Strategic Account Management Association

OCTOBER 26, 2021

A colleague from the SAMA Board of Directors, Noel Capon, recently wrote an article in Harvard Business Review “When CEOs Make Sales Calls” in which he describes the impact of top management’s involvement in the customer relationship. I suggest expanding your search beyond title and role, beyond commercial leaders. What’s next ?

Account Management 520

Account Management Co-Creation Leadership Procurement 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

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