Upland

APRIL 20, 2023

How can effective account management help you defend and grow revenue? You need a strategy to defend and grow revenue in not only key accounts, but in every account. Here’s where having a sales account management strategy becomes indispensable. First, a quick primer – what is account management?

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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. Sales maps for key accounts tend to be quite complex with many stakeholders.

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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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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 18, 2019

The answer: Key account management. In this comprehensive guide to key account management, you'll learn: The definition of key account management. How to know whether your company needs a key account management strategy. The difference between key account management and selling.

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DemandFarm

OCTOBER 15, 2024

So is AI expected to eat up your Key Account Manager’s jobs as well? It depends on your Key Account Management (KAM) maturity level, your approach to your KAM program, your goals, and how you want to roll with the AI punches. The dreaded side instils fear that it will usurp the role of the Key Account Manager.

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Account Manager Tips

JUNE 23, 2020

Phil is an account management and sales professional professional with a wealth of experience and wisdom he's distilled into The Tenets of Account Management. These guiding principles have served Phil well and I know they will help you find success as a key account manager. The Tenets of Account Management.

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Jermaine Edwards

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In 2016 I wrote a post on the five foundation steps for stakeholder management success in key account management, that was well received and guided lots of leaders. What is a stakeholder? A stakeholder is either an individual, group or organisation who is impacted by the outcome of a project or relationship.

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DemandFarm

MARCH 31, 2025

In the past, account managers spent significant time on manual tasks like logging customer interactions, scheduling meetings, updating CRM records, and manually tracking stakeholder engagement. Why do you need an AI Account management tool? Top AI-Powered Tools for Account Managers in 2025 1.

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Strategic Account Management Association

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

As a strategic account manager (SAM), you know how important it is to speak your customers’ language and see the world through your customers’ eyes. Patients communicate with their doctors over Skype, order drugs through smartphone apps and even perform basic genetic tests from home.

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KAM With Passion

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Are you in charge of a true Key Account Management initiative? A true Key Account Management initiative comes on top of your usual sales and customer management activities. The Charybdis and Scylla of Key Account Management are too much and not enough methodology. KEY ACCOUNT PLANS.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Beyond renewals, existing accounts present a great deal of new revenue and partnership opportunities for sales pros who understand their continued role as account manager. In this space, account managers identify and create opportunities by positioning solutions aligned with customer goals, challenges, and initiatives.

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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)

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ProlifIQ

OCTOBER 30, 2024

KAM Technology & Use Cases in 2025 KAM technology plays a crucial role in supporting these best practices by providing powerful tools and features that streamline and enhance key account management processes. Interested in seeing a Key Account Management solution to help you retain and grow key customers?

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Miller Heiman Group

APRIL 2, 2019

As you develop your sales strategy, this helps you tailor messaging to the different stakeholders to show how your solution solves their challenges. Demonstrate excellent communication skills. Chances are that you are not the only person with whom your customers communicate. Focus on post-sale.

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Account Manager Tips

JUNE 29, 2021

Improve communication. Create contact plans to keep in touch with key stakeholders in your company and your client's. Your job as a key account manager is to deliver the kind of value that convinces your clients to stay in the loop. GRAHAM Different stakeholders will value different things.

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Miller Heiman Group

APRIL 9, 2019

According to CSO Insights research , only 29 percent of organizations report being effective at using a formal process for account engagement and development of relationships with key stakeholders. When managing large accounts, many sales teams struggle to access diverse stakeholders. Develop a Situation Appraisal.

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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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Whetstone

JUNE 12, 2023

Engaging Internal Stakeholders in Strategic Accounts Introduction : No one questions the critical importance of effective stakeholder engagement in managing strategic accounts. However, the critical importance of internal stakeholders is often overlooked until it’s too late.

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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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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Review and revise your account plan Strategic account plan Excel template Strategic account planning resources. Strategic account planning process It's so easy to get caught up in the daily grind and forget the big picture. It'll also make it easier to communicate how well you're doing.

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DemandFarm

JANUARY 12, 2025

Key Account Management (KAM) thrives on strong relationships, and there is no denying that. But it also demands precise account planning, strategic execution, data-driven decision-making, and seamless cross-functional collaboration. How RevOps Helps in Key Account Management?

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ProlifIQ

JUNE 21, 2023

Strategic Account Management in B2B Welcome to our comprehensive guide on strategic account management. Whether you’re an experienced strategic account manager or aspiring to become one, we share the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this critical role.

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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.

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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. A much-needed "people skills" primer and master class in all facets of workplace communication Do you know how to ask for help at work without sounding dumb? Listen to this article. Table of Contents.

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Arpedio

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Account management is a crucial component of any successful business. But what is account management exactly? This involves identifying their needs, communicating effectively, and providing value through customized solutions. This, in turn, can drive growth and revenue for the business.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Account management software tools Account Management Software ← Back to blog Account management software solutions have transformed the way businesses handle their account planning and client interactions. This is where account management software solutions come into play as a transformative tool.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Understanding the power of a stakeholder matrix – A comprehensive guide Relationship Mapping Software ← Back to blog In the dynamic landscape of account management, understanding your clients’ needs, expectations, and concerns is paramount to building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships.

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DemandFarm

APRIL 13, 2023

KAM Glossary (with 65 Definitions) To help strategic account managers / key account managers /sales professionals enhance their understanding of Key Account Management (KAM) , this glossary provides clear and concise definitions and explanations of essential terms, definitions, and concepts related to key account management.

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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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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.

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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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Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 25, 2023

CogniClick is a nifty system (backed by an expert team) to enable you to conduct fast, quick polls and pulse surveys amongst your clients and stakeholders and to also develop maturity assessments and similar thought leadership content. Another valuable AI-powered tool for the MarTech armoury.

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KAM With Passion

MARCH 17, 2022

Once this organisation will have progressed enough on complex sales and on basic account management, it be in a much stronger position to enhance and expand its KAM intiative. Managing customers well requires 3 complementary capabilities. Account Management & Delivery. Key Account Management.

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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.

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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

MARCH 31, 2023

With the growing size of buying groups in the digital age, it is imperative to consider factors that play into the challenges and benefits of digital key account management. Challenges in Shifting to Digital Key Account Management Shifting to Digital Key Account Management also comes with its fair share of challenges.

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Nutshell

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Navigating the complexities of B2B sales, especially with high-value enterprise deals and multiple stakeholders, can be challenging. The Miller Heiman sales process incorporates methodologies for opportunity management, stakeholder engagement, and solution selling.

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