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Consultative Selling Tips: How to Sell to Procurement Managers

Brooks Group

Procurement managers have a reputation for focusing only on price. This post describes how you can use a consultative selling approach to understand the unique buying agenda of procurement managers and sell more effectively. Understanding Procurement Manager Challenges Procurement managers are in a unique position.

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The Important Role of Pricing Departments in the Price, Cost, Revenue Equation

Holden Advisors

Assist in communicating value. Is aware of costs and constraints like the finance team. Works side-by-side with sales to sell value and overcome procurement. Think: Revenue – Costs = Profit. Set the right price and you gain revenue. But, to set the price correctly on a regular basis, the pricing division must: Understand value.

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Context and curiosity drive commerciality and pricing

Red Star Kim

This week’s PM Forum training workshop “Commerciality: Finance, Pricing, Innovation and Research” was attended by delegates from law, accountancy and insolvency firms. Delegates then chose to focus on finance, economics and pricing. Finance fundamentals Financial awareness is another capability required by M&BD.

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Top Tactics for Selling to a Buying Committee

Brooks Group

Finance, operations, and management, oh my! Their choices directly shape the direction of the procurement process and determine which solutions are selected. Procurement managers : Professionals tasked with managing the procurement process, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.

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What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Apptivo

The Finance and accounting module. The Finance and accounting module helps businesses understand the current financial status and the future outlook. HR module provides detailed information and maintains records of all employees and keeps track of performance appraisal, Job descriptions, sick leave, offer letters and maternity leave.

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How Project N95 streamlined its volunteer-staffed support using Zendesk

Zendesk

As we enter year two of “life after coronavirus,” procuring proper personal protective equipment (PPE) can be just as difficult as it was in the early days of the pandemic. The breakneck speed at which Project N95 ramped up meant that a patchwork of organizational, customer service, and communications tools were employed.

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The Four Buying Influences to Identify in Manufacturing Sales

Miller Heiman Group

However, four common buying influences in manufacturing include: Procurement: Also called Purchasing in some organizations, these buying influences are primarily concerned with price. Your seller can leverage this information to tailor their messaging around your reliable supply chain and how it has helped your customers.