How can I improve my sales skills?
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whatever you sell there are 4 things to always know before you can sell effectively... #1 what it is #2 where it is #3 what it does #4 what it cost  what am i selling know all about it..what does it do? where it is how long before i can get it ... what does it cost if you know what it cost you than you know what you can sell it for
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a) Marketing people gain respect when they truly appreciate the sales effort - a brief stint in field sales/ channel sales can help gain credibility.\nb) If u r not so much a sales person, u cud try Market Research as a field - Specialized role that needs ur analytical ability.\nc) An MBA degree can help if u r serious about a career in marketing.\nd) Of the various stuff u do in marketing, which one are u most good at? If it is data analysis, move to research. If it is promotion, try an ad agency. If it is strategy & tactics, try sales. In short- move from generalist to specialist, wherever u r good at.\n\nALL THE BEST!!!!
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Every successful business person is a salesperson.  The skills are essential.  But very few colleges and universities have any classes for general sales ability.  I think this probably makes it a "less acceptable" career path in many people's opinions.  \n\nSales is the fundamental currency of business skill.
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It depends on exactly what kind of sales it is, but I think that the best thing to do is communicate with HR the specific criteria of the individuals you are looking for.  Such As:\n\nEducation\nExperience - With quantifiable results (If they had a quota what percentage did they hit.)\nBusiness References\n\nIt is also important that the HR department communicates what you expect as well to the prospective employee.  You don't want to get someone who is qualified, but on down the road they find out that what you are offering is not what they are looking for.  Time is then wasted for both of you.\n\nIf you are not directly recruiting there is only so much that HR can do to screen the candidates.  Someone can look great on paper, but be useless in reality.  Especially in sales.  However, if you are specific in your needs and direct in your expectations then you should be starting off on the right foot.
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You might try applying at the CIA, NSA or United States Department of State, for starters. They all look for good thinkers with credentials in the disciplines you mentioned. Obviously, teaching could be another useful option.\n\nWith a background like yours, you could also be sucessful in certain areas of sales, although the education is not usually a requirement for sales positions - but the ability to make intelligent conversation is usually a key to sales success.
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Take the broad look at psychology.  Human factors engineering can improve efficiency but that is rather obscure for most psychologists.  Training in body language would be great for sales people.  Motivations -- rewards and punishments -- would be a good topic.
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Sales woman-you can meet many persons, get acquainted with them, help them, get help from them, that way earn money friends and help
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I would try something like ~ a paid day (of half of day) off for the person who sells the most product or the highest dollar amount (that makes them up-sell). Or they could get a free lunch at the place of their choice (with limitations),not only are they getting a free lunch but you can attend with them and that gives the opportunity for bonding. I'm not sure how much authority you have but those suggestions always work in my place of employment.\n\nIf you want long term~ make the stakes a little larger. Try something like ~ Highest amount of sales over a specific period of time gets you a weekend getta way at a hotel.\nOf course don't forget to take into account that you can't spend more than you are profiting.
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Network. \nDo some cold calls at competitors or similar business. If you are a good salesperson, show them. Demonstrate it and sell yourself and show examples of what they get, 85K is a lot of cash, so you need to show them its a sound investment that will earn them MORE than 85K in return.\nOften it is hard to find a job unemployed. It may be neccessary for you take take a job at less money to fill the gap. That will also show your work ethic that you are willing to work for less to mend the gap.\n\nAlso, consider adding to your job skills. Take a class or two at the local college, maybe some management classes.
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try a few new things. as you bebecome sucessful at small tasks your confidence will grow
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The best way to manage high sales producers is to keep them motivated. Hey, they are already producing and that makes your job easier. Learn from them and do courses in management and sales. Seems to me like you do not have a problem.
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the best skill you can develop for your future career is salsemanship.\n\nI don't care what job it is, if it has some component of sales, take it.  \n\nIf you're not the sales type, that's all the more reason to take a sales position.  \n\nA position in sales will develop interpersonal skills that will be valuable to you even if you become an X-ray technician.\n\nNow, that doesn't mean you have to do hard-sell timeshare sales in Florida, but some position that involves communicating ideas to other people and getting them to not only understand but agree with you will give you valuable skills, not to mention the fact that you'll overcome any fear of rejection you may have.\n\nSo, for that reason, I would suggest any job in retail.  I would stay away from fast food, simply because it's nasty work.
