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How to Create a Customer Profile (+ Free Template)

By Jess Pingrey on December 15, 2020 | Account Management, Sales, Templates

A customer profile is a description of a customer based on their demographics, backgrounds, hobbies, and interests. Businesses that offer ongoing services, as well as subscription-based and product-based businesses, should use customer profiles. They help bolster your marketing efforts by determining the best messaging, offers, products, and services to deliver to attract your ideal client….

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The 6 Best Customer Database Software for 2021

By Lisa McGreevy on October 26, 2020 | Account Management, Buyer's Guide, Sales

Customer database software helps businesses organize, manage, and track customer relationships. We looked at a variety of customer database software solutions, including customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, and narrowed it down to the top 10. The software was then evaluated according to our scoring system to learn which six stood out and which is the…

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How to Plan & Run a Client Meeting Successfully

By Jess Pingrey on September 21, 2020 | Account Management, How To, Sales

Running a successful client meeting is one of the most important skills a salesperson can learn. Understanding your meeting purpose, building rapport, and engaging in productive conversations can be the difference between a meeting that gets you closer to closing the deal and a waste of valuable time. These steps will help you prepare and…

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The Ultimate Guide to Customer Experience Management

By Lisa McGreevy on September 7, 2020 | Account Management, Buyer's Guide, Sales

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Customer experience management (CXM or CEM) helps businesses track, analyze, and refine the way people interact with their brand to increase overall customer satisfaction. It begins as a concept (“are we delighting our customers?”) that’s followed by a series of activities (“how can we be sure?”). Well-executed CXM is an ongoing process of constantly reassessing…

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Account Manager vs Account Executive

By Christine Gomolka on September 1, 2020 | Account Management, Sales, Versus

Account managers (AM) and account executives (AE) are both an important part of an effective sales strategy. Simply put, AEs bring in new business and are often referred to as “hunters,” while AMs take care of existing business by “farming” the existing client for retention and additional opportunities. Both roles fall into the sales function…

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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding the CRM Process

By Lisa McGreevy on September 1, 2020 | Account Management, Sales, What is

The CRM process consists of activities that grow relationships with existing customers or new prospects. CRM means nurturing and expanding customer relationships while moving prospects through the sales pipeline. CRM is a process that takes place internally within your company but directly impacts the experience of the customer. Ensure the success of your customer relationships…

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6 Best Account Management Software 2020

By Lisa McGreevy on June 10, 2020 | Account Management, Buyer's Guide, Sales

Account management is a function of customer relationship management (CRM) software intended to help businesses organize their sales efforts with multiple divisions, locations, and points of contact. We evaluated dozens of CRM-related software options to find the best for account management based on their account hierarchies and how well they facilitate the overall sales process….

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How to Create a CRM Strategy in 7 Steps (+ Free Worksheet)

By Lisa McGreevy on April 30, 2020 | Account Management, How To, Sales

A customer relationship management (CRM) strategy is a company’s plan to use CRM software to help grow sales and improve customer service. It incorporates an overall business strategy with input from sales, marketing, and customer service. It also addresses all potential touchpoints that occur during the customer journey and includes goals, sales process, and technology…

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What Is a Key Account Manager?

By Jess Pingrey on February 3, 2020 | Account Management, Sales, Ultimate Guide

Key account managers are responsible for retaining the most valuable clients a business has acquired. These are customers who spend the most money on your products and services, often refer other customers, and improve your reputation in your industry. Key account managers build long-term relationships with these clients and foster trust and rapport. Key account…

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The Ultimate Guide for Account Management 2020

By Jess Pingrey on December 31, 2019 | Account Management, Sales, Ultimate Guide

Account management is a role for sales professionals after the sale is closed by the account executive. An account manager is the go-to person for clients and is responsible for nurturing relationships with a defined portfolio of customers, helping them find solutions to new problems, and selling them upgrades or additional products and services. How…

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How to Start & Manage a Help Desk – The Ultimate Guide

By Robert Watts on November 21, 2019 | Account Management, How To, Sales

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Help desk professionals manage customer service requests and address support tickets. Often, they also use specific software which, when used properly, can save time, effort, and money. Creating a help desk service consists of assessing your needs, training staff, and giving them tools to help them respond to customer concerns before the competition does. We…

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7 Techniques for Building Rapport with Clients in Sales

By Jason Aten on September 25, 2019 | Account Management, How To, Sales

Rapport building with clients means developing a friendly connection that makes them comfortable with you as you establish a relationship. It is one of the most important skills for salespeople and is the foundation for building a successful relationship since people are more likely to do business with people they like and trust. Using a…

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