The Sales Institute · Specialist Course

Account Management

Build high-value relationships with your most important customers

Duration

12 Hours

Format

Cohort-based

Delivery

On-site/virtual

Programme includes

Cape Town · Johannesburg · Durban

12 hours

Across 8 practical modules

Cohort-based learning

Learn alongside peers from your industry

On-site or virtual

Flexible delivery across South Africa

Account Managers

Tailored for your role and context

"Based on best practices applied by the world’s most successful sales teams, learn how to make more sales, more easily and with less stress."

Programme structure

Programme overview

8 modules covering the practical skills, tools and behaviours in this programme.

Intro: Account Management

Introduces the account manager’s shift from supplier to trusted partner, with a focus on business improvement, account growth and practical measures of success.

Shows participants how to prioritise high-potential customers, research their needs and define a clear account strategy, value proposition and tactical plan.

Focuses on creating trust, improving the buying experience and using listening, questioning and structured conversations to uncover business growth opportunities.

Explains how to work with customers to map requirements, shape capabilities and present solutions that create value for both parties.

Covers stakeholder influence, customer advocacy and internal alignment so account managers can secure support and deliver stronger project kick-offs.

Shows how to build and present a structured business case that connects investment, value, risk and stakeholder priorities.

Develops the closing and negotiation skills needed to handle objections, prepare effectively and reach agreements that work for both sides.

Focuses on maintaining momentum after the sale through feedback, return measurement and a practical 30, 60 and 90 day action plan.

What you will be able to do

6 outcomes. Grow accounts with purpose.

Growing revenue requires helping customers achieve success in their business. You will learn how to build brand loyalty and develop business relationships guaranteed to deliver high returns.

In a recent Sales Leadership poll conducted by Gartner, 72% of respondents said their sales reps struggled to consistently meet account growth targets. In a different study conducted by Forrester Research only 6% of executives believed the agenda of salespeople was to help them drive results.

1

Prioritise high-yield customers

2

Expand customer revenue and grow long-term value

3

Become part of your customer's strategic decision-making process

4

Become part of your customer's strategic decision-making process

5

Become part of your customer's strategic decision-making process

6

Become part of your customer's strategic decision-making process

Is this programme for you?

Who should attend

Designed for Account managers or Sales Representatives who need to grow revenue with existing accounts

I have attended lots a sales courses in the past, but they were very generic. This is the first programme that gave me skills I can actually use.