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If you're in marketing, you must know something about sales as well.\n\nYou are the product.  Sell it.  It's that simple.  Remember salespeople find it easier to sell a product they can believe in; so believe in yourself.  Then sell.
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Just briefly, I would be asking you first what it is that you hope to achieve by having a door-door marketing team and if this is the most effective way of furthering sales and establishing yourself within the industry.\nAfter you have asked questions of yourself such as WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY and HOW you will have a better understanding of what you are looking for and where to find it.\nThats my two cents anyways, hope it helps.\nGoodluck and have a great day
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Is it possible to change jobs and move to a competitor?  Or, another sales job in a different industry?  Being able to sell is an amazing talent to have and very transferable.  \n\nIf you're the best sales person in the region, that's a fact and it doesn't matter what your boss says.  Sometimes you just have a crappy boss who is never pleased with what you do.  The problem is the boss and it's probably because they feel insecure.  Try to find compassion for the other person (i.e., maybe he's scared of losing his job, maybe he was picked on in school and you remind him of someone, etc.).  \n\nAlso, instead of worrying what they think, focus on what you know about yourself.  In your case, you know you're the top sales person.  Own it.  Be proud of it.  Broadcast it.\n\nSometimes, managing perceptions is all it takes.  Put some effort into communicating all the hard work you do.  If you don't get sales, talk about all the calls you made and then just shrug it off.  \n\nYou could also try speaking with your boss about this issue.  However, the key is to not do it when you're pissed off.  The other thing is to try to really listen to what they're saying even if it comes out sounding like crap.  Some people lack communication skills.  Really try to focus on a solution and a common goal.  \n\nSometimes being really honest helps too.  Rather than act like you don't care what he thinks, tell him you value his opinion and you feel very demoralized when he does x and that you were wondering if your perception of the situation was a bit off.  Don't blame.  Always chalk it up to differences in how you communicate.
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You will probably get lots of different answers, but my opinion on what makes a good sales person is this:\n\n1) product knowledge - yours and your competitors! You have to know how to position your product and respond to any objections to be able to effectively offer your product as a solution to meet the buyers need.\n\n2) develop a relationship built upon trust, honesty, integrity - your competitor may do the "hard sell" but developing an honest relationship will lead to word of mouth referrals and customers for life! Get to know the individual, their office staff (gate keepers), their business, their competition, their market space so that you can position your product to completely meet their needs.\n\n3) once you have developed a relationship and you know your product is the right solution, ask for the business. Customers expect it and if you have responded to any objections, developed an honest relationship, then you should be in a nice position to close the deal.\n\n4) for customer that provide on-going sales - thank them for the business. Let me know how important they are and that you value them as a customer. Ask them to recommend your product to colleagues.\n\nGood luck!
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Try a few of these methods and watch your sales soar! \n1.   Launch a Web site. Web sites provide your company with worldwide exposure and give your customers convenient access to your services and products.  \n  \n2.   Host a grand opening or open house. Invite local business owners and residents from surrounding neighborhoods. Provide refreshments, drawings for door prizes, free merchandise samples, and have plenty of business cards and company brochures on hand.  \n  \n3.   Monitor the quality of your services and products constantly. Satisfied customers who spread the word about your business are the best source of new customers. Pay attention to pricing, customer service, product availability and prompt delivery.  \n  \n4.   Explore various types of traditional advertising methods such as classified ads, yellow page ads, television and radio spots, and display ads in magazines and on other Web sites. Go with what meets your budget and best reaches your target group.  \n  \n5.   Support a local charity by sponsoring a fundraising event such as a food drive, toy drive or walkathon. Arrange for a formal presentation of your donation with cameras at the ready and try to get a local newspaper to publish the photograph.  \n  \n6.   Distribute fliers and business cards door to door, place them under car windshield wipers and tack them to local apartment, college and community center bulletin boards.  \n  \n7.   Maintain a visible presence within your industry. Participate in trade shows, attend community events and offer to speak on your area of expertise at seminars.