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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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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. We also dive into a five-step framework to help you negotiate more effectively and shed light on some questionable tactics employed by less experienced procurement professionals.

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Own Your Process to Stay Out of the Procurement Pit

Hubspot Sales

And that is even more true when a customer instructs you to work through their procurement process or solicits a request for proposal (RFP). Following orders from a certified procurement person whose stated mission is to “level the playing field” is not very motivating to me and certainly not why I am in sales.

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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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Top Tactics for Selling to a Buying Committee

Brooks Group

Bigger deals usually mean bigger committees, which present unique challenges compared to selling to an individual decision maker or even a small group. These stakeholders typically fall into four primary categories: Decision Makers Decision makers hold the ultimate authority for the purchase.

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PM Conference Report 2022: Strategy implementation, Employer Value Propositions (EVP), Storytelling and Client Feedback

Red Star Kim

So I was disappointed that health issues prevented her from presenting. Alan Gotto, chair of Consultancy Procurement Council. It was fascinating to hear a procurement expert talking so passionately about the need for strong relationships. Implement strategy. Natalie Alunk, General Counsel of fintech payments company Zilch.

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An Introduction to Enterprise Sales for Key Account Managers

DemandFarm

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.