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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Arpedio

MARCH 6, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, effective account management plays a pivotal role in fostering long-term client relationships and driving sustainable growth. However, despite its importance, account management is not without its challenges. Addressing these challenges is crucial for business success.

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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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Arpedio

JANUARY 9, 2024

Elevating Account Management Through Metrics and KPIs Explore ARPEDIO's Account Management Software ← Back to blog As companies strive to build lasting relationships with their clients, the need for effective Account Management strategies and tools becomes paramount.

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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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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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Whetstone

APRIL 5, 2023

The painful shift from in-person meetings to virtual ones has been a major adaptation for most businesses and organizations. While we’ve always understood that in-person meetings are beneficial, we’ve learned over the last few years that virtual meetings provide opportunities that we were previously unaware of.

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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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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?

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Strategic Account Management Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

A shared success plan is one of the most important tools in the strategic account management toolbox. Strategic Accounts programs produce twice the growth rate with their strategic accounts compared to their non-strategic accounts. Value Realization – This is where the rubber meets the road.

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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.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Understanding the power of a stakeholder matrix – A comprehensive guide Relationship Mapping Software ← Back to blog In the dynamic landscape of account management, understanding your clients’ needs, expectations, and concerns is paramount to building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships.

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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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Arpedio

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The vital role of Customer Success in Account Management Explore ARPEDIO's Account Management Software ← Back to blog In recent times, companies have come to realize the significance of aligning their customer success and account management strategies. Let’s dive in!

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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. The difference between key account management and selling.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 5, 2024

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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Arpedio

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The vital role of Customer Success in Account Management Explore ARPEDIO's Account Management Software ← Back to blog In recent times, companies have come to realize the significance of aligning their customer success and account management strategies. Let’s dive in!

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Arpedio

AUGUST 22, 2023

Key account management best practices ← Back to blog In today’s competitive landscape, effectively managing key accounts is not just a strategy: It’s a necessity. Now, let’s dive into the best practices of key account management. Ready to increase customer lifetime value?

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SalesPop

APRIL 9, 2021

The next aspect of account management we need to consider–one that is vitally important–is application integration. Integration Tied Into Account Management. Let’s take a look at how application integration affects account management. Otherwise, account management isn’t really possible.

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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 now look forward to booked engagements with the development of leadership and furtherance of account plans this Autumn. A face-to-face meeting is planned!

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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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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?

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Clarity Engagement Solutions

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

How you reward Key Account Managers is seen as a critical ingredient in the overall success of any Key Account Management KAM strategy. The role of a key account manager requires effective coordination of a web of complex activities. Reward schemes fall into three categories: .

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Clarity Engagement Solutions

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

How you reward Key Account Managers is seen as a critical ingredient in the overall success of any Key Account Management KAM strategy. The role of a key account manager requires effective coordination of a web of complex activities. . Reward schemes fall into three categories: 1.

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Account Management Skills

APRIL 22, 2024

This helps any new client taking over see we’ve been consistently adding value – it also helps you prove your value to other (possibly more senior) client stakeholders in the client’s business. We need to be documenting the outcomes so we keep a record of how we’ve achieved outcomes over time. He suspected the worst.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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?

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Use meeting scheduling apps 7. Use project management tools 9. Create recurring milestone meetings 11. Too many clients, not enough time Key account managers have a lot of clients. Share the load You don't have to be the only one in your organization communicating with key stakeholders. Repurpose 6.

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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. This information will allow you to change your value proposition to meet the customer’s changing needs and proactively identify and build relationships with new buying influences.

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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.

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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. I had the pleasure of meeting Helen Kensett at the recent PM Forum Conference.

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