How to Sell: An Overview of Fundamental Selling Techniques

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Introduction

Analyze the sales process and its alignment with the buyer's journey.

Demonstrate effective cold calling techniques using social media, telephone, and email.

Apply listening and questioning skills to discover customer needs and build rapport.

Master strategies for overcoming objections and maintaining momentum in sales conversations.

Syllabus

How to Sell: An Overview of Fundamental Selling Techniques

"How to Sell: An Overview of Fundamental Selling Techniques" is an essential course for those looking to master the basics of the sales process. Instructor Jean Barnard, with a vast sales background, guides students through the foundational skills needed to succeed in sales. The course covers the entire sales process, from lead generation to closing deals, and emphasizes the importance of building rapport and effectively listening to customers. By the end of the course, participants will be proficient in cold calling, offering solutions, and closing sales with confidence, making it a crucial starting point for anyone aiming to excel in a sales career.

Lesson 1: Own Your Success: The Sales Process

This lesson introduces the sales process, helping you understand the buyer’s journey and explore lead-generation techniques using social media, telephone, and email. Learn how to handle objections and master the art of closing deals.

Lesson 2: Active Listening, Strategic Questioning, and Effective Solution PresentationSales Process

Focus on building rapport with customers and discovering their needs through effective listening and questioning techniques. This lesson teaches you how to control conversations and guide prospects towards evaluating your solutions positively.

Lesson 3: Offering your Solution and Asking for the Order

Learn to present your product or service compellingly and confidently ask for the order. This lesson covers how to effectively offer solutions that meet your customers' needs, increasing the likelihood of closing the sale.

Overview

Did you know that 70% of sales professionals fail to ask for the sale? This critical step is often overlooked, yet it's crucial for closing deals and achieving success in sales. This short course is tailored for aspiring sales professionals and those looking to refine their sales skills to master fundamental selling techniques to start or increase their sales effectively. By completing this course, you'll gain the ability to understand the sales process deeply, engage in effective cold calling

Skills

Reviews

This course provide me with the headlines of Sales principles.

The instructor presented concepts clearly. I found his explanations were brief but very insightful which reflects a solid background in the industry.

Amazing content and specific actionable steps to implement. Super recommended!

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This course is great. It packs the essentials of high quality selling that focuses on providing value to the prospect in about 3 hours of content.