SalesPop

MARCH 25, 2021

Sales most definitely have two sides, and this is also true of account management. This is also true of account management. If we didn’t need sales or account management skills, people would simply buy products or services—which they obviously don’t. Bubble-area* advertising was obviously wasteful.

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

The emergence of the Customer Success Professional is an existential threat to account managers. As you create your headcount plan for 2019, you’re starting to think of how to cover your accounts, and whether you need Account Managers, Customer Success.

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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.

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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!

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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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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.

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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.

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Help Scout

MAY 27, 2021

When considering customer success and account management, it’s valuable to consider them as complementary teams rather than interchangeable groups or, worse, competitors. There are a few things that differentiate customer success from account management. Communication: CSMs should be excellent communicators.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 5, 2024

At the heart of every thriving enterprise lies a keen focus on business relationship optimization , a task achieved through strategic roles that many might find overlapping—Account Management and Customer Success.

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Arpedio

AUGUST 22, 2023

Key account management best practices ← Back to blog In today’s competitive landscape, effectively managing key accounts is not just a strategy: It’s a necessity. Now, let’s dive into the best practices of key account management. Ready to increase customer lifetime value?

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Account Management Skills

MARCH 6, 2023

I believe it’s pretty game-changing for account managers to help them communicate on a much more deeper level with their clients. If you’re in an agency account manager or director role, and you’d like to enhance your client growth skills, check out my Account Accelerator training programme.

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DemandFarm

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Do you know how the top key account managers (KAMs) become the top KAMs? They don’t just respond to an account’s needs—they anticipate them, creating proactive strategies that build trust and deepen relationships. Key Focus Areas for High-Impact Account Management Teams 1.

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May Phoo Pan

MARCH 22, 2024

Customer enthusiasm peaks immediately after a purchase, making the onboarding phase critical. Proper onboarding sets the tone for the relationship, impacting satisfaction. Onboarding can take various forms, from live interactions to digital communication, but the goal remains the same: ensuring customer success.

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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.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 3, 2024

In the intricate world of business operations , the distinction between roles in sales and client management is pivotal. Specifically, sales positions such as Account Executive and Account Manager are critical in driving a business’s success. Who is an Account Executive? Who is an Account Manager?

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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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DemandFarm

MAY 22, 2023

Is a key account manager the same as a sales manager? Meet Anna, a diligent Sales Manager at Brilliant Solutions , a thriving software company specializing in cutting-edge automation tools. Her daily tasks revolve around driving sales, managing the sales team, and ensuring sales targets are met.

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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.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Two such important functions that often go hand in hand are account management and sales. Understanding the nuances between account management and sales can help businesses optimize their strategies and ensure long-term client relationships. Two such crucial roles are account management and sales.

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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!

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ProlifIQ

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

If you want to run a successful B2B business, it should be focused on acquiring large customers and growing the number of users or products inside those key accounts. This is typically done through something called key account management. What is Key Account Management (KAM)?

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ProlifIQ

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Where To Start In the complex world of B2B sales and account management, success hinges on the ability to develop and execute a robust account management strategy. We’ll walk through the key components of building an effective account management strategy that drives revenue, customer retention, and loyalty.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 27, 2023

When an SDR has vetted a prospect, they'll pass the potential lead to Account Executives (AEs). Because they'll be speaking directly with people, SDRs need to have top-notch communication skills , the ability to listen actively, and the resilience to stay positive even when a call doesn't go as expected.

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PandaDoc

JULY 24, 2020

This 90-day period, often called “onboarding,” is perhaps the most critical time in the client-business life cycle. An excellent onboarding experience builds trust, addresses concerns, and sets expectations for both the client and your project team. A high-performing company has well-defined yet flexible client onboarding processes.

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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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Account Management Skills

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

James Aldrich is a major account manager with over twenty years experience in both business development and account management in the software industry. Why business development and account management are similar roles. * Why business development and account management are similar roles. *

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Showpad

JANUARY 8, 2021

Hiring and onboarding new members of your sales team can be complicated. Following the steps outlined below as part of an airtight sales onboarding program will be critical to increase new sellers’ chances of developing successful, long-tenured careers as part of your team. What does this entail? Focus on industry specifics.

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Account Management Skills

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

I get to speak to a lot of account managers who work in creative agencies. And I get a lot of questions about how they can progress their career, how they can be better at the account management role, and some of the key things that are most important when it comes to being more efficient and more effective in the role.

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Mike Kunkle

AUGUST 27, 2019

Sales onboarding for new sales reps and new or promoted sales managers. Ongoing competency development for sales and sales management. Management and leadership development. Developing general “success skills” or business skills (communication, problem-solving, organization/time management, decision making, etc.).

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Janek Performance Group: Account Planning

AUGUST 4, 2021

We continue our journey through strategic account management by examining the best practices in coaching strategic account managers. Coach to communication skills. The single most important skill set to have as a strategic account manager is communication. See the overall strategic picture.

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Account Management Skills

MAY 25, 2021

In this episode, I chat to Matt and Emma in the account management team at Purpose Media. And they’ve shared: – how they approach client management. Or maybe you’re already in that role, and you’re curious to see how other account managers operate. ?. Welcome to Episode 32. Matt 00:29.

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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. The most commonly supported activities for commercial methodologies include prospecting and opportunity management. Should sales process be adaptable?

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Mike Kunkle

MAY 11, 2022

Value creation is your ability to understand what each buyer values and co-create solutions to deliver value and communicate the outcomes of your solution to articulate the value you deliver. Strategic Account Management. Account Planning. Part of Strategic Account Management. Train managers then reps.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 26, 2023

If you lead a sales team, don’t leave your agents empty-handed; give them the training and resources they need to be prepared to communicate with customers and prospects. Training Sessions One way to gain knowledge and confidence to communicate with prospects and customers is to practice the craft in training sessions.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 2, 2018

If your prospect asks a question about onboarding costs or implementation time, give them a call to answer their questions. They also protect against the “lost-in-translation” factor that plagues email communication and give you an opportunity to learn the “why” behind your prospect’s original question. This goes for questions too.

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ProlifIQ

MARCH 30, 2023

Account planning efforts should also cover the specific KPIs that your product or service is meant to move the most. Account managers will play a major role in driving quick wins and a good experience. Don’t skip this part of the account template. Key account managers should drive this.

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Nutshell

MAY 17, 2023

Copper CRM brings sellers, customer support specialists, account managers, and all “relationship makers” together under one Google-flavored hub. Insightly’s filtering features are a user favorite, allowing large lists to be sorted into smaller, more manageable segments. Get started for free!

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