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10 Steps to Win Over Your Client’s New Procurement Team

Account Manager Tips

New procurement teams introduce big challenges and new opportunities into the customer relationship. My old contact has been replaced A new procurement team introduces fresh dynamics and relationships. The working environment will undoubtedly change from what you were used to with the previous procurement team.

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FROM EXECUTIVE SPONSORSHIP TO EXECUTIVE ENGAGEMENT

Strategic Account Management Association

The executive sponsor should be familiar with the account and help expand the customer mapping, engagement and relationship. Procurement leaders, chief financial officers and other senior leaders can be great sponsors if the fit is right. We need to consider the person’s willingness and personality fit with the customer account.

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KAM Technology – Growing Key Accounts In 2025

ProlifIQ

Key features and functionalities of KAM technology typically include: Account Planning and Mapping By Location : KAM technology facilitates the creation of comprehensive account plans, enabling organizations to define clear objectives, strategies, and action plans for each key account.

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Breaking Free: Why Key Account Management Must Escape Your CRM’s Gravity

DemandFarm

In the future, these platforms will even build proactive account plans. AI detects a 25% decline in executive engagement over three months, combined with increased support tickets and delayed procurement responses. Market Intelligence & Competitive Awareness KAM does not operate in isolation.

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Transformation through Agile Leadership

Cosawi

Stay informed on the account through an established strategic account process. Contribute to, and have accountability for, the account plan. Challenge account strategy and tactics. Participate in internal leadership and customer account meetings – and not only when “the house is on fire”.

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DemandFarm

A living strategy framework that can replace outdated, static account plans. The Rise of Relationship Intelligence Key Account Management has always revolved around relationships built on trust. The Death of The Static Account Plan For decades, account plans have been treated as strategic roadmaps for growth.

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DemandFarm

A living strategy framework that can replace outdated, static account plans. The Rise of Relationship Intelligence Key Account Management has always revolved around relationships built on trust. The Death of The Static Account Plan For decades, account plans have been treated as strategic roadmaps for growth.