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Ten insights on the future of SAM

Strategic Account Management Association

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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9 Unexpected Reasons Why Key Account Management is Important

Account Manager Tips

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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Back to the Future: F2F selling is returning, but virtual selling is here to stay

Strategic Account Management Association

Just when customer account teams and salespeople were beginning to grow accustomed to virtual-only sales and account management, a return to (some) face-to-face interactions is on the horizon. COVID-19 has accelerated a trend already underway toward increased virtual interactions between customers and their suppliers.

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Key Account Manager or Strategic Ecosystem Leader?

Arpedio

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. SAM is a journey. Start free trial.

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10 Steps to Win Over Your Client’s New Procurement Team

Account Manager Tips

As a supplier you need to adjust fast and build a foundation of trust. My old contact has been replaced First things first: find out what they want 10 steps to become a supplier of choice Check these out Quote of the week. Pre-existing relationships with competitors that may jeopardise your current status as a supplier.

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The Business Review: a modern classic, so important also during difficult times

KAM With Passion

What is true in the private life is true in business as well, especially between a supplier and their customers. 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. Business Reviews in an Account Management context.

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The Perplexing Power of Process & Methodology in Complex B2B Sales

Mike Kunkle

The above diagram is only one possible example and is a consultative example, where a solution is sourced and implemented (rather than a transactional example where a supplier is sourced and products are purchased, used, and replenished).

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