What Price or Value was your last Sales Call?
Would your prospect have paid you for the value they received from meeting with you or one of your sales executives on your last call with them?
This is a vexing question and it's one of many vexing questions that have been on my mind since I read the "Challenger Sale". It's a question that should be keeping B2B sales enablement professionals, sales managers and sales professionals up at night.
This question is vital in a World where buyers can find everything they need to know about your products and services without having to speak to you.
On your last call, did you bring the gift of knowledge and insight? Did you educate the buyer on an industry issue or sub-optimal condition that you are aware of because of your domain expertise, view of the market, knowledge of their company and your unique understanding of how your capabilities can create value?
Alternatively, would the buyer have invoiced you for 40 minutes of their time that they felt you robbed from them on your last sales call because you occupied their time, but failed to bring any value?
I will introduce a couple of related concepts to begin to address the value of the sales call question.
Challenger Selling is not new to Top Tier Consultants
The Challenger Sales type has been identified as the most effective in selling complex B2B products and services. When we examine the
