Arpedio

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Unlock Business Potential with Effective Stakeholder Mapping Improve your critical stakeholder relationships ← Back to blog As businesses strive to achieve growth and success, many overlook the untapped potential of effective stakeholder mapping. We will also highlight the tools and techniques available for stakeholder mapping.

Stakeholders 52

Stakeholders Decision-making Innovation Business Growth 52

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.

Key Account Management 52

Key Account Management Account Management Management Value Proposition 52

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.

Account Management 52

Account Management Software Software Management 52

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.

Account Management 52

Account Management Management Account Planning Key Account Management 52

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?

Key Account Management 52

Key Account Management Account Management Management Profitability 52

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.

Key Account Management 52

Key Account Management Account Management Digitalization Management 52

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. Table of Contents What is Key Account Management?

Key Account Management 52

Key Account Management Account Management Management Sales 52

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. The difference between key account management and selling.

Key Account Management 128

Key Account Management Account Management Management Account Strategy 128

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.

Key Account Management 52

Key Account Management Account Management Digitalization Sales Management 52

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. But how do you assemble, nurture, and lead a high-performing account management team?

Account Management 52

Account Management Management Client Relationships Emotional Intelligence 52

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.

Key Account Management 52

Key Account Management Account Management Digitalization Management 52

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.

Key Account Management 52

Key Account Management Account Management Digitalization Management 52

Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Behaviour in sales meetings). This article is a reminder of the key points valued by the delegates: Nine insights: Sales processes and selling skills for targeting and meetings. Some used the DMU (see introductory video on DMUs ) and the stakeholder matrix for targeting. Portfolio management. Sales meetings.

Meetings 100

Meetings Value Proposition Key Account Management Account Management 100

DemandFarm

MAY 25, 2023

Thank you for meeting with me last week. 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. Consider these scenarios: Scenario 1: Before: “Good morning, Mr Brown.

Account Management 52

Account Management Digitalization Key Account Management Digital Transformation 52

Arpedio

JUNE 2, 2022

How GUBI went from limited account insight to complete stakeholder visibility. Prior to teaming up with ARPEDIO, the main challenge for GUBI was too little visibility into accounts and stakeholders. The organization as a whole simply didn’t have the full insight potential it desired into its customers and stakeholders.

Stakeholders 52

Stakeholders Account Planning Account Management B2B 52

Whetstone

APRIL 5, 2024

During such tumultuous times, organizations that have invested in building a strategic account management program can rely on the pivotal role played by their strategic account managers. I’m repeatedly impressed by the ability of effective strategic account managers to build and maintain trust.

Account Management 52

Account Management Decision-making Construction Stakeholders 52

Miller Heiman Group

APRIL 9, 2019

According to CSO Insights research , only 29 percent of organizations report being effective at using a formal process for account engagement and development of relationships with key stakeholders. When managing large accounts, many sales teams struggle to access diverse stakeholders. Develop a Situation Appraisal.

Stakeholders 92

Stakeholders Value Proposition Decision-making Account Management 92

Miller Heiman Group

APRIL 2, 2019

As you develop your sales strategy, this helps you tailor messaging to the different stakeholders to show how your solution solves their challenges. Don’t forget that individuals make decisions, not organizations, so it’s important to maintain relationships with key players. Leverage key relationships in the account.

Account Management 110

Account Management Value Proposition Management Suppliers 110

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.

Account Management 98

Account Management Management Account Planning Co-Creation 98

KAMCast

JULY 8, 2021

The evolution of an account manager , over the decades, has taken us on a bit of a journey: Let’s visit the 70s… Where the gift of the gab was enough to see you into a meeting with a key decision maker - armed with a bag full of good stories and friendly chat. What role does today’s account manager play then?

Key Account Management 52

Key Account Management Account Management Management Facilitation 52

Strategic Account Management Association

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It’s how faithfully (and effectively) we execute on these principles that makes the difference. How are we making this information visible within our own organization so that we can function as a cohesive revenue team? The foundational principles that move the needle are ones familiar to any sales leader: relationships and insights.

Account Planning 400

Account Planning Supply Chain Prioritization Digital Transformation 400

Brightbridge Consulting

AUGUST 5, 2021

We are supporting the development of various activities through The Association for Key Account Management and Technological University Dublin, supported by Pfizer. We are now engaging with middle Management in our UK engineering client. A face-to-face meeting is planned! The post Meeting up?

