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Referrer management – Grading, Research, Discipline, Storytelling and Leveraging your exemplars

Red Star Kim

There were also variations on factors such as financial (it’s easy to measure revenue and profit) and others such as market positioning, longevity, reliability/security and prestige. Surprisingly, delegates were more likely to use spreadsheets than a CRM for managing client and referrer information.

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

Red Star Kim

Some suggested focusing on reporting profit improvement instead. It may take time to build up to a full ROI analysis – especially where both digital and traditional methods of marketing and business development were deployed. 40% Selling (winning new clients). 10% Existing client development. Data (CRM system).

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How to systemise account management in your agency, with Alex Raymond

Account Management Skills

Not project management systems, not CRM systems, but having a dedicated system to guide the agency account management team, when it comes to managing and delve developing existing client relationships. We chatted about: – the importance of having a client development plan. – how to avoid client churn.

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How Much Money Does a Key Account Manager Really Make?

Account Manager Tips

Here are some things you'll do as a key account manager: Deliver your company's strategy and vision Manage client risk (defection, competitor threats, issue resolution) Gather market intelligence and evaluate emerging trends Drive client development Provide data and insights to help your clients make better decisions.