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Key Account Management (KAM) – Start small, Be strategic and Provide support

Red Star Kim

What were the key themes arising at the recent PM Forum – PM Forum workshop on “Towards KAM and ABM: Helping fee-earners with client relationship management”? Aims and strategies need to be established for individual key clients as well as for the firm’s overall programme. MBD may need to help establish key client teams.

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4 Warning Signs You Are Pushing Clients Away

Sales Gravy

He admits, "I thought that picking up the phone and calling a client to talk about almost everything was the right way to go. I personally hate communicating over email. The reality hit hard: clients viewed his frequent outreach as a burden rather than a benefit. I'd rather just talk to you and figure it out."

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The Art of Listening

Red Star Kim

And to really consider what the person is trying to communicate. To put my views aside, to avoid pre-conceptions and to listen intently with my ears and my eyes. To listen to what is not being said. million annually Wasted time for companies – the average company spends approximately 17.5

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Zen and the Art of Key Account Management: Balancing Quality, Accounts, and Relationships

DemandFarm

Think of those signals as the exhaust notes of your client relationships: Is their body language (or Zoom language) relaxed or stiff? The Importance of Consistent Maintenance Just like a well-maintained motorcycle keeps running smoothly, client relationships require regular upkeep to avoid costly breakdowns.

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Proactive Marketing and BD Executive: Skills questions

Red Star Kim

Campaign implementation requires communication, collaboration, project management and monitoring skills. Questioning skills) Empathy and emotional intelligence (EI or EQ) These are the bed rock of good communication and relationship skills. We need to be heard. We need others to listen. We need to be able to set boundaries.

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The Ultimate Guide to Build a Top Performing Key Account Management Team from Scratch

DemandFarm

Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordination with internal teams (sales, customer success, product) Effective communication of account needs internally Engagement in cross-functional problem-solving 6.

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KAM Technology – Growing Key Accounts In 2025

ProlifIQ

This includes features such as contact management, communication tracking, and the ability to assign tasks and action items to specific team members. Collaboration and Communication : KAM technology facilitates collaboration and communication among team members involved in account management.