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25 Problems That Stop Key Account Managers From Doing Their Job

Account Manager Tips

25 problems that stop key account managers from doing their job Favourite books about problem solving Coming up: How to Build a Successful Executive Sponsorship Program Just for fun: #GorgeousGrandma Day In other news Quote of the week. Key account management is a role that requires both sales skills and strategic thinking.

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The Secrets of Successful Key Account Management Teams with Laura Cuello

Account Manager Tips

Is your business and your key account management team growing fast? Do you feel like you're always playing catch-up and never have time for important projects, like developing processes that drive business growth or creating career paths for your key account managers? Click to Tweet. I like to share.

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Why Every Key Account Manager Needs a Crisis Playbook

SmartKarrot

When KAMs can confidently communicate and execute a response strategy during trying times, it resonates with clients, showcasing the organization’s commitment to their well-being and the sanctity of the partnership. Key Elements of an Effective Crisis Playbook Key Account Managers navigate business and people.

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Top 6 Key Account Management Skillsets

SmartKarrot

Key Account Management (KAM) is a strategic approach that focuses on fostering long-term, value-driven relationships with a select group of high-potential customers. This article will discuss the top 6 Key Account Management skillsets that are crucial for driving business success.

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How to Create an Insanely Easy Strategic Account Plan + Template

Account Manager Tips

Review and revise your account plan Strategic account plan Excel template Strategic account planning resources. Strategic account planning process It's so easy to get caught up in the daily grind and forget the big picture. So here's my easy (in fact insanely easy) effective and quick strategic account plan.

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Stakeholder Mastery 3.0 – The Six Steps You Must Take

Jermaine Edwards

In 2016 I wrote a post on the five foundation steps for stakeholder management success in key account management, that was well received and guided lots of leaders. Failure to identify, assess and manage stakeholder risks. Failure to communicate with stakeholders for change management. COMMUNICATE.

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Proactive marketing and business development executives – CRM, internal engagement and career insights

Red Star Kim

Four themes in the art of selling – Integrating marketing and sales (kimtasso.com) A creative exercise on engagement generated some interesting metaphors – for example, a brick wall suggesting a lack of communication, a carrot considering motivation and a Leonardo di Caprio shrug suggesting indifference.

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