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THE 10-K FILING: THE MOST IMPORTANT DOCUMENT THAT SAMS NEVER READ

Strategic Account Management Association

They make great paperweights, but if asked about specific details, most of us might offer an uneasy grin, knowing that we have companions-in-arms, equally guilty of shirking that responsibility to read altogether. Incorporate creativity and out-of- the-box-thinking strategies to win over the executive you’re targeting.

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Research update on the most in-demand soft skills

Red Star Kim

And I thought its answer was pretty good: Leadership: The ability to inspire and motivate others, delegate tasks effectively, and make sound decisions under pressure will continue to be highly valued in senior leadership roles. Time spent doing a job doesn’t improve a leader’s soft skills; that requires deliberate prioritization.

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25 Problems That Stop Key Account Managers From Doing Their Job

Account Manager Tips

Subscribe at : Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher If you think your job is harder than it should be. Key account management is a role that requires both sales skills and strategic thinking. And if you can't make it live, don't worry, the event will be recorded and shared with ticket holders.

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Strategic Account Management: What It Is And Why You Need It

Janek Performance Group: Account Planning

When a company has the capability to grow revenue organically, from their strategic accounts, they can increase market share while lowering their client acquisition costs. Remember, sales are focused on the present, while strategic account management is focused on the future. Strategic Account Managers Are Not Sales Reps.

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Using Multi-Factor Analysis to Maximize Sales Performance Improvement

Mike Kunkle

Your previous CEO retired during the pandemic and your new CEO and the CRO he brought in, have aspirations to grow through acquisition (M&A) and new business development (which has not been a primary focus for at least 15 years). This allows you to create content to aid buying decisions. Now, customers are demanding more.

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5 Ways to Uncover Hidden Revenue in Strategic Accounts

SBI

The Revegy Customer Optimization Wheel outlines the common practices we have identified that make leading companies successful at securing bigger deals over shorter sales cycles with more predictability. Gaining client insights is also a powerful advantage in the acquisition of new logos. Identify and Develop Revenue Growth Ideas.

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Being more strategic – Case studies and insights (Ireland May 2023)

Red Star Kim

I was delighted to return to Dublin to lead an in person training workshop for PM Forum Ireland on “ Being more strategic” with delegates from law, accountancy and consultancy firms. We considered strategic thinking, business strategy and marketing and business development strategy.