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

Strategic Account Management Association

The ability to uncover customer needs, develop solutions, communicate value propositions and negotiate effectively doesn’t vanish just because a salesperson can’t meet her customer face to face. As one executive explained, “Buy and sell widgets virtually?

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

Red Star Kim

There are lots of articles on internal communications, buy-in and stakeholder engagement. Animal magic of buy-in and stakeholder engagement (Video) (kimtasso.com). Ten top takeaways on stakeholder engagement and buy in (kimtasso.com). Reasons we need plans/value of plans. Align stakeholder needs and expectations.

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

AchieveIt

What unique value proposition sets you apart from competitors? An effective vision statement is clear, concise, and inspiring, resonates with your team and stakeholders, and propels them toward a shared future. Who are your ideal clients, and how do you empower their success?

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Here’s How to Keep Clients Interested In Your Proposal

Account Manager Tips

Connected with key stakeholders and decision makers. 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. Understood buying and decision making process and criteria.

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Joint Success Plan: An Essential Tool for Driving Outcome-Based Customer Success

SmartKarrot

The joint success plan is a strategic communication driver that blends information from customer executives and various stakeholders. . Joint success plan is a collaboration between stakeholders and customer success facing teams. Anticipated value is the ongoing business outcomes that is offered. Expected Outcomes .

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Top 6 Key Account Management Skillsets

SmartKarrot

Relationship Building and Networking At the heart of effective KAM is the ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders within the customer’s organization.