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The trouble with account managers

Account Management Skills

I read as many reports I can about the state of agency account management and it makes for grim reading. “I But I think the agency business model and how account managers are set up in their roles needs an overhaul before the finger is pointed at their lack of skill/abilities.

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Book review: All you need to know about commercial awareness by Christopher Stoakes

Red Star Kim

This short (130 pages) information-packed book was revised in 2019. So here is a Book review: All you need to know about commercial awareness by Christopher Stoakes. He’s also written a book called “ Get to the point – how to write well at work”. The book is a fantastic jargon buster. How many do you know?).

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10 Essential Skills for Account Managers

Account Management Skills

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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How to systemise account management in your agency, with Alex Raymond

Account Management Skills

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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How Much Money Does a Key Account Manager Really Make?

Account Manager Tips

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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Referrer management – Grading, Research, Discipline, Storytelling and Leveraging your exemplars

Red Star Kim

Half the delegates had a KAM (Key Account Management) programme at their firm. Social media was used by all firms but to varying degrees – there was less activity in sharing joint content and endorsements/recommendations than other methods.

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How to Ignite Success With Account Plans

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Think of it this way: An Account Plan is like your strategic playbook for ensuring your top clients have an amazing experience throughout their journey with you. It’s a guide that combines sales and account management best practices with practical tactics that your sales reps and account managers can use.