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Ten insights on the future of SAM

Strategic Account Management Association

Shifting from focus on shareholder value only to stakeholder value as well – and a broadening understanding of what stakeholder value means. Non-traditional sources of value will play a growing role in how stakeholders evaluate the impact of companies and their strategic accounts efforts. #2.

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5 Things Every Salesperson Should Know About Their Prospects, According to Advantexe Learning Solutions' CEO

Hubspot Sales

Over the years, many organizations have invested in a new selling methodology that has evolved the sales approach from strategic selling to "challenging" prospects. 5 Business Insights That Take Sales Conversations to the Next Level 1. Business strategies aren’t one-size-fits-all — not every prospect has the same one.

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The Sales Manager's Guide to Strategic Planning

Hubspot Sales

Have you ever felt like your sales team is doing an okay job, but you know they could be doing better? On the other hand, if you provide them with a strategic sales plan that clearly outlines the company's goals — and a thoughtfully laid out system to get there — you can expect your salespeople to impress. How long is your sales cycle?

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Key issues in Marketing and Business Development Planning: Engage, Analyse, Expand, Innovate and Measure

Red Star Kim

Others reported extensive buying cycles and a lack of clarity between sales from existing and target clients. In today’s highly competitive environment, the major sources of shareholder value creation are the intangible marketing assets of the business, such as brands, customer relationships and channels of distribution.

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Key Account Management (KAM) – Research companies, use KAM technology and maintain momentum

Red Star Kim

(200,000 companies with turnover or shareholder funds over £1.5m My KAM/relationship management experience (0=low, 10=expert): 0% 18% 18% 9% 9% 9% 18% 18% 0% 0% Have you had formal sales training? or profits greater than £150000), active and inactive companies with up to 10 years’ of financial data.

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

Account Manager Tips

Let's talk about the client lifecycle The sales cycle attracts qualified leads, engages and converts them to clients. Your job as a key account manager is to deliver the kind of value that convinces your clients to stay in the loop. Knowing that means you can work out what they value and what you need to measure your impact.

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Why You Should Be Delivering Value-based Stories

Hubspot Sales

The best way to engage them in a meaningful conversation — while building credibility, trust, and rapport — is by telling a value-based story. Successful sales professionals are great storytellers. How can you up your sales game by learning how to tell value-based stories? A Value-based Story Example.