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Ten insights on the future of SAM

Strategic Account Management Association

At the 2020 SAMA Annual Conference (held virtually Nov. 9-11, 2020), we pulled together a group of the smartest, most sophisticated observers, students and practitioners of strategic account management for a conversation on “The Future of SAM.” In just a few months, COVID accelerated digital adoption as much as 10 years.

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Ultimate Guide to Dreamforce 2023 – Altify Edition

Upland

Undoubtedly it will be quite unique from previous conferences. Walking to the conference and back, however, shouldn’t be an issue, especially during daylight hours. One helpful tip with dealing with people on the street in San Fracisco in general is to avoid physical contact, and don’t take anything from anyone. Is SOMA Safe?

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Key takeaways from SAMA’s Annual Conference

Arpedio

Key takeaways from SAMA’s Annual Conference. ? Not sure what it means to be a journey orchestrator in Account Management? Last week more than 500 Strategic Account Managers (SAMs) and leaders of SAM programs gathered in New Orleans for the annual Strategic Account Management Association (SAMA) conference.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Augmented SAM

Mercuri International

For example, working with digital twins as a sales tool — a virtual model designed to accurately reflect a physical object, relationship, or ecosystem. Set objectives & strategy A SAM should create a sensible and sustainable strategy for strategic accounts, help develop the account plan, and build buy-in across the organization.

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Setting Sales Goals – and reaching them

Arpedio

Having a message on point that is tied to the account and what you’re solving is generally really the most successful path. A digital journey. In general, account-based marketing and account-based selling is getting more and more attention throughout all kinds of organizations and naturally, so are the tools that enable that.

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LinkedIn Live: Arpedio on the future of SAM?

Arpedio

Therefore, regardless of which sales and account planning methodologies you swear to, it won’t get a foothold in your company unless you manage to customize and adopt it – to ultimately shape your company’s sales best practices. And this is why you can’t afford not to leverage data in your sales strategy in today’s digital world.

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LinkedIn Live: Arpedio on the future of SAM?

Arpedio

Therefore, regardless of which sales and account planning methodologies you swear to, it won’t get a foothold in your company unless you manage to customize and adopt it – to ultimately shape your company’s sales best practices. And this is why you can’t afford not to leverage data in your sales strategy in today’s digital world.