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The consumer goods industry has to adapt to an entirely new era in consumption post a trying time through a pandemic, market uncertainties and supply chain disruptions. In this regard, B2B sales take on particular significance and the role of sales representatives has transformed from one that’s transactional to that of strategic advisors. However, a critical challenge persists: the inefficiency caused by navigating disparate data sources and manual tasks. According to research, 87% of B2B buyers expect sales reps to offer strategic insights, yet many are bogged down by administrative tasks, which hinder their ability to provide value-added guidance. This is where AI and unified data enter the equation and prepare the consumer goods industry for a substantial shift. To address this particular challenge, forward-thinking sales organizations are leaning into data integration and artificial intelligence (AI) to empower their key account managers (KAMs). By unifying data sources and leveraging AI, KAMs gain access to crucial insights such as volume predictions, strategic guidance for account planning as well as automated reporting capabilities. With AI-driven insights at their fingertips, KAMs can swiftly adapt strategies, compare scenarios, and optimize account plans for maximum effectiveness. Looking ahead, sales teams are poised to revolutionize their approach by literally conversing with their data. Through natural language queries, powered by AI, sales professionals can extract actionable insights on promotions, product acceptance rates and personalized sales pitches tailored to individual accounts. This conversational AI interface streamlines the decision-making process, allowing KAMs to focus on building meaningful relationships and driving revenue growth. To further enhance efficiency and consistency, sales teams are advised to create prompt libraries containing pre-defined templates, questions and scenarios. Piloting this initiative with top-performing KAMs allows organizations to gauge effectiveness while ensuring compliance and regulation adherence. Prompt libraries empower sales teams to deliver consistent, personalized experiences across all accounts.