Buying Committee Dynamics: Mapping Influencers, Deciders, and Gatekeepers
Course Code: SALES-105
Format: In-Person / Virtual
Description: B2B deals involve an average of 6-10 stakeholders. This course applies Organizational Buying Behavior theory to map the political landscape of client accounts. Learn to identify and align the conflicting interests of Deciders, Gatekeepers, and Users.
Learning Objectives:
Create a stakeholder map for complex accounts.
Strategize access to the "Economic Buyer" past the "Gatekeeper."
Build consensus across siloed departments.
Scholar-Practitioner Framework:
Theory: Organizational Buying Behavior.
Application: Stakeholder Power/Interest Mapping.
Curriculum: The 4 Buyer Archetypes; Multi-Threading Strategies; Consensus Building.