Brooks Group

MARCH 7, 2024

Procurement managers have a reputation for focusing only on price. This post describes how you can use a consultative selling approach to understand the unique buying agenda of procurement managers and sell more effectively. Understanding Procurement Manager Challenges Procurement managers are in a unique position.

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Procurement Management Decision-making Sales Training 68

Account Management Skills

MAY 22, 2023

In this episode, I chat to Mike Lander, CEO of Piscari, a former procurement director who now assists sales teams in negotiating with procurement departments. We also dive into a five-step framework to help you negotiate more effectively and shed light on some questionable tactics employed by less experienced procurement professionals.

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Procurement Negotiation Supply Chain Insurance 52

Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Finance, operations, and management, oh my! Bigger deals usually mean bigger committees, which present unique challenges compared to selling to an individual decision maker or even a small group. These stakeholders typically fall into four primary categories: Decision Makers Decision makers hold the ultimate authority for the purchase.

Value Proposition 93

Value Proposition Procurement Decision-making Stakeholders 93

Miller Heiman Group

JULY 30, 2019

However, four common buying influences in manufacturing include: Procurement: Also called Purchasing in some organizations, these buying influences are primarily concerned with price. Sellers should also ask about executives who regularly check in on the progress to see if there are any hidden stakeholders they haven’t identified.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Procurement Decision-making 61

Hubspot Sales

MAY 30, 2019

Stage 4 : Present Solution and Follow-up. Stage 4: Present Solution and Follow Up. Skilled salespeople will have already involved procurement prior to this stage. That knowledge is crucial for presenting a solution with a realistic timeline. That knowledge is crucial for presenting a solution with a realistic timeline.

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Procurement Negotiation Sales Leadership Sales 108

Account Manager Tips

JULY 9, 2020

Create two versions: 30 60 90 day plan presentation. Present your plan over three slides - one for each month. Sample slides from the 90 Day Plan Presentation available in The KAM CLUB. Develop relationships across functional areas such as Business, Operations, Procurement, Finance and IT. Product adoption goals.

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Account Management Management Key Account Management Stakeholders 130

Brooks Group

MARCH 28, 2024

Have experts on your team who can speak to different functional areas like finance, operations, marketing, etc. Purchase decisions often involve multiple stakeholders and a longer sales cycle. C-level leaders care about solutions that deliver enterprise-wide benefits. Follow up and persist. The result?

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