Strategic Account Management Association

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Resilience is an organization’s ability to withstand a major disruption, recover quickly and adapt to the changing environment. To give a couple of examples: Among department stores, Nordstrom has demonstrated resilience by dramatically increasing online sales; as a result, they have excelled. Classifying organizations.

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Strategic Account Management Association

AUGUST 6, 2021

Director Global Account Management, Aramex. Aramex services include international and domestic express delivery, freight forwarding, integrated logistics and supply chain management, and e-commerce solutions. A new central commercial organization was born. Segments are managed by leaders specialized in each industry. “In

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Arpedio

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Key account management vs. traditional sales ← Back to blog The game of sales and customer relations has changed – staying competitive is no longer just about making the sale; it’s about nurturing valuable, long-lasting relationships with your top-tier clients. What is traditional sales?

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Strategic Account Management Association

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In our organization’s work, we see much confusion and lack of clarity on executive sponsorship, even when it is in place. Clarifying the executive sponsor role, behaviors (internally and externally) and expectations is critical if we wish to leverage the role as an accelerator and create executive accountability within the account team.

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Strategic Account Management Association

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

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. Figure 2: Buyer and seller perspectives on the challenges of virtual sales interactions.

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Strategic Account Management Association

AUGUST 24, 2021

This blog post is based on a keynote presentation from the 2021 SAMA Annual Conference. Panelists’ remarks have been paraphrased for this blog post. . Regardless of the organization we work at, we could be outspent, out resourced or out marketed but we do have the opportunity to outthink our competition.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Account management software tools Account Management Software ← Back to blog Account management software solutions have transformed the way businesses handle their account planning and client interactions. These powerful tools offer a centralized platform that simplifies a wide range of tasks.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 9, 2024

Elevating Account Management Through Metrics and KPIs Explore ARPEDIO's Account Management Software ← Back to blog As companies strive to build lasting relationships with their clients, the need for effective Account Management strategies and tools becomes paramount.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 17, 2023

How to build a winning account management team Account Management Software ← Back to blog A winning account management team can be your secret weapon to supercharge your company’s growth and customer satisfaction. A strong leader can inspire and guide the team to achieve their goals.

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Arpedio

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The vital role of Customer Success in Account Management Explore ARPEDIO's Account Management Software ← Back to blog In recent times, companies have come to realize the significance of aligning their customer success and account management strategies. Let’s dive in!

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Arpedio

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The vital role of Customer Success in Account Management Explore ARPEDIO's Account Management Software ← Back to blog In recent times, companies have come to realize the significance of aligning their customer success and account management strategies. Let’s dive in!

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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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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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Strategic Account Management Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

SAMA and Boston Consulting Group partnered in May 2020 to conduct a study aimed at discovering the early changes to customer expectations for sales organizations as a result of the COVID pandemic. Indicators show that much of the sales process can — and should — be automated through technological advancements. – SAMA.

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Arpedio

AUGUST 22, 2023

Key account management best practices ← Back to blog In today’s competitive landscape, effectively managing key accounts is not just a strategy: It’s a necessity. Now, let’s dive into the best practices of key account management. Ready to increase customer lifetime value?

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Strategic Account Management Association

OCTOBER 14, 2021

By Saleh Al-Ben Saleh, Strategic Account Manager, Emerson. A while ago, I came across a discussion about the optimal way to capture strategic customers in a customer relationship management (CRM) tool in a way that enables effective, efficient account planning using account planning applications or tools.

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Clarity Engagement Solutions

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Why train Medical Science Liaisons in account management? MSL’s don’t need to understand the account management process, right? Why then, would an MSL team need account management training? MSL’s role in the account management process has become increasingly vital over recent years.

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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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Brooks Group

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The success of any substantive change to your sales approach relies on company-wide buy-in. The same is true for implementing a new strategic account management plan. This is the type of change that can potentially lengthen the sales cycle and confuse your consultative sales professionals.

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PandaDoc

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

If your company wants to increase sales and nurture existing customers, account management software could be the perfect tool to propel you to success. This guide will discuss what account management software can offer you, the main benefits and features to look for, and our assessment of the best solutions on the market.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Key Account Manager or Strategic Ecosystem Leader? Key Account Manager or Strategic Ecosystem Leader? ? Back to blog. 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. um@arpedio.com. Contact us.

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Strategic Account Management Association

JUNE 1, 2021

This same belief rang true in the world of sales training. In the past, sales has done a disservice by being in the business of creating human doings not human beings. If you incorporate these habits, you will see them reflected in your organization’s success. So How Can You Become a Virtuoso SAM? Insights Level ($1,495).

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Arpedio

JANUARY 11, 2023

How to Succeed With Account Management. Back to blog. 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.

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DemandFarm

APRIL 21, 2023

Large organizations rely on technology to streamline their processes and improve their efficiency – and are constantly looking for tools that can help them in this regard. 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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PandaDoc

APRIL 21, 2023

Key accounts are the 20% of accounts that generate 80% of your company revenue. Before attempting to develop a key account management strategy, you must know how to identify these key accounts. Accurate identification will help you avoid rashly categorizing tail accounts as having strategic value.

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Clarity Engagement Solutions

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

How you reward Key Account Managers is seen as a critical ingredient in the overall success of any Key Account Management KAM strategy. The role of a key account manager requires effective coordination of a web of complex activities. Reward schemes fall into three categories: .

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Clarity Engagement Solutions

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

How you reward Key Account Managers is seen as a critical ingredient in the overall success of any Key Account Management KAM strategy. The role of a key account manager requires effective coordination of a web of complex activities. . Reward schemes fall into three categories: 1.

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DemandFarm

MAY 25, 2023

Here, let me show you how it works so you can extract the data and information you need to service this account.” Scenario 3: Before: Brendon is trying to find the best contact within an important clients organization. He shortlists several people from previous reports filed. There must be a better way to do this’, he thinks.

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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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SalesGlobe

AUGUST 30, 2023

As sales roles change, so must total rewards. The modern sales organization is a hybrid one. Roles and responsibilities continue to evolve as sales professionals work and engage with customers in new ways. Sales aren’t conducted solely virtually or face-to-face anymore. As the sales role changes, so must rewards.

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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. How does sales enablement currently manage this data? Does it become overwhelming for the sales team?

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Strategic Account Management Association

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

But as a provider of a robust set of sales management and methodology capabilities , our teams work with some of the biggest sales organizations in the world. The foundational principles that move the needle are ones familiar to any sales leader: relationships and insights. Our intent is never so transactional.

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DemandFarm

APRIL 11, 2023

Digital Key Account Management is the process of managing and growing a company’s most important customers using digital tools and technologies. It is essential for Sales Enablement , as it enables businesses to manage their key accounts more efficiently and effectively.

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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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Mike Kunkle

MARCH 31, 2023

Sales process, sales methodology, and sales competencies are all important and related aspects of sales effectiveness. Sales Process A sales process is a series of stages that an opportunity moves through. But they are not the same thing. It’s been proven in multiple studies and is worth the effort.

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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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Account Management Skills

AUGUST 24, 2021

In this episode, I talk to Alex Raymond from Kapta about everything to do with account management processes. Not project management systems, not CRM systems, but having a dedicated system to guide the agency account management team, when it comes to managing and delve developing existing client relationships.

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