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How to Have Interesting Sales Conversations

SalesFuel

Sellers do a lot of talking, and the ability to have interesting sales conversations increases the value of their words. But as Ring.io’s Elizabeth Bordiuh explains, any seller can improve their conversational skills. Why Interesting Sales Conversations Matter Being able to converse with others is a vital soft skill for reps.

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The Science of Basic Selling Skills

Bernadette McClelland

5. Know your prospects. Find the problem, discover solution, present why solution is best for prospect. If most salespeople struggle with selling value or holding margin when they are in a crucial conversation, then what value would building their ‘ problem-solving skills’ give them instead of ‘overcoming objection’ training?

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Which Hurts Salespeople More: A Lack of Confidence or Poor Selling Skills?

The Sales Hunter

How do I Overcome my Lack of Confidence When Prospecting: It’s sad to say, but this situation is a major issue and one of the biggest reasons why there’s such a high turnover in sales. When this is your mental state, regardless of your selling skills, you will never be effective. Sales is merely a mind game.

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3 Exercises to Hone Your Team’s Consultative Selling Skills

criteria for success

Whether through group sales team meetings or one-on-ones, here are the top 3 exercises to work into your coaching sessions to build your sales team’s consultative selling skills. A great question will also guide your prospect toward discovering the value of your product or service. Keep Practicing Consultative Selling Skills.

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Selling Skills for New Salespeople

The Digital Sales Institute

Selling skills for new salespeople usually have some differentiators from the sales skills that a more experienced salesperson has due to learning about the sales process and understanding all the steps in the sale alongside product knowledge. Selling today can range from the uncomplicated to the deeply complex.

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Price Conversation when Prospect Wants to Discuss Price Prematurely

The Sales Readiness Blog

In the sales world, pricing is crucial in determining whether or not a prospect will convert into a customer. However, discussing pricing prematurely with a prospect may not always be the best approach. So, what should sales professionals do when faced with prospects who want to discuss price prematurely?

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Prospecting is About Conversations, Not Apps and Hacks

The Sales Hunter

Your success in prospecting is not going to be based solely on the app or hack you buy or download and spend too many hours learning how to use. Your success is going to be based on the conversations you have with prospects. It’s time to quit thinking one more tool is going to bring […].