
ARTICLE
Traditional sales models—reliant on lead generation and product-centric pitches—are increasingly obsolete in today’s B2B landscape.
Buyers now demand that key account sellers act as strategic partners, prioritizing problem-solving over transactions and preemptively addressing needs before intent signals emerge. Organizations that fail to adapt risk irrelevance.
This whitepaper delivers eight critical “shifts” to pivot from reactive tactics to insight-driven growth, placing evolving buyer needs at the core of every engagement. If you oversee revenue growth, account expansion, or sales strategy, this information is indispensable. It provides the tools to outmaneuver competitors, deepen client loyalty, and achieve scalable, sustainable growth.

Dave Irwin
Founder + CEO of Polaris I/O
Dave has 30 years of experience in B2B as President, GM, CMO, and CSO. He is recognized as an AI, marketing, and sales enablement expert. He is also a growth leader with a strong history of innovation.