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How to Become an Independent Sales Rep!. By Gift Rep Sandy. SESSION 7: What Trainings are Most Important?. What Training is MOST IMPORTANT to Become a Sales Rep?. Selling Techniques Myers-Briggs personality types DISC leadership/communication styles
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How to Become an Independent Sales Rep! By Gift Rep Sandy SESSION 7: What Trainings areMost Important?
What Training is MOST IMPORTANT to Become a Sales Rep? • Selling Techniques • Myers-Briggs personality types • DISC leadership/communication styles • Database/Contact Management Software and Training • Bookkeeping * • BIG FOUR Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter (*Optional… but you will lose money if you don’t!) How to Become an Independent Sales Rep Getting Started Series
Recommended “How to Sell” Resources http://astore.amazon.com/salesrepbiz-20 How to Become an Independent Sales Rep Getting Started Series
Time Management Resources: • GTD Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P7NjZ2Bafs • Nirvana HQ: www.NirvanaHQ.com How to Become an Independent Sales Rep Getting Started Series
Gift Rep Sandy's Top Ten Time Management Tips! • Schedule your daily selling time for when buyers are most available. PHONE OFF! • ONLY do selling during this period. • Except: update your contact management database IMMEDIATELY (or ASAP) • Return calls when you are eating, driving, or otherwise free • Process orders LIVE (if you have the technology) OR at the end of every sales day How to Become an Independent Sales Rep Getting Started Series
Time management tips, continued: 6. Catch up on bookkeeping weekly 7. Reserve one day per week at home for client problem solving, to solicit re-orders by phone, client and customer check-ins, and soliciting new lines. *Make sure your clients and customers know this is the best day to contact you. 8. Make LISTS (use NirvanaHQ !!!) 9. Hire a bookkeeper if you can afford it! 10.Hire a part time office manager or virtual assistant, as soon as you can. How to Become an Independent Sales Rep Getting Started Series