by DebbieH | Oct 20, 2014 | Jobseeker Blog, Sales Tips
Is everyone loving BBC’s The Apprentice as much as we are here at Simply Sales Jobs? We’re only 2 episodes in and already there’s been some excellent examples of how not to sell a product. Here are some of our favourite lessons learned so far…...
by DebbieH | Oct 15, 2014 | Jobseeker Blog, Sales Tips
When selling your products and services, you know that buyers will not be really interested in the features. Saying something like, “Yes, this model goes from zero to sixty in less than nine seconds”, or “Our WX600 can pump out 60 copies per minute”, leaves the...
by DebbieH | Oct 1, 2014 | Jobseeker Blog, Sales Tips
LinkedIn is fantastic resource for any salesperson – whatever your industry. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking social media is a mysterious tool your Marketing team goes on about – LinkedIn is practically made for the sales industry. We’ve...
by DebbieH | Jul 2, 2014 | Jobseeker Blog, Sales Tips
Cold calling is an early stage in the selling process and usually refers to the initial call to a potential customer. Cold calling could also refer to face-to-face interaction aka ‘door-to-door’ selling. Cold calling is an extremely important stage of the...
by DebbieH | Jan 27, 2014 | Jobseeker Blog, Sales Tips
When your client has money to burn but very particular demands, car sales rely on finely-tuned skills and years of experience. Imagine your ideal client. Plenty in the bank, right? Maybe they’re a generous spender too. Very easy to persuade into up-selling deals...
by DebbieH | Jan 8, 2014 | Sales Tips
How often does your enthusiasm for a call slip away once you reach the dreaded “gatekeeper”? MD of MTD Sales Training Sean McPheat explains how you can turn that guardian into one of your best contacts. Many salespeople see the gatekeeper as someone who...