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People & Problems: The core of strategic account planning

Strategic Account Management Association

And second, while no one is immune to these challenges, the strategic account planning approaches that drive success today aren’t unique to any particular industry or business size. But how, exactly, we do that—how we build account planning motions that drive real wins—rests on the twin pillars of people and problems.

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2024 State Of Account Planning: Survey Results

ProlifIQ

The State of Account Planning in 2024 2023 was a challenging year for go-to-market teams. With economic uncertainty, slowing growth, and more scrutiny on every purchase, many teams struggled to close deals and retain accounts. Win rates and customer retention are top metrics, but CRM adoption ranked high with SMBs.

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Relationship Management Guide – Going Beyond the CRM

Upland

As you will see, this goes well beyond the data collected in the CRM system, and often warrants additional, specialized technology, like relationship mapping tools , married to world-class sales methodologies and best practices, ideally integrated and 100% native to your CRM solution.

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3 Tips for Account Planning in Salesforce

ProlifIQ

The Myth of Account Planning. Most people relate account planning to something like a quarterly business review (QBR), where sellers and leaders will give an in-depth presentation on the state of their top accounts. Look back at your previous account plans; what actions were taken to successfully close this deal?

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The vital role of Customer Success in Account Management

Arpedio

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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Maximizing Customer Retention: The Role of Key Account Management in Customer Success Management

DemandFarm

In the business world, customer success management is no longer an afterthought; it’s a necessity. Consensus across research confirms: retaining existing customers costs 5 to 25 times less than acquiring new ones. Success lies in a tailored, strategic approach to customer success management.

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Revenue Team – It Takes a Village to Close a Deal

Upland

This means that instead of different departments working in disparate silos, every function is part of a greater whole aimed at generating mutual success. This includes, primarily, people in marketing, sales, and customer success teams. Do You Need a Revenue Team? That depends.