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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Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

At the recent PM Forum workshop on “Selling processes and sales skills for marketing and business development professionals” we focused on sales and selling challenges in professional services. Delegates from legal and accountancy practices in the UK and overseas (Brussels and Amsterdam) shared how to tackle those challenges.

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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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Brooks Group

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The hiring manager said, “As soon as you get the orders, we can negotiate what type of development team you’ll have supporting you.” The success of any substantive change to your sales approach relies on company-wide buy-in. The same is true for implementing a new strategic account management plan.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 25, 2023

Successful Strategic Account Management ← Back to blog There’s no doubt about it: Strategic Account Management is the key to success in today's competitive market. But you need the right tools and processes to unlock the power of Strategic Account Management before you can watch your business soar.

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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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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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Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2024

Sales effectiveness is your sales professionals’ ability to achieve their goals and objectives efficiently and successfully. Sales effectiveness also corresponds with the return your organization gets from its sales investment. But improving sales effectiveness is a complex task that few organizations do well.

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Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

At the recent Business Development for Professionals – 2024 Virtual Conference – MBL Seminars I presented a session entitled “Supporting Fee-Earners in Sales Targeting”. Here is a summary of the sales targeting toolbox for professional services firms.

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5600 Blue

AUGUST 28, 2018

We’ve consulted on over 20,000 negotiations in over 45 countries for 16 years. The most common issue we see is: “Very seasoned negotiators having a price conversation absent of the value conversation.” So why do we allow this to happen with our sales reps? What does this mean exactly? I think not! Why is this? They shouldn’t be.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, you’ll learn some positions you can consider in SaaS sales, expert tips for getting into the industry, and how to succeed in your first sales role. Table of Contents Is SaaS sales a good career? SaaS Sales Positions How to Get into SaaS Sales How to Succeed in SaaS Sales Is SaaS sales a good career?

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Mike Kunkle

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

“As in other studies we’ve done, this year’s enablement study found that sales process and sales methodology adoption rates above 75% resulted in above-average gains for revenue plan attainment, quota attainment, and win rates, with a big boost at adoption rates greater than 90%.” increase in revenue plan attainment 17.1%

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 16, 2020

And if you work in sales, it can be even harder. Plus, we review best practices for managing a group of remote sales employees. 8 Tips for Remote Sales Reps. Plus, we review best practices for managing a group of remote sales employees. 8 Tips for Remote Sales Reps. Maintain a routine. It's okay.".

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Zendesk

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

These convenient online shopping options breed fierce competition between brands and create pressure for sales teams. Though the sales landscape has changed drastically over the years, the fundamentals of sales remain the same. Table of contents What is inside sales? What is outside sales?

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SmartKarrot

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The key responsibility of an account manager is to retain customers and work as an intermediary for the organization’s sales team. As an enterprise operating in the SaaS (Software As A Service) environment, we understand the importance of having a strong account manager for the company’s overall growth.

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Account Manager Tips

APRIL 26, 2021

How much money does a key account manager make? Find out the average salaries for key account managers in Australia, India, the United Kingdom and the United States and what the job is REALLY like before you decide if it's for you. Find out how much money key account managers REALLY make! Click to Tweet.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 24, 2023

Imagine a sales representative who never sleeps, never gets tired, and possesses an uncanny ability to analyze vast amounts of data in seconds. This is the promise of AI sales reps, and their potential to revolutionize the sales industry is undeniable. The application of generative AI in sales is diverse.

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Arpedio

MARCH 27, 2023

4 Sales Methodologies That Will Maximize Your Sales Success ← Back to blog Are you looking for the best way to engage with customers, boost team performance, and close more deals? By adopting the right sales methodology, you can unlock your sales team’s full potential. What is a Sales Methodology? SPIN Selling 6.

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Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 9, 2022

What to do when a sales deal stalls? Sales process checklist Establish the next commitment The Thermometer Technique Favourite podcast: How to Succeed Just for fun Quote of the week. What to do when a sales deal stalls? For me, sales is most successful when you follow a process. Let me share those steps with you now.

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Cosawi

JANUARY 29, 2024

In the work we do, we find fascinating to see that Marketing as a function is often missing at the strategic account table. In our more traditional groups, marketing, and sales work in locked steps but it seems that the shift to strategic account management is often missing marketing when time comes to establish its roadmap.

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SmartKarrot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Every company hires an account manager, especially in SaaS. The account manager is one who needs to be responsible for the everyday management of the customer’s account and business with the company. Since we know an account manager is a vital role, how relevant and important is the role in 2023?

