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What key factor is most likely lacking when only 13% of buyers feel a salesperson understands their needs?
What key factor is most likely lacking when only 13% of buyers feel a salesperson understands their needs?
- Effective communication and active listening skills of the salesperson. (correct)
- Aggressive closing techniques employed by the salesperson.
- Extensive product knowledge displayed by the salesperson.
- The salesperson's enthusiasm for the product being sold.
Why might immediately showcasing her favorite new car to a prospect be a misstep for Ciera, the BMW salesperson?
Why might immediately showcasing her favorite new car to a prospect be a misstep for Ciera, the BMW salesperson?
- It might be perceived as Ciera being too pushy and eager.
- It demonstrates a lack of confidence in other models.
- It may not align with the prospect's specific needs or preferences. (correct)
- It overwhelms the prospect with too much information at the beginning.
To effectively create value for a potential buyer, what should a salesperson prioritize?
To effectively create value for a potential buyer, what should a salesperson prioritize?
- Understanding the buyer's needs through active listening. (correct)
- Highlighting the product's advanced features and technical specifications.
- Quickly closing the sale to meet monthly targets.
- Offering the lowest possible price to beat competitors.
What is the most significant risk Ciera faces if she leads with her personal preference for a specific car model without understanding the customer's needs?
What is the most significant risk Ciera faces if she leads with her personal preference for a specific car model without understanding the customer's needs?
In the context of sales, how does active listening contribute to building customer relationships and ensuring success?
In the context of sales, how does active listening contribute to building customer relationships and ensuring success?
Which type of question is designed to uncover attitudes, opinions, and preferences a prospect holds?
Which type of question is designed to uncover attitudes, opinions, and preferences a prospect holds?
A sales representative asks, 'Could you tell me more about how that might affect...?' This is an example of what type of question?
A sales representative asks, 'Could you tell me more about how that might affect...?' This is an example of what type of question?
Which of the following best illustrates a reactive question?
Which of the following best illustrates a reactive question?
In the SPIN selling methodology, what is the primary goal of situation questions?
In the SPIN selling methodology, what is the primary goal of situation questions?
Which question type would be MOST effective at uncovering detailed information about a specific problem a customer is facing?
Which question type would be MOST effective at uncovering detailed information about a specific problem a customer is facing?
A car salesperson says, 'It sounds like you need a vehicle to haul people and supplies. Do you need a 2 wheel drive or 4-wheel drive?' What type of question is this?
A car salesperson says, 'It sounds like you need a vehicle to haul people and supplies. Do you need a 2 wheel drive or 4-wheel drive?' What type of question is this?
Which of the following sequences of questions best represents the SPIN selling approach?
Which of the following sequences of questions best represents the SPIN selling approach?
A sales representative asks: 'How would you feel driving away from the game in the BMW X7 after your success?' What type of question is this?
A sales representative asks: 'How would you feel driving away from the game in the BMW X7 after your success?' What type of question is this?
According to the SIER model, which of the following sequences accurately represents the stages of active listening?
According to the SIER model, which of the following sequences accurately represents the stages of active listening?
In the context of the SIER model, which action would MOST directly improve a person's 'sensing' skills during active listening?
In the context of the SIER model, which action would MOST directly improve a person's 'sensing' skills during active listening?
Which of the following illustrates the 'interpreting' stage of the SIER active listening model?
Which of the following illustrates the 'interpreting' stage of the SIER active listening model?
Why is 'responding' considered a crucial component of effective active listening, according to the SIER model?
Why is 'responding' considered a crucial component of effective active listening, according to the SIER model?
Which of the following actions best demonstrates the key to effective listening: 'Judge content, not delivery'?
Which of the following actions best demonstrates the key to effective listening: 'Judge content, not delivery'?
How does 'capitalizing on the fact that thought is faster than speech' enhance listening skills?
How does 'capitalizing on the fact that thought is faster than speech' enhance listening skills?
