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

Strategic Account Management Association

A sales executive we interviewed noted the loss of frequent and informal interactions with customers and the serendipitous learning this produces: “You don’t want to be a pest. Now I’m left trying to access the same information through more formal channels, and this often feels forced and awkward.

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Stakeholders and Key Players: How Do They Think?

Upland

Once you have a better understanding of a company’s culture – as demonstrated by the aggregate behavior and perspectives of the individuals you engage with – your approach will be much more informed. Before you can change someone’s mind, you have to look inside it. It also categorizes the word ‘change’ as a verb.

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The Enablement Profession at a Crossroads

Mike Kunkle

This conundrum can breed skepticism, both within the enablement team (as mentioned above) and from the stakeholders in their organization. The ability to convey this vision can rally senior leaders and front-line stakeholders alike behind our initiatives. Build Alliances: Alignment doesn’t occur in a vacuum.

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What is Guided Selling?

Upland

Guided selling is a modern sales approach that combines technology, data analytics, and personalized interactions to assist customers in making well-informed purchasing decisions. This approach simplifies decision-making, addresses customer concerns, and enhances overall satisfaction by presenting relevant product options and information.

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Winning With Internal Stakeholders

Whetstone

Engaging Internal Stakeholders in Strategic Accounts Introduction : No one questions the critical importance of effective stakeholder engagement in managing strategic accounts. However, the critical importance of internal stakeholders is often overlooked until it’s too late.

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How Relationship Maps Put the “R” Back Into CRM

Revegy

Sales reps generally enter their accounts into the CRM, which include a list of people, contact information, and maybe some notes and emails. This in no way facilitates the building and managing of relationships necessary to actually close deals.

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Top Tactics for Selling to a Buying Committee

Brooks Group

These stakeholders typically fall into four primary categories: Decision Makers Decision makers hold the ultimate authority for the purchase. They play a crucial role in securing buy-in and consensus among stakeholders. Balancing these perspectives and ensuring your solution addresses the concerns of all stakeholders is crucial.