Account Manager Tips

JUNE 29, 2021

Build relationships with decision-makers and expand your network. Do you make the first move and present a compelling proposal that positions you as the partner of choice? Clients use bid decision criteria to decide who wins the contract. Be transparent and accountable for purchasing decisions. Define price strategy.

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DemandFarm

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A multinational software company might spend nearly a year negotiating a $5 million deal with a Fortune 500 company. This process involves multiple product demonstrations, engaging with IT, procurement, and finance stakeholders, and significant customization to meet the client’s needs.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 17, 2018

After all, signing new customers and upselling existing accounts is how a rep makes quota. Here are 17 of the most prevalent -- and devastating -- closing fumbles I see reps make. 17 Sales Closing Mistakes to Stop Making Right Now. Purchasing decisions are driven by two things: Need and timing. Closing only once.

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Procurement Decision-making Negotiation Sales 145

Hubspot Sales

MARCH 1, 2022

The first thing you should do when you make any sales call is to have everyone on the call introduce themselves. If you need to inject some levity into the situation, you can have some light-hearted conversation, but make sure it doesn’t last too long and take time away from the matter at hand — closing the deal. Negotiate price.

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Mike Kunkle

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Sellers sometimes work with professional procurement leaders and company executives who work together frequently and have processes and policies to guide their purchase pursuits. click the image to see a larger version] This makes sense, right? Some committees hum; others are more like a ragtag band of misfits.

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Red Star Kim

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Context and curiosity drive commerciality and pricing By exploring key themes in commerciality and entrepreneurship, we saw why risk management and anticipating return on investment (ROI) is critical when making the business case for marketing investment. Supply and demand underpins pricing decisions for markets and clients.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Map the decision-making process. 2) Map out the decision-making process. The larger the company, the more complex their decision-making process usually is. Wondering how you’re supposed to figure out a corporation’s decision making process on their behalf? How to Sell to Fortune 500 Companies.

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Procurement Decision-making Negotiation Value Proposition 111

Hubspot Sales

MAY 30, 2019

Stage 5 : Negotiate and Close. Customers assess how much of a priority the issue is, determine their options, and develop decision criteria and decision process. Customers research, compare solutions, narrow down choices, and refine decision criteria. Make sure that's clear for your prospect.

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Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Bigger deals usually mean bigger committees, which present unique challenges compared to selling to an individual decision maker or even a small group. Lack of clear authority, conflicting priorities, and the logistics of keeping 7, 10, or 12 people in the loop make the B2B buying process an increasingly tough sale.

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MTD Sales Training

OCTOBER 5, 2018

No, but maybe they are claiming to have more power than they really have in the decision-making process. Either way, it makes you look silly when you are attempting to close with someone who actually doesn’t have the authority you had originally assumed. 2) Make sure your research is complete and accurate. Happy Selling!

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SBI Growth

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Rather than engaging in discovery and determining their needs, they simply want to compare all solutions on the market and make a decision. Sales reps routinely get rushed RFPs written by a procurement department with little product knowledge. Slow down the sales process in the early stages, speed up their decision in the end.

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PandaDoc

MARCH 25, 2025

Its a decision that requires research, deliberation, and often, multiple stakeholders. Sometimes called enterprise sales, complex sales generally have a longer sales cycle involving multiple stakeholders and decision-makers. Build relationships: Be available to your prospect and any decision-makers.

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MTD Sales Training

JUNE 28, 2017

Your ability to uncover needs in your customer’s business is one of the areas that will make you stand out from the competition. That outsider viewpoint can make a big difference to the buyer, as they can often be immersed in the minutia of everyday business and miss the big picture. Past Mistakes. Past Mistakes.

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PandaDoc

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Contract negotiation is essential for modern businesses, but it isn’t always easy. Kennedy stated: “Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” Although negotiation can make the suavest salesman scared, you can develop this skill over time. What is a contract negotiation?

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Flevy

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The key to success in customer acquisition is understanding the customer journey—from awareness to decision—and offering solutions that resonate with their needs at every stage. Banks that excel at customer acquisition prioritize convenience, trust, and clear value propositions, making it easy for customers to choose their services.

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Apptivo

APRIL 27, 2022

An ERP system brings together business processes of an enterprise, which makes it possible to improve performance and enhance project management abilities which, in turn, helps plan, budget, predict and report the organization’s processes and financial status. The Sourcing and procurement module. Minimizes underbuying and overbuying.

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Miller Heiman Group

JULY 30, 2019

In the past, manufacturing sellers could succeed by working with one or two decision-makers, developing friendships with handshake deals were agreed upon at the ballgame, on the golf course or during extravagant dinners. All this has changed. Now according to CSO Insights’ 2018 Buyer Preferences Study , sellers face an average of 6.4

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Procurement Decision-making 61

Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Our target markets span large and small businesses; private, public sector and not for profit sectors; centralised and decentralised buying processes; procurement and user-led purchasing behaviour. So targeting is often more important and more challenging.

