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10 Steps to Win Over Your Client’s New Procurement Team

Account Manager Tips

New procurement teams introduce big challenges and new opportunities into the customer relationship. My old contact has been replaced A new procurement team introduces fresh dynamics and relationships. The working environment will undoubtedly change from what you were used to with the previous procurement team.

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How to pitch to procurement, with Jessica Bowler and Iris Gatzweiler

Account Management Skills

I spoke to Jessica Bowler and Iris Gatzweiler , two senior procurement clients who shared some insights into the pitching process. Don’t forget to go back to Episode 9 , where Jessica and Iris talked about how to approach and develop relationships with procurement. Welcome to Episode 54. So welcome Iris and Jess. Wonderful, Jess.

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Re-framing Procurement Negotiations: From Buying and Selling to Decision Making

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Over ten years ago, after having spent more than 20 years a salesperson, VP sales and sales consultant, we secured our first contract to provide negotiation training for the procurement arm of a major US airline. By Procurement Magazine Let the panic set in….clearly By Procurement Magazine Let the panic set in….clearly

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PM Conference Report 2022: Strategy implementation, Employer Value Propositions (EVP), Storytelling and Client Feedback

Red Star Kim

This article was published in the latest edition of PM Forum Magazine. Several people had stayed in London overnight, having been to the PM Regional Committees meeting the day before. Alan Gotto, chair of Consultancy Procurement Council. The event took place on September 29 th 2022. Closing thoughts.

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Six Buyer Excuses and How to Respond

Revenue Storm

Therefore, your opportunity should stand out as the best choice for all stakeholders involved. #2: This statement often occurs at the end of a meeting or discussion, even when interest was piqued, they do not want to share their disappointing answer. 5: “The procurement process will be easy.” – It never is!

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Are You Letting Your Clients Slip Away? 12 Tips to Keep in Touch

Account Manager Tips

Use meeting scheduling apps 7. Create recurring milestone meetings 11. From procurement, to executives, to end users and everything in between. Share the load You don't have to be the only one in your organization communicating with key stakeholders. Automate where possible 3. Share the load 4. Repurpose 6.

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The Power of Pause

Revenue Storm

Too often, we are consumed by the constant flood of email responses, sales meetings, action items, chats, and texts. The initial negotiations were happening with procurement when we first became involved in the deal. This evolution of the deal included additional buying centers, supported by business stakeholders with whom we engaged.