Davis Potter, ABM Marketing Manager at Scale AI, shares key insights on launching an ABM strategy from scratch, differences between startup and enterprise ABM, and the vital role sales plays in ABM success.
Strong center of excellence crucial for ABM success by establishing consistent templates and sharing best practices across regions.
Cross-functional ecosystem and aligned SDR team key for quick and quality ABM execution at Google Cloud.
Deep dives
Key Takeaways from Pega Experience: Center of Excellence and Industry Autonomy
When discussing his experience at Pega, Davis Potter highlighted the importance of a strong center of excellence in ABM programs. He emphasized the need for consistent templates, communication with sales teams, and best practice sharing across regions to ensure program success. Additionally, he learned the value of granting autonomy to ABM practitioners, allowing them to adapt strategies based on industry differences, even within the same geographical region.
Insights from Google Cloud: Cross-Functional Ecosystem and SDR Team Impact
Reflecting on his time at Google Cloud, Davis noted the significance of a robust cross-functional ecosystem for ABM success. Establishing a strong team collaboration facilitated quick program execution without compromising quality. Davis also highlighted the crucial role of a supportive and aligned Sales Development Representative (SDR) team, describing them as a 'cheat code' for effective outreach and insights, particularly in one-to-few ABM approaches.
Launch Strategy at scale_AI: Building an ABM Program in Three Months
Upon joining scale_AI, Davis initiated the ABM program by first understanding the business operations and aligning with sales and marketing leaders. He emphasized the importance of creating an ABM Center of Excellence (COE) and developing a comprehensive playbook for strategic execution. By focusing on account intel, custom messaging, and stakeholder mapping, the program aimed to drive revenue through personalized ads, demonstrating early wins and the power of ABM efforts.
In this episode of Let's Talk ABM, Declan chats to Davis Potter, ABM Marketing Manager, Strategic Accounts at Scale AI. Davis has been schooled by two of the leaders in enterprise ABM, Pega Systems and Google Cloud. He is now leading the Account-based Marketing charge with the startup Scale AI, where he has stood up an ABM program in less than three months with tangible results.
Here's what they cover:
- Key learnings from two major ABM leaders
- How to launch an ABM strategy from scratch
- How startup ABM differs from enterprise ABM
- How Sales makes or breaks ABM success
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