Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Understanding the Talk
- Types of Sales
- Common Sales Approaches
- Glossary of Common Terms
Module Three: Getting Prepared to Make the Call
- Identifying Your Contact Person
- Performing a Needs Analysis
- Creating Potential Solutions
Module Four: Creative Openings
- A Basic Opening for Warm Calls
- Warming up Cold Calls
- Using the Referral Opening
Module Five: Making Your Pitch
- Features and Benefits
- Outlining Your Unique Selling Position
- The Burning Question That Every Customer Wants Answered
Module Six: Handling Objections
- Common Types of Objections
- Basic Strategies
- Advanced Strategies
Module Seven: Sealing the Deal
- Understanding When It’s Time to Close
- Powerful Closing Techniques
- Things to Remember
Module Eight: Following Up
- Thank You Notes
- Resolving Customer Service Issues
- Staying in Touch
Module Nine: Setting Goals
- The Importance of Sales Goals
- Setting SMART Goals
Module Ten: Managing Your Data
- Choosing a System That Works for You
- Using Computerized Systems
- Using Manual Systems
Module Eleven: Using a Prospect Board
- The Layout of a Prospect Board
- How to Use Your Prospect Board
- A Day in the Life of Your Board
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations