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Bell Ringer. When should you attempt to close the sale? Should you wait until you have covered all selling points before closing? Or could you close immediately after the approach? What is the rule of thumb?. Chapter 15 Closing the Sale. 15.1 Customer Buying Signals. What You’ll Learn:.
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Bell Ringer • When should you attempt to close the sale? • Should you wait until you have covered all selling points before closing? • Or could you close immediately after the approach? • What is the rule of thumb?
Chapter 15 Closing the Sale 15.1 Customer Buying Signals
What You’ll Learn: • The buying signals that a customer sends • The rules for closing a sale • The specialized methods of closing a sale
Closing the Sale • Timing the Close • Buying Signals – things customers do or say to indicate a readiness to buy • Trial Close – an initial effort to close a sale
General Rules for Closing the Sale • Behavioral Traits: • Radiate enthusiasm through out the sales process • Sincere and confident • Enjoy profession • Watch for early buying signals and close as soon as possible • Constantly practice sale-closing techniques • Recognize Closing Opportunities • Help Customer Make a Decision • Don’t Talk Too Much and Don’t Rush a Customer
Specialized Methods for Closing the Sale • Which Close – encourages a customer to make a decision between two items. • Standing-Room-Only Close – when a product is in short supply or when the price will be going up in the near future. • Direct Close – method in which you ask for the sale • Service Close – services that overcome the obstacle or problems (ex. This purchase comes with gift wrapping, warranties, guarantees, bonuses, and/or premiums) • Failure to Close
Wrap-up • What would you do if a customer had four items in front of him/her and was confused about making a purchase decision?