Chapter3
Why a Selling Process?
I often hear people say that they buy from those that they trust. Trust is only one part of the transition. The truth is that we need to believe that we’re making the right purchase before we can come to a final decision. If the consumer does not have confidence in their ability to interpret the information or understand the decision, they will likely resist bystalling.
The worst word for most customers to say in a sales call is no, and they will use every statement to stall rather than decline. An old argument that many sales professionals often use in the profession is, “The sale does not start until the customer says no.” Customers see the job as manipulating and dishonest, and they will practice the art of stalling to avoid being convinced; convinced is different from being sold. Customers that have been sold typically enjoy the experience when it’s donecorrectly.
The selling process is explicitly designed to help customers find a solution to a problem. It is the same process of two parties developing a relationship. If we look at most selling relationships where the sales professional followed the process effectively, there is an emotional connection of gratitude between the seller andbuyer.
Try to think of any purchases you made where you were satisfied with the selling process. If you were satisfied, the seller thoroughly followed the process and worked hard to build a relationship. A relationship is where two parties have something in common, and a familiar benefit is exposed. It is a mutual understanding and a real win-win solution for both parties. In sales, there does not have to be a loser for there to be awinner.
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