Strategic Account Management Association

AUGUST 6, 2021

Profitability during the pandemic was impressive. “In In the first three quarters of 2020, the SV&I group effectively maneuvered the pitfalls of the pandemic, showing a high degree of agility in adjusting capacity and capability to each customer’s requirements. We hope you come away with some learnings.

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Mike Kunkle

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

This is a complex topic that is beyond the scope of one blog post, but I will do my best to provide a solid kickstart for you and offer what I hope will be some helpful perspective and good resources to continue to pursue. This is why Buyer Acumen is the first block in the Building Blocks of Sales Enablement framework.

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Red Star Kim

JUNE 12, 2023

Blog posts should appear at least once a week but ideally 3-4 times a week. He observed that LinkedIn had changed fundamentally over the last two years with comments and shares becoming more important than likes (see below). Once you’ve posted, engage with those who respond with comments in the first few hours.

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Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Strategic adoption of AI With regards to AI, I was really impressed by a webinar I attended last year in the not-for-profit sector. For professionals whose business-in-trade is words this is concerning. Their personalities and differences may be hidden further behind AI generated content.

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Outbound Engine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Look at what you’ve been emailed over the last few days. A subject line is your email’s first impression, and you don’t have much time to make it. First and foremost, your email copy needs to reinforce your subject line. There is endless research on the most and least effective subject lines.

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PandaDoc

MAY 15, 2024

So, it’s clear that nurturing your leads and prospects is a great way to improve your sales and build lasting customer loyalty. Key takeaways: Lead nurturing boosts your conversion rate and builds lasting customer loyalty. But, in general, most companies find that lead nurturing delivers an impressive ROI.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 16, 2023

These allow you to give the interviewer a good first impression and paint a picture of your personality type. What was your previous team like at your last company? What can we expect from you in your first 30 days? General Account Executive Interview Questions Expect the interview to start with simple questions.

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MDI Training

JUNE 26, 2023

In this blog post, we take a quick look at the exciting experiences and trends we witnessed at the conference. Particularly impressive were the vendors that had integrated Chat GPT , which made communication with participants more natural and intuitive. appeared first on MDI Management Development.

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Apptivo

MAY 31, 2023

” In this blog, one can hope to debunk the concept of sales funnels and provide insider secrets for creating a highly effective one that delivers exceptional sales growth. A sales funnel is a graphic representation and concept that depicts the customer journey from the earliest step of awareness to the last stage of making a purchase.

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MDI Training

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Read this blog post to learn about their experiences and get inspired! We are excited to see how the fresh ideas and impressions from Italy will shape our future projects and look forward to more inspiring summers at MDI. In this blog post, we'll introduce you to two of these tools: Blended Learning, which we use at.

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Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Delegates from legal, financial service and industry, joined me last week for a full day workshop on persuasive writing. What impression do you want to create? Whilst it is usual to have business development professionals and experienced partners on this session, it was great to welcome a number of trainee solicitors too. Draw them in.

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Apptivo

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

First impressions are everything in the digital era. Newsletters and blog updates are yet another way to keep the audience engaged and increase blog views. Do you recall the last time you received a confirmation email after placing an order, or an account notification prompting you to take action?

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ACT

JULY 14, 2022

The way businesses interact with customers and prospective customers at every stage leaves a lasting impression on the buyer’s journey. This impression is formed by the many ways the businesses touch them. This impression has a term. We know it’s a simple question, but which left the better impression on you?

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Sales Outcomes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

It’s no secret that the first step of the sales process is often the most difficult – much of selling success hinges on a sales professional’s ability to lead an effective first conversation. My favorite first question is: Can you share why you agreed to meet with us today?

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In this blog post, we’re going to cover seven of the best sales automation tools on the market, including: Nutshell HubSpot Salesforce Pipedrive Keap Calendly Mailchimp Keep reading to learn more! Nutshell Price: $16+ per month The first sales automation tool on this list is Nutshell. Learn more about each tool below!

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MDI Training

JANUARY 24, 2024

Click below to access our AI-generated version of this blog article! Today, for the first time, I would like to allow him to share his experience as a co-trainer in the seminars with me in his blog post. Today I’m writing my first blog post, and I’m excited – even though I’m only made of fabric!

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Red Star Kim

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Last week I was joined by a group of marketing and business development (M&BD) Assistants (and some Executives) from law, accountancy, actuarial and consultancy firms for a half day PM Forum workshop on “Practical and professional skills for Marketing and Business Development Assistants”. What motivates them? Be more strategic.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 12, 2018

You only have 30 to 60 minutes to make a first impression in an interview. How do you make sure you leave the best impression possible? Start with your first professional job (note: not your very first job ever) and talk briefly about what you learned from each successive role. Do you feel ready?

