Arpedio

AUGUST 22, 2023

Key account management best practices ← Back to blog In today’s competitive landscape, effectively managing key accounts is not just a strategy: It’s a necessity. The primary objective of this strategy is to either maintain or expand the profits derived from these key or strategic accounts.

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DemandFarm

MARCH 31, 2023

With the growing size of buying groups in the digital age, it is imperative to consider factors that play into the challenges and benefits of digital key account management. Challenges in Shifting to Digital Key Account Management Shifting to Digital Key Account Management also comes with its fair share of challenges.

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Strategic Account Management Association

DECEMBER 3, 2020

As conveners of the largest community in the world dedicated to strategic and key account management, one of SAMA’s foundational purposes is to help our community both adapt to what’s happening right now and prepare for what may happen next. Sales and account management – no longer an expense but an investment.

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Arpedio

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Key account management vs. traditional sales ← Back to blog The game of sales and customer relations has changed – staying competitive is no longer just about making the sale; it’s about nurturing valuable, long-lasting relationships with your top-tier clients. Table of Contents What is Key Account Management?

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 18, 2019

The answer: Key account management. In this comprehensive guide to key account management, you'll learn: The definition of key account management. How to know whether your company needs a key account management strategy. How to identify key accounts.

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DemandFarm

APRIL 21, 2023

With digital key account management tools , sales teams can offer numerous advantages over traditional methods, including increased security, convenience, and visibility. With key account management evolving and becoming more complex , organizations are turning to AI as a key differentiator and enabler.

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ProlifIQ

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

If you want to run a successful B2B business, it should be focused on acquiring large customers and growing the number of users or products inside those key accounts. This is typically done through something called key account management. What is Key Account Management (KAM)?

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Arpedio

MAY 10, 2023

Why Key Account Management is Essential for Business Success ← Back to blog In today’s fast-paced business world, simply acquiring new customers isn’t enough – you need to keep them coming back for more. That’s where Key Account Management (KAM) comes in. What is Key Account Management?

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DemandFarm

MAY 22, 2023

Is a key account manager the same as a sales manager? Meet Anna, a diligent Sales Manager at Brilliant Solutions , a thriving software company specializing in cutting-edge automation tools. Her daily tasks revolve around driving sales, managing the sales team, and ensuring sales targets are met.

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DemandFarm

APRIL 11, 2023

Digital Key Account Management is the process of managing and growing a company’s most important customers using digital tools and technologies. It is essential for Sales Enablement , as it enables businesses to manage their key accounts more efficiently and effectively.

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DemandFarm

APRIL 4, 2023

Why should you adopt Digital Key Account Management? What are some of the benefits of adopting digital account planning solutions for your key accounts? How will it be different from the existing account management strategies that you have adopted for your key accounts?

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Strategic Account Management Association

AUGUST 6, 2021

“In a multi-phased approach, the local account management activities for the defined SV&I accounts have been transferred to the globally acting and responsible SV&I client business partners.”. We introduced the title of “client business partner” differentiating this role from the standard key account management function.

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Jermaine Edwards

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In 2016 I wrote a post on the five foundation steps for stakeholder management success in key account management, that was well received and guided lots of leaders. What is a stakeholder? A stakeholder is either an individual, group or organisation who is impacted by the outcome of a project or relationship.

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ProlifIQ

APRIL 8, 2021

Create a systematic plan to go after major accounts without dragging out sales cycles and inaccurately forecasting your quarterly pipeline. . Here, we’ll talk about how an account planning strategy can help you shorten your selling cycle and close major deals even faster than before. A higher number of stakeholders.

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ProlifIQ

MAY 7, 2021

In sales, B2B account planning is kind of like plotting a heist, minus the stealing. The same principle applies: the bigger the prize, the more aggressive and daring your plan has to be. Here’s what the data say about B2B account planning and how sales teams can benefit from creating big plans for big companies.

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ProlifIQ

APRIL 8, 2021

Create a systematic plan to go after major accounts without dragging out sales cycles and inaccurately forecasting your quarterly pipeline. . Here, we’ll talk about how an account planning strategy can help you shorten your selling cycle and close major deals even faster than before. A higher number of stakeholders.

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Arpedio

APRIL 29, 2024

SAM professionals are not just account managers; they play a pivotal role as value creators, ecosystem orchestrators, and pioneers of data-driven decision-making, crucial for unlocking market share and profitability. SAM professionals identified as value creators, ecosystem orchestrators, and champions of data-driven decision-making.

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ProlifIQ

MAY 7, 2021

In sales, B2B account planning is kind of like plotting a heist, minus the stealing. The same principle applies: the bigger the prize, the more aggressive and daring your plan has to be. Here’s what the data say about B2B account planning and how sales teams can benefit from creating big plans for big companies.

