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Ten insights on the future of SAM

Strategic Account Management Association

Shifting from focus on shareholder value only to stakeholder value as well – and a broadening understanding of what stakeholder value means. Non-traditional sources of value will play a growing role in how stakeholders evaluate the impact of companies and their strategic accounts efforts. #2.

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

Red Star Kim

PM Conference Report 2022: Strategy implementation, Employer Value Propositions (EVP), Storytelling and Client Feedback. Develop Employer Value Propositions (EVPs). He also commented “I want advisers to be my fixers and to blow the socks off my internal stakeholders”. The event took place on September 29 th 2022.

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Back to the Future: F2F selling is returning, but virtual selling is here to stay

Strategic Account Management Association

The ability to uncover customer needs, develop solutions, communicate value propositions and negotiate effectively doesn’t vanish just because a salesperson can’t meet her customer face to face.

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The Best Way to Prepare for an Executive Presentation [+ Checklist]

Account Manager Tips

The Value Proposition. In addition, they're cross referenced with related KPIs which is useful when looking to appeal to multiple stakeholders. B2B elements of value Now I know KPIs aren't for everyone. For an alternative approach, check out the B2B Elements of Value Pyramid. The Measurement. Bernard Marr.

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Five Key Steps to Get Buy-In from Diverse Stakeholders in Large Accounts

Miller Heiman Group

According to CSO Insights research , only 29 percent of organizations report being effective at using a formal process for account engagement and development of relationships with key stakeholders. When managing large accounts, many sales teams struggle to access diverse stakeholders. Develop a Situation Appraisal. Conclusion.

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Internal Referrer Management – Employee Communication and Alumni Programmes

Red Star Kim

Raya Blakeley-Glover, Global Head of Business Development – Markets and Business Relationships, Bird & Bird Amanda Afful, Senior BD Executive, Bird & Bird (Moderator) Employee communications There was a discussion about the importance of internal communication for stakeholder engagement and buy-in.

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15 Reasons Why You Might be a Bad Account Manager

Account Manager Tips

Doesn't communicate Key accounts have vast networks of stakeholders (internal and external). Doesn't understand their value proposition A bad key account manager relies on marketing for messaging. And so they're unable to convince clients of their value. Identify executive stakeholders and assess how they feel about you.