Advanced Techniques for Strategic Account Management
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Advanced Techniques for Strategic Account Management
This course is part of Strategic Selling and Account Management Specialization
Instructor: LearnQuest Network
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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.
Skills you'll gain
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Cross Selling
- Customer Relationship Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Sales Management
- Driving engagement
- Relationship Management
- Market Intelligence
- B2B Sales
- Account Strategy
- Drive Engagement
- Sales Strategy
- Consultative Approaches
- Consultative Selling
- Upselling
- Account Management
- Virtual Teams
- Business Relationship Management
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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 videos•Total 19 minutes
- Strategic Account Management•2 minutes
- Relationship Intelligence and Account Mapping - Introduction•2 minutes
- Map Stakeholder Influence•3 minutes
- Uncover Hidden Decision-Makers•2 minutes
- AI for Internal Political Insight•3 minutes
- AI Sentiment for Churn Prediction•2 minutes
- Structured Feedback Loops•2 minutes
- Adjust Strategies Proactively•2 minutes
- From Account Mapping to Value Expansion•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
- Action Story: Hidden Stakeholders Derailing a Critical Deal•5 minutes
- Action Story: A Silent Shift in Client Sentiment•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 36 minutes
- Relationship Intelligence and Account Mapping•26 minutes
- Mapping and Leveraging Account Power Structures•10 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 videos•Total 17 minutes
- Value Expansion—Cross-Selling, Upselling, and Renewal - Introduction•2 minutes
- Frameworks for Assessing Product Fit•2 minutes
- Personalized Renewal Offers with Analytics•2 minutes
- Prioritize White Space Opportunities•2 minutes
- Defend Accounts with Competitive Insights•2 minutes
- Win-Win Negotiation Strategy•2 minutes
- Address Buyer Budget Constraints•2 minutes
- Expert Insights: Why Procurement Is the Real Deal Closer•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Action Story: A Competitor Slips In Through the Side Door•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 36 minutes
- Value Expansion—Cross-Selling, Upselling, and Renewal•26 minutes
- Opportunity Identification and Custom Solutions•10 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 videos•Total 16 minutes
- Cross-Functional and Virtual Account Leadership - Introduction•2 minutes
- Orchestrate Cross-Functional Collaboration•2 minutes
- Role Clarity for Distributed Teams•2 minutes
- Unlock Value with Peer Learning•2 minutes
- Lead Outcome-Focused Virtual Meetings•2 minutes
- Use Digital Engagement Platforms to Deliver High-Touch Service•2 minutes
- Manage Geographically Dispersed Accounts•2 minutes
- Expert Insights: Structure and Accountability Drive Sales Team Performance•2 minutes
- Ready for Sustainable Growth•1 minute
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Action Story: A High-Stakes Hybrid Meeting on the Verge of Falling Apart•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 36 minutes
- Cross-Functional and Virtual Account Leadership•26 minutes
- Leading Account Teams for Maximum Impact•10 minutes
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