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Some of the most toughest prospects are part of a salesperson journey. But the ability of a salesperson to understand the client and follow the right persuasive approach can lead to greater number of sales and a good collection of valuable prospects.<br>Website: https://goo.gl/NuZmsJ
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6 Steps to Closing Tough Customers in B2B Sales A quick guide on how to successfully sell to a tough B2B prospect
Selling to Tough Prospects “What You have for Me? Let’s make it quick.” Every sales person confront pushy and rude prospects. WWW.EXPORTHUB.COM
1.Opt for Face to Face Interaction Especially when a serious investment is involved
Opt for Face to Face Interaction • Meeting Tough Prospects in person helps to: • Increase the close rates quite a few times over. • Prove reliability. • Define the deal as per their requirement. • And finally, win them over! WWW.EXPORTHUB.COM
2.Clarify Value Proposition Or you may miss on a lucrative and rewarding B2B sale
Clarify Value Proposition • The first thing that pops in client’s mind when sales representative sit with them – Will the person create value for me ? • Script out and memorize your value proposition. • Be prepared with well-rehearsed and quick responses. WWW.EXPORTHUB.COM
3.Don’t Compromise on Premium Pricing After all, lower prices never attract quality prospects
Don’t Compromise on Premium Pricing • Tough prospects always demand price negotiation, don’t fall for it. • No matter how tough the prospect is, you don’t need them if they don’t care about your value. • Staying firm on premium pricing eventually leads to increased ales in longer run. WWW.EXPORTHUB.COM
4. Persuade them to Talk About Their Challenges Get them talking about their business goals and challenges in way.
Persuade them to Talk About Their Challenges • Never let go of the client’s perspective on the situation from your mind. • Understand the Challenges in their world. • Show how your services can solve the problem. As a result, • Animosity is likely to be reduced (if any) • Client will get emotionally involved. WWW.EXPORTHUB.COM
5.Be Firm & Unemotional If they sense you’re scared, you’re in dead water.
Be Firm & Unemotional • Show you’re unfazed by their rudeness, don’t back down. • Stick to your approach and hold on to our script. • If the client never stops pushing, be sure to match behavior. • Rise to their strength/tone and set the pace to diffuse their negative energy. WWW.EXPORTHUB.COM
6.Put 3-Option Proposals on Table Now the point is to solve client’s needs.
Put 3-Option Proposals on Table • Provide them with three different kind of options: • The one that is inexpensive and solve their needs • A middle of the road option. • A premium option that is way beyond their budget. • This method will provide the customer with solution under their context. • Surprisingly, client may even choose the premium one. WWW.EXPORTHUB.COM
Most of the time, some of the toughest prospects, turn out as most valuable clients!