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FROM EXECUTIVE SPONSORSHIP TO EXECUTIVE ENGAGEMENT

Strategic Account Management Association

The idea of executive engagement implies an accountable and engaged member of the account team, rather than a distant back-room player. Strategic account management is a team sport and requires cross-functional, multi-tiered vertical level engagement and strong accountability. Agile leadership.

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Want to Accelerate Your SAM Journey? Create a Center of Excellence

Strategic Account Management Association

Organizations are already planning for this new- or next-normal hybrid model and have worked hard to elevate the needed skill sets of their commercial teams – especially strategic account managers. We have seen an increased interest in moving to a more focused, value-bringing and high impact engagement model. We think not.

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Account Management vs Customer Success Explained

Arpedio

At the heart of every thriving enterprise lies a keen focus on business relationship optimization , a task achieved through strategic roles that many might find overlapping—Account Management and Customer Success.

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THE 10-K FILING: THE MOST IMPORTANT DOCUMENT THAT SAMS NEVER READ

Strategic Account Management Association

the committee responsible for overseeing purchasing decisions), I met thousands of salespeople and strategic account managers through the years, and I would say that no more than 3 percent or so had bothered going through my company’s 10-K. This includes knowing the customer’s customers as well as your own company.

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How sellers can use AI to improve whitespace analysis

Upland

This saves sales reps time sifting through broad data sets and allows them to focus on qualified leads within existing customer accounts. Prioritization and Targeting: AI can analyze numerous factors like customer size, industry, past purchases, and even sentiment in communication to prioritize whitespace opportunities.

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Unlocking Sales Potential with the Customer Product Mix Sheet in SMP Dashboards

Sales Management Plus -- SMP

Let’s say you have a customer who consistently buys power tools but never drilling accessories. Your account manager can use the missing category as a springboard to understand the customer’s specific needs within that area. That could be a “hole,” in their purchasing patterns that you’ve identified.

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Enterprise Account Management: Crafting the Perfect Playbook for Large-Scale Clients

SmartKarrot

Businesses today strive to get growth from existing accounts and, the role of Enterprise Account Management has come to the forefront in that regard. Designing and implementing the perfect playbook for managing large-scale clients is crucial to ensuring consistent customer experience and business growth.