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10 Steps to Win Over Your Client’s New Procurement Team

Account Manager Tips

New procurement teams introduce big challenges and new opportunities into the customer relationship. As a supplier you need to adjust fast and build a foundation of trust. My old contact has been replaced First things first: find out what they want 10 steps to become a supplier of choice Check these out Quote of the week.

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Struggling With Procurement?

Whetstone

Unfortunately, Procurement doesn’t! This vicious cycle is typically the result of procurement departments believing their value to their organization is to find ways to drive prices down. Here are four tips on how to effectively deal with procurement departments: 1. You know how valuable your solutions are.

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3 Best Sales Podcasts for Key Account Managers

Account Manager Tips

Why selling is hard for key account managers Key Account Managers are busy making sure clients get the best from what they've already bought. You're only the local lead - decision makers are in other countries. What makes these sales podcasts the best? What challenges are procurement facing? What's left to sell?

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Re-framing Procurement Negotiations: From Buying and Selling to Decision Making

5600 Blue

Over ten years ago, after having spent more than 20 years a salesperson, VP sales and sales consultant, we secured our first contract to provide negotiation training for the procurement arm of a major US airline. By Procurement Magazine Let the panic set in….clearly By Procurement Magazine Let the panic set in….clearly

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How to pitch to procurement, with Jessica Bowler and Iris Gatzweiler

Account Management Skills

I spoke to Jessica Bowler and Iris Gatzweiler , two senior procurement clients who shared some insights into the pitching process. Don’t forget to go back to Episode 9 , where Jessica and Iris talked about how to approach and develop relationships with procurement. So welcome Iris and Jess. Wonderful, Jess. Jess 02:35.

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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. Build relationships with decision-makers and expand your network. Create contact plans to keep in touch with key stakeholders in your company and your client's.

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Selling to the C-Suite: Strategies for Reaching Executive Decision Makers

Brooks Group

As buying processes grow more complex, it’s becoming increasingly important for sales professionals to gain access to senior executives and C-level decision makers. Today’s major purchasing decisions often involve cross-functional buying committees that include executives from the C-suite. Your prospect lacks budget authority.