Overview/Description What skills make you a successful negotiator? Is it eloquence, cunning? Being quick-witted and fast talking? These skills may help in some situations, but effective negotiating always requires preparation, empathy, patience, and a sincere effort to reach an agreement that benefits both sides. In this Challenge Series product, you play the role of a sales professional negotiating with a customer. The customer throws up some challenges, which you must address effectively in order to arrive at a workable arrangement. Target Audience Experienced sales professionals who wish...

Overview/Description One of the most difficult tasks in sales negotiations is overcoming barriers to agreement and closing the deal. Being able to understand and anticipate certain barriers is an essential skill for every sales professional. This course provides instruction on the following barriers to agreement: deadlock situations, a customer who doesn't trust you, and negotiation tactics designed to force your price down. It also covers strategies for overcoming each of these barriers, and it provides an opportunity to practice the strategies in a realistic simulation. Target Audience...

Overview/Description Compensation plans feature various pros and cons. This challenge focuses on selecting the best payout plan for compensating sales representatives. Expected Duration (hours) 0.2 Lesson ObjectivesPerformance Payout Plans

Overview/Description Selling can be a demanding, even daunting task. How do you develop a persuasive sales pitch? What makes for an effective sales presentation? What do you do when customers raise objections during a sales pitch? How do you close a sale? This course provides insight into the answers to these questions while it teaches you how to prepare for and deliver effective sales presentations that will resonate with your target audience. You will learn techniques for negotiating during a sale, handling objections, and successfully closing a sale. Target Audience Anyone who wants to...