Some people believe that you have to be born for sales. Others think it can be learned. Whichever side of the fence you’re on, you should know the top X skills that every salesperson should have.

Confidence

Salespeople have to be confident about what they do, make a decision and back up their decisions. They have to believe in their product. Therefore, they have to know the product inside out. This should come through in their communication with customers and ensure that any customer would trust every word of theirs without being skeptical or doubting them.

Resilience

Salespeople have to be resilient. They have to keep on trying every time, going for the next step and not giving up. They can’t be affected by rejection or no response from their clients. A salesperson has to have thick skin!

Product knowledge

Knowledge of the product helps a salesperson close the deal. It gives them the confidence to discuss their product with any prospect, knowing that they’ve done their research right from the basic level. An expert also has many more tools at his disposal to help him negotiate for better terms, pricing or even other products/services which can be bundled with the initial one.

Therefore, a salesperson should be knowledgeable enough about their product and their industry so that they can handle any prospect, no matter how difficult or complex it may seem to them.

Adaptability

A salesperson should always be flexible and open to change. They should be ready to handle all kinds of situations as and when they come. They have to adjust their methodologies, techniques, and even their attitude towards customers with every new prospect that comes their way. Adaptability will help a salesperson understand the customer’s needs better and frame their request accordingly.

Ability to Use Positive Language

The way a person communicates is very important. The use of positive language goes a long way in creating trust among prospects and helps the sales rep close the deal. They should use words like ‘we’, ‘us’, and ‘our’ instead of ‘I’, ‘me’, or even ‘our company’ when discussing their product with a customer. This will make the customer feel involved, part of a team, and ready to work with you for a long-term relationship.

Cultural understanding

The world’s becoming a global village. People from different cultures work together now, meet each other and communicate with each other to get the job done. Very few people speak or understand only one language. That’s why it’s important for salespeople to have an understanding of their culture, their environment and even their customers’ culture. For example, a salesperson speaking to foreign customers might make an effort to communicate in another language using translation software.

Clear Communication Skills

Communication is the key. A salesperson has to be able to speak clearly, understand what’s important and filter out unnecessary information. They have to listen attentively, ask questions that will lead them towards their objective and assess a situation effectively.

Taking Responsibility

A salesperson has to take responsibility for their actions. They have to be capable of doing the job on their own, find solutions to any problems that arise while working with a customer and even deal with difficult customers in a professional manner.

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Sunil Chandel

Sunil has been blogging about autos, consumer gadgets and home improvement ideas from a couple of years. When he is not writing, you can find him riding his royal enfield motorcycle, listening to music and showing off his football skills

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