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Consultative Selling Using a Common Problems Approach

criteria for success

In my world of sales and sales training , I hear the term “consultative selling” thrown around quite a bit. First of all, being a consultative partner means two things. First, it's about establishing comfort and trust between the buyer and the seller, and second, it's about understanding your prospect’s problems at a deep level.

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Consultative selling: What is it and why does it work?

Gong.io

A product-focused, target-oriented mindset may have worked 30 years ago, but today’s buyers are much better informed and far less willing to put up with an unsatisfactory sales experience. . Adopting a consultative selling approach that takes a genuine interest in your customers will blow your competitors out of the water. .

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Hard Selling Skills vs. Soft Selling Skills

Richardson

The differences between hard selling and soft selling comes down to one factor: time. A hard sell is an attempt to get the buyer to take action now. In contrast, a soft sell is a gradual approach. When a sales professional embraces soft selling they are taking their time.

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OKR Framework for Sales: The Key to Effective Consultative Selling

Sales Hacker

The notion that consultative selling is the optimal way to sell has been around since the last millennium. The concept was coined in the 1970s in the book Consultative Selling by Mack Hanan. To compete in this “new buying normal,” we need to modernize what we mean by and how we execute consultative selling.

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The Meaning of Consultative Selling, 4 Revolutionising Communication Steps, A Quote From Richard Branson

MTD Sales Training

The Meaning of Consultative Selling, 4 Revolutionising Communication Steps, A Quote From Richard Branson. This podcast includes: What Exactly Is Consultative Selling? Communication Skills : 4 Revolutionising Steps. Communication Skills : 4 Revolutionising Steps A Key Quote From Richard Branson

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Top 3 Reasons to Use Consultative Selling Skills

Klozers

Consultative Selling Skills are used by organizations in many different industries to drive high end Business 2 Business sales, and whilst Consultative Selling is undoubtedly difficult to get right, the rewards are high given the typical values of the products & services involved.

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How to Reengineer Your Sales Training Program

SalesFuel

In addition, consultative selling skills stand out when top performers engage with prospects. Credibility is key to buyers. Our research finds nearly 50% of buyers seek sellers with experience in their line of business. The Rain Group found that top performers generally stay more focused than other sellers (73%).

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