 2023

Role: Customer Success Manager Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Organization: Pacvue As a Customer Success Manager, you will make customers successful by providing high-quality technical support and service. Foster account growth/expansion via new products and markets. Apply here: [link].

Customer Success 19

Customer Success Account Growth Onboarding Customer Experience 19

ProlifIQ

AUGUST 17, 2023

Identifying Potential Growth: Gartner reports that by 2023, 80% of a company’s future revenue will come from just 20% of its existing customers. This statistic underscores the importance of identifying the next growth engine within an existing organization. Multi-threading ensures continuity in the sales process.

Acquisition 52

Acquisition Stakeholders Customer Success Profitability 52

Mike Kunkle

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Outcomes Increased sales: The most obvious way to measure the effectiveness of your sales enablement program across the organization is to track the increase in sales. This should also allow you to correlate stick rates/customer retention improvements, reduced churn, and account growth.

Sales 258

Sales Finance Decision-making Profitability 258

Account Manager Tips

OCTOBER 11, 2021

If many customers say the same thing, then organize feedback by theme or category. Productivity apps like ClickUp help you stay organized and accountable. Bad key account managers don't prepare. Key account managers have revenue targets too. A big part of the role is account growth and expansion.

Account Management 246

Account Management Key Account Management Management Suppliers 246

ProlifIQ

JUNE 21, 2023

By focusing on these key accounts, businesses can get more return on investment and establish long-term partnerships. A successful strategic account management strategy begins with a deep understanding of the role strategic accounts play in an organization’s success.

Account Management 52

Account Management Management Account Planning Stakeholders 52

SmartKarrot

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Role: Head of Customer Success Location: Remote, United States Organization: Voxie As a Head of Customer Success, you will mentor and inspire a team of high-performing Customer Success Managers. Own the ultimate success of the customers, including onboarding, product adoption, retention, and growth. Apply here: [link].

Customer Success 19

Customer Success Account Growth Customer Experience Account Planning 19

Openview

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

A CEB Gartner study completely contradicts what has been conventional wisdom in SaaS, that strong customer service is a critical part of a sales team’s ability to not just retain clients but grow and accelerate account revenue. To do this, build detailed customer profiles for all company accounts.

Sales 76

Sales Profitability Account Management Prioritization 76

The Center for Sales Strategy

AUGUST 10, 2021

In fact, client retention is a true measure of the experiences an organization delivers to its clients. Client retention is and will always be pivotal for the success of businesses. Based on these experiences, clients or customers decide if they want to continue business with a given firm or not.

Profitability 122

Profitability Organization Account Growth 122

Mercuri International

MAY 23, 2023

Set objectives & strategy A SAM should create a sensible and sustainable strategy for strategic accounts, help develop the account plan, and build buy-in across the organization. AI tools to augment the SAM might include: Embedded tools to predict strategic account growth areas. Account-based marketing.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Value Proposition Account Management Co-Creation 52

SmartKarrot

MARCH 7, 2022

Role: Director, Customer Success Location: Remote, New York, NY, US Organization: Urbint As a Director of Customer Success, you will own the ultimate success of Urbint’s customer base; this includes seamless customer onboarding, project success, retention, and renewal. Account growth: identify areas for growth within existing accounts.

Customer Success 19

Customer Success Account Growth Onboarding Account Planning 19

DemandFarm

MAY 12, 2023

For such organizations, winning the deal is only the beginning. In certain cases, Key Accounts are further identified which are given additional attention. Depending on which of the four sources contribute to the most revenue in your organization, the approach changes. The approach to each of these revenue streams is different.

B2B 52

B2B Key Account Management Account Management Manufacturing 52

SmartKarrot

APRIL 19, 2023

Apply here: [link] Role: Manager, Global Customer Success Location: Canada (Remote) Organization: Octopus Deploy As a Manager, Global Customer Success you’ll assuming accountability for your team’s members, their performance, and the outcomes they produce. Renew and expand your clientele.

