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Why agency account managers struggle to think ahead

Account Management Skills

Do you struggle to think ahead about your clients? I speak to multiple account managers (AMs) every day. Hybrid’ AMs (project managing as well as responsible for account growth) particularly struggle. Lack of account growth culture or process Account growth is a process like any other agency process.

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The trouble with account managers

Account Management Skills

Paint a picture of the client’s future business and provide an ROI on the relationship – so they can have client improvement conversations ( according to Gartner ) Be knowledgeable, professional and efficient when it comes to delivering the agency’s service but also proactive with suggesting new, business-relevant ideas and insight (..)

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What is Key Account Management? (It’s Not What You Think)

Account Manager Tips

Clients developed a strong relationship with their suppliers and enjoyed greater benefits. And everyone was happy (mostly - some clients are never satisfied!). Key Account Management Concepts. Not all customers are key accounts. The key account manager isn't the sole face of the business to the customer.

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10 Essential Skills for Account Managers

Account Management Skills

So, know your customer, help them get to their goals” For agency account managers a client development plan template can help guide you through the types of questions you should be asking about your client’s business to help you identify their challenges and provide appropriate solutions.

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Mar 10 – Customer Success Jobs

SmartKarrot

Apply here: [link] Role: Associate Director – Customer Success Location: London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Organization: Plentific As an Associate Director of Customer Success, you will be leading client meetings and understanding their businesses, offering creative solutions to complex client challenges.

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How to Succeed With Account Management

Arpedio

Now that you have your key account partners established, the next step is to develop valuable relationships that will last. When you understand your clients’ motivation and needs, you can easily develop meaningful relationships that in return will give long-lasting key accounts.

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Strategic Account Management

ProlifIQ

Account managers are tasked with managing these accounts, serving as the main point of contact, and ensuring that the customers achieve the outcomes that they purchased your tool or service for.