Mike Kunkle

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Sales is discounting again, significantly, further reducing profit margins. This shift from account management to proactive hunting for new business requires a fundamentally different skill set (and possibly a different make-up or Sales DNA). This allows you to create content to aid buying decisions.

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Acquisition Sales Decision-making Account Management 272

Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Our target markets span large and small businesses; private, public sector and not for profit sectors; centralised and decentralised buying processes; procurement and user-led purchasing behaviour. Essentially a focus on the most profitable clients. So targeting is often more important and more challenging.

Value Proposition 130

Value Proposition Key Account Management Digitalization Sales 130

Mike Kunkle

APRIL 8, 2023

My point here, is that you should make a purposeful determination on these levels, clearly define them, train them, and coach to them. In addition to having the right decision makers in the deal, which is part of qualification, it’s important to assess the landscape and relationships. Here’s what I mean.

B2B 211

B2B Decision-making Sales Stakeholders 211

MTD Sales Training

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Decisions, decisions… ah, there’s a dilemma inside every choice for everyone! The way decisions are made can tell you a lot about the personality of a person. People’s decision-making criteria will always give away a lot of information, as they help you understand their beliefs, values and behaviours.

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Decision-making Suppliers Profitability Sales Training 48

Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

What is the informal decision-making process? link] There’s advice to jump your uncertainty gaps by decision-making and actions which involves risk. Strategy is a stream of decisions and actions”. He notes that your optimism (or pessimism) will impact decisions as well as ability to make fast decisions.

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Strategic Thinking Decision-making Innovation Facilitation 147

Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 30, 2023

To firmly establish the function as required and themselves as integral players in their companies, enablement experts must be equipped to prove their worth by improving sales results and bolstering profitability. They must show that they can make an impact with enablement and move the needle on the metrics that matter most.

Leadership 262

Leadership Stakeholders Decision-making Sales Training 262

Red Star Kim

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Context and curiosity drive commerciality and pricing By exploring key themes in commerciality and entrepreneurship, we saw why risk management and anticipating return on investment (ROI) is critical when making the business case for marketing investment. The crux of marketing is to anticipate (and meet) client needs whilst maximising profit.

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Procurement Value Proposition Finance Artificial Intelligence 147

Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Nervousness – Shyness, modesty, lack of confidence and fear of failure can make fee-earners reluctant to organise meetings to take the next steps in building a potential client relationship. There is rarely a deep understanding of how disparate and disconnected decision-making units are across such large organisations.

Key Account Management 130

Key Account Management Account Management Value Proposition Client Relationships 130

SBI Growth

AUGUST 26, 2012

When I ask about inbound marketing and what they are doing about content marketing, things like publishing a blog , their eyes glaze over. Instead of pitching your products or services, you are delivering information that makes your buyer more intelligent. Are you making it easy for the buyer to find you? We're here to help.

Advertising 122

Advertising Media B2B Decision-making 122

MDI Training

MARCH 4, 2024

Beyond the Horizon: GenAI and Ethical Leadership In this blog post, keynote speaker Bailey Parnell gives us a few snippets of her exciting keynote speech at our upcoming Leadership Horizon event. Bias and Fairness – Addressing potential biases in GenAI algorithms and ensuring GenAI decisions are fair and non-discriminatory is crucial.

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Leadership Digital Transformation Co-Creation Artificial Intelligence 59

Red Star Kim

JUNE 15, 2023

or profits greater than £150000), active and inactive companies with up to 10 years’ of financial data. profit, growth and core legal services) How can Nexl help law firms execute their Strategic Account initiatives? (no-data-entry 200,000 companies with turnover or shareholder funds over £1.5m Why do law firms needs SAM?

Key Account Management 130

Key Account Management Account Management Management Client Relationships 130

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned sales professional or just dipping your toes into the world of sales analytics, this blog post will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the intricate realm of sales metrics with confidence and precision. Welcome to our comprehensive guide on mastering sales metrics.

