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Advanced Techniques for Strategic Account Management

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Advanced Techniques for Strategic Account Management

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Map real decision influence using relationship intelligence and detect early signals that shape account outcomes.

  • Identify and validate growth opportunities, then design personalized cross-sell, upsell, and renewal strategies.

  • Lead cross-functional and virtual account teams with clear roles, strong coordination, and confident client engagement.

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This course is part of the Strategic Selling and Account Management Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

Elevate your expertise as a trusted advisor and strategic partner through advanced account management practices driving sustainable growth. This course guides you through mapping account power structures, identifying opportunities for expansion, and mitigating risks with proactive, tech-enabled strategies. You'll learn to master cross-sell and upsell, manage sentiment, resolve conflict, and align internal and external resources—even in highly competitive or regulated markets. Modules draw from the latest research and real-world scenarios in India, the USA, and globally, accelerating your transition into high-value, long-term account management roles.

Strong, profitable client relationships don’t happen by chance—they’re built through insight and intentional strategy. In this module, you’ll master advanced tools and behaviors to see beneath the surface of complex account dynamics. Learn how to map out power structures, spot hidden influencers, and apply relationship intelligence to keep key clients engaged across geographies. You’ll also discover how to monitor account sentiment in real time, act swiftly to prevent churn risks, and develop data-backed strategies for sustainable account growth. Transform your approach and become the partner top clients count on.

What's included

9 videos2 readings2 assignments

9 videosTotal 19 minutes
  • Strategic Account Management2 minutes
  • Relationship Intelligence and Account Mapping - Introduction2 minutes
  • Map Stakeholder Influence3 minutes
  • Uncover Hidden Decision-Makers2 minutes
  • AI for Internal Political Insight3 minutes
  • AI Sentiment for Churn Prediction2 minutes
  • Structured Feedback Loops2 minutes
  • Adjust Strategies Proactively2 minutes
  • From Account Mapping to Value Expansion2 minutes
2 readingsTotal 10 minutes
  • Action Story: Hidden Stakeholders Derailing a Critical Deal5 minutes
  • Action Story: A Silent Shift in Client Sentiment5 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 36 minutes
  • Relationship Intelligence and Account Mapping26 minutes
  • Mapping and Leveraging Account Power Structures10 minutes

Growing account value goes beyond retention—it’s about uncovering new needs, solving bigger problems, and continually demonstrating relevance. This module empowers you to transform every client relationship into a platform for expansion. You’ll learn to surface fresh opportunities for cross-selling, upselling, and renewal through smarter data analysis and genuine insight. Through actionable frameworks and modern negotiation tactics, you’ll confidently create, communicate, and deliver customized solutions that drive loyalty and unlock sustainable, competitive growth.

What's included

8 videos1 reading2 assignments

8 videosTotal 17 minutes
  • Value Expansion—Cross-Selling, Upselling, and Renewal - Introduction2 minutes
  • Frameworks for Assessing Product Fit2 minutes
  • Personalized Renewal Offers with Analytics2 minutes
  • Prioritize White Space Opportunities2 minutes
  • Defend Accounts with Competitive Insights2 minutes
  • Win-Win Negotiation Strategy2 minutes
  • Address Buyer Budget Constraints2 minutes
  • Expert Insights: Why Procurement Is the Real Deal Closer3 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Action Story: A Competitor Slips In Through the Side Door10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 36 minutes
  • Value Expansion—Cross-Selling, Upselling, and Renewal26 minutes
  • Opportunity Identification and Custom Solutions10 minutes

Account management success today means leading across boundaries—organizational, cultural, and digital. In this module, you’ll learn to drive powerful collaboration among internal and partner teams while delivering seamless, high-value experiences to clients everywhere. Master the art of clarifying roles, building trust, and leveraging digital platforms to keep dispersed teams focused and agile. You’ll gain the tools to facilitate outcome-driven virtual sessions, solve challenges in real time, and manage complex, global relationships with professionalism and confidence.

What's included

9 videos1 reading2 assignments

9 videosTotal 16 minutes
  • Cross-Functional and Virtual Account Leadership - Introduction2 minutes
  • Orchestrate Cross-Functional Collaboration2 minutes
  • Role Clarity for Distributed Teams2 minutes
  • Unlock Value with Peer Learning2 minutes
  • Lead Outcome-Focused Virtual Meetings2 minutes
  • Use Digital Engagement Platforms to Deliver High-Touch Service2 minutes
  • Manage Geographically Dispersed Accounts2 minutes
  • Expert Insights: Structure and Accountability Drive Sales Team Performance2 minutes
  • Ready for Sustainable Growth1 minute
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Action Story: A High-Stakes Hybrid Meeting on the Verge of Falling Apart10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 36 minutes
  • Cross-Functional and Virtual Account Leadership26 minutes
  • Leading Account Teams for Maximum Impact10 minutes

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