
The Most Natural Process to Success
for
Sales
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An interest in sales improvement is actually an interest to improve productivity—the results from your sales efforts. Since results are related to activities, skills, knowledge, data, etc., any, or a combination of, refinement in these areas may lead to improved sales. The starting point to improved sales is to decide where to invest your attention to improve.
Suggestions:
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Consider your sales process;
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Identify the major steps that convert your potential clients into clients;
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Identify the activities involved in your process, which may include prospecting, nurturing, presentations, data management, negotiation, etc.;
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Select the activity or activities to achieve targeted improvement(s).
NOTE: Be aware! There could be a difference between what you think will improve your sales and what would actually improve sales. Areas to consider:
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Phone skills
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Prospecting
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Quality of data
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Sales management
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Data management
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Presentation materials
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Presentation skills
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Strategies / Approaches
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Ability to nurture opportunities
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Degree of relevant knowledge (about sales, your prospects, etc.)