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The Important Role of Pricing Departments in the Price, Cost, Revenue Equation

Holden Advisors

Think: Revenue – Costs = Profit. Is aware of costs and constraints like the finance team. Works side-by-side with sales to sell value and overcome procurement. Pricing Divisions: The Guardians of Revenue and Defenders of Value. The pricing department of any company is essentially the guardian of revenue.

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Sales Targeting Toolbox for Professional Services Firms

Red Star Kim

At the recent Business Development for Professionals – 2024 Virtual Conference – MBL Seminars I presented a session entitled “Supporting Fee-Earners in Sales Targeting”. Here is a summary of the sales targeting toolbox for professional services firms. So targeting is often more important and more challenging.

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How can agencies make client relationships more profitable?, with Chris Merrington

Account Management Skills

In this episode we talk about making client relationships more profitable. He specialises in helping agency leaders and their teams negotiate more profitably. Now some of you may have vampire clients, because what they do is they suck the profitability out of your business. Welcome to Episode 53. Quite rightly, quite rightly.

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Measuring Sales Performance – By Revenue or Margin?

Sales Management Matters

In this blog series, sales performance management (SPM) consulting firm OpenSymmetry explored key sales compensation plan design components and considerations for team-based incentivization. sales vs. finance), the conflict has always been: what is the right financial measure for sales performance – revenue or margin?

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Value chain analysis how-to: Definition, examples, and guide

Zendesk

At this point in the sales market, there’s no such thing as a truly unique company or product. Value chain analysis lets you pinpoint the costs and values of every aspect of your business so that you can put your best foot forward and increase your profit margin. What is value chain analysis? What is value chain analysis?

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ERP and CRM: Differences and Benefits

Apptivo

It contains functionalities for different business processes such as finance, HR, inventory management and distribution. Whether it’s through improved ad targeting or tailored sales communications. Both ERP and CRM help increase an organization’s profitability. Where they differ is in their approach to increasing profitability.

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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. Learn How to Unleash Revenue Potential with Sales Team Training What Is a C-Level Decision Maker? Why is selling to the C-suite so critical? Build credibility.