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The Future of SAM – Revisited

Strategic Account Management Association

This blog post is based on a keynote presentation from the 2021 SAMA Annual Conference. Panelists’ remarks have been paraphrased for this blog post. . 4 Facilitative style. The post The Future of SAM – Revisited appeared first on Strategic Account Management Association blog. The future is now.

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Back to the Future: F2F selling is returning, but virtual selling is here to stay

Strategic Account Management Association

The post Back to the Future: F2F selling is returning, but virtual selling is here to stay appeared first on Strategic Account Management Association blog. David Chapnick is a partner and leader in Vantage Partners’ Sales and Account Management, Training Services, and Strategic Alliance practices.

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Lessons from a Winning Global Account Management (GAM) Program

Strategic Account Management Association

We conducted client interviews and facilitated group discussions through our customer advisory board. The post Lessons from a Winning Global Account Management (GAM) Program appeared first on Strategic Account Management Association blog.

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The New Jobs of Sales and Marketing: facilitate the buying before the buyer

Customer Think

After decades of writing books and articles explaining why we close such a small percentage of prospects and how, exactly, to facilitate the Buy Side to close much more, I’m going to say what I really think. It’s time for a rant. I’ll begin with my surprise: why do sales and marketing largely ignore the […].

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Want to Accelerate Your SAM Journey? Create a Center of Excellence

Strategic Account Management Association

This creates simplicity and focus in people’s development, provides continuity in career pathing and facilitates personalized learning journeys. Create a Center of Excellence appeared first on Strategic Account Management Association blog. 5: Thinking Globally and Acting Locally. She has sat on the SAMA board since 2011.

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FROM EXECUTIVE SPONSORSHIP TO EXECUTIVE ENGAGEMENT

Strategic Account Management Association

Strategic account management is a team sport, and the sponsor needs to help to facilitate this team mindset. The post FROM EXECUTIVE SPONSORSHIP TO EXECUTIVE ENGAGEMENT appeared first on Strategic Account Management Association blog. Sponsors are critical in these uncertain and transformative times.

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9 Common Social Selling Mistakes You Need to Avoid, According to Experts

Hubspot Sales

That’s why we here at The HubSpot Sales Blog reached out to some experts for their takes on the mistakes you need to avoid while social selling. It will facilitate trust and rapport with them.” But navigating social selling isn‘t always straightforward. Let's take a look! 9 Social Selling Mistakes You Need to Avoid 1.

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