How to network with VPs and above

The question is self explanatory but what I really mean is internal networking.

I feel like I’ve developed a solid relationship with my manager but my VP and CRO seem very distant if that makes sense.

what do you do to develop solid relationships upwards in the org?

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fuzzy

Notable Contributor

CMO (Chief Meme Officer)

For internal:

Learn who they are. Pay attention to what seems to get the most attention from them and why. Pick up on queues, body language, etc.

Own. Your. Shit. Own other people’s shit. Be the boss you want to be.

They want less work, not more.

For prospecting:

Read their books/material if they have any and build a relationship around their interests way before you start to sell yourself and product.

Blackwargreymon

Politicker

MDR

Pay attention to when they go for coffee/bathroom breaks and have a chat with them then...

Clashingsoulsspell

Politicker

ISR

I agree with fuzzy solid feedback here. Internal is usually easier.

Trinity

WR Officer

BusDev

Pay attention to when they go for coffee/bathroom breaks and have a chat with them then...
+1 with fuzzy. Be great at what you do + do something outside of your current role/responsibilities. Go beyond reading sales books/listening to sales podcast, learn the business (read business books/articles/learn to read financial statements)

SalesPharaoh

Big Shot

Senior Account Executive

I agree with fuzzy solid feedback here. Internal is usually easier. for external key is to stalk their activity on linkedin and see that is what will make you stand out. Also engage with comments and what not.

MR.StretchISR

Politicker

ISR

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How to network with VPs and above

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