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The Science of Basic Selling Skills

Bernadette McClelland

According to the World Economic Forum, ‘by 2020, more than a third of the desired core skill sets. of most occupations will be comprised of skills that are not yet considered crucial to the job today …”. 2. Critical thinking. 3. Creativity. 4. People management.

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Top 10 Sales Skills for Finding & Building Relationships

Anthony Cole Training

This is very different than selling in the past when the seller controlled the information and buying process. Now, the buyer is in the drivers seat, and the only way to differentiate in a commoditized world is to master effective selling skills.

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Quit Accepting Industry Trends as the Norm

The Sales Hunter

I just got done hearing an interview regarding the findings of a consultant regarding the state of a particular industry. His findings were the industry has gone through tough times due to things bigger than the industry itself, namely the economy.

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The Evolution of Sales in the Mining Industry

Pipeliner

The mining industry is having to change in its approach to sales, moving away from its traditional focus on transactional selling and instead leaning into consultative selling. “Turning Engineers into Sellers” To sell effectively in the mining industry, however, requires a high degree of technical expertise.

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Digital selling is Not Optional

Sales 2.0

Things are changing in nearly every industry right now. Now is the time to pick up some new digital selling skills. To give you a decent chance of being successful have something interesting to say, or have a common bond, or both. Do your online research to find out what is changing in your prospect’s environment.

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What Is Industrial Selling?

Hubspot Sales

While there are specific shared characteristics between all B2B sales, the industries they take place in require different levels of understanding and preparation on behalf of the salesperson. Industrial Sales are a type of B2B sale marked by characteristics that aren’t always significant in traditional B2B deals. Fewer Customers.

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Are You Telling the Truth About Asking for Referrals? [Q3 Referral Selling Roundup]

No More Cold Calling

I learned it doesn’t matter your gender, age, industry experience, or culture. Referral selling is hard for us all, because it’s the most personal kind of selling. 3 Referral Selling Skills All B2B Sales Reps Should Practice. Referral selling skills aren’t built overnight. Then make time for practice.

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