In B2B sales, a consultative approach to selling is becoming more critical. That's because the way people buy has changed. Dramatically. With buyers controlling the buying process, trying to exert pressure on them does not work. It often backfires because, while the buyers want to buy, they want to be kept from being sold to. This course will show sellers the right way to sell face-to-face and how to use tools for social selling. By combining physical and digital selling strategies, sellers can do well and increase sales in either format. Add-on topics such as handling sales conversations, crafting sales stories, team selling, and using digital platforms to get things done are only a few items on the menu.
Course Methodology
This highly interactive course uses exercises, videos, case studies, and self-assessments. You will be constantly engaged in experimental group and individual activities, allowing you to test and apply your learning immediately.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Enhance the success of their business by selling with confidence and dealing with market challenges
Use a disciplined sales process to foster value creation and excellent business relationships with customers
Harness the execution of the sales process to consolidate efforts and optimize sales results
Demonstrate professional skills and abilities in using virtual selling to reduce prospecting costs and increase their selling effectiveness
Apply best practices in B2B selling by understanding the critical role of social selling and its tools in the new normal
Target Audience
Senior salespeople and professionals with basic selling skills and concepts seeking a deep dive into corporate selling in the new normal to enhance their careers and meet market challenges.
Target Competencies
B2B selling process
Social selling
Lead generation
Virtual selling techniques
LinkedIn power
Sales storytelling
Mastering sales conversations
Note
ISM Endorsed
Course Outline
B2B Selling in the New Normal
Definition of personal selling
Difference between B2B and B2C selling
The application of the sales funnel in B2B selling
Critical sales competencies in B2B selling
Fixed versus growth mindset
The B2B Consultative Selling: Features and Process
The buying and selling process
The new five sales reps' profiles
Core and high performers by profile
Mastering the selling process
Auditing the selling process
Zeroing In: The Main Phases in B2B Selling
Phase 1: Preparation
Identifying the customer pain points
Targeting and filtering prospects
Phase 2: Contact
Sales tools for generating leads
Mastering sales conversations
Creating sales stories
Preparing winning sales presentations
Phase 3: Maintenance
Six simple steps to getting down to the best buyers
Building strong business relationships
Pivoting to Virtual Selling
The “New Normal” Selling Landscape
Setting up your virtual workspace
Mastering Interpersonal communication
Meeting management techniques
The virtual selling checklist
Social Selling in the New Normal
Definition of social selling
Four pillars of social selling
Steps for creating a social selling plan
B2B social selling tools and applications
Unlocking LinkedIn’s potential for B2B sales success