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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. Warwick: I love that.

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ALIGNING A MULTIFUNCTIONAL TEAM TO SOLVE A HEALTHCARE CUSTOMER’S LONG- STANDING PAIN POINT

Strategic Account Management Association

Engaging my multidisciplinary team of internal colleagues – including medical, marketing and information technology amongst ourselves – to brainstorm potential opportunities that could be presented to the customer was critical. Emily Williams is a key account manager at Pfizer, specializing in internal medicine.

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Why Every Key Account Manager Needs a Crisis Playbook

SmartKarrot

Consistency in Action: A playbook ensures that all KAMs across an organization respond to crises in a manner aligned with the company’s ethos and strategic objectives. Client Trust: Clients invest not just finances but also faith in an organization. They can swiftly implement predefined strategies, mitigating potential damages.

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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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Help: How Do I Ask For Referrals From Existing Clients?

Account Manager Tips

But, for B2B companies, it falls to the sales team or the key account management team to ask. Scan your client's organization chart for influential people and decision-makers. I'm wondering if we might do a little brainstorming to see if we can identify some folks who you think should be aware of my value.

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How to Resize and Retool Your Sales Force

Mike Kunkle

Brainstorm creative options with team members. Given the information you have available and your reworked go-to-market strategy, you must establish your sales organization structure to support your current customers (in whatever they’re going through), and bring in whatever new business is possible to generate at this time.

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