Today, 92% of consumers incorporate product and service reviews into their online purchase decision1. Positive reviews are a critical component of an organization’s branding and marketing strategies because they instill trust and loyalty. Since third party reviews are so very effective, it’s difficult to imagine why many sales people don’t leverage them when selling their products…
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Five Secrets to Selling Yourself in Sales
Follow these five sales secrets to be successful. Banish preconceived notions. A common mistake many sales rep’s make when selling themselves is focusing too much on themselves. They memorize their resumes, important corporate facts, etc. they believe will appeal to prospects. Truth be told, selling yourself isn’t about you at all; rather, it’s about them—how…
Negotiations—Four Steps for Smooth Selling
Whenever stakes are high—as with negotiating, fear and anxiety tend to dominant our minds. Instead of fearing negotiations, approach them with the same process and perspectives as those who have mastered the art of the deal. Here is how. Define a win-win strategy. Sales professionals sometimes refer to an upcoming pitch as, ‘Going in for…