Cranfield Executive Development

DECEMBER 1, 2022

James Bugden, Sales Manager for Velux, explains how his team of key account managers developed from generalists to specialists with new skills.

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DemandFarm

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Behind every high-performing sales team is a manager who doesnt just oversee but inspires, strategizes, and drives impactful results. Sales management today demands more than ever beforeits a delicate balance of leadership, technology, and insight. What sets exceptional sales managers apart?

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QYMATIX

MAY 18, 2021

If your sales team is not committed, then your sales planning process will undoubtedly fail. ” What should a sales leader do? Sales managers should adopt as many criteria or characteristics in their sales planning process as needed; as few as possible. Second, employing sales coaching and discipline.

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Account Manager Tips

JULY 13, 2022

The researchers conducted 35 interviews between sales people, sales managers and buying decision makers following failed key account sales proposals. They identified three drivers of sales failure: Lack of adaptability. In all my years of key account management, I’ve rarely done them.

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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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SalesPop

JULY 9, 2021

For any company involved with sales, account management and key account management is crucial and requires a vastly different skillset and toolset than winning new sales. What is (Key) Account Management? Yet account management still requires planning, resources, time and energy.

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Janek Performance Group: Account Planning

JULY 13, 2021

One of the buzzphrases swirling around the sales stratosphere over the last few years is Strategic Account Management, or SAM. What is Strategic Account Management? Unlike sales, which is often focused on the short term, SAM takes a long-range view. Why should we use strategic account management?

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Upland

MAY 22, 2024

How AI can help you target whitespace and grow revenue Now that we’ve discussed what whitespace is in depth and why it should matter to your organization, you are wondering – how does AI help? When it comes to key account management and targeting whitespace, AI has a massive impact. Here are a few key areas that AI can help: Identify (..)

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Brooks Group

MARCH 6, 2023

Technical Sales Manager Skills The sales manager plays an important role in any organization. Besides having soft skills, communication skills, and other common skills to boost sales performance, some technical skills are required for consistent success. Customer Satisfaction 10.7%

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SBI Growth

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Stop kidding yourself when you say you involved the sales team. Asking a couple of sales reps does not constitute understanding the buyer. Having one sales manager on the implementation team is just checking the box. User buyer examples: Sales reps by vertical. Sales Managers (all levels).

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Mercuri International

JUNE 10, 2020

Sales management and territory management also figured highly in the training priorities of pharma, banking, and finance, but was relatively underrepresented elsewhere.

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Louise Collins Associates

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Organisations invest millions of dollars to train their line managers, particularly sales managers, to be great coaches, and rightfully so. For me, KAM is the layer above sales. KAM as a way of working ensures that we create a red thread between marketing, medical, sales and the wider cross functional team.

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QYMATIX

MAY 31, 2022

One Useful Example of Predictive Sales Analytics & Predictive Modeling in Excel. One of the critical tasks of a sales manager is to timely identify which opportunities have better chances of closing and what makes a “good” sales opportunity. Getting this job right is the essence of successful sales planning.

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QYMATIX

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Will sales jobs still exist in fifty years from now? Will robots take over all sales jobs? How will artificial intelligence redefine sales management? What long-term influence does digitisation have on B2B sales? Sales managers had to type on a typewriter (1870 – 1980 (?)) Conclusion.

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Brightbridge Consulting

JANUARY 31, 2020

Two of a kind – Key account management and managing key accounts? One of perspectives we’ve identified as being essential for success is the notion that key account management is not the same as managing key accounts. Portfolio management.

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Louise Collins Associates

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

So when organisations have tried, and failed, to introduce Key Account Management (KAM) it is no different. In most organisations KAM sits within the sales directorate and the responsibility for leading key account teams sits with the first line sales manager. So who should lead KAM teams?

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Arpedio

MAY 23, 2022

Attention all Sales enthusiasts and Key Account Managers! We have been working on a little something that is guaranteed to make your opportunity assessment life easier - especially if your sales methodology is built upon MEDD(P)IC(C). Qualify your opportunities with MEDDIC in Salesforce. ? Back to blog. Contact us.

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QYMATIX

JANUARY 16, 2023

Controlling and motivating a B2B sales team with the most fitting sales KPI is critical to its success. Sales leaders need well-thought, modern metrics to make informed decisions about their Key Account Managers and customers. What are common KPI best practices in B2B Sales? Output Sales KPI.

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QYMATIX

MAY 25, 2021

In the last three years, the same amount of reps and sales managers need 8 % more sales controllers; 14 % in the USA. Sales Controlling in B2B: From data to wisdom. As a consequence, in the last three years, the same amount of key account managers, sales reps and sales managers needed 8 % more sales controllers.

