Account-based marketing (ABM) focuses your sales and marketing effort on a defined set of companies. Hatchlee helps connect account research, buyer context and a relevant reason to start a conversation.
For B2B teams with a defined offer, a considered buying process and a need to reach specific companies—not simply collect more contacts.
THE APPROACH
What goes into the work.
01
Define a useful ideal customer profile
Start with the characteristics of a good-fit customer: industry, company size, market, business needs and buying conditions. Agree exclusions as well as priorities so the target list reflects where your offer can genuinely help.
02
Understand the buying group
Research the roles that influence the decision, from the problem owner to the commercial approver. A list of job titles is only the starting point; the campaign needs a clear view of what each role cares about.
03
Turn account insight into a campaign
Group accounts by their needs and context, then align messaging and channel selection. Account intelligence should change what you say and how you approach the buyer, not sit unused in a spreadsheet.
A PRACTICAL STARTING POINT
What a programme can include.
Final deliverables, responsibilities and timelines are agreed after understanding your business.
An agreed ideal customer profile and exclusion criteria
A prioritised target-account list with research context
Buying-role mapping and message themes
A channel plan and agreed qualification criteria
MEASUREMENT THAT MEANS SOMETHING
Look beyond activity.
Review target-account coverage, relevant engagement, conversations with the right roles and sales-accepted opportunities. Account activity alone does not establish buying intent or commercial success.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you get started.
How is ABM different from a broad lead-generation campaign?+
ABM begins with selected accounts and their buying groups. A broader campaign may start with a larger audience and qualify leads afterwards. The right approach depends on your offer, deal size and sales process.
Do we need an existing account list?+
An existing list is helpful but not essential. Customer patterns, sales feedback and a clear offer can provide the starting point for defining and prioritising accounts.
Can ABM work with outbound and paid campaigns?+
Yes. Account priorities can inform outbound messaging and paid audience selection. Channel choices and platform targeting limits need to be considered during planning.