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What is the primary focus of trust-based relationship selling?
What is the primary focus of trust-based relationship selling?
- Focusing solely on product characteristics.
- Utilizing aggressive selling tactics.
- Developing customer trust and meeting their needs. (correct)
- Maximizing immediate sales.
Which of the following best describes personal selling?
Which of the following best describes personal selling?
- A form of advertising that uses mass media.
- A method focused only on closing sales.
- An interpersonal interaction between buyers and sellers. (correct)
- A one-way communication from seller to buyer.
What defines customer value in the context of personal selling?
What defines customer value in the context of personal selling?
- The overall reputation of the selling firm.
- The customer's perception of what they gain relative to their sacrifice. (correct)
- The amount of money spent by the customer.
- The frequency of repeat purchases by the customer.
What distinguishes transaction-focused traditional selling from trust-based relationship selling?
What distinguishes transaction-focused traditional selling from trust-based relationship selling?
How has personal selling evolved over time?
How has personal selling evolved over time?
What is an essential characteristic of personal selling?
What is an essential characteristic of personal selling?
In trust-based relationship selling, what is the responsibility of the salesperson?
In trust-based relationship selling, what is the responsibility of the salesperson?
What can be inferred about the evolution of personal selling from ancient times to the modern era?
What can be inferred about the evolution of personal selling from ancient times to the modern era?
What is the primary purpose of sales dialogue?
What is the primary purpose of sales dialogue?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of effective sales dialogue?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of effective sales dialogue?
What type of selling focuses on building trust with customers?
What type of selling focuses on building trust with customers?
Which approach to personal selling relies heavily on scripted presentations?
Which approach to personal selling relies heavily on scripted presentations?
What is a key characteristic of sales professionalism?
What is a key characteristic of sales professionalism?
Which aspect is NOT emphasized in trust-based relationship selling?
Which aspect is NOT emphasized in trust-based relationship selling?
What has been a recent trend in the evolution of personal selling?
What has been a recent trend in the evolution of personal selling?
Which of the following is a goal of sales dialogue?
Which of the following is a goal of sales dialogue?
What is one of the primary contributions of salespeople to society?
What is one of the primary contributions of salespeople to society?
Which of the following is a benefit salespeople provide to their employing firm?
Which of the following is a benefit salespeople provide to their employing firm?
How do salespeople support customers during the selling process?
How do salespeople support customers during the selling process?
Which personal selling approach focuses on adapting messages to various sales situations?
Which personal selling approach focuses on adapting messages to various sales situations?
Which selling approach is characterized by conditioned responses to improve sales success?
Which selling approach is characterized by conditioned responses to improve sales success?
What is a risk associated with the Stimulus Response Selling approach?
What is a risk associated with the Stimulus Response Selling approach?
What role do salespeople play in advocating for the customer?
What role do salespeople play in advocating for the customer?
Salespeople are often seen as future leaders within an organization because they:
Salespeople are often seen as future leaders within an organization because they:
Flashcards
Personal Selling
Personal Selling
Direct interactions between buyers and sellers to enhance relationships.
Transaction-Focused Selling
Transaction-Focused Selling
Sales emphasis on quick transactions rather than building lasting relationships.
Trust-Based Relationship Selling
Trust-Based Relationship Selling
Building customer trust and aligning needs to create long-term value.
Customer Value
Customer Value
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Sales Dialogue
Sales Dialogue
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Qualifying Customer Prospects
Qualifying Customer Prospects
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Understanding Customer Needs
Understanding Customer Needs
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Adaptive Selling
Adaptive Selling
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Stimulus Response Selling
Stimulus Response Selling
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Mental States Selling
Mental States Selling
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Need Satisfaction Selling
Need Satisfaction Selling
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Problem Solving Selling
Problem Solving Selling
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Consultative Selling
Consultative Selling
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Sales Professionalism
Sales Professionalism
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Long-Term Customer Relationships
Long-Term Customer Relationships
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Open Communication
Open Communication
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Economic Activity Stimulation
Economic Activity Stimulation
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Market Insights Generation
Market Insights Generation
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Sales Strategies
Sales Strategies
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Sales Tactics Evolution
Sales Tactics Evolution
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Salesperson's Role
Salesperson's Role
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Relationship Selling Skills
Relationship Selling Skills
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Sales Relationship Focus
Sales Relationship Focus
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Sales Preparation
Sales Preparation
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Study Notes
Overview of Professional Salesmanship
- Personal selling is essential in marketing, emphasizing interpersonal interactions to build customer relationships.
- Distinction between transaction-focused selling (emphasizing quick sales) versus trust-based relationship selling (focusing on customer value and long-term relationships).
What is Personal Selling?
- Relies on direct interactions between buyers and sellers to foster, develop, and enhance relationships.
Trust-Based Relationship Selling
- Salespeople must earn customer trust, aligning sales strategies with customer needs to enhance value creation and communication.
Understanding Customer Value
- Customer value is defined as the perception of what is gained versus what is given up in a transaction.
Sales Dialogue
- A crucial component involving conversations between buyers and sellers aimed at initiating and developing relationships.
Importance of Sales Dialogue
- Conducts thorough qualifying of customer prospects.
- Exhibits salesperson’s understanding of customer situations and needs.
- Helps identify tailored solutions for customers and facilitates better presentations.
- Promotes open communication regarding customer needs.
Evolution of Personal Selling
- Transitioned from scripted, canned presentations to a focus on sales professionalism, characterized by a thoughtful, customer-oriented approach.
- Current methods prioritize honest, non-manipulative tactics addressing long-term customer and organizational needs.
Contributions of Personal Selling
- Salespeople stimulate economic activity and support innovation diffusion.
- Generate revenue, provide market insights, and may become future leaders within firms.
- Act as problem solvers, resources for expertise, and fierce advocates for customer interests within organizations.
Personal Selling Approaches
- Adaptive Selling: Flexibility to change sales messages based on interactions and individual customer situations.
- Various selling strategies:
- Stimulus Response Selling: Basic responses leading to desired outcomes; though simple, it carries risks.
- Mental States Selling: Focuses on creating specific emotional responses during the sales process.
- Need Satisfaction Selling: Centers on identifying and fulfilling customers’ needs.
- Problem Solving Selling: Involves diagnosing customer issues and providing tailored solutions.
- Consultative Selling: Engages in a deeper understanding of customer needs through dialogue.
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