Account Based Marketing

Account-Based Marketing (ABM) is a strategic approach that transforms marketing and sales alignment. Through in-depth research and insights into key accounts (new or existing), Paola facilitates collaborative workshops to drive change and tailor efforts for each account. This highly strategic methodology fosters long-term relationships and personalised campaigns, unlocking sustained growth and impactful results.

Target Account Selection

Identifying and prioritising the most valuable accounts for focused marketing and sales efforts.

Personalisation

Creating highly tailored messaging and experiences that resonate with specific accounts at each stage of the buyer journey.

Team Alignment

Fostering seamless collaboration and communication between marketing, sales, and customer success teams to deliver a unified approach.

Go-to-Market (GTM) plan

The Go-to-Market (GTM) plan would span all of the above, acting as the overarching framework. The GTM plan would:

{Inform} Target Account Selection: By defining the ideal customer profile and desired outcomes, it guides the selection of high-potential accounts.
{Drive} Personalised Engagement: The plan dictates the key messages, channels, and tactics used for personalised engagement with selected accounts.
{Orchestrate} Integrated Team Alignment: The GTM plan outlines roles, responsibilities, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure effective collaboration across teams.

ABM: Why It Matters

Better ROI

ABM can dramatically improve the efficiency of your marketing spend. By focusing your efforts on fewer, carefully chosen accounts, you can achieve better outcomes at a lower cost.

Personalisation

ABM allows for highly personalised marketing messages that are far more likely to engage and convert specific clients. This approach not only enhances customer experience but also fosters loyalty and retention among key accounts.

Alignment

This focused approach ensures that your sales and marketing teams are perfectly aligned, working together closely to close deals and deepen customer relationships.

ABM | FAQ

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ABM success isn't just about closing deals; it's about building a foundation for long-term growth. I use the "Three Rs" framework: Reputation, Revenue, and Relationships. We'll track metrics like first meetings booked (a strong indicator of early engagement), pipeline growth, deal size, and overall revenue generated. But we'll also look at the strength of your relationships within target accounts and how ABM enhances your brand reputation.
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One of the biggest hurdles is aligning sales and marketing teams. ABM thrives on seamless cross-functional collaboration. Without buy-in and timely action from both sides, even the best-laid plans can fall flat. Another challenge is the complexity of DIY ABM. Properly identifying target accounts, creating personalised content at scale, and integrating with CRM systems requires expertise and a strategic approach.
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Traditional marketing casts a wide net, aiming for broad reach. ABM, on the other hand, is laser-focused. We meticulously select high-value accounts (new or existing) and tailor our marketing and sales efforts to resonate with their specific needs and challenges. ABM isn't about throwing away your existing marketing activities; it's about orchestrating them strategically to enhance your current efforts and maximise your ROI. And importantly, ABM doesn't have to be expensive. It's about smart strategy and execution, not just big budgets.

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253-255 David Low Way

Peregian Beach QLD 4573

paola@piccinno.com.au

Tel: +61 474 136 172