A sales representative asks a potential client, 'Do you prefer option A or option B for your company's new software?' This is an example of what kind of question?
A sales representative asks a potential client, 'Do you prefer option A or option B for your company's new software?' This is an example of what kind of question?
Which type of question is designed to allow a customer to provide detailed and personalized information?
Which type of question is designed to allow a customer to provide detailed and personalized information?
A car salesperson is working with a football coach who needs a vehicle to transport a lot of gear. Which communication approach is MOST likely to build trust and result in a sale?
A car salesperson is working with a football coach who needs a vehicle to transport a lot of gear. Which communication approach is MOST likely to build trust and result in a sale?
Which of the following exemplifies trust-based sales communication?
Which of the following exemplifies trust-based sales communication?
What is the PRIMARY purpose of asking carefully crafted questions in trust-based sales communication?
What is the PRIMARY purpose of asking carefully crafted questions in trust-based sales communication?
What is the role of active listening in trust-based sales communication?
What is the role of active listening in trust-based sales communication?
A salesperson is using active listening skills while talking with a client. Which action demonstrates the 'Paraphrasing and repeating' facet of effective listening?
A salesperson is using active listening skills while talking with a client. Which action demonstrates the 'Paraphrasing and repeating' facet of effective listening?
Which scenario BEST exemplifies 'serious listening'?
Which scenario BEST exemplifies 'serious listening'?
Which of the following is NOT a facet of effective listening?
Which of the following is NOT a facet of effective listening?
A salesperson is actively engaged with a potential client. What does 'visualizing,' as a facet of effective listening, entail in this context?
A salesperson is actively engaged with a potential client. What does 'visualizing,' as a facet of effective listening, entail in this context?
Which combination of facial cues would MOST likely indicate a state of surprise?
Which combination of facial cues would MOST likely indicate a state of surprise?
During a negotiation, a person purses their lips and avoids direct eye contact. Which emotion is this person MOST likely displaying?
During a negotiation, a person purses their lips and avoids direct eye contact. Which emotion is this person MOST likely displaying?
An individual is observed rapidly blinking and frequently covering their mouth while answering questions. What might these body language cues suggest?
An individual is observed rapidly blinking and frequently covering their mouth while answering questions. What might these body language cues suggest?
In a professional setting, what does maintaining good posture MOST effectively communicate?
In a professional setting, what does maintaining good posture MOST effectively communicate?
Before delivering a high-stakes presentation, an individual adopts a 'high-power pose'. What is the MOST likely reason for this behavior?
Before delivering a high-stakes presentation, an individual adopts a 'high-power pose'. What is the MOST likely reason for this behavior?
Which of the following gestures would MOST likely be considered a distracting mannerism during a presentation?
Which of the following gestures would MOST likely be considered a distracting mannerism during a presentation?
A speaker's tone of voice shifts from calm and steady to rapid and high-pitched when discussing a specific topic. Which aspect of communication does this change exemplify?
A speaker's tone of voice shifts from calm and steady to rapid and high-pitched when discussing a specific topic. Which aspect of communication does this change exemplify?
In a social interaction, an individual consistently maintains a large physical distance from others. What aspect of nonverbal communication is MOST directly influencing this behavior?
In a social interaction, an individual consistently maintains a large physical distance from others. What aspect of nonverbal communication is MOST directly influencing this behavior?
Which type of question in the SPIN selling methodology aims to help the buyer realize the severity of their issues, motivating them to seek a solution?
Which type of question in the SPIN selling methodology aims to help the buyer realize the severity of their issues, motivating them to seek a solution?
A sales representative asks, 'If our product could improve your team's efficiency, would that be something of interest?' Which type of question is this, according to the SPIN selling methodology?
A sales representative asks, 'If our product could improve your team's efficiency, would that be something of interest?' Which type of question is this, according to the SPIN selling methodology?
In the ADAPT questioning system, what is the primary goal of assessment questions?
In the ADAPT questioning system, what is the primary goal of assessment questions?
