Strategic Account Management Association

OCTOBER 26, 2021

It is about having the ability to see a future that others do not see; creating and communicating a clear vision, mission and, most importantly, purpose; and having an optimistic, yet pragmatic, outlook that is solution oriented. Empathy can be used to listen as well as communicate. Agile leadership. Caring must be embedded in both.

Account Management 520

Account Management Co-Creation Leadership Decision-making 520

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. ABM has gained prominence for its ability to provide personalized, laser-focused marketing to key accounts.

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Co-Creation Marketing Account marketing 52

KAM With Passion

JUNE 20, 2021

This article focuses on individual competencies, especially those of the Key Account Managers. Other articles on this blog explore the collective KAM capabilities an organisation must develop to be successful with KAM. The training module also covers how to build an Account Strategy and the associated Action Plan.

Key Account Management 130

Key Account Management Account Management Co-Creation Account Planning 130

Cosawi

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Clarifying the executive sponsor role, behaviors (internally and externally) and expectations is critical to leverage the role as an accelerator and create executive accountability within the account team. Stay informed on the account through an established strategic account process. Coach SAMs on business matters.

Leadership 52

Leadership Co-Creation Account Management Decision-making 52