Strategic Account Management Association

APRIL 12, 2022

By Javier Marcos, PhD, Director, Key Account Management Forum Strategic account managers face increasing pressure from their strategic customers in the form of enhanced quality of service expectations, growing product requirements and further customization of their offers, amongst others.

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Strategic Account Management Association

MARCH 29, 2022

Their conversation has been … Continue reading Sustaining profitability: Measuring and quantifying the ROI of a strategic account management program. The post Sustaining profitability: Measuring and quantifying the ROI of a strategic account management program appeared first on Strategic Account Management Association.

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Strategic Account Management Association

MARCH 29, 2022

The post Sustaining profitability: Measuring and quantifying the ROI or a strategic account management program appeared first on Strategic Account Management Association blog.

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Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 14, 2022

21 free courses for key account managers to boost your skills now A key account manager has to grow and retain their clients. Find out what those skills are, along with 21 free courses to help you become a better key account manager. Need more help to improve your key account management skills?

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Account Manager Tips

MAY 15, 2023

Discover the key challenges faced by global account managers and learn how to navigate the complexities of managing multinational client relationships.

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Account Manager Tips

MARCH 23, 2021

Why is key account management important? Well, i f you don't have key account management in place, you could leave money on the table, be helpless to competitor threats and put your most valuable clients at risk of defection. Key account management is the secret to grow revenue and customer retention.

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Strategic Account Management Association

JUNE 14, 2021

Since the launch of our GAM program, the designated global accounts have expressed their recognition of improved strategic alignment and material change in their relationships and confidence in AVI-SPL as a trusted provider invested in their success. A New Enterprise Account Management (EAM) Program.

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Account Manager Tips

MAY 25, 2021

Definition of key account management. If you're not sure what key account management is, don't worry, you're not alone. Before we get to that, let me explain how key account management became a business strategy. Key account managers kept them. Key Account Management Concepts.

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Account Manager Tips

OCTOBER 11, 2021

15 Reasons Why You Might be a Bad Account Manager Bad key account managers fail to build business relationships and achieve results. Here are fifteen signs you might be a bad key account manager and how to turn yourself into a good one. Account plans are help you define your key account strategy.

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

How Data Analysis Adds Value to Key Account Management Data analysis has quickly become a valuable tool for just about every type of business. The more data you generate and process, the bigger the opportunity for data analysis and management. Data analysis is changing how key account management is delivered.

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Account Manager Tips

APRIL 2, 2021

The best sales podcasts key account managers should listen to Are you a key account manager? Why selling is hard for key account managers Key Account Managers are busy making sure clients get the best from what they've already bought. He was responsible for managing 168 accounts!

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Account Manager Tips

APRIL 26, 2021

How much money does a key account manager make? Find out the average salaries for key account managers in Australia, India, the United Kingdom and the United States and what the job is REALLY like before you decide if it's for you. Find out how much money key account managers REALLY make! Click to Tweet.

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Account Manager Tips

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Top 10 LinkedIn Hashtags Every Key Account Manager Should Follow Now You may not know it, but LinkedIn hashtags are an excellent tool for staying up-to-date in your industry, finding relevant and useful information, and expanding your network. Here are ten hashtags that will help you thrive as a key account manager.

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Account Manager Tips

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

What skills do key account managers need? Key account management is a profession in demand. Key Account Managers are in demand by companies now more than ever. Enterprise Account Executive #6. Customer Success Manager #7. All this talk about the digital economy. I sure was. But fear not.

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

What are your options when you're a key account manager and ready for your next move? Life after key account management How to prepare for your next career move 1. Life after key account management What are your options when you're a key account manager and ready for your next move?

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Revegy

MAY 24, 2023

What is Strategic Account Management and Why It Matters Strategic Account Management (SAM) manages and grows relationships with an organization’s most critical and high-value customers.

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DemandFarm

MAY 22, 2023

Is a key account manager the same as a sales manager? Meet Anna, a diligent Sales Manager at Brilliant Solutions , a thriving software company specializing in cutting-edge automation tools. Her daily tasks revolve around driving sales, managing the sales team, and ensuring sales targets are met.

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Account Manager Tips

MAY 14, 2021

How to be a better key account manager Do you want some quick wins to improve your key account management performance? That's what key account management is about after all. Review your key account plans quarterly: what went well, what didn't go so well and why. If you don't do account plans, start.

