Strategic Account Management Association

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In our organization’s work, we see much confusion and lack of clarity on executive sponsorship, even when it is in place. Clarifying the executive sponsor role, behaviors (internally and externally) and expectations is critical if we wish to leverage the role as an accelerator and create executive accountability within the account team.

Account Management 520

Account Management Co-Creation Leadership Procurement 520

Strategic Account Management Association

JULY 13, 2021

Organizations are already planning for this new- or next-normal hybrid model and have worked hard to elevate the needed skill sets of their commercial teams – especially strategic account managers. The pandemic has forced organizations to pivot and reinvent how they engage with customers. Five Elements of a COE.

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Account Management Innovation Co-Creation Organization 591

Hubspot Sales

JULY 7, 2019

To win new business and grow key accounts, account managers and sales executives must become thoroughly invested in their customer’s challenges, goals, and competitive landscape. This strategic account plan template will help you: Expand your understanding of your customer’s business, goals, and motivations.

Account Planning 119

Account Planning Co-Creation Account Management Negotiation 119

Cosawi

JANUARY 29, 2024

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. Thales recognized that this engagement from the top was essential for aligning the organization with the ABM vision.

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Co-Creation Marketing Account marketing 52

Arpedio

JUNE 1, 2023

This recognition underscored the need for account managers to prioritize customer value and gain insights into individualized customer interactions, emphasizing the significance of maintaining strong relationships, linking transactions, and ensuring a superior customer experience. 30% of customers actually agree.

Co-Creation 52

Co-Creation Account Management Account Planning B2B 52

Cosawi

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The idea of executive engagement implies an accountable and engaged member of the account team, rather than a distant back- room player. In our organization’s work, we see much confusion and lack of clarity on executive sponsorship, even when it is in place. Contribute to, and have accountability for, the account plan.

Leadership 52

Leadership Co-Creation Account Management Decision-making 52

Account Manager Tips

JULY 6, 2022

20 ways to encourage value co-creation with your customers Favourite collaboration app Listener tip In other news Quote of the week. Where to find it : Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher How do you define value? We hear the word "value" all the time. What does it actually mean?

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Co-Creation Value Proposition Account Planning Suppliers 130