Chapter 2 (Continued) Flashcards
Commoditization
buyers perceive little to no meaningful differentiation among the available options
Commodity
product or service that has no unique features in the eyes of consumers and potential buyers
Buyer center
people within the organization who get involved with a given buying process
Buying teams
a more formal version of buying centers
Influencer
person providing information or opinions that affect or influence the outcome of the purchase
User
individuals who will use the product
Gatekeeper
anyone who controls flow of information
Decision-maker
person with the final say on whether to purchase or not
Buyer center roles
user, gatekeeper, decision market, buyer, influencer
C-suite
top leaders in an organization