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Account Management Book Communication 
Strategic Account Management Association
AUGUST 18, 2022
Join us and hear how Richard Santucci and David Hughes leveraged their combined 50 years of experience in B2B sales and sales leadership to build and lead a very successful, global Strategic Account Management program from scratch, then wrote a great book about it.
Account Manager Tips
FEBRUARY 28, 2021
What skills do key account managers need? Key account management is a profession in demand. Key Account Managers are in demand by companies now more than ever. Enterprise Account Executive #6. Customer Success Manager #7. Develop, communicate and execute your plans. I sure was.
Account Manager Tips
AUGUST 4, 2022
B2B Book Club Selection (August 2022) A monthly selection of handpicked business books specifically to help key account managers get better results for their clients, companies and careers. Every month inside The KAM Club , members vote for a book of the month. Account Manager Tips · 1.
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Account Manager Tips
AUGUST 14, 2022
21 free courses for key account managers to boost your skills now A key account manager has to grow and retain their clients. Find out what those skills are, along with 21 free courses to help you become a better key account manager. Need more help to improve your key account management skills?
Account Manager Tips
OCTOBER 11, 2021
15 Reasons Why You Might be a Bad Account Manager Bad key account managers fail to build business relationships and achieve results. Here are fifteen signs you might be a bad key account manager and how to turn yourself into a good one. Account plans are help you define your key account strategy.
Account Manager Tips
APRIL 26, 2021
How much money does a key account manager make? Find out the average salaries for key account managers in Australia, India, the United Kingdom and the United States and what the job is REALLY like before you decide if it's for you. Find out how much money key account managers REALLY make! Click to Tweet.
Upland
MAY 18, 2023
Account planning and effective account management strategies are about much, much more than your key accounts. That said, any account manager worth their salt has a strategy for their key accounts. Key account management means understanding your customer’s business as well as they do.
DemandFarm
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Your work as a key account manager is similar to undertaking a long journey. Pirsig’s book dives deep into concepts like quality, relationship and reaching the destination. There is more coming your way as we ride down the road that connects Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance and Key Account Management.
Account Manager Tips
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Every month I share a selection of popular titles to help with your professional development as a key account manager. Here are the book recommendations for November 2022. Why this book? Seeing What Others Don't: The Remarkable Ways We Gain Insights Why this book? Why this book? Table of Contents.
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Account Manager Tips
JULY 5, 2022
B2B Book Club Selection (July 2022) A monthly selection of handpicked business books specifically to help key account managers get better results for their clients, companies and careers. Every month inside The KAM Club , members vote for a book of the month. Account Manager Tips · 1. Why this book?
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Red Star Kim
JUNE 15, 2023
Key Account Management (KAM) – Research companies, use KAM technology and maintain momentum. Key Account Management (KAM) – Research companies Larger firms may have access to research and knowledge specialists. How should firms identify their strategic accounts? Why do law firms needs SAM?
Account Manager Tips
JULY 22, 2022
25 problems that stop key account managers from doing their job Favourite books about problem solving Coming up: How to Build a Successful Executive Sponsorship Program Just for fun: #GorgeousGrandma Day In other news Quote of the week. Key account management is a role that requires both sales skills and strategic thinking.
Account Management Skills
JANUARY 21, 2022
What’s the most useful skill you need in your Account Manager role and how much formal training have you received? This was the question I posted in a LinkedIn Account Manager Group. Top 10 Skills and Expertise You Need As Account Manager. Essential Account Managers Skills Varies for Each Industry.
Account Manager Tips
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
More and more companies expect their key account managers to be thought leaders. Why key account managers need a personal brand I've been collecting job descriptions for years. I was a little startled to find key account managers are now expected to be thought leaders. Here's how. Table of Contents.
Account Manager Tips
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Are you doing key account management the hard way? Effective key account management requires you to increase profits, develop relationships, increase satisfaction, grow revenue, improve retention and reduce conflict. Let's take a look at 7 of my favourite key account management tools. Table of Contents. (1)
Account Manager Tips
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Is your business and your key account management team growing fast? Do you feel like you're always playing catch-up and never have time for important projects, like developing processes that drive business growth or creating career paths for your key account managers? Click to Tweet. Laura: It's never boring.
SalesPop
MARCH 25, 2021
Sales most definitely have two sides, and this is also true of account management. In his 2014 book Zero to One , Peter Thiel wrote, “In the 1990s, the focus was on the product, and not on sales. This is also true of account management. It’s not discussed much, not even in books. Eliminating the Blind Spot.
Account Management Skills
AUGUST 24, 2021
In this episode, I talk to Alex Raymond from Kapta about everything to do with account management processes. 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.
Arpedio
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The vital role of Customer Success in Account Management Explore ARPEDIO's Account Management Software ← Back to blog In recent times, companies have come to realize the significance of aligning their customer success and account management strategies. Let’s dive in!
Red Star Kim
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Process integration – Some firms separate out marketing, communications and sales functions – usually the larger firms where more specialisation is required. increasingly M&BD professionals play a part on the front line of client contact for example, as account managers) Client concentration? Role in direct client contact?
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Mike Kunkle
AUGUST 19, 2024
Role-specific criteria also play a part, as technical sales roles may require specific industry knowledge and technical skills assessments, whereas generalist roles might focus more on communication and relationship-building capabilities. When you just look at the system, it seems so clear-cut, doesn’t it?
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Account Manager Tips
AUGUST 3, 2022
When to give up Forms of communication (from most to least effective) Favourite book on follow up In other news Have your say on the future of key account management Quote of the week. You need your client engaged and communicating, but they don't always see it that way.