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Account Manager Tips

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

More and more companies expect their key account managers to be thought leaders. Why key account managers need a personal brand I've been collecting job descriptions for years. I was a little startled to find key account managers are now expected to be thought leaders. Here's how. Table of Contents.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 7, 2023

Account managers are the liaison between a company and its clients. Whether you’re a candidate or a hiring manager, you’ll need to brush up on account manager interview questions before making any big decisions. You can practice formulating answers that highlight your skills as an account manager.

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Arpedio

MAY 10, 2023

Why Key Account Management is Essential for Business Success ← Back to blog In today’s fast-paced business world, simply acquiring new customers isn’t enough – you need to keep them coming back for more. That’s where Key Account Management (KAM) comes in. What is Key Account Management?

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The SAMA Podcast

MARCH 19, 2023

Yet engaging with your most strategic customers is the same across the board despite these nuances, and that's the beauty of the Strategic Account Manager.

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DemandFarm

APRIL 13, 2023

KAM Glossary (with 65 Definitions) To help strategic account managers / key account managers /sales professionals enhance their understanding of Key Account Management (KAM) , this glossary provides clear and concise definitions and explanations of essential terms, definitions, and concepts related to key account management.

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Strategic Account Management Association

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

In strategic account management, companies have to address the never-ending question of how to differentiate themselves and gain market share. Account managers are focused on taking a consultative approach to selling, such that customer decisions are based on the overall value potential of the supplier’s products and services.

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Account Management Skills

JANUARY 21, 2022

What’s the most useful skill you need in your Account Manager role and how much formal training have you received? This was the question I posted in a LinkedIn Account Manager Group. Top 10 Skills and Expertise You Need As Account Manager. Essential Account Managers Skills Varies for Each Industry.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 25, 2023

Successful Strategic Account Management ← Back to blog There’s no doubt about it: Strategic Account Management is the key to success in today's competitive market. But you need the right tools and processes to unlock the power of Strategic Account Management before you can watch your business soar.

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KAM With Passion

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Polarized attitudes towards Key Account Management. True Key Account Management (KAM) or Strategic Account Management (SAM) remains a topic that polarizes the thinking and behaviours of business leaders. Key Account Management, what is it really?

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The Chapman Group

DECEMBER 8, 2020

It is understood that within many organizations there are existing account managers who have either been trained or who are extremely gifted and intuitive in the art and science of strategic account management. Some organizations have also chosen the terms GAM (Global Account Manager), and CAM (Corporate Account Manager).

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Account Manager Tips

JULY 22, 2022

25 problems that stop key account managers from doing their job Favourite books about problem solving Coming up: How to Build a Successful Executive Sponsorship Program Just for fun: #GorgeousGrandma Day In other news Quote of the week. Key account management is a role that requires both sales skills and strategic thinking.

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KAM With Passion

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The terms Account Management (AM) and Key Account Management (KAM) appear in a lot of business conversations and articles. Account Management: A necessity for all organisations. We define Account Management (AM) as the set of methods, processes and practices to manage existing customers.

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KAM With Passion

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Jumping in a time lap from antique Greece to our Internet-focused time, there are two major reasons why a Key Account Management Programme sinks in the abyss of corporate failures or disappears because it has lost its few champions. Appoint Key Account Managers and where required Key Account Teams.

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KAM With Passion

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Are you in charge of a true Key Account Management initiative? A true Key Account Management initiative comes on top of your usual sales and customer management activities. The Charybdis and Scylla of Key Account Management are too much and not enough methodology. KEY ACCOUNT PLANS.

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DemandFarm

MAY 25, 2023

Let’s explore how a digital mindset is powering the next wave of growth in account management and its subsequent impact on sales enablement. Key Account Management : It’s a strategic approach to managing and nurturing relationships with a company’s most valuable customers or ‘key accounts’.

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DemandFarm

APRIL 21, 2023

With digital key account management tools , sales teams can offer numerous advantages over traditional methods, including increased security, convenience, and visibility. With key account management evolving and becoming more complex , organizations are turning to AI as a key differentiator and enabler.

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Account Management Skills

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

There’s an account growth problem for agencies with hybrid account managers. When I say ‘hybrid’ I mean, you are responsible for account growth but you’re also responsible for delivering projects. Why does it create an account growth problem? Skillset a.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 11, 2023

How to Succeed With Account Management. Let’s show you how to get the most out of your account management! In this blog, we’ll break down the concept of account management, and why it’s so important in order to drive a successful business in today’s increasingly complex B2B industry. Back to blog.

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DemandFarm

APRIL 26, 2023

Key Account Management (KAM) focuses on building long-term relationships, and aims to improve customer satisfaction – especially in a B2B scenario. A key account manager’s primary responsibility is ensuring that the needs of key clients are met, and that they remain satisfied with the company’s products and services.

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