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Internal Referrer Management – Employee Communication and Alumni Programmes

Red Star Kim

Raya Blakeley-Glover, Global Head of Business Development – Markets and Business Relationships, Bird & Bird Amanda Afful, Senior BD Executive, Bird & Bird (Moderator) Employee communications There was a discussion about the importance of internal communication for stakeholder engagement and buy-in.

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Back to the Future: F2F selling is returning, but virtual selling is here to stay

Strategic Account Management Association

The ability to uncover customer needs, develop solutions, communicate value propositions and negotiate effectively doesn’t vanish just because a salesperson can’t meet her customer face to face. Now I’m left trying to access the same information through more formal channels, and this often feels forced and awkward.

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Top Tactics for Selling to a Buying Committee

Brooks Group

These stakeholders typically fall into four primary categories: Decision Makers Decision makers hold the ultimate authority for the purchase. They play a crucial role in securing buy-in and consensus among stakeholders. Balancing these perspectives and ensuring your solution addresses the concerns of all stakeholders is crucial.

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

Account Manager Tips

There's lots of reasons why some face-time at a senior level is helpful: relationship building; confirmation of strategy or tactics; seeking clarity to help deal with uncertainty; advice on decisions; get a decision changed; inform; educate; get action. The Value Proposition. What's your why? DOWNLOAD NOW. The Measurement.

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A Complete Guide to MEDDPICC Sales Methodology

Arpedio

This individual may not have decision-making authority but wields influence and credibility among key stakeholders. By staying ahead of the competition, sales professionals can carve out a distinct advantage and win over customers with compelling value propositions.

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8 Mistakes That Destroy Credibility With Prospects (& How to Avoid Them)

Hubspot Sales

Fumbling Basic Information Calling your prospect by the wrong name or flubbing facts you should have confirmed via Google is always unacceptable. It informs your understanding of the appropriate tone to use, the relevant benefits to highlight, and the ultimate basis of an effective value proposition. Let's dive in.