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Ten insights on the future of SAM

Strategic Account Management Association

Shifting from focus on shareholder value only to stakeholder value as well – and a broadening understanding of what stakeholder value means. Non-traditional sources of value will play a growing role in how stakeholders evaluate the impact of companies and their strategic accounts efforts. #2.

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Top Tactics for Selling to a Buying Committee

Brooks Group

Bigger deals usually mean bigger committees, which present unique challenges compared to selling to an individual decision maker or even a small group. Lack of clear authority, conflicting priorities, and the logistics of keeping 7, 10, or 12 people in the loop make the B2B buying process an increasingly tough sale.

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The Best Way to Prepare for an Executive Presentation [+ Checklist]

Account Manager Tips

Imagine you're at the front of a boardroom about to make a presentation. Make your first impression count The goal of any executive level presentation is to make sure everyone immediately feels this will be time well spent. The Value Proposition. B2B elements of value Now I know KPIs aren't for everyone.

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Client Value Propositions…the least used, and most critical sales strategy today

Better Ways Sales Strategies

Every organization I’ve had the privilege of working with over the past 20 years can tell me some version the value proposition that they provide to their clients and prospects (I’ll use these terms, ‘client’ and ‘prospect’ interchangeably throughout this document). Which is helpful…but not enough.

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A Complete Guide to MEDDPICC Sales Methodology

Arpedio

Whether you’re a seasoned sales professional or a burgeoning entrepreneur, the effectiveness of your sales approach can make or break your company’s growth trajectory. This key decision-maker has the authority to approve the purchase and allocate resources accordingly.

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Five Key Steps to Get Buy-In from Diverse Stakeholders in Large Accounts

Miller Heiman Group

According to CSO Insights research , only 29 percent of organizations report being effective at using a formal process for account engagement and development of relationships with key stakeholders. When managing large accounts, many sales teams struggle to access diverse stakeholders. Develop a Situation Appraisal.

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Target Account Selling Demystified

Arpedio

Importance of TAS in Modern Sales Strategies In an era where buyers are inundated with marketing messages and sales pitches, gaining the attention and trust of key decision-makers within target accounts is paramount. As a result, organizations can achieve accelerated revenue growth and surpass their sales targets more consistently.