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Our approach to effective strategic/key account management (SAM/KAM)

For almost twenty years Professor McDonald has been researching Key Account Management global best practices at Cranfield University School of Management. This research club (sponsored by some of the world’s leading companies) has developed some of the most important models in the following Key Account domains: selection; categorization; profitability; needs; planning; organization; IT; measurement of effectiveness.

Professor McDonald and his associates have produced a number of books on the subject.

Buy direct from the publisher using the individual 'Buy online' links below or from Amazon or The Book Depository

Books* bought direct from publishers Wiley - a 20% discount is available using the discount code VBH39 at checkout.

*Key Account Management: The Definitive Guide, 3rd Edition

ISBN: 978-0-470-97415-5
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"This book is crammed with distilled, practical wisdom for key account managers and their directors. Organizations claiming to practise key account management should equip everyone involved with a copy, so they really understand what they are supposed to be doing. Anything less is just old-fashioned selling."

Key Account Plans: The Practitioners Guide to Profitable Planning

ISBN: 0750683678
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To manage key accounts profitably you need strategic planning that works. This book is the definitive guide to achieving this based on the unmatched practical and research experience of Ryals and McDonald.

Key Customers: How to Manage Them Profitably

Key Customers: How to Manage Them Profitably

ISBN: 0750646152
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Developing successful business-to-business relationships with more powerful customers in highly competitive markets requires processes and skills that go beyond traditional selling activity. The very best state-of-the-art strategies are set out clearly in this book in a practical way that can be implemented in all organizations

Key Account Management: Learning from supplier and customer perspectives

Key Account Management: Learning from supplier and customer perspectives

ISBN: 075063278X
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Rethinking Sales Management: A Strategic Guide for Practitioners

Rethinking Sales Management: A Strategic Guide for Practitioners

ISBN: 0470513055
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To see our articles and client case examples on SAM/KAM click here

To see our 10 Key Principles for effective SAM/KAM click here

To see our Simulation Game for developing  SAM/KAM skills click here


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Our expertise

  • Profitable growth through strategic sales and marketing
  • Best practices for strategic/key account management

Our services

  • Board Briefings
  • Keynote Addresses
  • Tailored Workshops
  • Diagnostics & Implementation
  • Sales & Marketing Plans
  • Business Simulations
  • Strategic/Key Accounts
  • Value Propositions
  • Marketing Accountability

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