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Ten insights on the future of SAM

Strategic Account Management Association

At the 2020 SAMA Annual Conference (held virtually Nov. 9-11, 2020), we pulled together a group of the smartest, most sophisticated observers, students and practitioners of strategic account management for a conversation on “The Future of SAM.” Only by making astute observations will you uncover potential new sources of value.

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“LIQUIDITY,” ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE AND YOU

Strategic Account Management Association

It is typified by slow and deliberate decision making, a decision-making process that is rigorously codified and decision making authority that is rigidly prescribed. Employees typically perform multiple functional roles, and decision making is decentralized and team-based. Entrepreneurial.

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How Aramex’s Young SAM Program Provides Strategic Value and Impact

Strategic Account Management Association

Form an organizational capability around co-creating products and solutions with our customers Redesign our philosophy around our customers’ needs Make a positive business impact on our customers’ operations Ingrain a deeply customer-centric vision and mission for sales. Dealing with the Pandemic – Customer Validation.

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4 Things That Will Impact Your Sales Growth in 2020

The Center for Sales Strategy

Of all the decisions and executive makes, none is as important as the decisions about people, because they determine the performance capacity of the organization." - Peter Drucker. Are you on track to exceed your growth goals for 2020? The new year is 1/12 complete, and January is old news. Are you lagging behind?

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16 Technology Trends Shaping eCommerce in 2020

Hubspot Sales

If the first few months of 2020 have taught us anything, it’s that uncertain times can call for quick pivots to sales and marketing plans. Businesses have had to evolve quickly with trade shows, events, and in-person sales meetings being canceled for the foreseeable future, likely throwing a wrench in many 2020 sales and marketing strategies.

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Seven Sales Leaders on the Challenges They Overcame in 2020 & Their 2021 Predictions

Hubspot Sales

Ask any salesperson if they’ve had a tough 2020, and you’ll get a resounding “ Yes.”. I interviewed seven sales leaders from across the country to better understand how they overcame the challenges of 2020, what challenges they expect to encounter in 2021, and how they recommend readers combat both. Post-training materials.

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37 Sales Leadership Stats to Know in 2020

Hubspot Sales

After a significant dip in March 2020, American businesses experienced a 45% increase in deals won in September 2020. The top data insights sales leaders use for decision-making are forecasting data, rep productivity data, and team performance to quota. Did any of these data points surprise you?