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- Have you ever wondered why closing a deal today could actually be the reason you lose a customer tomorrow?
- Are you curious about the four hidden 'Buying Influences' that hold the power to either green-light or veto your most important sales?
- What’s the secret to identifying 'Red Flags' in your sales strategy before they have a chance to sabotage your deal?
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Key Takeaways from The New Strategic Selling
- Understand why lasting sales success requires blending long-term strategic planning with adaptable, short-term selling tactics.
- Learn how to accurately assess your current market position to identify threats, spot opportunities, and build a winning sales game plan.
- Master the art of defining a single, highly specific sales objective that details exactly what, when, and how much you aim to sell.
- Discover the four critical buying influences—economic, user, technical, and coach—that you must align to successfully close complex deals.
- Find out how to identify strategic 'red flags,' such as unexpected new personnel, and transform these potential vulnerabilities into powerful advantages.
Learning Tools
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Mind Map
The New Strategic Selling
Strategy vs. Tactics+
Positioning & Objectives+
The Four Buying Influences+
Managing Red Flags+
Buyer Response Modes+
Win-Win Relationships+
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 7
According to the text, what is the primary difference between sales strategy and sales tactics?
Question 2 of 7
How does the author recommend a salesperson define their 'single sales objective'?
Question 3 of 7
Which of the following best describes the role of a 'technical buying influence'?
Question 4 of 7
According to the text, which of the following is considered a 'red flag' during the sales process?
Question 5 of 7
If a buyer frequently uses words like 'better,' 'faster,' and 'improved,' which response mode are they likely in?
Question 6 of 7
What constitutes a 'win-result' for a buyer?
Question 7 of 7
According to the final actionable advice, what common mistake do salespeople often make that can give off a bad impression?
The New Strategic Selling — Full Chapter Overview
- 1Recommendation
- 2Your sales success relies on both strategy and tactics.
- 3Evaluating your company’s current position is the first step in crafting a solid strategy.
- 4Be crystal clear on which people hold key roles influencing your sales process and outcomes.
- 5Turn any weaknesses in your strategy into strengths.
- 6Determine where your buying influences stand so you know how they view the potential sale right now.
- 7Demonstrate to your buying influences that you value their interests just as much as your own.
The New Strategic Selling Summary & Overview
New Strategic Selling (1995) teaches you how to close sales in the most positive, beneficial way for both you and your buyer. Long-term success in sales is all about building relationships, satisfying your customers and identifying the key factors that influence the sale, and these blinks will set you on your way.
Who Should Listen to The New Strategic Selling?
- Salespeople
- Anyone who wants to get better at building lasting business relationships
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