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Back to the Future: F2F selling is returning, but virtual selling is here to stay

Strategic Account Management Association

Moreover, many salespeople we interviewed report that both they and their customer counterparts are often more focused, and more efficient, in virtual interactions than in face-to-face meetings. At the same time the advantages of virtual selling are rising to the fore, so too are its challenges and limitations, as seen in Figure 2.

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How Do You Bring Back the “Magic” of Selling With Your Team?

Revenue Storm

Presentations and important meetings were well rehearsed, and attention was given to the “theatrics” of the interaction in the pre-covid environment. Create brainstorming sessions to unlock the wealth of creativity within your team and invite people who can add that spark to think unconventionally about developing and executing an EVENT.

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How to Create a Long-Term Business Strategy in 7 Steps

AchieveIt

What unique value proposition sets you apart from competitors? Based on your SWOT analysis and SMART goals, brainstorm strategic initiatives that act as the building blocks for achieving your desired outcomes. Organize regular team meetings to discuss progress, address challenges, and celebrate successes.

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Cracking the Consulting Code: Top 10 Innovation Frameworks

Flevy

The presentation delves deeper into each phase of the Business Model Journey, offering insights into: Elements of a Business Model : Understanding the components that constitute a business model, including the Profit Formula and Customer Value Proposition, is crucial for crafting effective Innovation Strategies.

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Key issues in Marketing and Business Development Planning: Engage, Analyse, Expand, Innovate and Measure

Red Star Kim

Delegates reported a range of issues preventing an improvement in the quality of M&BD plans – from the difficulty in obtaining the necessary data at the outset, through time to conduct structured analyses of the data and the identification of opportunities and threats as well as brainstorming creative ways to address them.

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

Account Manager Tips

So it's best to ask in person (phone, meeting, Zoom) where it's easier to do some persuading. Would you be open to setting aside some time so I can explain our value proposition? 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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Here’s How to Keep Clients Interested In Your Proposal

Account Manager Tips

At some point they meet a seller who believes they have the solution. Differentiated my value proposition. In the context of a deal, you bring your team together (product, sales, marketing etc) for a collaborative session and brainstorm how your going to save the deal. The same spot they dug up only a few weeks ago.