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How do you qualify a champion, and if they are deemed unqualified, how do you enable introductions to others in the organisation?

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  1. Andrew Zinger
    Andrew Zinger

    Ironclad Senior Global Director, Revenue Enablement • 1y

    Here are some of my tips on how to qualify an internal customer champion A true champion should have: 1. Influence – Can they drive internal conversations and decisions? 2. Access – Do they have direct connections to decision-makers? 3. Advocacy – Are they invested in your solution and willing to push for it when you are not in the room? 4. Knowledge – Do they understand the business problem and see your solution as the answer? To validate potential champions, ask questions like: • “Who else nee ...Read More

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  2. Adam Wainwright
    Adam Wainwright

    HubSpot GTM Leader | Building Products that help Sales teams win | Formerly Clari, CallidusCloud (SAP), Selectica CPQ, Cacheflow • 1y

    Effective champions are crucial to securing a deal, especially when there isn't a direct path to an executive sponsor. However, if your champion is too junior or lacks the necessary influence, it becomes imperative to elevate the conversation quickly. To make meaningful progress, you need to amplify the perceived urgency around the pain points and advocate for expanding the evaluation committee as soon as possible. An unqualified champion can still be valuable if they can help secure introductio ...Read More

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