10 STANDOUT SALES QUALITIES DECISION MAKERS CRAVE

10 STANDOUT SALES QUALITIES DECISION MAKERS CRAVE

The elite salespeople I've been exposed to check all 10 boxes below.

Do YOU?

Have a look at these 10 STANDOUT SALES QUALITIES and try to see yourself through the eyes of the Decision Maker for the deals you're currently working on.

  1. Trustworthiness: You are reliable, act with integrity, and maintain confidentiality.
  2. Industry Knowledge: You have a deep understanding of your industry, providing valuable insights and demonstrating expertise.
  3. Effective Communication: You articulate ideas clearly, listen actively, and adapt your communication style to different stakeholders.
  4. Problem-Solving Abilities: You identify and solve problems, offering creative solutions to address challenges and drive business impact.
  5. Strategic Thinking: You think strategically and align your solutions with the client's personal and company goals.

"SALES IS THE FINE ART OF LETTING SOMEONE ELSE GET YOUR WAY" - Rick Lambert

6. Relationship Building: You invest in understanding the customers business, building trust over time, and cultivating long-term partnerships.

7. Adaptability: You adapt to changing circumstances and evolving customer needs without slowing them down.

8. Empathy: You empathize with your customers challenges and understand their perspective.

9. Negotiation Skills: You find mutually beneficial outcomes, navigate complex negotiations, and strike deals that satisfy both parties - not commissions.

10. Results Orientation: You focus on delivering results, achieving targets, and driving profitable revenue growth.

Did I miss something on this list?

How many of the 10 STANDOUT SALES QUALITIES are you currently providing to your Decision Makers?

My Point: If you want to sell yourself as part of your product or service, providing these 10 will make a BIG difference between losing and selling to WIN.


Michael L. Cozzens

CEO/CSO/CRO in Managed Technology Services | Proven Leader in Company Direction and Growth through EBITDA | Architect of Cross-Company Collaboration | Developer of Award-Winning Teams | Expert in Mergers & Acquisitions

1 年

Rick Lambert ?? Facts.. ?? Excellent share!

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Gary Cotugno

My career spans over four decades of providing award winning office technologies and excellent customer service.

1 年

As always, on point Rick .

Michael Tecce

Tecce Tuesday Consulting. Strategic Sales Leader, Certified Jon Gordon Coach, Trainer, Speaker.

1 年

Great list Rick Lambert ! Love it! #1 is truly #1!! If you are not trustworthy not much else matters! I will add a relentless desire to achieve that will not recognize failure!

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