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

What are the sales trends of 2018? Sales automation. Account-based selling. And if history repeats itself, just like 2017 we’ll see major developments in the sales world. To find out what’s coming, I asked sales leaders, experts, and reps to predict the top sales trends of 2018. 4) Sales automation.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 6, 2018

What is a sales process? Sales process” most often refers to a repeatable set of steps your sales team takes with a prospect to move them from early stage to a closed customer. A good sales process helps your reps consistently close deals by giving them a framework to follow. What are the steps of a sales process?

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SmartKarrot

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Account management is a broad field that encompasses many distinct roles and responsibilities. While the average account management salary varies significantly based on location, industry, and other factors, some general guidelines can help you determine how much you can expect to earn as an account manager.

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Showpad

JANUARY 20, 2020

In recent years, analytics has found widespread adoption in numerous businesses across all areas of operations, including Sales and Marketing. As such, it makes sense that use of the method could also apply to subsets of those major categories, such as the Sales enablement process.

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Showpad

JANUARY 8, 2021

Hiring and onboarding new members of your sales team can be complicated. Research from Clearslide and CSO Insights found that, on average, it takes new reps between six and nine months to get fully ramped up to the performance levels of established sales agents. Focus on industry specifics. Establish clear goals and KPIs.

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Arpedio

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

This means that now more than ever before, sales representatives and key account managers need to create a smooth customer experience to achieve consensus within the decision-making group. We asked Jeppe Tølløse, our Account Manager and Private Equity responsible on some tips. You: Diagnosing customer need.

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Account Manager Tips

JUNE 29, 2021

Close any gaps in your solution, meet all commitments and ensure your client is satisfied. Let's talk about the client lifecycle The sales cycle attracts qualified leads, engages and converts them to clients. Your job as a key account manager is to deliver the kind of value that convinces your clients to stay in the loop.

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Miller Heiman Group

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

With organizations facing an ever-evolving (and uncertain) future, it can be difficult for sales leaders to draw a bead on the best focus areas to ensure success. No matter what, sales transformation is a strategic endeavor. The Future Four: A Vision for Sales Transformation. 1) Reimagine sales roles as value engineers.

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5600 Blue

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

We recently conducted negotiation coaching for over $1b in revenue on over 100 renewal opportunities for a global client of ours. We weren’t training their new reps, but working with some of their most seasoned global account managers to help them be more strategic and successful. For most, it’s often a vague and gauzy term.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 17, 2020

While many companies are hyper-focused on making the sale, building lasting relationships with customers is an essential aspect of achieving sustainable business growth. When establishing a new customer account, the business should perform due diligence to determine if taking the account is in the best interest of the bottom line.

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Mercuri International

JUNE 10, 2020

It’s no surprise that sales strategies are having to pivot to meet the changing demands and context of the current market. This is nothing new – adaptability and flexibility have always been key to sales success. However, it’s the speed of market change that is causing such a headache. Go for the no”. Key findings.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 10, 2018

Bad sales advice is shockingly common -- and you don’t want to find out you’ve been misdirected the hard way. After all, every mistake means it’s harder to achieve your sales goals. I once worked for a manager who put a great deal of emphasis on activity metrics rather than actual sales results. 3) "Call them back.".

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SmartKarrot

MAY 20, 2020

Source: MTD Sales Training. When it comes to keeping the customers engaged and satisfied, the role of an account manager is something that cannot be over-emphasized. The account manager comes into picture only after the marketing and sales professionals have done their jobs. Clear Communication .

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SmartKarrot

MAY 29, 2020

An account manager acts as a middleman between the company and its customers. The account manager determines the needs or requirements of the customer – i.e. what they are looking to achieve on both a short and long-term basis. The manager ensures the company delivers to the clients according to their expectations. .

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SBI

APRIL 1, 2020

Brainshark Collaborates with GO1, Enhances Sales Training. the industry’s only data-driven sales readiness platform, and GO1, a leading provider of off-the-shelf, high-quality eLearning content, today announced a strategic partnership. WALTHAM, MA (April 1, 2019): Brainshark , Inc., About Brainshark.

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Louise Collins Associates

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

So when organisations have tried, and failed, to introduce Key Account Management (KAM) it is no different. It is not enough to have sales graphs and market share predictions when introducing change to an organisation. Effective Key Account Management (KAM) requires organisational leadership and specific coaching.

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