Arpedio

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Key Account Manager or Strategic Ecosystem Leader? Key Account Manager or Strategic Ecosystem Leader? ? On September 15th, more than eighty Key Account Managers (KAM) assembled in Copenhagen and online for a hybrid event. October 11, 2021. October 11, 2021. Back to blog. Contact us.

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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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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

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Worth a click + B2B Book Club Selection. Knowing how to use a CRM is an essential competency for sales, key account management, customer success and many more. You're supposed to represent the voice of the customer and your organisation, but you lose perspective and neutrality. Listen to your professional instincts.

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Account Manager Tips

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Are you doing key account management the hard way? Effective key account management requires you to increase profits, develop relationships, increase satisfaction, grow revenue, improve retention and reduce conflict. Let's take a look at 7 of my favourite key account management tools.

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ProlifIQ

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

It dawned on me the striking simplicity parallel to B2B selling. If you want to run a successful B2B business, it should be focused on acquiring large customers and growing the number of users or products inside those key accounts. This is typically done through something called key account management.

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DemandFarm

APRIL 21, 2023

The quest for the right solution is never-ending in B2B spheres, as organizational needs constantly change and evolve. With digital key account management tools , sales teams can offer numerous advantages over traditional methods, including increased security, convenience, and visibility.

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DemandFarm

MARCH 31, 2023

The world of B2B selling has transformed dramatically in recent years, as the shift towards digitalization has changed the way businesses interact with one another. With the growing size of buying groups in the digital age, it is imperative to consider factors that play into the challenges and benefits of digital key account management.

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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. While the key account management practice is demanding, it also offers many benefits. What does a Key Account Manager do?

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Upland

APRIL 20, 2023

How can effective account management help you defend and grow revenue? As you’ll see, lone wolf selling is quickly losing efficacy in a B2B business world that puts a premium on relationships. You need a strategy to defend and grow revenue in not only key accounts, but in every account.

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Deep Insight

AUGUST 10, 2020

This blog is about the fundamentals of Key Account Management (KAM) but that was not the topic I had in mind when I interviewed Joe Edwards. Before we got to that point, Joe talked about his first job as a sales manager at Hewlett-Packard (HP). Key Account Management. Key Account Management.

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Strategic Account Management Association

DECEMBER 3, 2020

As conveners of the largest community in the world dedicated to strategic and key account management, one of SAMA’s foundational purposes is to help our community both adapt to what’s happening right now and prepare for what may happen next. Sales and account management – no longer an expense but an investment.

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DemandFarm

APRIL 4, 2023

In uncertain times, what is generally seen with customers is that the tacit knowledge of key accounts is retained by certain account managers. Unfortunately, in circumstances where those account managers get laid off or furloughed, the critical knowledge they possess is also lost.

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DemandFarm

AUGUST 31, 2023

Success lies in a tailored, strategic approach to customer success management. One that leverages Key Account Management (KAM) principles to retain customers and transform them into brand advocates. Shockingly, just over 20% of B2B companies consistently measure and act on insights from customer experience.

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Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 4, 2022

B2B Book Club Selection (August 2022) A monthly selection of handpicked business books specifically to help key account managers get better results for their clients, companies and careers. We read the winner and each week a summary and companion podcast explore the key themes and big ideas. Table of Contents.

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Account Manager Tips

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Every month I share a selection of popular titles to help with your professional development as a key account manager. Conversation is at the heart of key account management. A big part of the key account manager's role is to solve our clients' existing problems and uncover new ones.

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KAMCast

JULY 8, 2021

Or are you winging it along the way, relying on personality to build those relationships with key contacts? If all businesses existed to solve a problem, then account managers needed to become problem solvers. What role does today’s account manager play then?

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ProlifIQ

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Where To Start In the complex world of B2B sales and account management, success hinges on the ability to develop and execute a robust account management strategy. We’ll walk through the key components of building an effective account management strategy that drives revenue, customer retention, and loyalty.

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Every month I share a selection of popular titles to help with your professional development as a key account manager. Key account managers rely on influence to get things done. You need to inspire, align objectives, coordinate resources, prioritize task, manage crises and ask for help when you need it.

