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Ten insights on the future of SAM

Strategic Account Management Association

Only by making astute observations will you uncover potential new sources of value. Make sure your internal stakeholders understand the value your program brings to customers and, through them, to the firm. O’Leary’s advice: Projects with the best “story” will be funded and resourced first. Centers of Excellence (CoE).

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The Best Way to Prepare for an Executive Presentation [+ Checklist]

Account Manager Tips

Imagine you're at the front of a boardroom about to make a presentation. Make your first impression count The goal of any executive level presentation is to make sure everyone immediately feels this will be time well spent. The Value Proposition. Functional value. Ease of doing business value.

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THE 10-K FILING: THE MOST IMPORTANT DOCUMENT THAT SAMS NEVER READ

Strategic Account Management Association

They make great paperweights, but if asked about specific details, most of us might offer an uneasy grin, knowing that we have companions-in-arms, equally guilty of shirking that responsibility to read altogether. Align your value proposition with concerns divulged in the 10-K, and don’t mention “the money.”

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What is Key Account Management? (It’s Not What You Think)

Account Manager Tips

Because what makes a key account is its future value. Establishing influential business relationships with decision-makers is a primary goal. That's how decisions get made and budgets approved. In other words, make it easier for clients to do business with you. Value proposition. But you'd be wrong.

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What is Buying Intent?

Upland

Buying intent , also known as purchase intent, refers to the likelihood and inclination of a potential customer to make a purchasing decision. For any company to make the most out of its products, it is important to understand and grasp the essence of buying intent.

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How to Create Powerful Executive Level Presentations [+ Template]

Account Manager Tips

Introduce your value proposition and start with your conclusion. Describe when and how you'll make your recommendation happen and immediate next steps. Changes the audiences information and brings data to life by making the facts insightful and memorable. Introduce your value proposition and start with your conclusion.

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Craft a Positioning Statement With This Template & Examples

Hubspot Sales

When consumers visit your company website, view an ad, or check out your Twitter page, each piece of content should clearly communicate the business' core values and brand. Its purpose is to be a guide for evaluating whether decisions about strategy, marketing campaigns, product design, etc. Value Proposition vs. Positioning Statement.