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QYMATIX

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Will sales jobs still exist in fifty years from now? Will robots take over all sales jobs? How will artificial intelligence redefine sales management? What long-term influence does digitisation have on B2B sales? Sales managers had to type on a typewriter (1870 – 1980 (?)) Conclusion.

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Artificial Intelligence B2B Computers and Electronics Internet 72

Hubspot Sales

MAY 10, 2018

And, if you’re a sales manager, consider disincentivizing closing deals with a high likelihood of churn. Grab coffee with your key account managers and keep a pulse on how they’re doing with big accounts.”. And be willing to walk away from a deal if you know it won’t be a long-term fit for either company.

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ProlifIQ

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

You need a comprehensive account management strategy. . With fewer large companies open to purchasing technology at this moment, it’s critical to understand these things when enterprise selling: Who are your top strategic accounts? . It’s time to do some research, align with marketing, and build out that account in your CRM.

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Mike Kunkle

JUNE 12, 2022

Right now, regardless of our role, many of us are still inside sales reps. Even so: How will you divide inbound and outbound lead gen, opportunity management, and strategic account management? If your product requires a technical expert or sales engineer, how will that be handled?

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SmartKarrot

MAY 15, 2023

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of business, nurturing strong and lasting relationships with key clients is crucial for success. Key Account Management (KAM) is the art of strategically managing and nurturing these vital accounts, unlocking their full potential and driving long-term growth.

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KAMCast

JUNE 10, 2021

What are the levels of motivation across your account managers and sales team? Or perhaps you are an account manager who is questioning your own level of engagement and feeling a little disconnected from the business that pays for your peak performance. How ENGAGED are they? MY THOUGHTS AFTER THIS INTERVIEW.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 26, 2022

White Space Analysis for Key Account Management. There’s no denying that White Space is intriguing for all stakeholders in the SAM (Strategic Account Management) ecosystem. Enter our treasured Key Account Managers. Fully integrate your account planning with Salesforce.

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Arpedio

JANUARY 26, 2022

White Space Analysis for Key Account Management. There’s no denying that White Space is intriguing for all stakeholders in the SAM (Strategic Account Management) ecosystem. Enter our treasured Key Account Managers. Fully integrate your account planning with Salesforce.

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QYMATIX

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Machine learning is one example of Weak AI: the artificial generation of knowledge based on ERP sales transactions and CRM sales data. The Increasing Relevance of AI in Sales Management. The implementation of AI in Sales has a very attractive ROI. AI will redefine management.

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QYMATIX

JUNE 8, 2023

This course is particularly suitable for – B2B sales specialists: strategic and operational sales managers, field and office sales representatives, key account managers and sales managers. – Managing directors or managers of medium-sized B2B companies.

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QYMATIX

JUNE 1, 2023

This course is particularly suitable for – B2B sales specialists: strategic and operational sales managers, field and office sales representatives, key account managers and sales managers. – Managing directors or managers of medium-sized B2B companies.

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QYMATIX

MAY 18, 2023

If you are interested in the impact and influence of digitalisation in B2B sales , then register for the following course: “B2B Sales of the Future – Influence of Digitalisation” Note: The courses are only available in german language. – Managing directors or managers of medium-sized B2B companies.

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QYMATIX

APRIL 27, 2023

Qymatix Solutions GmbH wants to share the knowledge and practical experience of AI in sales through the Qymatix Academy. basics of artificial intelligence & machine learning in B2B sales. About Qymatix Solutions GmbH Qymatix is an AI startup helping B2B companies transform sales data into insights that support profitable growth.

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Arpedio

JUNE 16, 2022

The lack of comprehensive account information and inability to collaborate across all account stakeholders results in limited visibility into the potential of each account. Why is opportunity management important? And to do this, a good sales team isn’t enough. What are the benefits of pipeline management?

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DemandFarm

AUGUST 13, 2024

Best Sales Intelligence platform to consider in 2024 We have divided all the sales intelligence software into various types. Additionally, the software helps identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities, maximizing the revenue potential from each key account.

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QYMATIX

JULY 5, 2023

The Qymatix online course on “Implementing AI-based assistants in sales” provides you with a comprehensive insight into the working world of predictive analytics in B2B sales and which steps are necessary for a successful use of AI in sales. – Managing directors or managers of medium-sized B2B companies.

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QYMATIX

JUNE 28, 2023

This course is particularly suitable for – B2B sales specialists: strategic and operational sales managers, field and office sales representatives, key account managers and sales managers. – Managing directors or managers of medium-sized B2B companies.

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QYMATIX

MAY 4, 2023

This Course is particularly suitable for – B2B sales specialists: strategic and operational sales managers, field and office sales representatives, key account managers and sales managers. – Managing directors or managers of medium-sized B2B companies.

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