Meetings 40

Meetings Suppliers Key Account Management Account Planning 40

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. Have you mastered your professional elevator pitch so that every time you meet someone, they remember and are impressed by you? Key account managers rely on influence to get things done.

B2B 130

B2B Key Account Management Account Management Decision-making 130

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In today’s competitive landscape, having a well-defined account plan is essential to effectively manage key accounts and drive growth. In this article, we will dive into the essential elements and strategies that make up successful strategic account planning.

Account Planning 52

Account Planning Account Management Value Proposition Stakeholders 52

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In today’s competitive landscape, having a well-defined account plan is essential to effectively manage key accounts and drive growth. In this article, we will dive into the essential elements and strategies that make up successful strategic account planning.

Account Planning 52

Account Planning Account Management Value Proposition Stakeholders 52

ProlifIQ

MARCH 30, 2023

Strategic Account Planning is a strategic process sales teams use to increase the likelihood of winning, retaining, and growing critical accounts, to maximize the long-term revenue of an account. An account plan should be interactive and a living, breathing document used as a framework for the account.

Account Planning 98

Account Planning Key Account Management Account Management Stakeholders 98

Upland

JANUARY 29, 2024

Sales productivity becomes even more difficult for complex B2B accounts with large buying groups and multiple divisions involved in the decision-making process. Why account planning is essential to boost sales productivity Account planning is the process of mapping out key aspects of a potential customer or account.

Account Planning 195

Account Planning Sales Decision-making Shareholders 195

Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

In a survey of senior executive buyers, Forrester Research asked if sales people are frequently prepared for their meetings. In fact between 70 to 80 percent feel vendors are not prepared for their meetings with senior level executives. Imagine you're at the front of a boardroom about to make a presentation. How do you feel?

Value Proposition 246

Value Proposition Decision-making B2B Meetings 246

Clarity Engagement Solutions

MAY 10, 2022

It also allows companies to transition from tactical selling to strategic account management , giving a scalable, professional B2B account approach while enabling companies to continue driving short-term revenue goals. Aligns with SAMA (Strategic Account Management Association) competencies. Discovery. 3.

Account Management 91

Account Management Healthcare Stakeholders Decision-making 91

Account Manager Tips

JUNE 29, 2021

Build relationships with decision-makers and expand your network. Close any gaps in your solution, meet all commitments and ensure your client is satisfied. Create contact plans to keep in touch with key stakeholders in your company and your client's. Clients use bid decision criteria to decide who wins the contract.

Suppliers 246

Suppliers Shareholders Stakeholders Decision-making 246

Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

First things first: find out what they want You can't adapt your account strategy until you understand what the new procurement team want. Schedule a discovery meeting as soon as possible to figure out what their priorities are. Who are their internal stakeholders? How do they want to manage supplier relationships?

Procurement 130

Procurement Suppliers Supply Chain Key Account Management 130

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 5, 2023

Glassdoor predicts that SDRs typically make a base pay of $50,304 a year, with commission and bonuses totaling another $18,000-19,000. Outside sales representative positions include some travel time to meet with buyers and pitch products. The average salary for an account manager is roughly $53,000 a year.

Software 120

Software Software Sales Meetings 120

Account Management Skills

MAY 4, 2021

This episode is for you if you’re interested in the role of account management within an app development company. Tim Moore , account director at Sonin joined me. what he believes makes a successful account manager in his agency. He shared: his experience of working in an app development agency.

Account Management 52

Account Management Management Banking Insurance 52

ProlifIQ

JUNE 21, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the ROI of account planning, define what an account plan entails, discuss its role in sales success, and provide valuable insights backed by trusted sources such as Gartner and Forrester. What is an Account Plan?

Account Planning 52

Account Planning Value Proposition Account Management Stakeholders 52

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. Account plans are help you define your key account strategy.

Account Management 246

Account Management Key Account Management Management Suppliers 246

Red Star Kim

JUNE 16, 2022

This prompted a host of discussions on engagement, internal communication, stakeholder buy-in, organisational culture and changing behaviour. Sometimes through dedicated internal campaigns and sometimes through the use of Key Account Management. shadowing or coaching) or motivation to have more face-to-face meetings.

Management 130

Management Key Account Management Digitalization Communication 130

Arpedio

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Making the customer’s buying journey less complex. The overlay of various interaction media and multichannel customers complicates ‘how’ buyers now interact with sellers and the speed of innovation makes it difficult for customers to keep track and make informed purchase decisions. Back to blog.

Digitalization 52

Digitalization Account Management B2B Decision-making 52