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By far the best book on selling I have ever read. I bought a copy for every member of my sales team.
Guy Barber, Managing Director, TradersBazaar Promotions
entertaining, informative and human. The charm is there from beginning to end.
Wayne Preece, Services Sales Executive, Microsoft (UK) Ltd
Geoff King understands his subject with a rare clarity and communicates it with a rare charm. This is surely the best book ever written on selling and I believe it will become a classic.
Mike Richardson, Sales Manager, Top Line Parts Ltd
The tips, tricks and techniques described in this book amount to uncommon wisdom. It is without doubt the Rolls Royce of sales books.
Chris Dadd, Senior Manager, Win Telecommunications Services plc
Does your job involve selling? Would you like to increase your numbers so that you regularly meet, and beat, your sales targets? Of course you would. And this is the book that will help you make that happen.
The Secrets of Selling gives you all the practical skills you need to excel in selling, from finding leads and setting up meetings with prospective buyers, right through to closing the deal. It brings together a whole host of tips, tricks and techniques to make sure you win in every sales situation.
Want to beat your sales target? The Secrets of Selling reveals how.
Section 1: Sales meetings and sales proposals
1. What to say in sales meetings
Preparing for sales meetings ◦ The structure of a typical sales meeting ◦ Dealing with objections ◦ Closing
2. How to quickly and accurately assess the character of your prospect
How to make these judgements ◦ The most common reasons why people misjudge the characters of others
3. Using emotion in selling
Charm ◦ Using emotion correctly ◦ The emotions behind buying decisions
4. Body language in sales meetings
The importance of body language in selling ◦ Persuasive and non-persuasive body language ◦ What to look for in others
5. How to write proposals
The best way to write a proposal ◦ The management summary ◦The introduction ◦ Your understanding of their requirements ◦ Your companys suitability for the work ◦ The proposed way forward ◦ The costs ◦ Possible next steps
6. Writing words that sell
The rules for writing good English ◦ How to write case studies ◦ How to write one page summaries
Section 2: How to find new business
Choosing your targets ◦ The theory behind finding new business ◦ Maximising the efficiency of your lead-searching ◦ The four main ways to find new business
7. Finding new business through mailshots
How to get good lists ◦ The message in your mailshot ◦ Knowing how many to send ◦
E-mailshotting ◦ Measuring the success of mailshots ◦ The mailshot idea that usually fails ◦ Running newsletters
8. Finding new business through seminars
Attending other peoples seminars ◦ Speed networking events ◦ Running your own seminars ◦ Alternatives to full blown seminars ◦ Following up after seminars
9. How to use the telephone to make appointments
The secret to successfully selling on the phone ◦ The four possible responses to your call ◦ The words you should use ◦ Getting past gatekeepers ◦ Common issues when phoning
10. Finding new business through partners
The three types of partner ◦ How to make your partnerships effective ◦ How to choose the right partners for you ◦ How to spot the partners you should avoid ◦ Keeping your partnerships healthy
Section 3: Becoming a complete salesperson
11. How to brand and advertise your company effectively
How to create a brand ◦ Colours and branding ◦ Advertising ◦ How to choose a tagline ◦ How to place your adverts
12. Presentations, away days and exhibitions
The best ways to use PowerPoint ◦ Things to remember when you are preparing to present ◦ Things to remember when you are presenting ◦ How the size of the audience affects your presentation ◦ Client away days ◦ Manning an exhibition stand ◦ Following it all up
13. Getting the most from the media
Getting articles into the press ◦ Finding journalists and publications that specialise in your area ◦ Press releases ◦ Other ways of contacting the press ◦ Doing media interviews ◦ Dealing with adverse publicity ◦ PR agencies ◦ Professional associations
14. Tips on beating the competition
What buyers are looking for ◦ Avoiding the biggest waste of a salespersons time ◦ Four general rules for competitive situations ◦ Dealing with specific types of competition ◦ Timing your visits when you are part of a formal bid process