The dreaded subject of account planning needs an overhaul. It is looked upon as an administrative task that has very little value for the account team, and generally, not regarded as one of the most…
After 2020’s dramatic market changes, sales leaders must re-examine their approach to achieving their 2021 sales targets, including their approach to pipeline management. Now is the time to implement a science-based approach to planning.
Relationship Mapping in an account may be a common practice, but it can actually do your seller more harm than good. Learn how to set aside traditional Relationship Mapping in this article.
Gamers love the pursuit of extra lives, resources, and special powers. This is the thrill within the thrill of the game. Sounds like selling! Salespeople also love the thrill of acquiring extra powers in the…
The next 15 days are going to help you set the pace for the future. Despite an extremely challenging business environment, these 10 actions will help you to weather the storm and establish success.
Most salespeople learn that “solution selling” is the way to win. But what happens when your solution becomes commoditized or there is a better solution on the market? How do you win then? If you…
The most under-leveraged and misused asset in a sales opportunity is the Executive Team. Correctly involving themselves in an account or sales cycle is an art that few Executives have mastered. Executive customer calls are…
The classic definition and role designation of “Hunters” and “Farmers” has become obsolete and counter-productive to a sales organization’s revenue growth. Traditionally, Hunters were people that enjoyed the pursuit of opportunities with new accounts, while…
Traditional thinking about account management is killing your business. There is a subtle change occurring within the world of account management that has significant implications for your revenue results. Rather than thinking of account management,…