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ProlifIQ

JUNE 29, 2020

Financial services and account planning go together like peanut butter and jelly, like bacon and eggs, or like a burger and fries. Here are 8 reasons financial services companies need account planning. . Financial Services Relies on Relationship Management. Org Charts. Find and Win Selling Opportunities.

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ProlifIQ

JUNE 29, 2020

Financial services and account planning go together like peanut butter and jelly, like bacon and eggs, or like a burger and fries. Here are 8 reasons financial services companies need account planning. . Financial Services Relies on Relationship Management. Org Charts. Find and Win Selling Opportunities.

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Louise Collins Associates

JULY 20, 2017

What makes an account plan great? For me, a great account plan is something that tells the account story. So the first thing to realise, is that writing an account plan takes skill, practice and a reliance on some core guiding principles. A great account plan should present a clear story.

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ProlifIQ

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Account Planning: The Heart of Your Strategy The Role of Account Planning Account planning is where your strategy takes shape. It lays out a detailed plan for each key account. Who are the stakeholders internally you’re going to work closely with? Certain industries?

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Who are their internal stakeholders? How do they want to manage supplier relationships? One Page Key Account Plan Guide & Template. Say goodbye to complicated account plans that don't work. Grab this free easy-to-follow guide that will have you writing a successful key account plan in no time!

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Too many clients, not enough time Key account managers have a lot of clients. Share the load You don't have to be the only one in your organization communicating with key stakeholders. Use project management tools These platforms are perfect to collaborate asynchronously. Keep track of special occasions 12.

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Upland

APRIL 20, 2023

Sellers can take these lessons and use them to land new, key accounts, but also grow revenue in all accounts. Through a combination of best practices, relationship mapping, and account planning, sellers and account managers can retain their status as trusted advisors, and keep the howling, lone wolves at bay.

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SmartKarrot

MAY 12, 2023

In today’s highly competitive business landscape, managing and nurturing key accounts has become a critical aspect of organizational success. Key Account Management (KAM) is a strategic approach that focuses on developing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with a select group of high-potential customers.

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Account Manager Tips

JUNE 29, 2021

Create contact plans to keep in touch with key stakeholders in your company and your client's. Your job as a key account manager is to deliver the kind of value that convinces your clients to stay in the loop. GRAHAM Different stakeholders will value different things. Improve communication.

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ProlifIQ

JUNE 21, 2023

This alignment helps in driving sustainable growth and ensuring the overall success of the strategic account management program. Account plans are instrumental in managing and retaining strategic accounts. Are there stakeholders who have used competitive products in the past that could try to push you out?

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Strategic account planning process 1. Create your strategic account plan Categories Objectives Initiatives 4. Review and revise your account plan Strategic account plan Excel template Strategic account planning resources. Make it clear what time frame this plan applies for.

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DemandFarm

MAY 25, 2023

He must now call and find out if any of these stakeholders are still relevant to the task he needs to do. He is so pleased to be able to see, at one glance, all the key stakeholders in his key account. Agility and Adaptability: A digital mindset creates an agile and adaptable approach to Key Account Management.

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ProlifIQ

APRIL 5, 2023

Account Planning Best Practices Sales account planning is a critical aspect of any business that seeks to manage its customers effectively and generate more revenue. An action plan that outlines the sales account planning process is crucial for any company that wants to succeed.

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Account Manager Tips

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Are you doing key account management the hard way? Effective key account management requires you to increase profits, develop relationships, increase satisfaction, grow revenue, improve retention and reduce conflict. Let's take a look at 7 of my favourite key account management tools.

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ProlifIQ

MARCH 11, 2021

When selling into key accounts tied to large opportunities, that saying carries a lot of truth – relationships are everything. The faster you can reach and influence decision makers or key stakeholders, the faster you’ll turn opportunities into deals. You can’t just reach one or two key stakeholders anymore.

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ProlifIQ

MARCH 11, 2021

When selling into key accounts tied to large opportunities, that saying carries a lot of truth – relationships are everything. The faster you can reach and influence decision makers or key stakeholders, the faster you’ll turn opportunities into deals. You can’t just reach one or two key stakeholders anymore.

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Revegy

OCTOBER 2, 2019

of sales organizations don’t take advantage of account planning to grow their strategic accounts. Why isn’t everyone successful when it comes to key account management? The 5 Challenges of Growing Key Accounts. 5. Managing Your Tech Stack. Unfortunately, CSO Insights notes that 56.5%

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Brightbridge Consulting

AUGUST 5, 2021

We are supporting the development of various activities through The Association for Key Account Management and Technological University Dublin, supported by Pfizer. We now look forward to booked engagements with the development of leadership and furtherance of account plans this Autumn.

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ProlifIQ

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

With fewer large companies open to purchasing technology at this moment, it’s critical to understand these things when enterprise selling: Who are your top strategic accounts? . Tier your top accounts and align with key account managers and sellers to decide if they’re who you should be pursuing as customers.

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