DemandFarm

MARCH 31, 2025

For years, Key Account Management (KAM) has been confined within the walls of CRM systemsSalesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, and HubSpot. The logic was straightforward: if customer data already lives inside a CRM, why manage key accounts elsewhere? Key Account Management is not an extension of sales.

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DemandFarm

OCTOBER 15, 2024

So is AI expected to eat up your Key Account Manager’s jobs as well? It depends on your Key Account Management (KAM) maturity level, your approach to your KAM program, your goals, and how you want to roll with the AI punches. That’s a lot of human work hours up for grabs by robots!

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

How Data Analysis Adds Value to Key Account Management Data analysis has quickly become a valuable tool for just about every type of business. The more data you generate and process, the bigger the opportunity for data analysis and management. Data analysis is changing how key account management is delivered.

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Strategic Account Management Association

JANUARY 25, 2022

While this customer’s staff demonstrated both passion and expertise, to make this process a reality, they needed a project focused on innovative thinking, data-driven insights, stakeholder connectivity and patient/provider resources. Stakeholder management. The customer in this case is a large, U.S. health system.

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Strategic Account Management Association

AUGUST 6, 2021

“In a multi-phased approach, the local account management activities for the defined SV&I accounts have been transferred to the globally acting and responsible SV&I client business partners.”. We introduced the title of “client business partner” differentiating this role from the standard key account management function.

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DemandFarm

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This process involves multiple product demonstrations, engaging with IT, procurement, and finance stakeholders, and significant customization to meet the client’s needs. Compared to small or mid-sized business (SMB) sales, enterprise sales typically entail a longer decision-making process, more resources, and more stakeholders.

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Account Manager Tips

JUNE 23, 2020

Phil is an account management and sales professional professional with a wealth of experience and wisdom he's distilled into The Tenets of Account Management. These guiding principles have served Phil well and I know they will help you find success as a key account manager. Click to Tweet.

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Account Manager Tips

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Are you doing key account management the hard way? Effective key account management requires you to increase profits, develop relationships, increase satisfaction, grow revenue, improve retention and reduce conflict. Let's take a look at 7 of my favourite key account management tools.

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Arpedio

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Key Account Manager or Strategic Ecosystem Leader? Key Account Manager or Strategic Ecosystem Leader? ? On September 15th, more than eighty Key Account Managers (KAM) assembled in Copenhagen and online for a hybrid event. The post Key Account Manager or Strategic Ecosystem Leader?

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Account Manager Tips

OCTOBER 11, 2021

15 Reasons Why You Might be a Bad Account Manager Bad key account managers fail to build business relationships and achieve results. Here are fifteen signs you might be a bad key account manager and how to turn yourself into a good one. Key account managers without an action plan will fail.

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Clarity Engagement Solutions

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

How you reward Key Account Managers is seen as a critical ingredient in the overall success of any Key Account Management KAM strategy. The role of a key account manager requires effective coordination of a web of complex activities. Reward schemes fall into three categories: .

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Clarity Engagement Solutions

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

How you reward Key Account Managers is seen as a critical ingredient in the overall success of any Key Account Management KAM strategy. The role of a key account manager requires effective coordination of a web of complex activities. . Reward schemes fall into three categories: 1.

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MTD Sales Training

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

When we work with Key Account Managers (KAMs) we are often impressed by their knowledge, skillsets and attitudes that drive them to success. See if you can learn from them and create the success they enjoy: They recognise that Key Account Management is a business mindset, not a sales initiative.

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ProlifIQ

OCTOBER 30, 2024

KAM Technology & Use Cases in 2025 KAM technology plays a crucial role in supporting these best practices by providing powerful tools and features that streamline and enhance key account management processes. Interested in seeing a Key Account Management solution to help you retain and grow key customers?

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ProlifIQ

MAY 17, 2024

Core Facets Of Key Account Management In Life Sciences Managing relationships and building strategic plans to grow revenue across complex accounts is a part of day-today life for anybody in sales, marketing, or account management in the Life Sciences space.

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ProlifIQ

MAY 17, 2024

Core Facets Of Key Account Management In Life Sciences Managing relationships and building strategic plans to grow revenue across complex accounts is a part of day-today life for anybody in sales, marketing, or account management in the Life Sciences space.

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DemandFarm

APRIL 13, 2023

KAM Glossary (with 65 Definitions) To help strategic account managers / key account managers /sales professionals enhance their understanding of Key Account Management (KAM) , this glossary provides clear and concise definitions and explanations of essential terms, definitions, and concepts related to key account management.

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Arpedio

AUGUST 22, 2023

Key account management best practices ← Back to blog In today’s competitive landscape, effectively managing key accounts is not just a strategy: It’s a necessity. The primary objective of this strategy is to either maintain or expand the profits derived from these key or strategic accounts.

