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Ten insights on the future of SAM

Strategic Account Management Association

Whether you’re struggling to survive the pandemic or thriving and experiencing unprecedented growth, one thing is clear: We are experiencing radical shifts in how we conduct business with our most strategic customers. You also risk sacrificing a common strategy, methodology and customer experience. #4.

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#020 The evolution of a key account manager, with Chris Ortolano

KAMCast

So, in essence, we can see that the gossiping entertainer (who liked talking about others) morphed into the boring informer (who liked talking about themself) and then evolved into the consultative problem solver who finally learned the value of talking to the customer about, well, the customer. That, my friend is the question.

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How to Identify Key Accounts: A Quick Guide to Getting it Right

Account Manager Tips

Portrait Software became a key account, and within 18 months, that partnership led to winning the larger Pitney Bowes business. Which is why key account management is so important. Is your solution a good fit and does it meet your clients’ needs compared to other suppliers? How innovative is your customer?

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What is Key Account Management? (It’s Not What You Think)

Account Manager Tips

Definition of key account management. If you're not sure what key account management is, don't worry, you're not alone. Before we get to that, let me explain how key account management became a business strategy. Key account managers kept them. But that's not all.

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Becoming the expert for your customer

Jermaine Edwards

Some account managers and key account managers can get paralysed by over research. I want to speak to those working diligently getting to know your customers. A first question to ask when you see a risk with your customer is… If this risk were an opportunity for us, what kind of benefit would we gain?

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How to help your customer’s navigate shifts in 2022 to stay ahead of the competition by leveraging digital tools?

Arpedio

This means that now more than ever before, sales representatives and key account managers need to create a smooth customer experience to achieve consensus within the decision-making group. We asked Jeppe Tølløse, our Account Manager and Private Equity responsible on some tips. Bain & Company.

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Wholesale as a Success Factor: Modern Customer Relationship Management

QYMATIX

It is important to note that a system like CRM is not just a software solution but a holistic strategy encompassing all aspects of customer interaction. It requires close collaboration between sales, marketing and customer service departments to ensure a seamless customer experience.