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Book review: All you need to know about commercial awareness by Christopher Stoakes

Red Star Kim

And for those starting work as a professional adviser, there’s insight into obtaining work through delegation and guidance on meeting your first client. And the important distinction between cash and profits is highlighted. This is followed by ideas on how to build your brand and networking guidance.

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The trouble with account managers

Account Management Skills

I sometimes feel they are more concerned with their gmail and booking meetings than with my challenge” – client lead ( “The Future of Account Management” report, IPA 2020 ) The feedback from clients and industry experts is relentless and often scathing about the account manager’s performance.

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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. Review case studies of PSF marketing and business development. 40% Selling (winning new clients).

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Strategic Account Management

ProlifIQ

These plans provide a detailed overview of the account’s goals, strategies, and specific actions to be taken to meet the objectives. The focus on customer retention within strategic account management is paramount as it ensures the longevity and profitability of the relationships with these strategic customers.

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Apr 22 – Customer Success Jobs

SmartKarrot

Attend industry association meetings and trade shows, as necessary. Interface with various departments within the organization related to client development and retention. Build strong executive and vertical relationships with Technisys clients.

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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.