Following the ADAPT questioning system, which type of question is most effective for uncovering detailed challenges a buyer faces with their existing processes?
Following the ADAPT questioning system, which type of question is most effective for uncovering detailed challenges a buyer faces with their existing processes?
A salesperson asks, 'Could you describe your typical process for managing customer returns?' Which type of question under the ADAPT questioning system does this represent?
A salesperson asks, 'Could you describe your typical process for managing customer returns?' Which type of question under the ADAPT questioning system does this represent?
After identifying a potential problem, what is the next logical step in a SPIN selling approach?
After identifying a potential problem, what is the next logical step in a SPIN selling approach?
Which of the following questions is an example of a 'problem question' according to the SPIN selling methodology?
Which of the following questions is an example of a 'problem question' according to the SPIN selling methodology?
What is the overarching strategy behind using a funneling sequence of questions in sales, as exemplified by the ADAPT technique?
What is the overarching strategy behind using a funneling sequence of questions in sales, as exemplified by the ADAPT technique?
Flashcards
Buyer perception of Salespeople
Buyer perception of Salespeople
Only 13% of buyers feel salespeople understand their needs.
Salesperson's Key Task
Salesperson's Key Task
Salespeople MUST understand buyer needs to create value for them.
Pitfall of immediate showing
Pitfall of immediate showing
Showing the new car immediately may not address the buyer's specific needs or wants. Always listen first!
Understanding Needs
Understanding Needs
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Essential sales skill
Essential sales skill
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Trust-Based Sales Communication
Trust-Based Sales Communication
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Salesperson's Role
Salesperson's Role
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Three Communication Subcomponents
Three Communication Subcomponents
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Facets of Effective Listening
Facets of Effective Listening
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Social Listening
Social Listening
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Serious Listening
Serious Listening
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Active Listening
Active Listening
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Use Active Listening
Use Active Listening
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SIER Model
SIER Model
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Sensing (in SIER)
Sensing (in SIER)
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Interpreting (in SIER)
Interpreting (in SIER)
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Evaluating (in SIER)
Evaluating (in SIER)
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Responding (in SIER)
Responding (in SIER)
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Open-Ended Questions
Open-Ended Questions
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Closed-Ended Questions
Closed-Ended Questions
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Dichotomous Questions
Dichotomous Questions
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Problem Questions
Problem Questions
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Implication Questions
Implication Questions
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Need-Payoff Questions
Need-Payoff Questions
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ADAPT Questioning System
ADAPT Questioning System
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Assessment Questions
Assessment Questions
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Discovery Questions
Discovery Questions
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Assessment Questions Focus
Assessment Questions Focus
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Discovery Questions Purpose
Discovery Questions Purpose
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Probing Questions
Probing Questions
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Evaluative Questions
Evaluative Questions
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Tactical Questions
Tactical Questions
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Reactive Questions
Reactive Questions
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Situation Questions
Situation Questions
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SPIN Selling
SPIN Selling
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SPIN - Definition
SPIN - Definition
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SPIN - Reactive Qs
SPIN - Reactive Qs
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Eyebrows Raised
Eyebrows Raised
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Eyebrows Lowered
Eyebrows Lowered
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Wide Open Eyes
Wide Open Eyes
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Dilated Pupils Indicate?
Dilated Pupils Indicate?
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Rapid Blinking: Signal?
Rapid Blinking: Signal?
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Paralinguistics
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Good Posture Signals
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Proxemics Definition
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Study Notes
- 13% of buyers believe salespeople understand their needs.
- Sales representatives must understand buyer needs to create value.
- Trust-based sales communication involves talking with the customer, not at them.
- It is a collaborative, two-way communication style.
- This approach helps buyers and sellers understand needs and co-create solutions.
Key Actions for Salespeople
- Salespeople should listen and ask carefully crafted questions.
- Prompt information about the prospect's situation, needs, and expectations.
- Actively involve the buyer in the selling process.
- Redirect, regain, or hold the buyer's attention.
