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15 Steps
To Becoming a Better Salesperson
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Sales reps should always be looking to improve their game, and never be satisfied with the status quo. This list offers key steps to becoming the best
possible salesperson.
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1. Be a Critical Thinker
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The best salespeople don’t rely on a script, but adapt their
sales pitch to each customer.
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2. Be Disciplined
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Having a disciplined work ethic will help in down times and
challenging sales cycles.
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3. Be Charismatic
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Sales reps with charisma have the ability to understand and connect with sales prospects.
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4. Be Resourceful
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Think beyond traditional sales methods and processes to reach potential customers.
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5. Be Focused
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Sales reps must concentrate on tasks without becoming
overwhelmed or distracted.
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6. Be Competitive
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Successful sales reps are competitive by nature, and constantly strive to be the
best.
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7. Be Passionate
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When reps are genuinely passionate about their product,
it will come through in conversation.
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8. Be Curious
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Curious people constantly learn more about their product and
their customers, in order to sell better.
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9. Be Confident
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The best salespeople truly believe in themselves, their company and are willing to
take risks.
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10. Be Firm
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Firm resolve will get sales reps through high pressure
situations and difficult sales cycles.
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11. Be Persistent
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Even the best reps hear “no” over and over again. Always try
again, even in the face of negativity.
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12. Be Open-Minded
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The best sales calls are when a rep talks less, and listens with an open mind to a prospect’s
problems.
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13. Be Honest
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Sales reps have to be honest about what they’re selling.
Lying to the customer always backfires.
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14. Be Knowledgeable
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Great sales reps are well-informed about their product, but also about the customer’s
pain points.
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15. Be Communicative
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Be clear and concise to communicate your best sales
pitch to prospective customers.
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For more informative sales advice, visit our website
http://www.insightsquared.com/
And our blog
http://www.insightsquared.com/blog/
Thank You!
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