Arpedio
MARCH 5, 2024
In the intricate dance of business success, one partner often overlooked is account management. In this digital age where competition is fierce and customer expectations are soaring, the need for robust account management strategies has never been more pronounced.
Arpedio
JUNE 10, 2024
Why is Customer Segmentation Important in Account Management? Effective account management hinges on building strong, long-lasting relationships with customers. Armed with this knowledge, account managers can tailor their communication, offerings, and solutions to address these specific requirements effectively.
Account Manager Tips
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Too many clients, not enough time Key account managers have a lot of clients. So here are some ideas to help you improve the quality and efficiency of your client communications. And tools like Zapier and Power Automate can connect separate applications to automate your communication processes and workflow.
Arpedio
MARCH 6, 2024
In today’s competitive business landscape, effective account management plays a pivotal role in fostering long-term client relationships and driving sustainable growth. However, despite its importance, account management is not without its challenges. Addressing these challenges is crucial for business success.
Red Star Kim
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Digital environment – Where people buy people, the challenge of forging strong personal relationships becomes more acute when most communications are managed through digital channels. Time and capacity – Many fee-earners are stretched and compelled to manage large amounts of client work under heavy time pressures.
Arpedio
MARCH 6, 2024
Account management serves as the backbone of successful businesses, playing a pivotal role in fostering lasting relationships with clients or customers. At its core, account management involves the strategic oversight and nurturing of client accounts, aiming to maximize their value and satisfaction.
Red Star Kim
OCTOBER 25, 2023
It has the potential to transform client communications, fast-track the generation of research and thought leadership and fuel content management campaigns. But I had previously read her excellent sales book “Sales Mind: 48 tools to help you sell” a while ago (I aim to publish a summary review shortly).
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Arpedio
MARCH 5, 2024
This is where effective account management comes into play. Businesses across industries are increasingly turning to account management solutions to streamline their processes, enhance client satisfaction, and drive growth. Moreover, efficient account management contributes to operational efficiency and productivity.
Account Management Skills
JULY 26, 2023
Conversations are already happening in which clients are asking account managers questions about AI. Here’s a recent scenario I’ve come across: An Account Manager client of mine delivered a series of engaging copy lines to the client’s brief.
Arpedio
JANUARY 9, 2024
Elevating Account Management Through Metrics and KPIs Explore ARPEDIO's Account Management Software ← Back to blog As companies strive to build lasting relationships with their clients, the need for effective Account Management strategies and tools becomes paramount.
Arpedio
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The vital role of Customer Success in Account Management Explore ARPEDIO's Account Management Software ← Back to blog In recent times, companies have come to realize the significance of aligning their customer success and account management strategies. Let’s dive in!
Mike Kunkle
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
Even on the far right, with disciplined workflows, it’s not easy, and often harder if an RFP or RFI process doesn’t allow open communication. If you doubt this, check out the book, The JOLT Effect: How High Performers Overcome Customer Indecision by Dixon and McKenna, and the detailed research behind it.)
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Hubspot Sales
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
To others still, it means a key account plan. We observed this troubling phenomenon while conducting research for our book Cracking the Sales Management Code. Without a common understanding of the term " sales process ," sales managers can’t coach or communicate with their sellers as effectively. Not exactly.
Account Manager Tips
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Why key account managers need a personal brand Why I started to build my personal brand Step 1: Figure out your personal brand Step 2: Create a personal branding plan Step 3: Become a student of personal branding Join the Personal Branding Playbook In other news Quote of the week. Account Director, Key Strategic Accounts, Refinity.
Red Star Kim
MARCH 16, 2023
While we discussed various tools and methods to promote cross-selling and referral management, a key theme emerged around changing culture. This included improving internal communication and collaboration as well as motivation to devote time to internal and external referrals: cultivate a cross-selling culture. Another cultural shift.
Account Management Skills
JANUARY 24, 2022
In a discussion in the LinkedIn Account Manager Group, I asked Account Managers “Can you recommend some of the best questions you ask your clients” Many Account Managers from different industries offered their suggestions based on their knowledge and experience. *Updated January 2022.
Red Star Kim
OCTOBER 24, 2022
One delegate was struck by my fun use of dinosaurs in portfolio management. On a more serious note, we considered the advice of Malcolm McDonald on categorising clients from his book Malcolm McDonald on value propositions – How to develop them (kimtasso.com). Recommended sales books. Personas and buyer profiles.
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Red Star Kim
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
It’s worth touching on some related skills : Facilitating Essentially, facilitation is about making communication, interaction, collaboration or learning easier. ChMC-Award-Competency-Framework.pdf (managers.org.uk) How are facilitating and counselling connected to coaching, mentoring and consulting?
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Arpedio
MAY 10, 2023
Why Key Account Management is Essential for Business Success ← Back to blog In today’s fast-paced business world, simply acquiring new customers isn’t enough – you need to keep them coming back for more. That’s where Key Account Management (KAM) comes in. What is Key Account Management?
Account Management Skills
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
My first ever podcast was with Kate Whittaker, head of corporate communications at DUAL Group, so working on the client side. – their internal processes and how the three departments (account management/strategy/creative) work together in a client centric way. Welcome to episode 97.
Red Star Kim
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Delegates represented a variety of roles – many were MBD generalists covering a range of activities (planning, marketing communications, client listening, account management, campaigns, pitches etc). Others specialised in subjects such as events and internal communications. But is this a fair assumption?
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Red Star Kim
OCTOBER 16, 2023
There was advice for pragmatic solutions: from starting small (focus on a few key relationships, concentrate on “field of play”, Key Account Management (KAM) programmes), preparing relationship maps, scraping data from email threads and reverse engineering successful relationships.
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