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How to Handle Objections Using Listening Skills
| Guest post by: Alen Majer |
Article Overview: As a sale representative there are occasions when you will face opposition from a prospective client. This article will provide you with some specific tools and guidelines to use when you are faced with the dilemma of how to handle objections.
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How to Handle Objections Using Listening Skills
To begin
with, concerns from customers are a part of sales, and it is vital to you as a
sales person to know how to handle objections as they come up. Common
objections include:
• “I can’t afford it.”
• “I already have one.”
• “My partner/boss isn’t interested.”
• “It doesn’t have the features I’m
seeking.”
• “I need to think about it.”
The
following tools will help you as a sales representative in nearly any objection
scenario:
1.
Keep your emotions in check. Don’t become angry or argumentative. Your initial reaction
might be one of defensiveness. Instead take a moment to catch your breath and
think about what the customer is saying to you.
2.
Actively listen to your customer. Active listening involves direct eye contact, open body
language, and your complete attention.
3.
Repeat the customers concerns back to him/her. “So, what I’m hearing is that the only
reason you don’t want to buy is because of the cost?” Use of this
technique will help to clarify the customers concerns and on some occasions
make any underlying concerns come to the surface so that you can address
those.
4.
Once you feel confident that you know the real objection allow the person to
elaborate on it. Nod
your head, repeat their concern, and be understanding. “So, if I could lower
the cost to X you would buy?”
5.
Now that you understand it, respond to the objection. You may not be in a position to lower
the cost. Go back to the value of your product. “Yes, the price on this
is rather high, but in comparison to other models it has… which will benefit
you in this way.”
6.
Make sure the customer has a clear grasp on your product and the value it can
bring to his company.
And then you can go in for the close. “Now that you see how the benefits outweigh
the costs, we can go ahead. Shall I get the paperwork started?”
The ability to
know how to handle objections is essential for success as a sales person. Learn
these techniques and your success rate will go up.
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