4 OKR examples for Account Managers

What are Account Managers OKRs?

The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.

Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.

We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Account Managers to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read more about the OKR meaning online.

Best practices for managing your Account Managers OKRs

Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.

Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇

Tip #1: Limit the number of key results

Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.

We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.

Tability's audit dashboard will highlight opportunities to improve OKRs

Tip #2: Commit to the weekly check-ins

Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.

Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.

Tability's check-ins will save you hours and increase transparency

Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row

Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples below). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.

As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.

Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.

Building your own Account Managers OKRs with AI

While we have some examples below, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. There are 2 options available to you.

Use our free OKRs generator
Use Tability, a complete platform to set and track OKRs and initiatives
including a GPT-4 powered goal generator

Best way to track your Account Managers OKRs

Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly in order to get all the benefits of the OKRs framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
It will highlight poorly set OKRs
It will surface execution risks
It improves transparency and accountability

We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using a proper OKR-tracking tool for it.

Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.

Account Managers OKRs templates

We've covered most of the things that you need to know about setting good OKRs and tracking them effectively. It's now time to give you a series of templates that you can use for inspiration!

We've added many examples of Account Managers Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.

Hope you'll find this helpful!

OKRs to increase account expansion by securing contract renewals for 90% of existing clients

Achieve a high rate of contract renewals for existing clients
Increase customer satisfaction rates by 15% via feedback surveys
Improve account management processes to reduce churn by 10%
Outperform monthly revenue targets by 20% to upsell and cross-sell
Launch a customer referral program to generate 30% new business from existing clients

Track these OKRs

OKRs to increase sales and profitability for sellers in the next quarter

Increase sales and profitability for sellers in the next quarter
Increase the number of new customers acquired by sellers by 20%
Enhance customer referral program to incentivize existing customers to refer new buyers
Develop and implement targeted marketing campaigns to attract new potential customers
Analyze and optimize online presence to increase visibility and attract new customers
Improve sales training program to enhance sellers' prospecting and customer acquisition skills
Achieve a 10% increase in average order value per customer
Analyze customer preferences and identify potential products to upsell
Train sales team to effectively communicate and emphasize the value of additional products
Improve website design and layout to promote cross-selling and product bundling
Implement targeted promotions and discounts to encourage higher order values
Implement and optimize targeted marketing campaigns resulting in 15% higher conversion rates
Continuously test and refine marketing strategies to achieve 15% higher conversion rates
Conduct market research to identify target audience and their preferences
Utilize data analytics to measure campaign effectiveness and make necessary adjustments
Create personalized and tailored content for each target segment
Improve seller satisfaction rating to an average of 4.5 out of 5
Implement a feedback system to gather seller ratings and reviews regularly
Provide comprehensive seller training programs to enhance product knowledge and customer service skills
Analyze seller feedback data to identify recurring issues and proactively resolve them to improve satisfaction
Assign dedicated account managers to build stronger relationships and address seller concerns promptly