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Why agency account managers struggle to think ahead

Account Management Skills

I speak to multiple account managers (AMs) every day. Hybrid’ AMs (project managing as well as responsible for account growth) particularly struggle. Account managers generally want to be more informed. Account managers generally want to be more informed. And it frustrates them.

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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. 1 In fact, many of them admit their meetings were a total waste of time. 2 What the !@*?

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How to raise your account management game (part one), with Jenny Plant

Account Management Skills

I get to speak to a lot of account managers who work in creative agencies. And I get a lot of questions about how they can progress their career, how they can be better at the account management role, and some of the key things that are most important when it comes to being more efficient and more effective in the role.

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Leading client meetings, with Jenny Plant

Account Management Skills

This episode’s for you if you’re an account manager managing client relationships on a day to day basis. In this episode, I’m going to share with you three key steps to leading a client meeting. Transcript: In this episode, I’m going to share with you three key steps to leading a client meeting.

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10 top tips to be successful in agency account management, with Jenny Plant

Account Management Skills

This is the top 10 tips to be successful in agency account management. And she said, good account management makes everything run smoothly. But great account management is what transforms the relationship from a client supplier to one of a real partnership. Welcome to Episode 27.

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The 15 Best Crowdfunding Sites to Launch Your Business or Product

Hubspot Sales

Funding is all or nothing, so you must meet the goal you set within the allotted time or everyone gets their money back. Features differ per plan and include campaign management, media asset creation, and even a dedicated PR team. WeFunder allows you to raise between $50,000 and $50 million from investors. Crowdfunder.

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Tailoring Your Sales Message

Revegy

In order to research a company’s goals, check sources like the company’s website, Annual Reports (see letter from the chairman), and Investor Presentations. Similar to researching a company’s goals, they often reveal initiatives in their Annual Report, company website and investor presentations. Improve utilization of physical assets.