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What suppliers can do mid-contract to future-proof their negotiations

Strategic Account Management Association

By Jeff Cochran, Partner, Shapiro Negotiations Institute. At Shapiro Negotiations Institute, we coach the principle that the best negotiation occurs when you have leverage. This article discusses what you, as a supplier, can do mid-contract to make your upcoming negotiations more successful. Things are going great.

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Back to the Future: F2F selling is returning, but virtual selling is here to stay

Strategic Account Management Association

COVID-19 has accelerated a trend already underway toward increased virtual interactions between customers and their suppliers. The ability to uncover customer needs, develop solutions, communicate value propositions and negotiate effectively doesn’t vanish just because a salesperson can’t meet her customer face to face.

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10 New Capture Strategy Tips to Keep Clients & Avoid Competitive Bids

Account Manager Tips

Capture Strategy Tips A capture strategy identifies how to position organizations as the supplier of choice and convince clients to renew without considering alternatives. Improve communication. Suppliers submit proposals to provide them. Develop the right relationships with the right people. Don't get too comfortable.

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25 Problems That Stop Key Account Managers From Doing Their Job

Account Manager Tips

You need to be able to identify opportunities, build rapport with key contacts, negotiate favourable contracts, and work collaboratively with your team. It also includes chapters on how to brainstorm with teams and communicate your findings to convince your audience and get them to take action! you're right.

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Value-Based Selling: 7 Essential Tips for Sales Leaders

Brooks Group

So, sales organizations need focus on improving their sellers’ sales skills and strategic thinking abilities. Teach your sellers how to do the appropriate amount of investigating before every communication touchpoint they have with prospects. Customers today have more information, more choices, and freedom.

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The Perplexing Power of Process & Methodology in Complex B2B Sales

Mike Kunkle

And as I just mentioned, on the far left side of a “disorganized/organized” sliding scale, there are cases where it’s absolute chaos and rife with infighting. Even on the far right, with disciplined workflows, it’s not easy, and often harder if an RFP or RFI process doesn’t allow open communication.

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What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Apptivo

ERP, or Enterprise Resource Planning , is a type of system or software used by organizations to manage processes and automate activities such as accounting, project management, risk management, compliance. When most of the organization’s data resides in the ERP system, it provides an accurate report across businesses of the organization.