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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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 18, 2019

The answer: Key account management. In this comprehensive guide to key account management, you'll learn: The definition of key account management. How to know whether your company needs a key account management strategy. How to identify key accounts.

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DemandFarm

APRIL 21, 2023

With digital key account management tools , sales teams can offer numerous advantages over traditional methods, including increased security, convenience, and visibility. With key account management evolving and becoming more complex , organizations are turning to AI as a key differentiator and enabler.

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Arpedio

MAY 10, 2023

Why Key Account Management is Essential for Business Success ← Back to blog In today’s fast-paced business world, simply acquiring new customers isn’t enough – you need to keep them coming back for more. That’s where Key Account Management (KAM) comes in. What is Key Account Management?

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DemandFarm

MARCH 31, 2023

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. Challenges in Shifting to Digital Key Account Management Shifting to Digital Key Account Management also comes with its fair share of challenges.

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ProlifIQ

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

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. What is Key Account Management (KAM)?

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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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Upland

APRIL 20, 2023

How can effective account management help you defend and grow revenue? You need a strategy to defend and grow revenue in not only key accounts, but in every account. Here’s where having a sales account management strategy becomes indispensable. First, a quick primer – what is account management?

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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. Executive Sponsorship: Maps key customer stakeholders to executives and experts inside Aramex.

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Jermaine Edwards

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In 2016 I wrote a post on the five foundation steps for stakeholder management success in key account management, that was well received and guided lots of leaders. What is a stakeholder? A stakeholder is either an individual, group or organisation who is impacted by the outcome of a project or relationship.

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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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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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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. This is where account management software solutions come into play as a transformative tool.

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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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DemandFarm

MAY 25, 2023

He must now call and find out if any of these stakeholders are still relevant to the task he needs to do. He is so pleased to be able to see, at one glance, all the key stakeholders in his key account. This allows them to tailor their offerings and communicate more effectively.

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Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 25, 2023

CogniClick is a nifty system (backed by an expert team) to enable you to conduct fast, quick polls and pulse surveys amongst your clients and stakeholders and to also develop maturity assessments and similar thought leadership content. Another valuable AI-powered tool for the MarTech armoury.

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Arpedio

APRIL 29, 2024

(SAMA = Strategic Account Management Association. Key insights and learnings The Symposium brought together thought leaders and visionaries from leading organizations such as Tüv Süd , Zeiss , Mp Consulting , Mercuri and DHL. Here, we would like to summarize the key takeaways from the Symposium.

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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. A much-needed "people skills" primer and master class in all facets of workplace communication Do you know how to ask for help at work without sounding dumb? Listen to this article. Table of Contents.

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DemandFarm

MAY 9, 2024

Imagine you’re a key account manager at a multinational corporation. These tools are crucial for visualizing corporate structures and strategic account management. They help you identify key players, understand reporting relationships, and tailor your engagement strategy accordingly.

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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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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Too many clients, not enough time Key account managers have a lot of clients. So here are some ideas to help you improve the quality and efficiency of your client communications. And tools like Zapier and Power Automate can connect separate applications to automate your communication processes and workflow.

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SmartKarrot

OCTOBER 25, 2023

When KAMs can confidently communicate and execute a response strategy during trying times, it resonates with clients, showcasing the organization’s commitment to their well-being and the sanctity of the partnership. Key Elements of an Effective Crisis Playbook Key Account Managers navigate business and people.

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SmartKarrot

JUNE 28, 2023

The key account manager is then supposed to act as the first contact point between these clients and the business, dedicate resources, and hold meetings with them. The main aim of this practice is to help grow the number of key accounts in order to attain mutually beneficial goals and maximize their value.

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SmartKarrot

MAY 12, 2023

In today’s highly competitive business landscape, managing and nurturing key accounts has become a critical aspect of organizational success. Key Account Management (KAM) is a strategic approach that focuses on developing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with a select group of high-potential customers.

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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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ProlifIQ

MARCH 30, 2023

Account planning efforts should also cover the specific KPIs that your product or service is meant to move the most. Account managers will play a major role in driving quick wins and a good experience. Don’t skip this part of the account template. Key account managers should drive this.

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Red Star Kim

JUNE 16, 2022

This prompted a host of discussions on engagement, internal communication, stakeholder buy-in, organisational culture and changing behaviour. This linked into various conversations on promoting internal referrals (cross-selling) through a variety of internal communications, internal marketing, training and monitoring methods.

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Account Manager Tips

JUNE 29, 2021

Improve communication. Create contact plans to keep in touch with key stakeholders in your company and your client's. Your job as a key account manager is to deliver the kind of value that convinces your clients to stay in the loop. GRAHAM Different stakeholders will value different things.

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Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Some used the DMU (see introductory video on DMUs ) and the stakeholder matrix for targeting. Portfolio management. One delegate was struck by my fun use of dinosaurs in portfolio management. Cross-selling and referrer management – Expectations, Data and Focus (kimtasso.com).

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Clarity Engagement Solutions

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

the evolving healthcare industry, pharma and bio-tech companies are now focusing on each component of market access: – Price – Channel – Stakeholders – Government agencies How do these elements apply to new types of decision makers, previously unknown to market access teams?

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Clarity Engagement Solutions

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

– Stakeholders. Customized processes and functions are required to effectively engage these new stakeholders. A primary challenge for pharma and bio-tech companies is how to identify the right stakeholders in the approval process. – Research each stakeholder and align your goals with theirs.

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Account Manager Tips

OCTOBER 11, 2021

15 Reasons Why You Might be a Bad Account Manager Bad key account managers fail to build business relationships and achieve results. Here are fifteen signs you might be a bad key account manager and how to turn yourself into a good one. Key account managers without an action plan will fail.

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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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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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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Is there anything worse a key account manager has to do than tell clients about a price increase? Define the context, your communication strategy, negotiation tactics and contingency plans in the event of an escalation. The let your client know a formal communication will follow and to reach out with questions.

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Cosawi

JULY 14, 2021

We talk to Dominque Côté about the central role of marketing in Key Account Management (KAM). Along with the Key Account Manager, marketing is the co-orchestrator of KAM – they are intrinsically linked. In-depth Key Account understanding through specific stakeholder journey mapping.

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