Customer Success 19

Customer Success Account Growth Facilitation Onboarding 19

Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 14, 2022

What qualifications do I need to be a key account manager? Key account manager attributes Key account managers are responsible for everything to do with the customer lifecycle. From service delivery to account growth, to customer retention, and everything between. 7 Awesome Tools Every Key Account Manager Needs.

Key Account Management 246

Key Account Management Account Management Emotional Intelligence Management 246

SmartKarrot

APRIL 11, 2023

Role: Head of Customer Success Location: Germany (Remote) Organization: Fyrfeed As a Head of Customer Success, you oversee creating a successful client journey from onboarding through churn and maintaining it over time. You oversee our group of Customer Success and Customer Support Representatives.

Customer Success 19

Customer Success Stakeholders Onboarding Account Growth 19

SmartKarrot

APRIL 7, 2023

Apply here: [link] Role: Associate Customer Success Manager Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom (Remote) Organization: Jobs for Humanity As a Associate Customer Success Manager, you’ll implement a strategic plan to grow the client base using the accounts being managed now.

Customer Success 19

Customer Success Value Proposition Account Growth Acquisition 19

SmartKarrot

APRIL 7, 2023

Apply here: [link] Role: Associate Customer Success Manager Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom (Remote) Organization: Jobs for Humanity As a Associate Customer Success Manager, you’ll implement a strategic plan to grow the client base using the accounts being managed now.

Customer Success 19

Customer Success Value Proposition Account Growth Acquisition 19

SmartKarrot

APRIL 21, 2022

Role: VP, Customer Success Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, US (Hybrid) Organization: Whistic As a VP of Customer Success, you will develop and execute a strategic roadmap for the customer success organization. Collaborate with partnerships and sales on selling techniques and growth/retention strategies.

Customer Success 19

Customer Success Account Growth Client Relationships Customer Experience 19

SmartKarrot

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Role: Director, Client Success Location: Portsmouth, NH, US (On-site) Organization: Bottomline Technologies As a Director of Client Success, you will lead the CSMs and CSAs to become their client’s trusted advisors; while also strategically developing client, vendor, and internal relationships yourself.

Customer Success 19

Customer Success Financial Services Banking Stakeholders 19

SmartKarrot

JUNE 17, 2022

Role: Director, Customer Success Location: Remote, United States Organization: Castlight Health As a Director of Customer Success, you will support the professional development of a team of Customer Success Managers. Leverage Gainsight to drive account management. opportunities and risks).

Customer Success 19

Customer Success Account Growth Stakeholders Onboarding 19

SmartKarrot

MARCH 24, 2022

Role: Customer Success Director Location: Remote, New York, United States Organization: impact.com As a Customer Success Director, you will be delivering world-class support to the top clients. Maintain a balanced proactive/reactive relationship with your assigned accounts.

Customer Success 19

Customer Success Government Account Growth Facilitation 19

SmartKarrot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Role: Director, Customer Success Location: Remote, Atlanta, GA, US Organization: Everstream Analytics As a Director of Customer Success, you will hire, develop and lead a world-class enterprise customer success team. Work alongside the C-level sales leaders within accounts to create data-driven solutions for supercharging sales.

Customer Success 19

Customer Success Stakeholders Client Onboarding Onboarding 19

SmartKarrot

JULY 4, 2022

Role: Director, Customer Success Location: Remote, New York, NY, US Organization: Urbint As a Director of Customer Success, you will own the ultimate success of Urbint’s customer base; this includes seamless customer onboarding, project success, retention, and renewal. opportunities and risks).

Customer Success 19

Customer Success Stakeholders Onboarding Manufacturing 19

SmartKarrot

APRIL 1, 2022

Role: Customer Success Director, WordPress VIP Location: Remote, United States Organization: Automattic As a Customer Success Director, you will be responsible for developing and supporting best-in-class account teams (Technical Account Managers, Engineers, and Support Engineers) by acting as a mentor, coach, and team player.

Customer Success 19

Customer Success Value Proposition Stakeholders Onboarding 19