Red Star Kim

APRIL 17, 2023

Surprisingly, delegates were more likely to use spreadsheets than a CRM for managing client and referrer information. Exercises using referrer organisation briefing sheets (and scorecards) and an individual buyer profile were thought to be very useful.

Management 130

Management Manufacturing Client Relationships Facilitation 130

Account Management Skills

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

I sometimes feel they are more concerned with their gmail and booking meetings than with my challenge” – client lead ( “The Future of Account Management” report, IPA 2020 ) The feedback from clients and industry experts is relentless and often scathing about the account manager’s performance.

Account Management 52

Account Management Management Client Development Account Growth 52

Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

It was good to meet the private client lawyers – some recently promoted to head of department – for a workshop on “ Managing and growing your private client practice” earlier this month. Business planning Surprisingly, none of the delegates’ firms had a business plan to drive the growth of the private client team.

Business Planning 147

Business Planning Emotional Intelligence Marketing Management 147

Red Star Kim

AUGUST 1, 2023

Encourage fee-earners to engage in the M&BD planning process During the session – where we explored M&BD theory and frameworks and walked through the process of developing a M&BD plan – we identified several ways to engage fee-earners in the M&BD planning process. At their regular team meetings.

Decision-making 130

Decision-making Marketing Business Planning Management 130

Account Manager Tips

APRIL 26, 2021

Here are some things you'll do as a key account manager: Deliver your company's strategy and vision Manage client risk (defection, competitor threats, issue resolution) Gather market intelligence and evaluate emerging trends Drive client development Provide data and insights to help your clients make better decisions.

Key Account Management 242

Key Account Management Account Management Management Negotiation 242

Revegy

AUGUST 12, 2020

Developing customer insights isn’t a one-time, static exercise. It is an ongoing effort that should be an integrated part of your client development and account planning strategy. Each individual has a unique set of challenges and needs right now – many of which were unanticipated when they developed their 2020 plan.

Account Planning 69

Account Planning Account Management Stakeholders Client Development 69

Account Management Skills

AUGUST 24, 2021

Not project management systems, not CRM systems, but having a dedicated system to guide the agency account management team, when it comes to managing and delve developing existing client relationships. We chatted about: – the importance of having a client development plan. – how to avoid client churn.

Account Management 98

Account Management Management Account Planning Co-Creation 98