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Which step in the sales call process involves understanding why customers make purchasing decisions?
Which step in the sales call process involves understanding why customers make purchasing decisions?
- Analyze Needs
- Why People Buy (correct)
- Prospecting
- Customer Gain Commitment
What is the primary focus during the 'Present Product Benefits' stage of a sales call?
What is the primary focus during the 'Present Product Benefits' stage of a sales call?
- Building relationships
- Setting a fair price
- Managing territory
- Highlighting value propositions (correct)
Which element is crucial for determining customer needs in the sales process?
Which element is crucial for determining customer needs in the sales process?
- Analyze Needs (correct)
- Ethical Communication Skills
- Sales Knowledge
- Follow-up & Service
What does the 'Trial Close' stage of a sales call aim to assess?
What does the 'Trial Close' stage of a sales call aim to assess?
In the context of a sales call, what is essential for building rapport with potential customers?
In the context of a sales call, what is essential for building rapport with potential customers?
Study Notes
Planning and Executing a Sales Call
- A sales call follows a structured process, starting from time management and territory planning, moving inward to the specific customer interaction and ultimately reaching after-sale support.
- Early stages of the sales process include prospecting, understanding why people buy, building social relationships, and product knowledge.
- Analyzing customer needs comes before presenting product benefits.
- Price and distribution are key considerations as well.
- Gaining a customer’s commitment involves negotiation and closing the deal.
- The innermost circle in the planning process focuses on factors like sales knowledge, staff motivation and compensation, leadership, and performance evaluation.
- Meeting objectives, determining potential customer objections, ethical communication skills, trial closes, and effective presentation are all essential aspects in successful sales call execution.
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Description
This quiz covers the structured process of planning and executing a successful sales call. It includes essential stages such as prospecting, understanding customer needs, and gaining commitment. Test your knowledge on critical factors like negotiation, effective presentations, and after-sale support.
