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Consultative Selling Tips: How to Sell to Procurement Managers

Brooks Group

Procurement managers have a reputation for focusing only on price. This post describes how you can use a consultative selling approach to understand the unique buying agenda of procurement managers and sell more effectively. Understanding Procurement Manager Challenges Procurement managers are in a unique position.

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Why Pricing Is So Hard and Why Most Companies Mess It Up

Holden Advisors

It often comes down to organizations not being clear on pricing purpose. Just think—what are some of the pricing purposes we hear in big organizations? Customers don't care about your cost, and they'll gladly tell you so in a negotiation. And why do so many companies get it wrong? The biggest problem with that?

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Winning Over Buying Groups: How to Sell to Multiple B2B Decision Makers

Brooks Group

The buyers journey has become a complex negotiation requiring diplomacy, deep understanding, and the ability to build cross-functional consensus. B2B Buying Group Stakeholders A successful sale starts with understanding the organization and how each department and stakeholder relates to the others.

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How to negotiate with procurement, with Mike Lander

Account Management Skills

In this episode, I chat to Mike Lander, CEO of Piscari, a former procurement director who now assists sales teams in negotiating with procurement departments. During this conversation, you’ll gain valuable insights into the world of procurement negotiations. Welcome to episode 87. Mike, a very warm welcome.

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Re-framing Procurement Negotiations: From Buying and Selling to Decision Making

5600 Blue

Over ten years ago, after having spent more than 20 years a salesperson, VP sales and sales consultant, we secured our first contract to provide negotiation training for the procurement arm of a major US airline. By Procurement Magazine Let the panic set in….clearly I felt like the proverbial fox in the hen house!

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An Introduction to Enterprise Sales for Key Account Managers

DemandFarm

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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17 Sales Closing Mistakes That’ll Stop a Deal in Its Tracks

Hubspot Sales

At the end of the third meeting, you could ask them to connect you with procurement so you can start learning about their purchasing requirements. Some companies require a legal review or formal procurement process to get a deal done. Negotiating with the wrong people is a waste of time. Not asking for what you want.