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Developing Strategic Thinking in SAMs

Whetstone

The Importance of Developing Strategic Thinking in Strategic Account Managers In our fast-paced business environment, Strategic Account Managers (SAMs) face a myriad of challenges that require them to go beyond routine selling and service tasks.

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Be more strategic: Top-down or bottom-up, marketing and sales integration and property marketing

Red Star Kim

In early December we welcomed 15 delegates to a PM Forum “Be more strategic” workshop. The workshop covered strategic thinking, business strategy and marketing and business development (MBD) strategy. The delegate aims, views and key takeaways are shown below. We looked at case studies from professional services firms.

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Be more strategic – A metaphor: Analyse, join and align the dots

Red Star Kim

At the start of March, there was an online PM Forum workshop on “Being more strategic ”. Delegates were from legal and accountancy firms with roles as varied as marketing, digital marketing, business development, PR and key accounts (executives, managers and a director). This also manages everyone’s expectations.

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Strategic Account Management

ProlifIQ

Strategic Account Management in B2B Welcome to our comprehensive guide on strategic account management. Whether you’re an experienced strategic account manager or aspiring to become one, we share the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this critical role.

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21 Free Courses for Key Account Managers to Boost Your Skills Now

Account Manager Tips

21 free courses for key account managers to boost your skills now A key account manager has to grow and retain their clients. Find out what those skills are, along with 21 free courses to help you become a better key account manager. Need more help to improve your key account management skills? Table Of Contents.

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Key Account Management – What is it?

Arpedio

What is Key Account Management? Key Account Management (KAM) is a strategic approach to managing and nurturing relationships with a select group of high-value customers or clients, known as key accounts. These key accounts typically represent a significant portion of a company’s revenue and strategic importance.

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Understanding Account Management Essentials

Arpedio

Account management is a crucial component of any successful business. But what is account management exactly? At its core, account management is all about ensuring customer satisfaction and driving business growth through effective client management.