Negotiation

Of all the sales tactics necessary to be a successful salesperson, persuasion tactics are probably one of the most important. Convincing others is part of a salesperson's day-to-day life and is essential when looking to boost sales figures.  The art of persuasion is a mindset of its own and to master this skill requires preparation, practice, and persistence. In this guide, we'll cover the importance of persuasion sales techniques and how salespeople can cultivate a persuasive mindset to ensure sales success when pitching to their prospects. Let’s jump right in!

“Who has time for reading?” You may ask yourself every time you come across an article like this. Well, let me give you some names… Bill Gates reads more than 50 books per year. Elon Musk learned how to build rockets by reading books. Warren Buffett reads 5 to 6 hours a day. And the list just goes on and on. They are obvious proof that success is closely linked to reading. If they can make time for it, you can too. Here’s a list of the 50 best sales books of all time organized by categories. Pick up the right ones....

The best way to overcome sales objections is to identify and remove the friction that’s acting as a hurdle for your client.  Do this by asking pertinent questions to uncover the real problems. Then, handle them one by one (and calmly!) to move forward in a mutually beneficial way. Sales objections aren’t doors slamming in your face- the customer just needs more information. In this blog, you’ll find the 7 most common sales objections and rebuttals for each one. As a bonus, you’ll also find objection-handling scrips to take your conversations to the next level!

Negotiations are always a high-stakes, high-pressure period for salespeople and prospects who both have serious skin in the game.  Each team involved may have their own conflicting agendas. As a result, it's unlikely that every person at the bargaining table will walk away with exactly what they wanted.   Negotiation breakdowns in sales can happen for a number of reasons, including poor communication, short tempers, and sudden changes in an established plan.  Here are some strategies to avoid losing deals when negotiations go sideways: Consider Integrative Bargaining Historically, most sales negotiations have taken place with reps and prospects both holding their....