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People & Problems: The core of strategic account planning

Strategic Account Management Association

But as a provider of a robust set of sales management and methodology capabilities , our teams work with some of the biggest sales organizations in the world. The foundational principles that move the needle are ones familiar to any sales leader: relationships and insights. Our intent is never so transactional.

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How to Boost Sales Productivity with Account Planning

Upland

Let’s face it, B2B sales can’t happen without good leads. Winning sales teams know strong leads must be converted into successful sales transactions. If sales productivity isn’t achieved effectively—through high lead conversion rates, efficient sales cycles and low sales costs—overhead goes up, and revenue goes down.

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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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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.

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Sales Forecasting Guide – Prioritize to Boost Accuracy

Upland

Sales forecasting is equal parts art and science, right? The ‘art’ aspect of sales forecasting doesn’t need to be an educated guest. What is a Sales Forecast? Is Sales Forecasting Outdated? Some claim that sales forecasting is outdated. However, sales forecasting is still relevant today.

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Innovative Account Planning Strategies to Help You Beat Your Competition

ProlifIQ

B2B selling isn’t fighting a war of liberation from a tyrannical king in a powdered wig, but it can feel like a battle – a battle between you and your competitors for your customer’s business. When your sales team is eyeing key accounts loaded with potential revenue, planning ahead is crucial.

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Innovative Account Planning Strategies to Help You Beat Your Competition

ProlifIQ

When your sales team is eyeing key accounts loaded with potential revenue, planning ahead is crucial. A well-crafted B2B sales strategy can be the difference between victory and defeat. If you incorporate an innovative, account planning strategy into your routine, your chances of success go up tremendously.