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Ten insights on the future of SAM

Strategic Account Management Association

From Stanley’s perspective, SAM already serves as a beacon for what it means to be a sales professional–particularly when it comes to the rigor SAMs bring to account planning, solutions co-creation with customers and articulation of unique value propositions. #5. SAM will become (if it isn’t already) the standard bearer for all sales.

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Account Planning: A Definitive Guide – 2023

Upland

Account planning has never been so necessary – or so challenging – to get right. When used effectively, account planning benefits businesses by delivering more revenue, happier customers, and more effective sales teams. . But what exactly is account planning, and why is it so important in 2023? .

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Salesforce Account Plans In 2025

ProlifIQ

Salesforce Account Plans – Using Your CRM To Drive Strategy Salesforce account plans are a powerful feature within the Salesforce ecosystem, designed to streamline and enhance strategic account planning for B2B sales and account management professionals.

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Account Plan Workshop: Live Session

ProlifIQ

Account Plans Start With Good Research 2025 is here, and new territories and accounts are being handed out. One critical component of B2B selling is account planning. As your teams think about account research, we want to leave you with a few specific examples: Strategic Initiatives: 1.

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Account-Based Selling – What it is and Why it Matters 

Upland

Today, the horizon of B2B selling looks different than it did even just a few years ago. Technological innovations, digitalization and workstyle evolutions that were being signaled years ago have today come to fruition. And because the human touch is so important, so is account-based selling. What is Account-Based Selling?

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9 Unexpected Reasons Why Key Account Management is Important

Account Manager Tips

Innovation. Evaluate the clients' priorities and requirements to create solutions that increase account switching costs. Launch, implement and monitor account plans that speed up business results and client satisfaction. If a client no longer meets the criteria for key accounts, what will you do with them?

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Innovative Account Planning Strategies to Help You Beat Your Competition

ProlifIQ

B2B selling isn’t fighting a war of liberation from a tyrannical king in a powdered wig, but it can feel like a battle – a battle between you and your competitors for your customer’s business. When your sales team is eyeing key accounts loaded with potential revenue, planning ahead is crucial.