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How to negotiate with procurement, with Mike Lander

Account Management Skills

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. During this conversation, you’ll gain valuable insights into the world of procurement negotiations. Welcome to episode 87. Absolute pleasure.

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3 Best Sales Podcasts for Key Account Managers

Account Manager Tips

The best sales podcasts key account managers should listen to Are you a key account manager? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then read on for my list of three of the best sales podcasts around, including one that might surprise you. What makes these sales podcasts the best? Do you sell? Do you listen to podcasts?

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The Kraljic Matrix

Flevy

The procurement function in most organizations deserves more attention than it gets. Most executives associated with procurement lack the competencies and perspectives required to identify gaps and effectively manage the function. Collaborate with suppliers, or rivals, to manufacture critical components cost-effectively.

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Re-framing Procurement Negotiations: From Buying and Selling to Decision Making

5600 Blue

Over ten years ago, after having spent more than 20 years a salesperson, VP sales and sales consultant, we secured our first contract to provide negotiation training for the procurement arm of a major US airline. By Procurement Magazine Let the panic set in….clearly I felt like the proverbial fox in the hen house!

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The Perplexing Power of Process & Methodology in Complex B2B Sales

Mike Kunkle

“As in other studies we’ve done, this year’s enablement study found that sales process and sales methodology adoption rates above 75% resulted in above-average gains for revenue plan attainment, quota attainment, and win rates, with a big boost at adoption rates greater than 90%.” increase in revenue plan attainment 17.1%

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10 New Capture Strategy Tips to Keep Clients & Avoid Competitive Bids

Account Manager Tips

Capture Strategy Tips A capture strategy identifies how to position organizations as the supplier of choice and convince clients to renew without considering alternatives. Let's talk about the client lifecycle The sales cycle attracts qualified leads, engages and converts them to clients. Suppliers submit proposals to provide them.

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What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Apptivo

The Sourcing and procurement module. This module helps with procuring the materials and services businesses Need to manufacture their goods, or the items they want to resell. The Sourcing and Procurement module helps businesses procure the materials and services that they need to manufacture their goods. The Sales module.