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Apptivo

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This is so because it encapsulates the complete customer experience , from first learning about your company to finally making a purchase. ” Your company prioritizes SEO, so a blog post on that topic appears towards the top of the search results. They enjoy the blog article and begin to regard you as a subject-matter authority.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Most messages are relatively cut-and-dry, so prospects are usually surprised and impressed by anything with a little personality. If your prospect has already started thinking about the trend you mention, they’ll be impressed by your timing. This [blog post, podcast episode, white paper] has some interesting tips.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 6, 2022

Is this their first time making this kind of purchasing decision? Various Blogs. If your prospect maintains a blog, be sure to read at least the last few posts and comment on them during your call. You should also look over popular industry blogs to get a feel for the trends and challenges your prospect is likely facing.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

If they know someone who can potentially be an investor or a customer for your business, you're likely to get an introduction or a referral as long as you made a great first impression. The growth of a business hinges on being able to engage with people and forge lasting relationships. Have a goal before you get started.

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Nutshell

JUNE 5, 2023

But the kicker here is the data you give to machine learning systems in the first place. When your teams are more acutely aware of customer pain points, your customer service reps can provide better, more effective customer service that leaves a positive, lasting impression on your leads and customers.

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Apptivo

JUNE 8, 2023

Brands genuinely thrive in this arena of hands-off advertising, leaving a lasting impression on people seeking knowledge and enlightenment. They are pleasantly surprised to find a treasure mine of intriguing blog entries, instructional videos, and an attractive email sign-up option. Prepare for a sales shift like no other.

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Brooks Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Step 3: Plan for Engagement at Your SKO Put People First As the stress of selling in an uncertain economic climate continues, you must prioritize the human element of your meeting. Learning the secret sauce from one of their peers will really make a lasting impression on your salespeople.

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Outbound Engine

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

If you’re a follower of our blog, you’re familiar with the importance of following up with customers after a sale and continuing to nurture relationships long term. First names are preferable unless you’re worried about appearing too informal. Looking for more great ways to build lasting relationships with customers?

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 8, 2020

Besides polishing your resume, doing well during an interview, and impressing potential customers in pitch meetings, there’s another factor you can work to perfect: follow-up emails. Subject lines are the first thing your recipient sees — meaning, they impact your open rate. Looking forward to hearing from you, First Name !

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 5, 2018

After all, people form a first impression of you in a tenth of second -- so as crazy as it sounds, a lame opening line could sabotage the entire relationship. After taking a cold, hard look at the first lines I was using, I identified a few that were totally flopping. Want similar results with your prospects? Did you know … ?”.

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Arpedio

MARCH 8, 2024

Effective Business Relationship Management Strategies Explore the ARPEDIO platform ← Back to blog Table of Contents In today’s dynamic business landscape, the capacity for relationship building and partnership development is more than a nicety—it’s a sturdy keystone of enduring organizational success.

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Apptivo

MAY 12, 2023

First, comes the “Awareness” stage, where customers become mindful of the product or service and explore their options. The custom stages are: Awareness stage Being the first step in the lead stage, customers take ample amounts of time to explore more about what he is looking for irrespective of having the plan to buy or not.

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MDI Training

APRIL 18, 2023

He reports on his experiences in this blog post. A first key to understanding is the organizer: the Inner Development Initiative. Tool 1 First, as an overview tool, there is the three-legged chair (see figure 1). He did not react immediately, but let other participants speak first. That is also human.

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Tidio

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

So, how to build authentic, lasting customer relationships? Make a Good First Impression. You’ll never get a chance to make the second first impression. Customers form first impressions of a business based on its website in less than a fifth of a second. Customer Retention Strategies. As they say—.

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Mike Kunkle

OCTOBER 8, 2023

However, if you focus solely on revenue, you might not necessarily cultivate lasting customer relationships. It encompasses every touchpoint a customer has with your brand, from the first interaction to ongoing support and beyond. Revenue is an outcome of customer centricity. It’s a pass-through. You can enable people, though.

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Apptivo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Your website leads can be greatly increased by doubling CTA impressions. How can their participation in your blog be advantageous to them? Anything “below the fold” will only be seen by 50% of visitors to your page, according to heat map data. Which advice do you want to provide your prospects?

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Mike Kunkle

JUNE 12, 2022

In some cases, it wasn’t the first time that they had to act. People should always come first, but for this post, from your company’s perspective, let’s start with the business stuff. Strategy First. You do, however, need to redefine your roles first, to ensure the best fit. (We Do YOU Need Support for This Journey?

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 12, 2018

While telephone and face-to-face meetings are the most effective ways to build relationships with people, both prospects and salespeople today seem to prefer email as the first touch. Just be careful not to be too critical in your first email. My family and I enjoyed a nice dinner at your new Sudbury location last month.

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Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Last week there was a mixture of legal and accounting firms – and M&BD people as well as fee-earners – at the MBL workshop on “ Pitch Perfect – How to Prepare & Present Winning Pitches & Tenders”. First impressions form in less than a second. People read in F-patterns. Dominant headlines draw the eye.

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