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Ten insights on the future of SAM

Strategic Account Management Association

From Stanley’s perspective, SAM already serves as a beacon for what it means to be a sales professional–particularly when it comes to the rigor SAMs bring to account planning, solutions co-creation with customers and articulation of unique value propositions. #5. Centers of Excellence (CoE). See what you missed here.

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The ROI of Account Planning

ProlifIQ

The ROI of Account Planning In the highly competitive landscape of B2B sales, sales leaders are constantly seeking strategies that can boost revenue and foster long-term customer relationships. One such strategy that has proven to deliver impressive returns is account planning. What is an Account Plan?

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What’s So Aspirational About Account Planning?

SalesGlobe

When I hear the words “strategic account planning” in a meeting, I usually notice a range of involuntary visceral reactions, from understated moans to eye-rolls and furrowed brows. Nobody thinks of account planning as aspirational. Aspirational account planning revolves around how you think about and with the customer.

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How to define a strong KAM Training Path

KAM With Passion

This article focuses on individual competencies, especially those of the Key Account Managers. Other articles on this blog explore the collective KAM capabilities an organisation must develop to be successful with KAM. The training module also covers how to build an Account Strategy and the associated Action Plan.

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Key Account Manager or Strategic Ecosystem Leader?

Arpedio

Key Account Manager or Strategic Ecosystem Leader? Key Account Manager or Strategic Ecosystem Leader? ? Back to blog. On September 15th, more than eighty Key Account Managers (KAM) assembled in Copenhagen and online for a hybrid event. The mindset shift from account plans to account planning is essential.

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Elevating Account Management Through Metrics and KPIs

Arpedio

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. Ready to streamline your account planning?

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Diagnosing Barriers to Commercial Excellence

Blue Canyon Partners

Build the Case – Does our offering have a clear value proposition targeting priority segments that economically benefit customers ? While the company had a strong offering and a well-informed value proposition, they were unable to build a robust pipeline of new opportunities. Implementation.