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ABM 8 minSeptember 18, 2024

Account-Based Marketing Guide: Align Sales and Marketing Around Target Accounts

Design an ABM program with shared account lists, personalised content, and coordinated outreach plays across marketing and sales.

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ABM fails when sales and marketing use different account lists. Fix that by using PerksMate to co-create ICPs, generate account clusters, and feed both teams the same intelligence.

Tiering Accounts

TierVolumeTouch model
Tier 125 accounts1:1 bespoke content + multi-channel outreach
Tier 2100 accounts1:few campaigns with industry-specific assets
Tier 3500 accountsScaled email + ads with light personalisation

Shared Playbook

  1. Marketing launches personalised ads + landing pages per tier.
  2. Sales triggers PerksMate Engagement agents using the same messaging angles.
  3. Weekly standup reviews account engagement scores and next actions.

Measurement

Track account-level pipeline, meetings, and revenue vs. a control group. Use CRM custom fields like abm_tier and campaign_name to slice results in dashboards.

Content Ideas

  • Interactive ROI calculator embedded on blog posts
  • Executive dinner invites with handwritten notes
  • Industry playbooks featuring peer benchmarks

Frequently Asked Questions

How long before ABM shows results?+

Plan for 3-4 months to see pipeline impact. ABM is a compounding strategy, not a quick campaign.

Do we need special software?+

Not to start. Use PerksMate for account research, your existing marketing automation for ads/email, and Supabase/Next.js for microsites.

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