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9 Unexpected Reasons Why Key Account Management is Important

Account Manager Tips

Account growth, renewals and advocacy are difficult for indirect suppliers because procurement focus on spend management. Invested in the relationship and view you as a strategic supplier. Capture more spend away from alternative suppliers. The more your clients rely on you, the more difficult it is to change suppliers.

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Reverse Auction: What It Is & How to Crush It in Sales

Hubspot Sales

Expedited procurement process — When sellers put in bids during a reverse auction, they’re putting the best features of their product or offering in front of the buyer for their consideration. Reverse auctions are commonly held in B2B transactions, with procurement teams sourcing goods and services for their respective companies.

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What Are the 12 Tenets of Key Account Management & Why You Need to Know?

Account Manager Tips

You don't know how you fit in with their other suppliers. For example, right now a lot of procurement teams are focused on stabilising their supply chain, which means less reliance on single sourcing. Before COVID-19, single sourcing was the big thing: because one supplier for everything makes it easy. But there's a problem.

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How to pitch to procurement, with Jessica Bowler and Iris Gatzweiler

Account Management Skills

I spoke to Jessica Bowler and Iris Gatzweiler , two senior procurement clients who shared some insights into the pitching process. Don’t forget to go back to Episode 9 , where Jessica and Iris talked about how to approach and develop relationships with procurement. Welcome to Episode 54. So welcome Iris and Jess. Wonderful, Jess.

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Value Centers

Customer Think

Governance: often becomes a compliance tool, must do to avoid penalties. The Tata companies in India are an example of good governance, and in a sense their governance is considered a value center. The Tata companies in India are an example of good governance, and in a sense their governance is considered a value center.

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Complex sales CPQ: Accelerating sales cycles and eliminating bottlenecks

PandaDoc

This stage often involves legal review and procurement discussions. Supply chain : Improves pricing transparency and contract management, helping businesses optimize costs and supplier relationships. Use of PandaDoc services are governed by our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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Franchise Agreements: What They Look Like and What to Expect

Hubspot Sales

Here, the franchisor agrees to provide the franchisee with a list of approved and designated suppliers — as well as an advertising plan and advertising copy in advance of the franchisee's grand opening. Governing Law. Development Assistance. Unemployment and worker's compensation insurance for employees.

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