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Decision-making Sales Profitability Acquisition 52

Brooks Group

APRIL 23, 2024

This blog post takes a deep dive into the key benefits and drawbacks of the sales profession to help you make an informed decision. Commission-based pay and fluctuations in sales volume can make it challenging to predict your monthly or annual income. This can make it difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Sales Training 52

Sales Training Sales Decision-making Negotiation 52

DemandFarm

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Customer-centric companies are 60% more profitable than companies that aren’t. Customer centricity demands that the customer is the focal point of all decisions related to delivering products, services and experiences to create customer satisfaction, loyalty and advocacy.” What does customer-centricity truly mean?

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Decision-making Innovation Customer Experience Profitability 98

Hubspot Sales

JULY 7, 2023

In this blog post, we'll explore why some sales teams are investing in AI, why others aren't, and which companies are leading the way in AI adoption. AI makes prospecting efforts more effective. However, not all sales teams are investing in AI, as many people have mixed feelings about incorporating the newfound tech.

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Artificial Intelligence Emotional Intelligence Sales Decision-making 115

Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2024

But these measurements alone don’t give sales leaders enough information to make good decisions that improve performance. Big goals such as doubling profit in a year happen incrementally. Make sure each KPI you track directly contributes to the outcomes you want. Choose KPIs that fit these three criteria: 1.

Organization 84

Organization Account Management Sales Sales Training 84

Mike Kunkle

JUNE 12, 2022

Unfortunately, many company executives still needed to make tough choices, even with their revenue-producing teams. I hope this will contained to not-yet-profitable, seed-funded early-stage companies with burn-rate/runway issues, but as the recession gears up, it may spread. Strategy First. Solving Complex Business Problems.

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Sales Decision-making Virtual Selling Remote Working 130

Jermaine Edwards

APRIL 3, 2020

Regardless of the size, maturity or sophistication of your organisation, you can apply these ideas to protect your profits, reputation, relationships and revenues. This doesn’t mean it will be easy nor will you not have to make tough decisions. It just means the effort and tough decisions will be worthwhile.

Decision-making 130

Decision-making Profitability e-Learning Negotiation 130

Brooks Group

MARCH 28, 2024

As buying processes grow more complex, it’s becoming increasingly important for sales professionals to gain access to senior executives and C-level decision makers. Today’s major purchasing decisions often involve cross-functional buying committees that include executives from the C-suite. Your prospect lacks budget authority.

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Decision-making Logistics Supply Chain Suppliers 70

Zendesk

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Consumers aren’t always willing to make a purchase on a whim. And if you wait to interact with them until the end of their decision-making process, you’re missing out on profitable sales opportunities. The buyer’s journey enables you to examine the choices your prospects make at each stage. The decision stage.

Decision-making 98

Decision-making Media CRM Software 98

OnStrategyHQ

APRIL 24, 2023

But before we do, putting great measures together and making sure they work well for you, you need to have these four attributes. They tell you whether you’re making progress, and ultimately, we want to make progress against our strategy. So let’s make sure they’re really good. And then frequency.

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Profitability Publishing CRM Insurance 105

Apptivo

JULY 12, 2021

It is critical for a firm to meticulously manage costs so that profit can be precisely measured against them in each month, this tells a firm how well they are performing. Furthermore, precise cost data enables a company to create well-informed foresight for making better future decisions. It results in improved profits.

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Management Profitability Software Software 98

Arpedio

JANUARY 9, 2024

Elevating Account Management Through Metrics and KPIs Explore ARPEDIO's Account Management Software ← Back to blog As companies strive to build lasting relationships with their clients, the need for effective Account Management strategies and tools becomes paramount. Ready to increase customer lifetime value?

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Account Management Management Client Relationships Account Planning 52

PandaDoc

DECEMBER 9, 2022

No company will ever get it right all at once, which makes it so important to iterate and experiment with various approaches. At its core, there is a huge benefit in making your pricing strategy more dynamic and value-focused for a more interactive relationship with markets. Not relying on data for your pricing decisions.

