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The Science of Basic Selling Skills

Bernadette McClelland

And the basics of selling are….? It’s a question I’ve asked a couple of times in workshops and online, and it’s a question that was triggered by a few ‘posts’ I read, stating that. 4. Make your key objective to help the customer, not to close a sale. salespeople today don’t execute on the basics. 5. Know your prospects.

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5 Must-Have Virtual Selling Skills for 2022

Julie Hanson

2022 has raised the bar on virtual selling skills. If you want to remain competitive in 2022, it’s time to level up with these must-have virtual selling skills! Must-Have” vs. “Most” Virtual Selling Skills Most virtual selling skills are simply traditional selling skills rebranded under the virtual selling umbrella.

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Are “Traditional” Selling Skills Even Relevant Anymore?

Partners in Excellence

In the face of all this, for the most part we are training our sales people in the same skills I learned many decades ago, and my predecessors learned decades before that. Even concepts of insight based selling are repackaging of consultative, solution, customer focused selling programs of the 60s, 70s, 90s.

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The Importance of Evidence

Bernadette McClelland

The World Economic Forum and Jobs of the Future Report tells us CRITICAL THINKING is one of the key skills you need, regardless of whether you are in a sales-related role or a sales leadership role. Leaders hire me to get results within the sales function of their business. Take a punt and do the thing! Let’s Go!

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5 Ways to Improve Virtual Selling Skills with Online Sales Training

Lessonly

Sales moves quickly. New sales trends emerge. Before you know it, you’re in the back of the race, losing sales and profits. Time to level up with online sales training! What is Online Sales Training? Overall, sales training programs help sales reps learn and improve their selling techniques, skills, and processes.

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Join Us Friday, June 19th – Forget High Pressure Scare Tactics: 3 Simple, Collaborative Steps to Close Sales

SalesProInsider

What does work is framing the sales “close” as the culmination to a productive, collaborative conversation. The good news is that with the information I’ll share in this month’s powerful, and FREE, virtual workshop can increase your conversion rate, close more business, and win more clients.

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7 Tips to Skyrocket Performance In Small Sales Teams

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Charlotte Powell You don’t need a big sales team to make a lot of money. Small sales teams can perform incredibly well if you get the right balance of skills, motivation, and resources. How can you inspire your sales team to go above and beyond? Run a skills assessment. Run a skills assessment.