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KAM Technology – Growing Key Accounts In 2025

ProlifIQ

Capabilities of KAM Technology Solutions That A Company Needs Map out stakeholders by location, business unit, or job function. KAM tools help companies make better decisions with strategic customers based on stakeholder and company-owned data. These solutions typically provide visual representations of the stakeholder landscape.

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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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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 By Procurement Magazine Let the panic set in….clearly

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

Red Star Kim

Tony Randle, a partner at Shoosmiths, was joined by Tim Pullan who’s CEO of a contract analysis software company ThoughtRiver. Alan Gotto, chair of Consultancy Procurement Council. It was fascinating to hear a procurement expert talking so passionately about the need for strong relationships.

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5 Keys to Successfully Selling to Fortune 500 Companies

Hubspot Sales

Ask them for introductions to the other stakeholders; forging multiple relationships means you’re less vulnerable if one of your contacts finds a new job, loses influence, or decides to focus on different priorities. Let’s say you sell VR employee training software. Does HubSpot’s software have anything to do with mergers?

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Are You Letting Your Clients Slip Away? 12 Tips to Keep in Touch

Account Manager Tips

From procurement, to executives, to end users and everything in between. Share the load You don't have to be the only one in your organization communicating with key stakeholders. Use meeting scheduling apps Meeting scheduling software enhances client communication by automating the appointment booking process.

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SPIN Selling: The Ultimate Guide

Hubspot Sales

Example advances include the prospect reviewing your pricing page and sending you their questions, signing up for a free trial and exploring the tool, or introducing you to a key stakeholder. Let’s fill in this formula for a salesperson offering employee gamification software. Come up with as many valuable advances as possible.