Three Communication Components
- Developing effective questioning methods helps uncover buyer needs.
- Active listening facilitates the exchange of ideas and information.
- Maximizing responsive information dissemination helps buyers understand the benefits of proposed solutions.
Facets of Effective Listening
- Paying attention
- Monitoring nonverbals
- Paraphrasing and repeating
- Making no assumptions
- Encouraging buyers to talk
- Visualizing
Types of Listening
- Social Listening: An informal mode used in day-to-day conversation and entertainment, characterized by low cognitive activity.
- Serious Listening: Used for important topics, it requires sorting, interpreting, understanding, and responding to messages, also known as active listening with high concentration.
- Active Listening: A cognitive process that involves sensing, interpreting, evaluating, and responding to verbal and nonverbal messages.
SIER Active Listening Model
- SIER is a hierarchical, four-step sequence for active listening:
- Sensing: Hearing and receiving verbal and nonverbal components, improved by note-taking and eye contact.
- Interpreting: Correctly understanding the message.
- Evaluating: Deciding whether to agree with the sender's message, separating facts from opinions.
- Responding: Giving feedback to encourage elaboration and transition roles betwen sender and receiver
10 Keys to Effective Listening
- Find areas of interest
- Judge content, not delivery
- Hold your judgement
- Listen for ideas
- Be flexible
- Work at listening
- Resist distractions
- Exercise the mind
- Keep an open mind
- Use the speed of thought, anticipate, and summarize
Types of Questions
- Open-ended: Allow free responses to encourage sharing business information.
- Closed-ended: Limit responses to one or two words.
- Dichotomous: Offer multiple choice questions.
- Probing: Seek in-depth details for needs discovery.
- Evaluative: Use open/closed formats to uncover opinions.
- Tactical: Redirect the discussion if needed.
- Reactive: Follow up on previously provided information.
SPIN Questioning System
- SPIN: A system that sequences types of questions to enhance buyer understanding.
- Situation: Early questions to gather the buyer's needs.
- Problem: Questions about difficulties and dissatisfaction.
- Implication: Relate to potential consequences of problems.
- Need-payoff: Questions focus on solutions and commitment.
ADAPT Questioning System
- ADAPT: A logic-based funneling sequence of questions to assess the buyer's situation.
- Assessment: Broad, fact-based questions.
- Discovery: Questions to find problems and dissatisfaction.
- Activation: Show the negative impact of problems.
- Projection: Show what life would be like without the problems.
- Transition: Confirm interest and transition to solutions.
Assessment Questions
- These questions should address the buyer's company, operations and goals.
Discovery Questions
- These questions follow up on assessment questions.
Activation Questions
- Are used to activate the customer's interest in solving problems.
Projection Questions
- Are used to encourage and facilitate the buyer in projecting what it would be like without problems.
Transition Questions
- Used to smooth the transition from needs discovery into solution presentation.
Interpersonal Communication
- Communication is governed by non-verbal cues.
- Non-verbal communication alters how people think and feel.
- Body language affects outcomes.
Non-Verbal Communication
- Non-Verbal Cues: Reactions, movements, and expressions used with language.
- Nonverbal clusters: groups of expressions that help people understand the true message.
Nine Types of Non-Verbal Communication
- Facial Expression: Often crosses cultures; shows basic emotions.
- Eyes: Indicators of emotions; can show if someone's lying.
- Gestures- Cultural: use of body, like hands or head.
- Paralinguistics: The vocal communication separate from language, like voice tone.
- Body Language and Posture: The position someone is in.
- High Power Stance: Power and Dominance pose.
- Low Power: Shows insecurity. Legs crossed, body slumped.
- Proxemics: Use of personal space to set relationships.
- Haptics: Communicating through touch
- Artifacts: Items that communicate nonverbally, like uniforms.
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Understanding customer needs is crucial in sales. Salespersons should prioritize understanding customer needs, use active listening, and ask the right questions for success. SPIN selling emphasizes situation questions to understand the current context.