Profitability 52

Profitability Decision-making e-Learning Retail 52

Strategic Communications

JUNE 29, 2021

that this answer can make the most sense: “Yes, there are definitely times when giving your work?or When you’re passionate about a particular not-for-profit and want to provide your services to them as part of your corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. And, perhaps, it is in comparing the two ? or your products?away

Advertising 84

Advertising e-Learning Decision-making Small Business 84

MTD Sales Training

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

However, when you presented your proposal it seems as though everything became silent, time began to slow down and tension filled the air as you anxiously waited for the prospect’s decision. 1 – “Does that make sense for your business?”. Does that make sense for your business? ”. Does that make business sense to you?”.

Sales 120

Sales Decision-making Negotiation Sales Training 120

SuperOffice

JULY 5, 2022

Find out how they use your product and services and what you can do to make their workday better. This is your existing customer profile and you can use the feedback they share to make your products and services better, which helps to keep them longer. Create an ICP/ buyer persona that makes it clear who this type of customer is.

B2B 129

B2B Marketing Acquisition Media 129

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the intricacies of consultative selling, exploring its core principles, the step-by-step process, and strategies for success. Throughout this blog post, we’ll explore how you can master the art of consultative selling and unlock new levels of success in your sales endeavors.

Value Proposition 52

Value Proposition Prioritization Decision-making Communication 52

Agile CRM

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

It is no longer about making a sale because long gone are the days when customers obliged to simple product advertisements and sales catalogs. Companies typically make use of excellent CRM solutions to stay on top of their customer relationships. Customer relationships are at the heart of every business. What is CRM analytics?

CRM 98

CRM Decision-making Digitalization Profitability 98

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. Key Account Management vs. Strategic Account Management: What’s the Difference?

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Key Account Management Account Management Management Profitability 52

Apptivo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

You can also use lead management software to generate reports that identify the most profitable territories, sales reps who are meeting targets, and potential sales areas to improve. This is where you educate and demonstrate value through content and promotional offers, assisting them in their decision-making process.

Management 103

Management Sales Software Software 103

AchieveIt

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Through quantitative and qualitative measurements and open conversations, companies can utilize the DVF model to build ideas into a complete, all-encompassing picture — ensuring the decision to trash an idea or push for a full launch is in the best interest of the entire organization. What makes us stand out amongst our competitors?

Prioritization 52

Prioritization Profitability Decision-making Organization 52

MTD Sales Training

JANUARY 14, 2020

When selling on the phone, whether it’s our services or the specific products that drive our commission, we seldom get people who agree to make the decision to buy immediately. Naturally, this would involve making the arrangements to prove the value of your services through an initial meetup. How does it make you feel?

Value Proposition 75

Value Proposition Decision-making Sales Training Profitability 75

ACT

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Data-driven decision-making. This allows you to optimise your marketing costs by focusing on your most profitable channels and diverting resources from avenues that aren’t driving results. Focusing on vanity metrics Vanity metrics inflate your ego and make you feel good about your brand.

Marketing 52

Marketing Decision-making CRM Media 52

PandaDoc

APRIL 17, 2024

How to use ACV, and who needs to use it ACV helps companies identify the profitability of individual clients. To make this clearer, let’s look at an example. ACV helps to measure the total amount of revenue generated for each client, identifying profitable customers. Is a customer beginning to invest less in your contracts?

Sales 52

Sales Internet Profitability CRM 52

Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 31, 2020

But with ever-expanding goals comes a greater need to refine the processes that make your team tick. In this post blog, we'll help you understand how to optimize your sales territory strategy to achieve bigger and better things this year. A good pairing benefits both your sales rep and the customer in making for a smooth experience.

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Decision-making Remote Working Profitability Sales 130

MTD Sales Training

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Being able to negotiate effectively is one of the most important skills you can build in your sales armoury, as it has a direct effect on your margins and overall profitability, as well as ensuring your customers get the best service possible. Do they want to make more profit is they are selling on? Stick to that decision.

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Negotiation Sales Profitability Decision-making 84