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5600 Blue

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

We recently conducted negotiation coaching for over $1b in revenue on over 100 renewal opportunities for a global client of ours. The lead issue is that sellers are having a reactive negotiation conversation about commercial terms with buyers - separate of the value discussion. This brings out another point, exactly what is value?

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Flevy

JUNE 22, 2024

As Deloitte highlights, integrating advanced data analytics into the value chain can provide deeper consumer insights, streamline operations, and enhance overall agility, driving more informed decision-making and stronger customer value. How can organizations effectively tailor their value chain to meet specific industry needs?

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Flevy

JUNE 7, 2024

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in defense systems enhances decision-making capabilities and operational efficiency. The Rulebook for Success Ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations is non-negotiable in the Aerospace and Defense sector.

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Account Management Skills

JANUARY 11, 2022

In this episode we talk about making client relationships more profitable. and so much more… At the end of the podcast, Chris makes a special offer to send three copies of his book to 3 people selected randomly who sign up for his monthly bulletin. Welcome to Episode 53. Why you need to raise your prices and how to do it.

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Flevy

JUNE 10, 2024

Raw material sourcing ensures the procurement of essential inputs, while R&D drives innovation and the development of new chemical products. Information systems and data management support decision-making, and public and stakeholder relations maintain the organization’s reputation and foster key partnerships.

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Supply Chain Logistics Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing 52

Luminas Strategy

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Sales visits, trade shows, and demonstrations present opportunities to engage with customers and highlight your knowledge, experience, and the ability to solve problems at scale are key differentiating factors that can make or break your growth curve. But the pandemic brought in-person to a screeching halt.

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DemandFarm

MARCH 31, 2023

Ensuring the entire organization is part of the change, making everyone an advocate and engaging the whole team will in turn make the adoption of Digital Key Account Management easier. This ensures that everyone involved in a deal is accounted for, preventing surprises during contract negotiations.

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Flevy

JUNE 23, 2024

Support Activities: Procurement: Sourcing materials and components for device production. Procurement secures essential materials, technology development drives innovation, and human resource management ensures a skilled workforce. Maintenance and Support: Providing ongoing maintenance and support to ensure device functionality.

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Flevy

JUNE 18, 2024

Procurement secures essential medical supplies and equipment, while technology development drives innovation in medical technologies. Navigating Regulatory Compliance Ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations is non-negotiable in the Healthcare sector.

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Insightly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Companies can use modern CRM systems to identify trends in customer behavior that could inform product development decisions or reveal opportunities for market expansion. Accessible and up-to-date data allows healthcare providers to make informed decisions and provide quality care efficiently.

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Insightly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Companies can use modern CRM systems to identify trends in customer behavior that could inform product development decisions or reveal opportunities for market expansion. Accessible and up-to-date data allows healthcare providers to make informed decisions and provide quality care efficiently.

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SalesGlobe

JULY 13, 2022

Please feel free to leave any questions you have in the chat and we will make materials available to you after the session. So let’s get into what those expectations are when people or companies are deciding to make a deal, they’re looking at what we call synergies. When I’m making purchases. Mark Donnolo.

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SBI

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The unification of two essential pillars in the marketing technology stack will also offer comprehensive insights and data for marketers to make full-scale, intelligent improvements to their entire content investment. They care about their business and how you can make an impact on their business. Blog Article. Skills Development.

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SmartKarrot

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The contract negotiation is the last of several challenges you must clear up, including introductions, calls, meetings, follow-up emails, and demonstrations. What makes enterprise clients different? . Large enterprise clients operate in highly competitive marketplaces and sectors where it takes a lot of effort to make a difference.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 19, 2018

They define their prospects’ decision criteria early on. They bring in all stakeholders before negotiation starts. Great closers don’t just spew information and hope the prospect will bite; instead, they work with their prospects to make sure that a sale will be mutually beneficial. They create genuine urgency.

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PandaDoc

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

LinkedIn advertising allows precise targeting, meaning you can contact the decision-makers directly and lower the costs of customer acquisition. Procurement departments are better at determining the company’s needs. Instead of pushing a sale, Bosworth recommends helping customers make a buying decision — an important difference.

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DemandFarm

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

It will amplify human decision-making, spot patterns beyond human perception, and eliminate the blind spots that intuition alone could never fully overcome. Then, we build tools to extend our reach, sharpen our senses, and make the invisible visible. For the first time, AI has a real shot at being truly intelligent!

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Key Account Management Account Planning Account Management Procurement 52

DemandFarm

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

It will amplify human decision-making, spot patterns beyond human perception, and eliminate the blind spots that intuition alone could never fully overcome. Then, we build tools to extend our reach, sharpen our senses, and make the invisible visible. For the first time, AI has a real shot at being truly intelligent!

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Key Account Management Account Planning Account Management Procurement 52

DemandFarm

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

It will amplify human decision-making, spot patterns beyond human perception, and eliminate the blind spots that intuition alone could never fully overcome. Then, we build tools to extend our reach, sharpen our senses, and make the invisible visible. For the first time, AI has a real shot at being truly intelligent!

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