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Point N Time

APRIL 18, 2019

Your Key Account Management (KAM) shouldn’t be time-consuming or difficult. The post Four Aspects of Key Account Management appeared first on Point N Time. It must be organized, results driven (KPIs), dynamic (change with your business and your customers).

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DemandFarm

APRIL 21, 2023

With digital key account management tools , sales teams can offer numerous advantages over traditional methods, including increased security, convenience, and visibility. With key account management evolving and becoming more complex , organizations are turning to AI as a key differentiator and enabler.

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DemandFarm

MAY 22, 2023

Is a key account manager the same as a sales manager? Meet Anna, a diligent Sales Manager at Brilliant Solutions , a thriving software company specializing in cutting-edge automation tools. Her daily tasks revolve around driving sales, managing the sales team, and ensuring sales targets are met.

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DemandFarm

MARCH 31, 2023

With the growing size of buying groups in the digital age, it is imperative to consider factors that play into the challenges and benefits of digital key account management. Challenges in Shifting to Digital Key Account Management Shifting to Digital Key Account Management also comes with its fair share of challenges.

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Account Manager Tips

JUNE 29, 2021

Create contact plans to keep in touch with key stakeholders in your company and your client's. Your job as a key account manager is to deliver the kind of value that convinces your clients to stay in the loop. GRAHAM Different stakeholders will value different things. Stakeholders value business improvement.

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Arpedio

MAY 10, 2023

Why Key Account Management is Essential for Business Success ← Back to blog In today’s fast-paced business world, simply acquiring new customers isn’t enough – you need to keep them coming back for more. That’s where Key Account Management (KAM) comes in. What is Key Account Management?

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ProlifIQ

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

If you want to run a successful B2B business, it should be focused on acquiring large customers and growing the number of users or products inside those key accounts. This is typically done through something called key account management. What is Key Account Management (KAM)?

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Arpedio

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Key account management vs. traditional sales ← Back to blog The game of sales and customer relations has changed – staying competitive is no longer just about making the sale; it’s about nurturing valuable, long-lasting relationships with your top-tier clients. Table of Contents What is Key Account Management?

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Arpedio

JANUARY 30, 2024

Evolving Key Account Management: Perstorp's Journey with ARPEDIO Download full case study About Perstorp With a 140-year legacy, Perstorp stands as a pioneer in organic chemistry, shaping industries from mobile tech to animal nutrition, driven by sustainable solutions. Superior together. Enhance forecast accuracy.

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Review and revise your account plan Strategic account plan Excel template Strategic account planning resources. Strategic account planning process It's so easy to get caught up in the daily grind and forget the big picture. How are you going to get their support - intellectually and emotionally?

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DemandFarm

APRIL 26, 2023

Key Account Management (KAM) focuses on building long-term relationships, and aims to improve customer satisfaction – especially in a B2B scenario. A key account manager’s primary responsibility is ensuring that the needs of key clients are met, and that they remain satisfied with the company’s products and services.

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DemandFarm

MARCH 31, 2025

In the past, account managers spent significant time on manual tasks like logging customer interactions, scheduling meetings, updating CRM records, and manually tracking stakeholder engagement. Why do you need an AI Account management tool?

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DemandFarm

APRIL 11, 2023

Digital Key Account Management is the process of managing and growing a company’s most important customers using digital tools and technologies. It is essential for Sales Enablement , as it enables businesses to manage their key accounts more efficiently and effectively.

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DemandFarm

APRIL 4, 2023

In case that person leaves your accounts, the amount they were bringing into the organization is automatically at risk. Why should you adopt Digital Key Account Management? What are some of the benefits of adopting digital account planning solutions for your key accounts?

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DemandFarm

JANUARY 12, 2025

Key Account Management (KAM) thrives on strong relationships, and there is no denying that. But it also demands precise account planning, strategic execution, data-driven decision-making, and seamless cross-functional collaboration. How RevOps Helps in Key Account Management?

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DemandFarm

DECEMBER 12, 2024

There are good reasons to think 2024 has been less of a stroll and more of a high-stakes triathlon for Key Account Managers and Sales Leaders. When you thought you had mapped the relationships within a key account, another regional division probably popped up, demanding attention and alignment.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

What is Key Account Management? Key Account Management (KAM) is a strategic approach to managing and nurturing relationships with a select group of high-value customers or clients, known as key accounts. Book demo The post Key Account Management – What is it?

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KAM With Passion

MARCH 17, 2022

That, in order to well manage their customers, companies operating in a complex environment need to develop 3 types of commercial capabilities. Account Management & Delivery. Key Account Management. The Key Account Management Capability. Complex Sales. The Complex Sales Capability.

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Every month I share a selection of popular titles to help with your professional development as a key account manager. Key account managers rely on influence to get things done. It's a boundary-crossing role that needs the cooperation of numerous stakeholders and departments to succeed. Why this book?

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