From our 30 Things Top Performers series today we go over 10 things top salespeople know is a waste of their time. Yet we see companies doing this over and over again. instead of activities that drive results. The audio, video, and additional lists in this builds on the 30 Things Top Salespeople Need and Want but won’t tell you.
Hope everyone is safe and well and given the circumstances business is good. Given a number of my clients and friends have been impacted by having their sales teams begin to work remotely. On Monday we did a super quick live selling over the phone training that built on the Phone Sales Skills post from last week and then quickly covered listening skills and best practices for leaving a voicemail .
Listening Skills Phone Selling Over the Phone
Generally speaking the stereo type fits for many people not just sales professionals. We talk too much and listen too little. One Mouth Two Ears. Sure there should be interactive two way dialogue and naturally flowing conversation. So in short your role is not to perform a soliloquy nor should your questions reassemble and interrogation from Law and Order.
Ask a Question and Shut Up. Being direct let the customer speak,
Respond if the Customer Ask a Question
It’s Not About You – Make it About the Customer’s Needs.
Question, Clarify, Paraphrase and Repeat
Using Mute as Your Super Power
Active Note Taking
The Art of the Voicemail
Voicemail when used correctly can be a powerful tool to engage current customers, make your name recognizable to prospects and new contacts, and occasional get a call back.
Script vs. Talking Points
Slow Your Speech Pattern Down to get the Best Results
Get to the Point Don’t babble on about nothing
Ask for an Action or Response
Repeat your Name
Leave Your Call Back Number Twice
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