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Account Manager Tips

JULY 5, 2022

B2B Book Club Selection (July 2022) A monthly selection of handpicked business books specifically to help key account managers get better results for their clients, companies and careers. We read the winner and each week a summary and companion podcast explore the key themes and big ideas. Table of Contents.

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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

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 18, 2023

A connected apps ecosystem in key account management involves the integration of your digital key account planning tool with other tools in your sales tech and marketing tech stack. Over time, the sales tech and marketing tech landscape for most B2B organizations becomes crowded.

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ProlifIQ

JUNE 21, 2023

Strategic Account Management in B2B Welcome to our comprehensive guide on strategic account management. Whether you’re an experienced strategic account manager or aspiring to become one, we share the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this critical role.

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KAM With Passion

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Because in B2B sales the average win rate of offers is less than 50% and because the #1 competitor to any B2B sales person is the status quo which leads to no purchase and wasted time for all involved parties. Second, Account Management , i.e. the management of existing customers. Why does it matter?

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SBI Growth

JANUARY 24, 2020

Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ” In a survey of 226 economists published by the National Association for Business Economics in August 2019, 72% of the respondents said they believe the U.S.

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SmartKarrot

MAY 12, 2023

Key Account Management (KAM) is a strategic approach that focuses on fostering long-term, value-driven relationships with a select group of high-potential customers. This article will discuss the top 6 Key Account Management skillsets that are crucial for driving business success.

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SmartKarrot

MAY 15, 2023

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of business, nurturing strong and lasting relationships with key clients is crucial for success. Key Account Management (KAM) is the art of strategically managing and nurturing these vital accounts, unlocking their full potential and driving long-term growth.

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Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Here I summarise brand, referrals, research, key account management (KAM) and new service development case studies. At law firms: Addleshaw Goddard, Collas Crill, LawNet, Ontier, Schillings and accountancy firms: Menzies, Mercer and Hole. The first B2B thought leadership campaign “Poets” achieved 3.2m

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The SAMA Podcast

JULY 14, 2022

What does key account management look like in a major educational institution? We find out with host Harvey Dunham as he takes Liz Pettinger, the Director of Key Account Management and Operations at Bellevue University on to the show.

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DemandFarm

MAY 12, 2023

Among the challenges was gaining visibility into various aspects of their strategic accounts, leveraging best practices from different teams, and institutionalizing processes and systems to ensure smooth operations across their international offices. This is where Global Account Management (GAM) comes into play.

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Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Blick Rothenberg: Annual Landlords survey – Spotlight on EPC Compare yourself live with your industry peers Personalised report: EPC Survey Report Impact of AI on B2B The impact of AI on B2B Report Arrow: Cybersecurity spot check 2023 Cogniclick can be used for assessment and evaluation to support consulting and sales conversations.

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DemandFarm

APRIL 5, 2024

Recent economic headwinds have spurred organizations to rethink key account management (KAM). B2B companies are keen on swapping hit-or-miss approaches with repeatable processes that guarantee retention and growth. Static plans and lack of clarity on how to standardize best practices across their key accounts.

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KAM With Passion

MARCH 17, 2022

Once this organisation will have progressed enough on complex sales and on basic account management, it be in a much stronger position to enhance and expand its KAM intiative. That, in order to well manage their customers, companies operating in a complex environment need to develop 3 types of commercial capabilities.

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DemandFarm

APRIL 8, 2024

If you’re part of a B2B sales team, chances are that ABS as a strategy is on your radar. Account Based Selling (ABS) burst into the spotlight in the mid 2010s and has been steadily gaining traction as the go-to approach among B2B sales organizations. Who wouldn’t want to unlock the full potential of their key accounts?

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DemandFarm

MAY 12, 2023

Is the B2B Sales Funnel relevant anymore? One of the main issues with the sales funnel, especially in the B2B industry, is that the customer journey is no longer linear. Since customer acquisition has changed within the B2B sphere, the sales funnel is a bit outdated. Prospects no longer enter at just the top of the funnel.

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KAM With Passion

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

As a company, business unit or sales leaders, here are a few facts to keep in mind: First, In B2B, on average, 70% of revenue comes from existing customers. For a blog post on the difference between Account Management and Key Account Management, go here. Business Reviews in an Account Management context.

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