The benefits of networking are increased referrals, reciprocity, more resources, problem solving, increased visibility, more friends, and more fun. Discover how to expand your circle of influence and be seen and hear at networking events. We will show you how to use effective networking etiquette to start conversations and enter group discussions. Learning Objectives Explain the benefits of networking, Apply networking strategies to expand your circle of influence, Identify the criteria for high-return networking events, Describe networking etiquette Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Use the WRAP methodology to ask for referrals. This includes to wait until the right time, review the benefits, how to ask and pave the way. We will show you to deal with rejection by playing the odds. Learning Objectives Summarize the WRAP⢠technique to ask for referrals, Explain the best time to ask for referrals, Manage rejected requests Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
How do you make introductory calls fun and not make cold calls? We will show you how to have powerful openers by using a strong opening benefit offer. Discover how you can get voice messages returned by leaving a warmly confusing voice mail message. Befriend the gatekeeper as they will be an invaluable resource of information. Learning Objectives Explain how to turn cold calls into warm calls that generate interest, Describe how to open sales conversations with an opening benefit offer, Demonstrate how to increase voice mail return, Apply strategies for getting past gate keepers Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Knowledge of the competition to gain competence and confidence are interconnected to professional success. Understand how competitive company information, product information and representative's information can add insight and valuable data for you. Learning Objectives Explain how knowledge of industry competition increases your success, Identify competitive product information representatives need to know, Explain key ingredients of an effective Competitive Knowledge Management System Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Discover how ineffective habits limits success. We will show you the 'overreached referral' technique for reaching influencers. Understand how to find four types of decision-maker buying influencers. Understand the importance and how to always advance the sale to the next realistic stage. Learning Objectives Explain how ineffective habits limit success, Apply techniques to get your voice mail calls returned, Qualify prospects quickly with screen test questions, Utilize exit strategies to advance the sale Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Warm calls are contacts made to a prospect with whom you have a relationship connection either through your own networking or a third party. Understand the referral truths and why it is important for you. Discover how to apply a warm call prospecting strategy to sell more in less time and why the key to this is consistency. Learning Objectives Define referrals, Summarize three referral truths, Describe 11 warm call referral strategies for selling more in less time Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Discover the four stages of self-management. Discover the seven categories of competency that includes product and service knowledge, procedures, features and benefits, unique language, technical, organizational, and uniqueness. You will understand why it is important to invest the time in developing strong foundations in self-management skills whether you're a beginner or pro. Learning Objectives Describe the two 'faces' of professional development, Apply the four stages of self-management, Explain collaborative web-based learning, Summarize the seven categories of professional competencies Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
The most important qualifier is to help prospects recognize a buying need. Utilize the three objectives for developing interest and uncover dissatisfaction by asking questions. We will help you to ask the right questions Develop dissatisfaction by asking questions that explore the impact of problems on a prospect's current situation. Learning Objectives Describe objectives for developing buyer interest, Explain how to uncover dissatisfaction, Set criteria for call objectives, Control the focus of dissatisfaction Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Understand the difference between trends and fads and we will guide you how to identify fourteen consumer trends. Discover four trends that your business can satisfy and promote to stay ahead of the curve and how to offer trend advice for your buyers to position yourself as the go-to person for industry advice. Learning Objectives Explain the difference between trends and fads, Describe how to become an industry trend resource for your clients Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Evaluation questions help move people from being unaware of their trouble, into awareness and a desire to change. evaluation questions help buyers explore the extent of the damage their trouble is causing. understand all the benefits of evaluation questions and when to use this the most effectively. Learning Objectives Explain four ways people leave their comfort zone, Describe the consequences of not using Evaluation questions in a major sale, Apply Evaluation questions to build urgency for change Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams