Ten Steps to Closing Every Sale
Closing sales doesn’t take magic. Just follow this simple 10-step plan: Get your prospect to say “yes” right away. As you talk to a customer, ask questions to which he or she will answer yes. This helps to establish the right frame of mind. Keep digging for the reasons behind the prospect’s objections. To every objection, […]
Study Reveals Crucial Sales Tips
If you want to sell executives on a proposal, service, or project, your presentation must be organized – and it should also be informal, relaxed, and conversational. That’s a major finding from a study of 162 executives conducted by Genesis Training Solutions. Here are other suggestions to consider: Avoid a hard-sell approach. Stay away from hype and […]
Continuous Learning Increases Territory Sales
Do you approach every sales call as a learning opportunity? Do the customers in your territory view you as a resource for new information? The best approach is to use a continuous learning mentality. Consider the following: 1. Develop a personal library. […]
Be a Better Seller
Even experienced sellers need a refresher course every now and then. Here are five things for salespeople to remember to improve their persuasiveness during sales calls. Selling isn’t about salespeople and their products. Selling is about customers and their problems. You’ll close more sales by being customer-centered, not self-centered. Prospects who haven’t developed trust in you […]
Add Power to Your Sales Letters
What’s the most powerful section of your sales letter? Research shows that the postscript is one of the first (sometimes only) items a prospect looks at. Use the P.S. to restate your key point, emphasize a deadline, and/or pique the customer’s curiosity enough to read the entire letter.
