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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. Welcome to Episode 54. So welcome Iris and Jess. Wonderful, Jess.

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PM Conference Report 2022: Strategy implementation, Employer Value Propositions (EVP), Storytelling and Client Feedback

Red Star Kim

The event took place on September 29 th 2022. Leor Franks of Kingsley Napley – a member of both the PM Forum and Managing Partners’ Forum – chaired the event. But we were assured she will appear at a future event and the team did a fab job of quickly and seamlessly reconfiguring the first part of the day. Implement strategy.

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Are You Letting Your Clients Slip Away? 12 Tips to Keep in Touch

Account Manager Tips

From procurement, to executives, to end users and everything in between. Share the load You don't have to be the only one in your organization communicating with key stakeholders. Keep track of special occasions Make notes of events like birthdays, vacations, children's graduations, anniversaries, charity events etc.

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4 Differences Between Sales Coaching and Feedback

Hubspot Sales

For example, a manager might suggest that a rep who excels at building rapport with procurement stakeholders should ask for referrals from those contacts at other companies. Managers should approach coaching as a special event by formally asking reps if they would like to be coached.

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5 Keys to Successfully Selling to Fortune 500 Companies

Hubspot Sales

Ask them for introductions to the other stakeholders; forging multiple relationships means you’re less vulnerable if one of your contacts finds a new job, loses influence, or decides to focus on different priorities. You should also ask your champion or main contact for access to Procurement relatively early in the process.

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The 6 Elements of a Truly Consultative Sales Process

Hubspot Sales

Instead, we help you target relevant subscribers at the right events, with the right ads, at the right time. Skilled salespeople will have already involved procurement prior to this stage. Make sure you understand what the procurement process is and confirm that the solution you've laid out meets your champion's expectations.

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What Millennial Sellers Need to Know to Succeed in Manufacturing

Miller Heiman Group

Once the training is complete, engineers-turned-sellers understand the technical benefits of the product, but may not be able to ask insightful questions while prospecting or know how to identify critical stakeholders throughout a customer’s path to purchase. Developing a systematic approach to assessing leads and potential deals.