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7 Reasons Why Clients Ghost You (and What to Do About It)

Account Manager Tips

Make sure you have a system in place so your client gets a follow up call from you as soon as possible. Always have a meeting with your client scheduled for sometime in the future. Client Relationship Building. Where may things have gone wrong with your client relationships? The more you know.

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Selling challenges in professional services: Sales processes and skills

Red Star Kim

Protectionism – Some fee-earners could be insecure and defensive about sharing client information and relationships. The culture and rewards systems sometimes worked against integrated client teams. Data – CRM (Client Relationship Management) and CDP (Client Data Platforms) are often lacking.

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Soft skills revisited – with a leadership perspective

Red Star Kim

An article in October 2022 in Training Magazine argued that the four most important soft skills to prioritise for remote work – to bridge the distance gap – were emotional intelligence (I devoted an entire chapter to this topic in my book), next-level communication (ie over-communication), active listening and conflict resolution.

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Sales negotiation skills and strategies to win more deals

Zendesk

Looks like it’s time to begin negotiations. Companies with no formal negotiation process in place show a 63.3 In this guide, we’ll cover what a sales negotiation is, why it’s crucial to have a clear negotiation strategy and tactics, and which skills your team should start honing now. What is a sales negotiation?

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How to build a winning account management team

Arpedio

These teams not only safeguard and nurture vital client relationships but also drive revenue and stability. Role-specific assessments: Use role-specific assessments or case studies to evaluate a candidate’s ability to manage accounts, make strategic decisions, and communicate effectively.

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7 Psychological Tips for Dealing with Difficult Prospects

Hubspot Sales

Take the following scenario: Prospect: “ I’m frustrated because we have a limited budget and you’re unwilling to negotiate enough on price.”. Then, respond by reflecting the thoughts and feelings you heard back to your prospect: Prospect: “ I’m frustrated because we have a limited budget and you’re unwilling to negotiate enough on price.”.

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Book review: Neuroscience for learning and development by Stella Collins

Red Star Kim

Neuroplasticity There’s a detailed section on brain basics (including explanations on neurons, neurotransmitters and brainwaves) for those who are unfamiliar with neuroscience which you’ll need to make sense of the later content of the book. There’s information about Howard Gardener’ multiple intelligences and emotional intelligence.