So often, salespeople like Tom find themselves having great rapport with prospects, like Sylvia, who appear interested, and ready to take action—only for them to suddenly back-pedal and not be able to make a decision. Here are some typical prospect responses:
* “We want to hold off this year.”
* “I need to think about it. Let me talk to my counterparts.”
* “I'll get back to you.”
* “I need to look at other options.”
Tom mistakenly would let the prospect off-the-hook by saying, “OK. When’s a good time for us to talk again?” What Tom needed to do was discover the real reason why they could not come to a decision—to discover the prospect’s real decision-making process. This would help him overcome any hidden objections, allowing him to eventually QUALIFY the sales opportunity. But how
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Great Sales Coaching Will Lead to Great Sales Results
Posted by DavidByers under SalesFrom http://www.pbresults.com 5053 days ago
Theres A First Time For Everything: How To Handle That First Client Meeting
Posted by DavidByers under SalesFrom http://www.pbresults.com 5244 days ago
You’ve scheduled your first meeting with a new prospective customer! You’re hoping for “beginner’s luck,” eager to make a stellar first impression — but what’s the best way to make that happen?
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Sales Questions and Leadership Questions training helps Major Food Industry Executives
Posted by DavidByers under ManagementFrom http://www.pbresults.com 5651 days ago
Paul Cherry and Patrick Connor presented a sales questions and leadership questions workshop based on their Questions that Sell and Questions that Lead programs at The Snack Food Association's Annual Management Workshop in September.
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