Manufacturing Magazine February 2016 | Page 19

PROMOTING YOUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Skilled salespeople uncover and develop the needs of each customer

‘ The biggest challenge facing organisations is the shift from a technical , productcentric sales approach to a value-based , customer centric one .’ questioning to uncover and develop the needs each customer has , and explore the value and benefits that customer will get if those needs are met . Only then does the salesperson present their solution saying , in effect , “ Here is how we can give you what you have said you want ”.

So , the product pushing , talking brochure is a thing of the past ; the consultative , value focussed salesperson is the future .
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