Selling Secrets
Definition of Salesmanship Ability to understand customer needs and wants Translate needs and wants into product or service to sell Everything you do on behalf of business SLIDE 1 Selling Secrets
Salesmanship Involves Application Of… SLIDE 2 Energy Motivation Persistence Knowledge Communication Problem Solving Positive Attitude Selling Secrets
Beware of “Marginal Business Attitudes” Limiting work effort Avoiding what needs to be done Underpricing Disliking challenge Being all things to all people SLIDE 3 Selling Secrets
Selling Situations Direct selling or personal selling = retail Indirect selling = wholesale SLIDE 4 Selling Secrets
Relationship Selling Involves… Service Trust Listening for opportunities SLIDE 5 Selling Secrets
Principles of Non-Manipulative Selling Professionalism Shared Goals Trust Understanding Appreciation Partnering SLIDE 6 Selling Secrets
Selling is everything you do on behalf of the business. SLIDE 7 Selling Secrets
Networking: Becoming involved in events, people, and places. SLIDE 8 Selling Secrets
Types of Networking Formal – establishes business credibility (ex. Professional Organizations) Informal – increases contact with other businesses (ex. Civic Groups) SLIDE 9 Selling Secrets
Keys to Selling Organize Adapt to situations Anticipate situations Network with other business Practice your skills SLIDE 10 Selling Secrets
Seven Steps in Selling SLIDE 11 Prospecting Preparing Approaching Presenting Dealing with Objections Closing Follow up Selling Secrets
Know the Objections to Closing a Sale No need No hurry No trust No money No desire SLIDE 12 Selling Secrets
Closing the Sale Suggest Offer Summarize Approve SLIDE 13 Selling Secrets
Don’t forget to ASK! SLIDE 14 Selling Secrets