Sales Presentation Delivery Module Seven Sales Presentation Delivery

Learning Objectives Describe the difference between features, potential benefits, and confirmed benefits and the role they play in benefits selling. Construct complete selling points using feature in benefits statements. Discuss the advantages of using response-checks in the selling presentation.

Learning Objectives List and explain the different forms of presentation tools and sales aids that can increase the impact of a presentation. Delineate the four steps of the SPES process for effectively utilizing sales aids in presentations. Explain some of the special considerations in making sales presentations to groups.

Key Thoughts People don’t buy when they have a problem or dissatisfaction; they do buy when they have a problem or dissatisfaction they want to resolve. Good salespeople are able to help buyer’s understand the importance of resolving a problem or dissatisfaction. People don’t buy features; they buy the utility (value) the features provide. Do not under estimate the value of understanding and effectively utilizing sales tools and aids.

Linking Solutions to Needs Salespeople should strive to communicate to the buyer . . . How the buyer’s needs will be met or how an opportunity can be realized as a result of a purchase. How the product features translate, in a functional sense, into benefits for the buyer. Why the buyer should purchase from the salesperson as opposed to a competitive salesperson.

This printer has two separate paper trays. Features and Benefits This printer has two separate paper trays. Two separate paper trays allows the user to print letters and envelopes at the same time. Buyer: “I want to be able to print letters and envelopes at the same time.” Feature A quality or characteristic of a product. Potential Benefit The value a feature provides. Confirmed Benefit The value a feature provides that the customer acknowledges as important.

The Importance of a “Selling Point” A selling point is the combination of a feature and meaningful benefit statement. When used strategically, selling points are powerfully persuasive because they represent solutions addressing the buyer’s most pressing needs.

Check-Backs and Response-Checks Closed-ended questions designed to clarify, check for understanding, confirm interest, or confirm resolution of a concern. Examples: Is that what you had in mind? Does this make sense to you so far? How does that sound to you? Does that answer your concern?

Reasons for Using Presentation Tools and Sales Aides Capture prospective buyer’s attention Generate interest in the recommended solution Make presentations more persuasive Increase the buyer’s participation and involvement Provide the opportunity for collaboration and two-way communication

Reasons for Using Presentation Tools and Sales Aides Add clarity and enhance the prospect’s understanding Provide supportive evidence and proof to enhance believability Augment the prospect’s retention of information Enhance the professional image of the salesperson and the selling organization

Sales Presentation Toolbox Visual Aids Product Demonstrations Printed Materials Photographs and Illustrations Graphs and Charts Sales Call Setting Location Positioning and Seating Arrangements Disruptions Verbal Support Voice Characteristics Examples and Anecdotes Comparisons and Analogies Proof Providers Statistics Testimonials Case Histories Presentation Tools And Sales Aids Electronic Media Computer-Based Presentations Video Slides Overhead Transparencies

Sales Aids: Verbal Support Voice Characteristics Examples and Anecdotes Comparisons & Analogies

Sales Aids: Sales Call Setting Location Positioning & Seating Arrangements Disruptions

Sales Aids: Proof Providers Statistics Testimonials Case Histories “In January, Fortune magazine recognized CDW as the top rated technology vendor on the basis of services provided to the buying customer.”

Sales Aids: Visual Aids Product Demonstration & Models Printed Materials Photographs & Illustrations Graphs & Charts

Sales Aids: Electronic Media Computer-Based Presentations Video Slides Overhead Transparencies

Sales Aids: S P E tate selling point & introduce the sales aid resent the sales aid xplain the sales aid ummarize

Group Sales Presentations “When selling to groups, salespeople can expect tough questions and should prepare accordingly” “When selling to a group, salespeople should take every opportunity to pre-sell individual group members prior to the group presentation” Buying Team

Sales Tactics for Selling to Groups Arrival – Arrive and setup before the buying group Eye Contact – Make periodic eye contact with each member of the buying group Communication – Solicit opinions and feedback from each member of the buying group and avoid taking sides Buying Team

Handling Questions in Group Presentation Listen carefully and maintain eye contact with the person asking the question Repeat or restate the question as necessary to ensure understanding Answer each question succinctly and convincingly Buying Team