1. Steps in the selling process
PERSONAL SELLING
Steps in the selling process

2. The Sales Process
1. Prospecting and qualifying B. pre-approach (used by some texts)
2. Approach
3. Presentation
4. Demonstration
5. Handling Objections
6. Closing
7. Follow-up

3. The Sales Process Prospecting and Qualifying
Prospecting Identifying potential customers.
It could be their appearance, or something they say that causes the sales person to “move in” and begin conversation
Potential Customers can also be obtained from
cards left at a booth at trade show
Inquiries to a website or calls to a number
List of existing customers of related products

4. The Sales Process Prospecting and Qualifying
Qualifying Determining that the prospect is really a potential customer.

5. The Sales Process Prospecting and Qualifying
Qualifying …a potential customer.
Definition of a customer is
Interest to buy
Money to buy – they show some indication of being able to afford the thing
Authority to buy

6. The Sales Process Approach
The initial contact between the salesperson and the prospective customer.
Usually involves the salesperson asking some polite questions
“I see you are looking at the iPhone 6 model, did you know it is on sale here cheaper than any other place in Toronto”

7. The Sales Process Presentation
The act of giving the sales message to a prospective customer.
“This is the new… that fits into the Nikon…”
You can then explain the FABs
Features – example: has Bluetooth for …
Advantages – you can …
Benefits – which will save you time doing…

8. The Sales Process Closing
Closing The act of asking the prospect for an order.
Basically, using words or gestures to confirm they will buy the item
Soft Close
Hard Close

9. The Sales Process Closing Soft Close
“can I have one taken out to your car”
“we have it in the colour you were asking about”
Explaining payment options (as a presumption that they will pay)
“so, we seem to have answered all your needs with this model”
Hard Close
“will that be cash or debit”
“will that be all”
“that’ll be $4” (hot dog vendor)

10. The Sales Process Follow-up
Follow-up The post sales activities that often determine whether a person will become a repeat customer.
Because follow-up contributes to Market Development (compared to Market Penetration)
The best way to grow your business in a Competitive Environment is to build on the success with your existing customers
Following up also can contribute to customers talking about your product with their family and friends
Following up also includes making sure they know how to use the product
They have all the right parts, or they can use the app properly